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 Construction team based in Essex, with exciting project locations near Ipswich, Suffolk.

Location & Hours

Location: Essex (with project location near Ipswich, Suffolk)
Hours: Full-time with some flexibility available—just let us know when you speak to us!

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

About Kier Construction

Kier Construction is a leader in delivering public sector works across our Eastern South region. This is your chance to be part of a £120m defence project in Suffolk, where your expertise will make a real difference!

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Design Manager, you will play a crucial role in our Construction team, ensuring exceptional design management throughout all project stages. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering design information in line with agreed programmes and schedules.
• Ensuring appointed design consultants fulfill their duties and adhere to standards and briefs.
• Assessing, mitigating, and managing design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chairing design meetings, writing reports, and delivering presentations to stakeholders.
• Ensuring design compliance with health and safety legislation, sustainable building standards, and industry codes of practice.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold a relevant qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture with proven experience in a design role within a main contractor environment.
• You have experience with BIM Level 2 projects and exceptional knowledge of the design process at both commercial and construction stages.
• You possess an intimate understanding of the RIBA plan of work and are up-to-date with current building regulations.
• You can produce detailed presentations and feel comfortable delivering them to both internal and external stakeholders.
• You hold a Full driving licence.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Discover the perks of working with us!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a vital 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 also 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.

Ready to Make an Impact?

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