Design Manager
Join Our Team as a Design Manager!
Are you ready to take your design expertise to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Design Manager to join our dynamic team in Waterbeach, Cambridge. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to lead innovative projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Your Role and Responsibilities
As our Design Manager, you will be the driving force behind the design process for your assigned projects. Your expertise will ensure excellence at every stage. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Managing and delivering design information in line with agreed programmes and schedules.
- Ensuring design consultants meet their obligations and adhere to project standards.
- Assessing and managing design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Chairing design meetings, crafting reports, and presenting to stakeholders.
- Producing design programmes, scopes, responsibility matrices, and schedules while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and sustainable building standards.
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for you if:
- You have proven experience in a design role within a main contractor environment.
- You hold a relevant construction qualification (Degree/HND or equivalent) in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering.
- You have experience with BIM level 2 projects, including COBie data.
- You possess excellent attention to detail and strong stakeholder management skills.
- You hold a full driving licence.
Why Join Us?
At Kier, we believe in rewarding our talented team members with a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:
- A wide range of benefits that you can customize to fit your lifestyle.
- A supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a top priority for us. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we welcome your unique experiences to help us improve.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Please note that due to the nature of this role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required.
We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll join us in making a difference at Kier!
