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 Eastern South Construction team, working on an exciting £100m+ defence project in beautiful Suffolk!
Location
You'll be based in our Essex office with regular visits to the Suffolk site.
Your Responsibilities
As a Design Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our projects. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
* Manage the design process during both the pre-construction and construction phases.
* Analyze enquiry documents, specifically the Employer's Requirements.
* Collaborate with internal departments to produce a comprehensive Contractor's Proposal document.
* Oversee our design process through external consultants.
* Drive innovative and cost-effective solutions into the design.
* Ensure timely progress on design issues and that designers meet delivery dates.
* Participate in tender launch and adjudication meetings as required.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
* Experience delivering high-value, complex design work from a main contractor perspective.
* Strong organizational, planning, and workload management skills.
* Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.
* Knowledge of various Client procurement routes.
* Experience with site/contract procedures (a plus!).
At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential. If you don’t meet every single requirement, don’t hesitate to apply! We’d love to chat about your unique skills.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to fit your needs. Join us and enjoy:
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity initiatives.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. We also conduct Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks for this role, treating all applicants fairly regardless of their conviction history.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!