Design Manager

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians. 

Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience. This will be the largest funded private equity build in Western Australia for the last 30 years. 

Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience. 

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings. 

We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel. 

About the role 

We are seeking a highly qualified professional with proven, hands-on experience in delivering largescale infrastructure projects to join our planning and projects team in the position of Design Manager. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation and delivering projects that connect communities, businesses, and cultures across the globe. 

As Design Manager, you will lead complex design process for diverse projects across their lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, technical standards, and regulatory requirements. This role is paramount in delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable design outcomes. 

You will also be responsible for but not limited to the following: 

• Manage design for capital portfolio projects, ensuring compliance with Master Plan and business objectives.
• Coordinate design inputs and reviews with internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders.
• Oversee technical aspects of design, including scope, schedule, cost, and quality management.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and technical discussions to achieve project goals.
• Support construction phases with design advice and resolve site-related technical queries.
• Contribute to cost planning, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, design, architecture, or project management.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience delivering terminal, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of design principles, regulatory codes, and Australian construction practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder requirements.
• Proficiency in Aconex, SharePoint, and basic 3D documentation tools (Revit, MicroStation, AutoCAD).
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects (desirable).
• Ability to mentor and develop team capability (desirable). 

About Us:  

We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking. 

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. 

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact. 

If this sounds like you, please get in touch.