Preconstruction Design Manager

Kier Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Preconstruction focused Design Manager to lead design input during the tender stages. Responsibilities include managing design programmes and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Candidates should have an HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline and experience in public sector projects. The role offers 40 hours per week with flexible work patterns possible. Join us to contribute to impactful projects in the North West region.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in relevant discipline required.
• Experience with large public sector projects preferred.
• Understanding of BIM Level 2 related processes needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead design input during preconstruction and tender stages.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and legislation.
• Attend and chair necessary meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Lead design input during preconstruction stages

Collaborate with internal teams

Manage design programmes

Understand 2-stage D&B processes

BIM Level 2 experience

Education

HND or equivalent in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering

Job description

We're looking for a Preconstruction focused Design Manager to join our North West Construction team.

Location: Manchester or Liverpool - North West Region

Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, flexibility on work patterns possible.

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

What will you be responsible for?

• Lead design input during preconstruction and tender stages,}${ ensuring robust, compliant, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Manage design programmes, scopes and consultant deliverables to meet agreed schedules.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Ensure designs meet technical standards and legislative requirements.
• Produce design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
• Record progress and carry out upranking reporting.
• Attend/chair necessary meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements.

What are we looking for?

• Qualification: HND or equivalent (minimum) in relevant discipline – Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, etc.
• Experience and understanding of 2‑stage D&B processes.
• Ability to influence design strategy during bid phases and secure successful outcomes.
• Prior experience working on large build projects within public sector spaces – Schools, Hospitals, etc.
• Experience of BIM Level 2 projects, including COBie data and LoDM.
• Driving licence.

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 on 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 they 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