Design Manager

Kier Construction; Wanlip; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Design Manager in Wanlip, where you'll oversee compliance and cost-effectiveness in water projects. Your role involves managing design principles, ensuring collaboration, and communicating project risks. This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness in pre-construction phase.
• Manage project programmes and check designs.
• Communicate key risks and opportunities across projects.

Skills

Health & Safety

Leadership & Management

Client Management

Education

Degree-level engineering qualification

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Wanlip, Leicestershire.

Location: Leicestershire, Wanlip

Hours: Permanent, full-time 45 hours per week

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Manager, you'll work within the Severn Trent contract, supporting compliance, cost-effectiveness, and developing carbon and water considerate solutions during the pre-construction phase. You will ensure schemes meet the Client's Asset Management Programme (AMP) objectives and regulatory commitments regarding performance and schedule.

Role

This diverse role covers key areas such as Health & Safety, Planning, Technical, Leadership & Management, Quality, Cost, and Client Management, ensuring no two days are the same. A typical day includes:

• Applying your understanding of design principles within the water industry across infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects in water and wastewater settings, ensuring correct technical knowledge and resource allocation based on individual strengths.
• Ensuring collaboration within your team for right-first-time design across disciplines, considering buildability, client preferences, and subcontractor designs.
• Contributing to and managing project clause 31 and 32 programmes, with an understanding of task planning and short interval control within the wider project planning.
• Checking and approving designs and initiating project reviews as necessary.
• Communicating key risks and opportunities across projects.

What are we looking for?

This Role Is Great For You If

• You have a working knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015 and related guidance (L153).
• You are experienced with Autodesk Construction Cloud as the CDE, managing digital content delivery and approval.
• You hold a degree-level engineering qualification.
• You hold CSCS accreditation or are willing to obtain it during employment.
• You possess a full UK driving licence.

We welcome transferrable skills, so even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply and let's chat.

If you're interested in our water business's growth, project portfolios, and career opportunities, learn more about our water division here.

There's never been a better time to join us—register your interest today and start your rewarding career!

Rewards And Benefits

We offer a wide range of customizable benefits. More information is available here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We value your experiences in shaping our policies. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here.

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