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Posted 01 July, 2026

Senior Design Manager

Kier Group
Portsmouth, 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...

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 (some flexibility available)

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

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Design Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional 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?

We pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join a friendly and dedicated team where your contributions truly matter!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the experiences of our employees 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 will be offered an interview. Additionally, due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier. #joinkier #LI-PS1

This listing expired on 02 Jul. Applications are no longer accepted.

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