Senior Design Manager – Nuclear Infra & BIM Lead (Flexible Hours)

Kier Group; Capenhurst, Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design function on a major nuclear infrastructure project at Urenco's Capenhurst site, near Chester. You will manage the design strategy, governance, and interface with Urenco, Bechtel, AECOM and the supply chain to deliver an integrated, buildable solution.

You will drive progressive assurance through multidisciplinary reviews, ensure regulatory compliance and champion digital delivery in a complex, highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognised professional institution.
• Experience 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

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

Skills

Leadership

BIM

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree in engineering/construction/architecture or related

Chartered or progressing towards chartership

Tools

BIM

NEC contracts

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design function on a major nuclear infrastructure project at Urenco's Capenhurst site, near Chester. You will manage the design strategy, governance, and interface with Urenco, Bechtel, AECOM and the supply chain to deliver an integrated, buildable solution.

You will drive progressive assurance through multidisciplinary reviews, ensure regulatory compliance and champion digital delivery in a complex, highly regulated environment.