Your Future with ATCO Structures & Logistics

ATCO Structures & Logistics is a global leader in modular design, manufacturing and construction. Across Australia, we deliver workforce accommodation villages, permanent modular buildings, offices, schools, health facilities and major infrastructure projects for the mining, energy, government and commercial sectors.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Design Lead to join our friendly and supportive Design & Estimating team based at our Luscombe Head Office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a building design professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and being involved in every stage of a project. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of modular construction projects, from concept and tender through to detailed documentation, manufacturing and delivery.

No two days are the same. One project might be a standard education or office building, while the next could be a complex medical facility, switch room or specialised infrastructure project.

Why Join ATCO?

• Join a supportive and collaborative Design & Estimating team

• Diverse projects across mining, energy, government and commercial sectors

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle from concept through to delivery

• Stable long-term opportunity with a global industry leader

• Highly autonomous role with ownership of your projects

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Share Purchase Plan & Bursary Program

• Genuine opportunity to grow your career within a leading modular construction business

What You'll Be Doing

As Design Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design and technical delivery of projects, ensuring designs are practical, coordinated, buildable and aligned to scope, programme and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and documentation of projects from concept through to fabrication

• Managing design deliverables to ensure alignment with project scope, programme and delivery requirements

• Developing coordinated, practical and buildable design solutions

• Working closely with estimators to align design intent with project costing

• Defining and maintaining clear design scopes, including inclusions, exclusions and assumptions, to keep design, estimating and delivery aligned

• Coordinating with internal stakeholders across Estimating, Manufacturing, Major Projects, Workforce Housing and Space Rentals

• Liaising with external consultants including hydraulic and electrical engineers

• Resolving technical design and detailing challenges

• Supporting project teams through clear communication and documentation

• Ensuring designs comply with relevant codes, standards and legislative requirements

• Maintaining high levels of design quality, accuracy and attention to detail

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of projects from day one.

To be successful, you will have:

• Strong AutoCAD and/or Revit experience

• Experience in building design, detailing and design coordination

• Strong understanding of construction methods and building systems

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

• Strong time management skills and ability to meet project deadlines

• A proactive and self-motivated approach

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes

• Experience interpreting plans, specifications and technical documentation

• Exposure to estimating processes and the relationship between design and project costing

• Ability to apply technical judgement to guide design decisions and resolve complex challenges

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate IV in Building Design, or equivalent industry experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a QBCC Building Designer Licence, NSW Building Design Practitioner Registration, or equivalent

• Experience in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), modular construction or similar delivery environments highly regarded

• Experience across commercial, industrial, modular or residential building projects

Joining Team ATCO

If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership of projects, work with a supportive team and be exposed to some of Australia's most interesting modular construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV by clicking Apply.

We support diversity and encourage women and those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.