Design Manager

Overview

Manage design process, client liaison, compliance, and risk for building projects up to £20m.

Key Responsibilities

• design management
• design delivery
• design support
• risk management
• client liaison
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Managing the design process and ensuring timely delivery of drawings and documentation -Supporting project teams with design-related issues -Overseeing design risk management and documentation -Liaising with clients and leading design meetings -Ensuring compliance with health and safety and sustainability standards

Requirements

• design management
• communication
• construction qualification

What You Bring

-You have previous experience managing design on projects up to £20m -You have strong communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams -You hold a construction-related qualification and relevant professional membership

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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.

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