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 projects located near Ipswich, Suffolk.

Location & Hours

Location: Essex with project location near Ipswich, Suffolk
Hours: Full-time - we offer some flexibility on hours, just let us know what works for you!

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

Your Opportunity

At Kier Construction, we are leaders in delivering public sector works across our Eastern South region. This is your chance to be part of a £120m defence project in Suffolk! As a Senior Design Manager, you will play a crucial role in guiding our projects from tender to delivery, leveraging our Design and Build capabilities to add real value.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will be an integral part of the Construction team, ensuring exceptional design management throughout all project stages. Your daily tasks will include:

• Managing and delivering design information according to agreed programmes and schedules.
• Overseeing appointed design consultants to ensure compliance with standards and briefs.
• Assessing, mitigating, and managing design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chairing design meetings, writing reports, and delivering engaging 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 a deep understanding of the design process at both commercial and construction stages.
• You are familiar with the RIBA plan of work and current building regulations.
• You can create detailed presentations and feel confident presenting to both internal and external stakeholders.
• You possess a Full driving licence.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our talented team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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 we value their experiences in guiding our policies.

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, 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.

Ready to Make an Impact?

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