Senior Design Manager

Kier Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee the design phase of civils-based construction projects within the Thames Valley region. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and strong experience in design management, capable of coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. This role offers flexibility in working hours and a chance to impact large-scale wastewater treatment projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role in the civils/construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, and industry standards.
• Experience in overseeing design phases of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design phase of civils-based construction projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and design consultants for design solutions.
• Review and approve design drawings and specifications.
• Monitor design progress and manage documentation.

Skills

Design Management

Construction Processes

Building Codes

Design Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Natural Resources team, working on a major project in the Thames Valley region at Hogsmill in Surrey. In this role you'll oversee the design phase of construction projects on wastewater treatment upgrades and resilience works.

Location and Contract

Location: Working from home and site/offices as required with main focus on the Hogsmill site in Surrey. Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Flexible and part-time hours may be available; let us know.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design phase of civils-based construction projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality standards (Thames Water WAAP project for sewage treatment and water assets).
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and design consultants to develop comprehensive design solutions.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Ensure adherence to design standards, building codes, and client requirements.
• Develop and implement effective design management processes and procedures.
• Monitor design progress, identify issues or risks, and manage design change control and documentation.

What We’re Looking For / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role in the civils/construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM).

Notes

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are welcome. If you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Explore More

If you’d like to explore more about the growth of our water business, see our diverse project portfolios and current/future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. See more information about benefits here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a priority. Our employees shape Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have impacted our policies. See our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria are offered an interview.

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