Design Manager

Kier Group; Chigwell; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to join their dynamic Construction team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across sectors such as Commercial and Public Health. You will be responsible for managing design information, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring effective project delivery. The company values potential and transferable skills, encouraging applicants from various backgrounds to apply. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-value, complex design work from a main contractor perspective.
• Ability to organise, plan, programme, and manage workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme.
• Providing design input at both preconstruction and construction stages of projects.

Skills

Project Management

Design Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Construction Procedures

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Construction team based in London.

Location: London/Loughton, Essex - with flexible work times considered

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Design team, supporting them on projects across a variety of sectors including Commercial, Public Sector, and Health.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

1. Management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule.
2. Providing design input at both preconstruction and construction stages of projects.
3. The production of design programmes, scopes, responsibility matrices, appointments, and schedules.
4. Attending and chairing meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if you have:

• Experience delivering high-value, complex design work from a main contractor perspective.
• Ability to organise, plan, programme, and manage workloads effectively.
• Experience with site and contract procedures would be advantageous.

We value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a chat with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We're committed to ongoing initiatives and value the input of our employees in shaping our policies. Learn more about our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to receiving your application to join our team.