Design Manager

Join Our Team as a Design Manager!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of water services? We are seeking a passionate Design Manager to join our Southern Water Services Strategic Development Partnership Framework team, based in Falmer, Brighton, Chatham, Kent, or Chichester, West Sussex.

Location:

Falmer, Brighton / Chatham, Kent / Chichester, West Sussex

Working Hours:

40 hours per week - with a minimum of 3 days in the office or on-site.

Your Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage engineering design delivery for projects within Kier's £3.1bn Strategic Development Partnership Framework with Southern Water Services. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing water safety, quality, recycling, and resilience across a network serving millions of households. This is your chance to make a real difference in our environment and communities while collaborating with talented teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects from definition through to handover.
• Line manage Assistant Design Managers and support their professional development.
• Oversee engineering assurance processes and ensure adherence to quality procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering discipline leads to ensure optimal design methodologies and outputs.
• Drive innovation and engineering excellence through partner forums and supply chain engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold Chartered Engineer status with a degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Have significant, proven experience in engineering design, construction, and management.
• Possess extensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, making complex technical concepts accessible.
• Hold a Full driving licence.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferrable skills! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Why Join Us?

Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. There’s never been a better time to get involved—register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and Benefits:

We are proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our team!

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions 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 for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application and welcoming you to our team! #joinkier #LI-JB4