Design Lead

7 days ago


Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Kier Group Full time

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 Design Manager to join our dynamic Natural Resources team in the Thames Valley region (North). In this exciting role, you’ll oversee the design phase of construction projects focused on wastewater treatment upgrades and resilience works.
Location
Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with occasional visits to sites and offices across Oxfordshire.
Contract
This is a Permanent, Full-Time position, with flexible and part-time hours available if desired. Just let us know
Your Responsibilities
As our Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in:
Overseeing the design phase of civils-based construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and top-notch quality.
Collaborating with Thames Water on their Waste Asset Assurance Programme (WAAP) for both new and existing infrastructure assets.
Optimizing the engineering assurance process for designs developed by our design partners.
Managing design changes and serving as the primary point of contact for technical queries during both construction and design phases.
Ensuring the Engineering Design team, design consultants, and construction partners develop efficient engineering solutions.
Ensuring compliance with Construction Design & Management (CDM) regulations and managing design-related health and safety risks.
Supporting the Senior Design Manager in achieving project objectives and mentoring Design Co-Ordinators and graduate team members.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
Proven experience as a Design Manager or in a similar role within the civils/construction industry.
A strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, and industry standards.
Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM).
At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.
Why Join Us?
Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. There’s never been a better time to get involved
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Discover more about our benefits package and how we support our brilliant people.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
As a Disability Confident employer , we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application Join us and take the first step toward a rewarding career with Kier


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