Senior Design Manager

Join Our Team as a Senior Design Manager!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Design Manager to join our dynamic Strategic Projects team at Kier Group. This is your chance to lead the design delivery of large-scale acute healthcare facilities across the UK!

Location:

Nationwide (Various Locations)

Hours:

Full Time, Permanent (Flexibility on offer)

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role:

As a Senior Design Manager, you will spearhead the design delivery for a designated workstream, overseeing multiple packages across complex major projects valued at over £250m. You’ll manage a talented team of design managers and collaborate closely with the Head of Design to ensure exceptional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design delivery across your designated workstream, ensuring seamless coordination with other workstreams.
• Supervise design team consultants and supply chain partners to maintain consistent quality and compliance with project programmes.
• Manage design risks and opportunities within your workstream while ensuring timely design deliverables.
• Support client interfaces, including user groups and stakeholder engagements.
• Line manage and mentor design management members, fostering growth opportunities and career development.

What We’re Looking For:

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have experience leading design on complex projects (£50m to £150m) or package delivery on major projects (over £250m), preferably in healthcare.
• You possess construction qualifications (minimum HND/HNC/T Level) in a relevant discipline.
• You have strong technical knowledge of regulations and digital applications in construction.
• You’re collaborative with excellent communication skills and the ability to nurture relationships.
• You’re passionate about creating supportive team environments where everyone can flourish.

At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential. If you don’t meet every single requirement, don’t hesitate to apply! We’d love to have a conversation.

Rewards and Benefits:

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier. #joinkier #LI-AS2