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Posted 01 July, 2026

Senior Design Manager

Kier Group
Barton Stacey, ENGLAND, United Kingdom Full Time
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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 Southern team at our Solent office in Southampton. This is your chance to make a significant impact on exciting projects while collaborating with a dedicated group of professionals!

Location & Hours

Location: Solent office, Southampton (with travel to sites required)

Hours: 40 hours per week, with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when we chat!

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

Your Role & Responsibilities

As our Senior Design Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality design solutions. Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and coordinating design activities across multiple projects
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, design teams, and consultants
  • Ensuring design compliance with regulations, standards, and project specifications
  • Managing design programmes and monitoring progress against key milestones
  • Mentoring and supporting junior team members in their professional development

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You have substantial experience in design management within the construction industry
  • You possess excellent communication skills and can build collaborative relationships
  • You’re confident managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • You hold relevant qualifications in construction, engineering, or a related field
  • You’re passionate about delivering quality outcomes and supporting team success

Why Join Us?

Would you like to work in a friendly and dedicated team? We’d love to hear from you!

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Our commitment to our people is reflected in the comprehensive rewards we provide.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.

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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

We look forward to seeing your application and welcoming you to our team. Let’s build something great together!

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