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Design Manager

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Kier Group

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Design
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in complex design delivery from a contractor's view, strong organizational skills, and site/contract procedure knowledge is a plus.
  • You will manage design delivery, produce design programs and scopes, and attend meetings with stakeholders during preconstruction and construction stages.

Requirements

  • Experience of delivering high value, complex design work from the main contractor perspective.
  • Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.
  • Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule.
  • Design input at both preconstruction and construction stage of projects
  • The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules.
  • Attending/chair necessary meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders.

FAQs

What is the location of the Design Manager position?

The Design Manager position is based in Southampton.

Is the Design Manager role full-time?

Yes, the Design Manager role is a full-time, permanent position.

What sectors will the Design Manager be working in?

The Design Manager will be working on projects across various sectors, including Commercial, Public Sector, and Health.

What are the main responsibilities of the Design Manager?

The main responsibilities include managing and delivering design information, providing design input at preconstruction and construction stages, producing design programmes and related schedules, and attending/chairing meetings and workshops with stakeholders.

What experience is required for the Design Manager position?

Candidates should have experience delivering high-value, complex design work from a main contractor perspective and possess the ability to organise, plan, programme, and manage workloads.

Are site/contract procedures experience necessary for the role?

Experience of site/contract procedures is advantageous but not mandatory.

Is the company open to candidates who may not meet all the qualifications?

Yes, the company values transferable skills and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not tick every box.

What kind of rewards and benefits does the company offer?

The company offers a wide variety of benefits that can be tailored to individual needs; more information is available through their benefits page.

How does the company prioritize diversity and inclusion?

The company is committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace, and actively involves employees in shaping its diversity and inclusion initiatives.

How can I apply for the Design Manager position?

Interested candidates can submit their application to join the team and be part of the construction revolution at Kier.

Our purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK.

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Industry
10,001+
Employees
1992
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK. As a leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments, we are committed to delivering for communities and leaving lasting legacies through our work. We are committed to attracting, retaining and progressing talent within Kier, with a diverse, and resilient workforce that reflects the communities we serve.