Job Summary
We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Eastern South Construction team working on a large £100m plus defence project in Suffolk. The Design Manager will be based in Witham, Essex, overseeing the design process for the project located in Suffolk.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the design process during pre‑construction and, as required, the construction phase.
* Interrogate enquiry documents in the form of Employer’s Requirements.
* Produce a Contractor’s Proposal document in liaison with other internal departments.
* Manage our design process via external consultants.
* Drive innovative and cost‑effective solutions into the design.
* Progress design issues within a strict timescale and ensure designers meet information delivery dates.
* Attend tender launch / tender adjudication and launch meetings as required.
Key Qualifications & Experience
* Experience of delivering high value, complex design work from the main contractor perspective.
* Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.
* Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.
* Understanding of different Client procurement routes.
* Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage.
* We value transferable skills and encourage application even if you do not tick every box.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
Diversity and Inclusion
Kier is a Disability Confident employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis without discrimination. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.
Diversity and inclusion remain a huge priority for us. You can see our D&I action plan here.
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