Design Manager

Kier Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Falmer, Brighton, is seeking a Design Manager to lead engineering design delivery on water sector projects. You will be the main client contact, drive engineering assurance, and support the project lifecycle from definition to handover.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, a relevant engineering degree, and substantial experience in engineering design, construction and management, with knowledge of water and wastewater processes.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with an engineering degree.
• Significant experience in engineering design, construction and management.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience leading multi-discipline technical teams with delivery focus.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with engineering discipline leads and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and oversee Engineering Project Plans, managing scope, schedule, cost, risk and resources.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and manage design-related health and safety risks.
• Drive innovation and engineering excellence through partner forums and supply chain engagement.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Engineering project planning

CDM Regulations knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (required)

Job description

Design Manager.

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our team based in Falmer, Brighton.

Location: Falmer, Brighton
Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects within our water business. You'll be the key point of contact for our client, spearheading the engineering assurance process and providing expert support throughout the entire project lifecycle - from definition through to handover. You'll work collaboratively across teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that enhance our natural environment whilst driving technical excellence and value.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the design team, supporting them in delivering exceptional engineering solutions. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and managing engineering design delivery for assigned projects, ensuring technically and economically sound solutions
• Collaborating with engineering discipline leads and managing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal design outcomes
• Developing and overseeing Engineering Project Plans, managing scope, schedule, cost, risk and resources effectively
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and managing design-related health and safety risks throughout projects
• Driving innovation and engineering excellence through partner forums, supply chain engagement and sustainable design practices

What are we looking for?

This role of Design Manager is great for you if:

• You hold Chartered Engineer status with a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
• You have significant, proven experience in engineering design, construction and management
• You have demonstrable knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes
• You have strong experience managing and driving multi-discipline technical teams with a track record of delivering sustainable performance
• You hold a Full driving licence

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

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.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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