London, United Kingdom Hybrid Employment

Kier Group plc is hiring a Design Manager

About the Role

The role involves managing design processes across multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring designs meet project requirements, standards, and timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate design teams across various engineering disciplines
  • Ensure all design outputs comply with technical standards and project specifications
  • Manage the development and approval of design documentation
  • Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to align design with execution
  • Oversee design schedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones
  • Identify and mitigate design-related risks throughout project lifecycle
  • Promote innovation and value engineering in design solutions
  • Ensure designs integrate sustainability and environmental considerations
  • Maintain quality assurance processes for all design activities
  • Support procurement by providing technical design input
  • Liaise with external consultants and regulatory bodies
  • Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations in design planning
  • Manage changes to design scope efficiently and document decisions
  • Facilitate design reviews and design validation processes
  • Monitor design budgets and resource allocation
  • Support digital engineering and BIM implementation
  • Ensure compliance with client and industry standards
  • Mentor junior design staff and support professional development
  • Foster collaboration between engineering, construction, and client teams

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid working available

Team

Part of the engineering and design division delivering infrastructure projects

About the Team

  • The team delivers design solutions for major infrastructure projects across transportation, water, and energy sectors.
  • Collaboration with engineers, contractors, and clients is central to project success.

What We Offer

  • Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
  • Access to training and professional accreditation support
  • Flexible working arrangements and modern digital tools

Available for eligible candidates

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Kier Group plc
Kier is involved in construction and utilities projects, delivering infrastructure and contract services.
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Posted 14 days ago