Job Description
Join Our Team as a Design Manager!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a passionate Design Manager to join our dynamic Building Solutions team based in London/South. This is your chance to be part of an exciting journey as we expand our diverse portfolio of projects!
About the Role
As a Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality design solutions for construction and refurbishment projects valued up to £20 million. You’ll manage design processes from RIBA stage 1 onwards, ensuring projects are completed on time and to exceptional standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and partners.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Manage all aspects of design production, including creating design programmes, responsibility matrices, and schedules.
* Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams and chair design meetings to promote collaborative working.
* Review designs for contract compliance, ensuring they meet health and safety legislation and sustainable building standards.
* Act as the main point of contact for clients on design-related matters, building trusted relationships.
* Support project teams to deliver within programme and commercial constraints, effectively managing risks.
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 are a member 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, thriving both independently and as part of a team.
* You’re enthusiastic about continuous improvement and bring a solution-focused approach to challenges.
Why Join Us?
At Kier, we believe in rewarding our brilliant people with a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. You’ll enjoy:
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
* Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a crucial 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 all applicants fairly, regardless of their conviction history.
Ready to make a difference? We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team. Join us at Kier and be part of something great!