Job Description
Job Title:  Head of Design
Posting Start Date:  29/07/2025
Job Description: 

Gamuda Engineering is a reputable Engineering and Construction contractor that specialises in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of Transport, Civil and Energy Infrastructure projects.

As part of Gamuda’s commitment to expansion, Gamuda Engineering has established offices in Sydney and Brisbane to pursue and deliver a variety of construction projects. We are currently delivering the Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package and in joint venture partnerships delivering both the $1.35B Coffs Harbour Bypass and the $1bn M1 Motorway Extension Southern Package. 

We have also been shortlisted for several major transport and energy infrastructure projects are pursuing other significant opportunities in these sectors across Australia.

 

The Role

Working across our national portfolio of projects you will be responsible for leading the design management and technical engineering deliverables including feasibility of identified projects, pre-contract and in project design. This will include:

  • Managing a multi-disciplinary team of engineering design managers and engineers including resource planning, recruitment & employee development.
  • Responsibility for setting the overall strategy for design management and technical solutions.
  • Driving design innovation, value engineering and best practice across projects teams and the broader engineering business.
  • Manage the interface with clients, authorities and key stakeholders on design and technical issues.
  • Lead the technical and commercial strategy for design including procurement of consultants and design partners.
  • Managing our internal interfaces including engagement of our in-house design resources in Malaysia.

 

 

Your skills & experience

 

You will have a tertiary Engineering qualifications and local or international experience working with major construction companies or design consultancies in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects in a national or regional capacity or as an Engineering Director on major projects. Your specific skills and experience will include:

  • Successfully leading an Engineering and Design function across major infrastructure projects including road, tunnelling or energy projects.
  • Have established relationships with key client stakeholders and leading design consultancies within Australia.
  • The ability to think and plan strategically.
  • A track record of delivering innovation and efficiencies in the design of major projects.
  • A commitment to developing both the technical and personal capability of your team.

 

 

Gamuda Engineering encourages and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, including those from overseas, current Visa holders, and candidates from outside the construction and engineering sector. We appreciate your application and we will endeavour to respond as soon as practicable. 

Unsolicited agency CV’s submitted to Gamuda will not be accepted.