Inner Melbourne | Leading Development Design Consultancy
We're representing one of Australia's most highly regarded and influential specialist development design consultancies, with a multi-office presence and a strong reputation in the local market. With a collaborative culture and a proven track record in shaping high-profile development projects, they are seeking an experienced Team Lead - Design to join their Melbourne office.
The Role
As Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading and engaging a team of designers, overseeing delivery of intermediate to complex projects, and ensuring technical excellence across all outputs. You will play a key role in resource planning, mentoring, and client engagement, while also contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement of design standards. This role offers significant autonomy and visibility, with a clear pathway into broader organisational influence and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of designers, fostering accountability and high performance.
- Oversee design programs, project resourcing, and delivery to ensure quality and timeliness.
- Undertake detailed design and master planning on a variety of complex projects.
- Review and verify engineering outputs, including plans, reports, and modelling.
- Manage client relationships and represent the consultancy with external stakeholders.
- Contribute to strategic planning, design innovation, and process improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews, ensuring development, training, and support for your team.
- Participate in leadership, resource, and budget meetings.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
- Registered and Chartered Engineer with current MRWA Das accreditation.
- At least 8 years' local experience, including significant team leadership exposure.
- Advanced technical knowledge across specialist areas such as sports, VicRoads, WSUD, and complex modelling.
- Strong office management, leadership, and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
- Permanent permission to work in Australia.
- A chance to lead and shape a high-performing design team in a consultancy with an enviable reputation.
- Exposure to iconic development projects and the opportunity to influence industry standards.
- A supportive, collaborative, and progressive culture.
- Professional development opportunities with a clear pathway to greater organisational leadership.
- Modern inner-Melbourne location, well-connected to public transport.
