Senior Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design management for high-value projects at naval bases. This role requires expertise in construction management, engineering, or architecture, and offers the chance to work on diverse projects while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will manage consultants and internal teams, assess risks, and deliver presentations to stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a range of tailored benefits while making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Tailored Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Qualifications

• Experience in a design role within a main contractor environment.
• Knowledge of current building regulations and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver design information according to the agreed schedule.
• Ensure design compliance with health and safety legislation and standards.

Skills

Construction Management

Engineering

Architecture

BIM Level 2

RIBA Plan of Work

Health and Safety Legislation

Stakeholder Engagement

Presentation Skills

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join our JV team delivering a long-term programme of works at Faslane and Coulport naval bases. Working as part of a team delivering ongoing upgrades and new infrastructure, this role offers exposure to a wide variety of works for the MOD.

Hours: 40 Hours

What will you be responsible for?

The Senior Design Manager provides essential management, subject matter expertise, and guidance to drive the success of works from pre-construction through delivery. This includes managing external consultants, internal teams, and client representatives to ensure effective design management across a range of high-value projects.

Your core responsibilities will include:

1. Managing and delivering design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule.
2. Ensuring appointed design consultants fulfill their duties per their appointment, and reviewing their outputs for compliance with standards and briefs.
3. Providing design input during both pre-construction and construction phases.
4. Assessing, mitigating, and managing risks associated with design.
5. Ensuring designs meet health and safety legislation, sustainable building standards (e.g., BREEAM), and industry codes of practice.
6. Chairing design meetings, writing reports, and delivering presentations.
7. Producing design programmes, scopes, responsibility matrices, appointments, and schedules.
8. Recording progress and providing uplink reports.
9. Ensuring design compliance with relevant legislation and technical requirements.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if you:

• Hold relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• Have demonstrable experience in a design role within a main contractor environment.
• Have experience with BIM Level 2 projects, including COBie data and LoDM.
• Understand the RIBA Plan of Work thoroughly.
• Possess broad technical knowledge across relevant construction work packages.
• Are up-to-date with current building regulations.
• Understand key design principles such as M&E parameters, fire, and acoustic requirements.
• Have good knowledge of contractual issues related to consultants.
• Can produce detailed presentations and deliver confidently to stakeholders.
• Can control and guide key meetings with stakeholders.
• Possess a full UK Driving License.
• Are able to undergo security vetting procedures.

We welcome transferrable skills! Even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply, and we can discuss your potential fit.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We value our employees' experiences in shaping our policies. Our D&I action plan is available here.

Due to the role's nature, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants with criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier