Nuclear Infrastructure Design Lead

Kier Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group seeks a Senior Design Manager for the Assured Delivery Team on the URENCO scheme in Chester. You will lead the design function for a major nuclear infrastructure project, coordinating with Urenco, Bechtel, AECOM and suppliers to deliver a compliant, buildable design from RIBA Stage 3 onward.

We require Chartered or working toward chartership, plus experience leading multidisciplinary teams on regulated projects, with strong BIM and NEC/CDM knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognised professional institution.
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary design teams on major infrastructure, energy, nuclear or highly regulated projects.
• Knowledgeable in BIM-enabled design delivery and collaborative working within integrated project teams.
• Familiar with NEC contracts, CDM regulations, risk management and change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the overall design function and establishing design strategy, management processes and governance arrangements.
• Acting as the principal design interface with Urenco, Bechtel, AECOM, FEED designers, MEP and Process design teams, regulators and key stakeholders.
• Leading progressive assurance activities through formal multidisciplinary design reviews and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Integrating design activities within the project programme and monitoring performance against agreed milestones.
• Championing BIM and digital delivery, ensuring design information is coordinated, secure and compliant with project requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

BIM & digital delivery

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Chartered status

Job description

Kier Group seeks a Senior Design Manager for the Assured Delivery Team on the URENCO scheme in Chester. You will lead the design function for a major nuclear infrastructure project, coordinating with Urenco, Bechtel, AECOM and suppliers to deliver a compliant, buildable design from RIBA Stage 3 onward.

We require Chartered or working toward chartership, plus experience leading multidisciplinary teams on regulated projects, with strong BIM and NEC/CDM knowledge.