Job Description
Join Our Team as a Design Manager!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Kier Places is on the lookout for a passionate Design Manager to join our dynamic Building Solutions team based in London/South. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive team during a period of growth, working on a diverse portfolio of projects!
Location & Hours
Location: London/South
Hours: 40 hours per week
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role
As a Design Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality design solutions across a variety of construction and refurbishment projects valued up to £20 million. You will manage design processes from RIBA stage 1 onwards, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to exceptional standards while fostering strong relationships with our clients and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Managing all aspects of design production, including creating design programmes, responsibility matrices, and schedules.
* Coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams and chairing design meetings to ensure collaborative working.
* Reviewing designs for contract compliance and ensuring they meet health and safety legislation and sustainable building standards.
* Acting as the main point of contact for clients on design-related matters, building trusted relationships.
* Supporting project teams to deliver within programme and commercial constraints, managing risks effectively.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
* You hold an HNC/HND/Degree in a construction or engineering subject and membership of a relevant professional body (CIOB, APM, CIAT, RICS).
* You have proven pre-construction experience on projects up to £20 million, with strong experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
* You possess excellent communication skills and enjoy building relationships with clients, colleagues, and the wider supply chain.
* You’re organized and can prioritize effectively, working well both independently and as part of a team.
* You’re enthusiastic about continuous improvement and bring a solution-focused approach to challenges.
Rewards and Benefits
At Kier, we value our people and offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
* Flexible working options to support your work-life balance.
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we continuously strive to improve. 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.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Basic 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 can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!