Design Manager

Kier Group

The Role

Overview

Manage engineering design delivery for clean water projects in Southern Water framework

Key Responsibilities

  • design quality
  • cdm compliance
  • engineering assurance
  • design solutions
  • risk management

Tasks

-Ensuring that the Engineering Design team, design consultants and construction partners are developing technically and economically proficient engineering solutions -Implementing design quality procedures upholding right-first-time philosophy adherence -Maintaining compliance with Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations, managing design-related health and safety risks -Spearheading and optimising the engineering assurance process for designs prepared by partner at outline design and Capital Delivery partners at tender and construction design

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • sustainability
  • driving licence
  • team management

What You Bring

-Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline -Proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets -Full driving licence in order to visit various offices / sites -Experience of managing and driving a multi-discipline technical engineering team

The Company

About Kier Group

-Kier undertakes a wide range of projects—from hospitals and schools to roads, rail links, and prisons. -Their 360° model spans develop, design‑build, maintain and operate services across sectors like aviation, water, energy and nuclear. -They’ve delivered landmark schemes such as the Luton DART airport‑rail link and the UK’s first all‑electric prison. -Property division focuses on urban regeneration, mixed‑use residential and commercial developments. -Headquartered in Manchester (Salford Quays) with enduring influence across the UK infrastructure landscape.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Construction

Property Developments

Mechanical and Electrical

Carbon Management

Fire Safety

Acoustic Design

Energy

Water

Nuclear

Transportation

Highways

Rail

Aviation

Ports

Urban Regeneration

Industrial

Last Mile Logistics

Sustainable Office Development

Healthcare

Education

Defence

Justice and Borders

Affordable Housing

Flood Defence

Water Management