Job Description We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our KierBAM Joint Venture team based in Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
KierBAM is an exciting Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering a major redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We're seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead our engineering function and work collaboratively with our talented team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a complex and rewarding environment, where you'll oversee design teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of innovative design solutions on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
As a Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the engineering and design team, supporting them in delivering technical excellence across all design activities. Leading and managing design and engineering teams across multiple disciplines, including Temporary Works, Digital Engineering, Concrete and Materials Management, and Survey and Monitoring teams
Developing and overseeing Temporary Works and Contractor Design Portion strategies, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project requirements
Coordinating design activities with project management and operational delivery teams to ensure timely delivery and seamless integration
Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements, whilst reviewing and approving design outputs and technical documentation
Managing resources, budgets, and risks, whilst mentoring and developing team members to foster continuous improvement and professional growth
This role of Senior Design Manager is great for you if:
You're a professionally qualified senior manager with at least 10 years post-qualification experience (or 15 years' relevant experience) and hold academic qualifications such as HNC, HND, BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng
You have significant experience in design and engineering leadership roles, with strong project management and team leadership capabilities
You possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
You have a thorough understanding of design processes, procedures, and standards, and can confidently lead client-focused presentations and meetings
You hold a CSCS White PQP/AQP card and are eligible for Government Security Check (SC) Clearance (candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years)
Diversity and inclusion
Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a BPSS Security Check, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.