Design Manager

Kier Construction; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to join their dynamic team, focusing on delivering innovative design solutions for the water industry. This role involves managing the technical approval process, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and leading a talented design team to meet project goals. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where your skills can thrive. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference in the built environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree-level engineering qualification required.
• Understanding of design principles in the water industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical approval and governance for design schemes.
• Lead design team to achieve project goals on time and within budget.

Skills

Design Management

CDM Regulations Compliance

Project Management

Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree-level Engineering Qualification

Job description

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Severn Trent team based in Solihull.

Location: Solihull - hybrid working available

Contract: Permanent

Our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks division brings the built environment to life, keeping people and businesses connected. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring technically compliant, cost-effective, and environmentally considerate solutions are developed in the pre-construction phase, meeting the Client's AMP objectives and regulatory commitments.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Severn Trent team, supporting them in delivering optimal design solutions that meet performance and programme requirements for the Combined Sewerage Overflow scheme of works.

Your Day To Day Will Include:

• Managing the technical approval process, consents process, and governance required to deliver the schemes.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and promoting health and safety in design activities.
• Leading and managing the design team to achieve project goals on time, cost, quality, and health and safety.
• Overseeing project and design budgets, forecasting design costs, and driving efficiency through innovation and design reuse.
• Building trust and integrity with the Client by providing timely information, managing risks and opportunities, and ensuring compliance with Client-specific delivery processes.

Who are we looking for?

This role of Design Manager is great for you if:

• You hold a degree-level engineering qualification and ideally have CSCS accreditation or are willing to obtain it.
• You have a full UK driving licence and are willing to travel to sites and Client meetings as required.
• You have a sound understanding of design principles within the water industry and are familiar with Client standards and regulations.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

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.

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.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #joinkier.