Senior Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead innovative projects at a prominent naval base. In this pivotal role, you will transform strategic project requirements into actionable plans, guiding multi-discipline teams through the entire project lifecycle. Your expertise in structural engineering and environmental design will be crucial in ensuring compliance with regulations and achieving client objectives. This dynamic position offers the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment that values professional growth and collaboration. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

In-house benefits and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Continued professional development

Flexible parental benefits

Employee assistance network

Qualifications

• Significant experience in structural engineering and project delivery.
• Exposure to various project types, including new builds and refurbishments.

Responsibilities

• Develop project briefs and manage multi-discipline design teams.
• Ensure designs meet client objectives and relevant regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Environmental Design

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

RIBA Plan of Work

Building Regulations

British Standards

Eurocodes

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Design Manager (Buildings)
Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)
Service Area: Asset Management
Hours of Work: 37 Per week

What You’ll be doing:
Reporting to the Principal Structural Design Manager, you’ll have vital responsibility for developing the client’s outline strategic project requirement into a detailed Project Brief Requirements, developing the project delivery strategy and layering additional requirements and documentation to address project performance, constraints, risks, applicable standards/regulations, and acceptance criteria. Working closely with the Project Manager, you’ll also be responsible for building, developing, and managing multi-discipline internal and external design teams. By extension, you’ll manage the design process through the development of the RIBA Plan of Work, considering the feasibility and appropriateness of designs in practice and ensuring the design process meets the relevant legislation and regulations. Operationally, you’ll also ensure designs align to client’s strategic and environmental objectives, being familiar and versed in environmentally considerate design, energy and carbon saving design approaches and awareness of technology.

You’ll Have:
We are looking for a highly qualified professional with a degree in Structural Engineering and significant experience in relation to the seniority of the post. The ideal candidate should either hold or be working towards chartership in their relevant area of expertise. Your background should include exposure to a wide range of project typologies, which may include new structures, repairs, refurbishments, work on heritage and listed structures. You should be familiar with the entire project lifecycle (RIBA Stage 1-7) and possess in-depth knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction aspects related to project delivery. Knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work, Building Regulations, British standards and Eurocodes is equally essential.

About you:
In this role, you will need strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively monitor and influence various aspects of the project. Key attributes such as listening and being concise will be essential. Additionally, your ability to build relationships and collaborate with others will contribute to the overall quality and success of the project. By being persuasive and clear in your interactions, you will ensure successful outcomes at every stage of the project. You’ll be adept at conveying complex concepts and work streams in a clear manner with consideration to the target audience. In alignment, you will be able to confidently deliver mentorship and support other engineers, particularly those less experienced.

You’ll get:
A competitive salary coupled with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme and life assurance. Also, you will have access to our in-house benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues, potential for hybrid/flexible working, cycle to work scheme and continued professional career development. Lastly, you will also have access to flexible parental benefits (if applicable) and our internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.

Application process:
Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 25th April 2025 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing Monday 28th April 2025.

For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us:
KBS Maritime delivers Asset Management, Facilities Management and Energy Solutions across the maritime and defence environments. With parent companies KBR and BAE Systems, the JV has the pedigree of two global organisations, but we have the ethos of a small business where our people are valued and empowered to succeed. It’s a great place to work and we bring opportunity to all our team.