Design Manager

Kier Group plc.; Southminster; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Design Manager for the Eastern South region, based in Stansted, Essex. You will lead design activities from tender through delivery, supporting education, healthcare and heritage projects within a public-sector framework.

You will manage design information, ensure consultants meet obligations, and drive risk management and compliance across the project lifecycle with a focus on health and safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture.
• Experience in a design role within a main contractor environment.
• Knowledge of BIM Level 2 and the RIBA Plan of Work.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering design information in accordance with agreed programmes and schedules.
• Ensuring appointed design consultants meet their obligations and comply with standards and project briefs.
• Assessing, mitigating and managing design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chairing design meetings, preparing reports and delivering presentations to stakeholders.
• Ensuring design compliance with health and safety legislation, sustainable building standards and industry codes of practice.

Skills

BIM Level 2

RIBA Plan of Work

Design management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Eastern South region team based in Stansted, Essex., Kier Construction leads the way in delivering public sector works across our Eastern South region. As a Senior Design Manager, you'll play a vital role in our Design and Build capability, providing essential management and expertise to drive project success from tender through to delivery. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, working on meaningful projects across education, healthcare, and heritage sectors.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the Eastern South region team, supporting them in delivering exceptional design outcomes for our clients. Your day to day will include:

• Managing and delivering design information in accordance with agreed programmes and schedules
• Ensuring appointed design consultants meet their obligations and comply with standards and project briefs
• Assessing, mitigating and managing design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Chairing design meetings, preparing reports and delivering presentations to stakeholders
• Ensuring design compliance with health and safety legislation, sustainable building standards and industry codes of practice

You hold a relevant qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture

• You have demonstrable experience in a design role within a main contractor environment
• You possess strong knowledge of the design process at both commercial and construction stages
• You have experience with BIM level 2 projects and understand the RIBA plan of work