Design Manager

Join Our Team as a Design Manager!

Are you ready to take your career 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 have a knack for leading design processes, we want to hear from you!

Location: Waterbeach, Cambridge

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

Your Impact

At Kier, our Eastern regional business has an outstanding track record in delivering projects across various sectors, including DfE, Healthcare, MOD, MOJ, Leisure, Higher Education, and Heritage. As our Design Manager, you will be the subject matter expert for your assigned projects, ensuring excellence in every design aspect. You will also support tender and pre-construction design management on pipeline projects.

Your Responsibilities

As a Design Manager, you will play a crucial role in our design team, driving successful project outcomes. Your daily tasks will include:

• Managing and delivering design information according to agreed programmes and schedules.
• Ensuring design consultants meet their obligations and adhere to project standards.
• Assessing, mitigating, and managing design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chairing design meetings, preparing 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 perfect 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?

We’re proud to offer our talented team a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about our benefits package and how we support your growth and well-being.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the unique perspectives our employees bring. Our team plays a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be invited for an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required. We treat all applicants fairly, considering convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Ready to make a difference? We look forward to receiving your application to #joinkier!