We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our KierBAM Joint Venture team based in Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role involves 42.5 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
Key requirements: BPSS security clearance is mandatory; the checking process may take up to 8 weeks. Candidates must be a citizen of a NATO or MISWG member state and have lived in the UK for the past five years. CSCS White PQP/AQP card and eligibility for Government Security Check (SC) Clearance are required.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage design and engineering teams across multiple disciplines (Temporary Works, Digital Engineering, Concrete and Materials Management, Survey and Monitoring).
* Develop and oversee Temporary Works and Contractor Design Portion strategies, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements.
* Coordinate design activities with project management and operational delivery teams for timely, seamless integration.
* Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements; review and approve design outputs and technical documentation.
* Manage resources, budgets, and risks; mentor and develop team members to foster continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Professionally qualified senior manager with at least 10 years post‑qualification (or 15 years’ relevant) experience and academic qualifications such as HNC, HND, BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng.
* Significant experience in design and engineering leadership with strong project management and team leadership capabilities.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Thorough understanding of design processes, procedures, and standards; confident in client‑focused presentations and meetings.
* CSCS White PQP/AQP card and eligibility for Government Security Check (SC) Clearance; passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and UK residency for 5 years.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that can be tailored to your needs. For more information visit www.kier.co.uk/onboarding.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are a Disability Confident employer. We support applicants with convictions and offer a fair assessment under our programme.
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