Overview
Kier, a joint venture with BAM Nuttall, is recruiting a Senior Design Manager for a major redevelopment project at the Royal Navy site in Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role requires 42.5 hours per week with some flexibility. BPSS security clearance is required; sponsorship not available.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage design and engineering teams across multiple disciplines, including Temporary Works, Digital Engineering, Concrete & Materials Management, and Survey & Monitoring.
* Develop and oversee Temporary Works and Contractor Design Portion strategies, schedules and deliverables to align with project requirements.
* Coordinate design activities with project management and operational delivery teams to ensure timely delivery and seamless integration.
* Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and quality requirements; review and approve design outputs and technical documentation.
* Manage resources, budgets and risks; mentor and develop team members to foster continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Professional manager with at least 10 years post‑qualification experience (or 15 years relevant experience) and academic qualifications such as HNC, HND, BSc, MSc, BEng or MEng.
* Significant experience in design and engineering leadership, strong project management and team leadership skills.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Thorough understanding of design processes, procedures and standards; confident at client‑focused presentations and meetings.
* CSCS White PQP/AQP card and eligibility for UK security clearance (passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and residency in the UK for the last 5 years).
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexibility with working hours.
* Training and development opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion
Kier is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitable candidates.
Disability Confident employer – disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.
Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. The company does not discriminate based on conviction history.
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