Design Manager

Kier Group plc.; Crownhill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design across pre-construction and delivery stages within our Construction team in the South West.

You will collaborate with project teams, support junior colleagues, and ensure design excellence across education, healthcare, science, and commercial projects. This role focuses on delivering major projects by leading all design management activities, supervising a design team, and maintaining strong relationships with consultants and

Qualifications

• Construction qualifications (HND/HNC/T level or equivalent) and membership of a professional institute such as CIOB, ARB, or ICE.
• Experience on educational, healthcare, science, commercial, or civic projects.
• Strong technical knowledge including sustainability and fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead all design aspects including CDP and MEP design.
• Supervise design management team and manage consultant performance.
• Review design drawings and documents for regulatory compliance, buildability, and gaps.
• Develop design strategies aligned with commercial objectives during bid and pre-construction.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, and ISO 19650 throughout lifecycles.

Skills

Design management

People management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

CDM Regulations

Education

HND/HNC/T level or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Construction team based in South West., As a Senior Design Manager, you'll play a key role in leading design throughout both pre-construction and delivery stages. You'll work collaboratively with project teams, supporting junior colleagues whilst ensuring design excellence across education, healthcare, science, and commercial projects. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, managing design processes and building strong relationships with consultants and stakeholders.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the Construction team, supporting them in delivering major projects by leading all aspects of design management. Your day to day will include:

• Leading the delivery of all design aspects including CDP and MEP design, working closely with technical specialists
• Supervising design management team members and managing consultant performance using design programmes and quality plans
• Reviewing design drawings and documents to ensure regulatory compliance, buildability, and identification of any design gaps
• Developing design strategies aligned with commercial objectives during bid and pre-construction phases
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, and ISO 19650 standards throughout project lifecycles

You have construction qualifications (HND/HNC/T level or equivalent) and membership of a professional institute such as CIOB, ARB, or ICE

• You have demonstrable experience working on educational, healthcare, science, commercial, or civic projects
• You possess strong technical knowledge including sustainability and fire safety
• You have proven people management skills with the ability to motivate teams and achieve high performance standards
• You have excellent knowledge of building regulations, statutory legislation, building contracts, and consultant appointments