Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers. We shape inspiring spaces and create exceptional experiences that leave a lasting impact – and we’ve been doing it for more than 35 years across Australia. From reimagining workplaces to transforming schools and hospitals, we believe great things happen when talented people are empowered to collaborate, innovate, and push boundaries. At SHAPE, you’ll find a culture where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your contributions are celebrated. About the role As a Design Manager, you will be an integral advisor across most tenders and currently delivered projects in QLD, working with Construction Teams to manage the design process to meet the clients brief and exceed their expectations. You will be an advisor to our design partners and internal teams to ensure design compliance and to implement best practice solutions throughout the bid and construction delivery phases. Your responsibilities include: Building and maintaining strong relationships with our subcontractors, clients and design partners. Contribution to the successful conversion of project throughout the bid and tender process. Identification and mitigation of design risk in contract management, safety, and project delivery. Management of the design process including co-ordination of internal stakeholders and external consultants. Guidance and advice on compliance, buildability, sustainability, and value management to our project teams. Maximising commercial outcomes for SHAPE through mitigation of design risk during delivery. Managing your time to work in collaboration with multiple teams and projects. About you 5 years of experience in design and client management within commercial construction (preferably fit-out, refurbishment) Tertiary qualifications in Architecture or Interior Design Strong time and project management skills to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and to expected standards. A collaborative approach to teamwork and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. High attention to detail with solid experience in interpreting specifications and drawings for compliance, buildability and value management. Why we’re a great place to work We have the ambitious vision to be ‘the place where everyone wants to work’. That’s why at SHAPE you’ll enjoy: A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review 5 additional paid leave days every year Personalised career development to fast-track your growth with regular check-ins An ‘Individual Flexibility Plan’ to match your work/life needs Competitive salary and profit-share potential (up to 15% of your salary) Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance Personalised parental leave benefits for your growing family Regular social events to connect with your colleagues, subcontractors, and clients Ready to SHAPE your career? Check us out at www.shape.com.au/careers or hit Apply now Note to agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries