Design Manager

Kier Group plc.; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design process during pre-construction and construction phases. The ideal candidate will have experience with high-value projects and a strong understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures. This role involves collaborating with various departments to produce comprehensive proposals and drive innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering high-value, complex design work.
• Ability to organise, plan, and manage workloads.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Interrogate enquiry documents, produce a Contractor's Proposal document.
• Drive innovative and cost-effective solutions into the design.

Skills

Project management

Design process management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our East Midlands Construction team out of our Castle Donington Office. As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the East Midlands team in Castle Donington on projects in pre‑construction and delivery phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process during the pre‑construction and, as required, the construction phase.
• Interrogate enquiry documents, in the form of an Employer's Requirements.
• Produce a Contractor's Proposal document in liaison with other internal departments.
• Manage our design process via external consultants.
• Drive innovative and cost‑effective solutions into the design.
• Progress design issues within a strict timescale & ensure designers meet information delivery dates.
• Attend tender launch / tender adjudication and launch meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering high‑value, complex design work from the main contractor perspective.
• Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.
• Understanding of different Client procurement routes.
• Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.