Join Our Team as a Lead Designer!
Are you ready to take your design career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Lead Designer to join our dynamic project team in the vibrant London Region. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment!
Location
Based out of our London offices, with travel to various London sites.
Contract
Permanent, Full-Time
Your Responsibilities
As our Lead Designer, you will work closely with the Senior Digital Construction Manager and Building Services Leads to ensure seamless coordination across all design disciplines. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:
* Technical Leadership: Provide guidance for your assigned function (Healthcare/Public/Residential/Commercial) and apply best practices throughout the Pre-Con, Design, Delivery, and Aftercare stages.
* Centre of Excellence: Foster a culture of excellence through in-house training, Continuous Development Programs (CDP), and individual staff development plans.
* Project Oversight: Ensure all projects have comprehensive Fire, Quality, and Design startup meetings to identify risks and opportunities.
* Collaboration: Report directly to the Technical Assurance Director and work with Sector Leads/Region Directors to manage design quality across your project portfolio.
* Team Management: Line manage SDM/DM/ADMs on tenders and live projects, acting as a mentor for your teams and supporting their development.
* Site Liaison: Regularly visit site teams to ensure obligations are met and review design programs for optimal project performance.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
* Experience conducting site audits
* Experience performing VLT reviews on projects
* Demonstrable experience in a design role within a main contractor environment
* Experience with BIM Level 2 projects, including COBie data and LoDM
* A Full UK Driving License
At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential. If you don’t meet every requirement but have transferable skills, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us!
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working options
* Professional development opportunities
* And much more!
Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the #constructionrevolution at Kier!
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