Design Manager (Australian Standards - mining/heavy industry/oil & gas)
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Management
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and drafters across Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, and E&I disciplines.
• Develop and implement project design execution plans, schedules, and resource
allocations.
• Manage deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Ability to produce project deliverables personally when required (e.g., design drawings,
calculations, specifications) to support deadlines or fill resource gaps.
2. Technical Oversight
• Review and approve design documents, drawings, and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Australian Standards, mining regulations, and client specifications.
• Implement quality assurance (QA/QC) procedures, including checkprints, design reviews, and audits.
3. Client & Stakeholder Communication
• Act as the primary design contact point between the Vietnam office and Australian clients/EPCM.
• Coordinate with onshore teams to resolve design queries (RFIs) and provide technical support.
• Participate in virtual meetings with project owners, consultants, and construction teams.
4. Process & Tools
• Ensure proper use of design software: AutoCAD Plant3D, MicroStation, Navisworks, BIM360, or equivalent.
• Drive efficiency improvements through digital engineering workflows (3D model coordination, clash detection).
• Maintain document control and drawing management per ISO and company QA procedures.
Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/E&I). Master’s degree or post grad certification is an advantage.
• 8+ years of engineering design experience, including at least 3 years in a lead/designmanager role.
• Proven track record in mining, heavy industry, or oil & gas design projects.
• Experience working with or delivering to Australian projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards (AS1657, AS4024, AS1170, AS3000, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and cross-discipline coordination skills.
• Fluent in English (technical and business communication).
• Proficient in Autodesk Plant3D or similar platforms.
Contact: an.le@peopleprofilers.com
Required Skills:
3D Mining Support Drawing Oversight Calculations Assurance Compliance Gas Reviews Deliverables Quality Assurance Specifications Team Management AutoCAD Technical Support Construction Regulations Software Design Engineering Business English Leadership Communication Management