Design Manager - Sydney (Haymarket)

Design Manager Location: Brisbane or Sydney (role available in one location only) We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and strengthen our design capability. Join a growing, industry-leading fire protection company delivering complex projects across Australia and New Zealand. About Us Endfire Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned company with over 25 years of industry experience. Operating across Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin, Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide and New Zealand, we have built a robust reputation for quality, safety, and reliability. We deliver fire protection services across a wide range of commercial and industrial projects, supporting diverse clients and sectors. About the Role This role is responsible for leading the design function across multiple projects, ensuring the delivery of compliant, high-quality design outcomes. You will work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to support project delivery, while also contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the design function. Your Role
- Leading and supporting a design team to deliver consistent outcomes
- Managing design priorities across multiple projects
- Contributing to project delivery from tender through to completion
- Reviewing and guiding design work to ensure quality and compliance
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders
- Contributing to continuous improvement across systems and processes About You
- Experience in fire protection design or a related engineering/construction discipline
- Diploma in Fire Systems Design (or equivalent qualification/experience) highly regarded
- Relevant industry accreditations or licences (eg. QBCC Licence (Qld) or equivalent, NSW Design Practitioner, FPAS accreditation) highly regarded
- Previous experience in a senior design, lead designer, or design management role
- Strong understanding of fire protection systems and relevant Australian Standards
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and accountability
- Strong commercial awareness, including understanding of budgets and project delivery
- High level of accountability, attention to detail, and ownership
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to make informed decisions
- Candidates must hold valid Australian working rights We’re interested in understanding how you lead, think, and approach challenges — not just what’s on paper. If you’re ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now — shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Company Overview Fire Safety Specialists since 2000, Endfire Engineering are an Australian owned and operated company and has been trading since early 2000. Endfire have the capability to Design, Engineer, Project Manage, Install, and Certify making us a one stop shop for all of your Fire Protection Needs. All of our staff are in house and we directly employ locals and bring in specialists at each project location. Endfire have a successful industry record with large scale Government funded, Industrial Projects, Private Projects and PPP installation projects. Endfire currently have offices in: Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Christchurch – NZ. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q5hjt