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Bluestone Recruitment

Design Lead - Tier 2 Builder (Pre-Construction)

Posted 28/05/2026
Closes 11/06/2026

North Sydney, 2060, Sydney, New South Wales

Full time

Not specified

Our client are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Design Manager / Design Lead to join their growing and successful business. 

Ideal sector experience: Education, Data Centre, Health & Commercial. 

Must have: Sydney Tier 1 or 2 builder and commercial construction experience for a number of years. 
  
Responsibilities:

  • Design Lead – Pre-construction and Standards: This is a 2ic leadership role which provides support to Head of Design and has overall responsibility for the management of pre-construction tenders, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) design management across all sectors and partnering with the Design Director to embed front-end buildability design innovation and minimum design standards.
  • With significant Design leadership expertise across a range of sectors, this role requires a creative problem-solving mindset and collaborative, client focused interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, identify and prioritise key outcomes in a pressured environment.
  • Summary of key responsibilities and duties:
  • Leading design management of pre-construction and tender submissions
  • Leading ECI design management, design thinking and stakeholder management
  • Leading the development and maintenance of design standardisation through development of company standards, systems and processes
  • Leading the coordination of ESG/ESD, services and digital engineering input in pre-construction phase
  • Technical design management guidance as required
  • Contribute to business planning objectives
  Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or engineering
  • 8 + years of experience in design management in the construction industry
  • Experience working on largescale construction projects from $80m upwards
  • Experience of pre-construction design
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of construction project management tools and software
  • Understanding of construction contracts and regulatory requirements
  • Familiarity with building codes and standards
  Benefits and perks:
  • Market competitive Salary and excellent working environment
  • Collaborative and values-based workplace culture
  • Strong benefits on offer
  • Professional Memberships
If you are looking to add value to a busy, growing Tier 2 builder who are in a very strong position please get in touch with Alex Mitchell: *********@bluestonerecruitment.com / 0449991***

Must have Australian Tier 1 or 2 builder experience.

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