Design Manager

October 31, 2022 | Comments Off on Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager

Location: Full Sutton, Yorkshire

Business area: Kier Construction, Mechanical and Electrical
Contract: Permanent, full time with agile and part-time working available

At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. With full flexibility available with this opportunity, as long as you can attend an office or site visit where needed, this position can be carried from any location.

Benefits: You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car or

allowance, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, .

KME are an internal MEP self-delivery business within the Kier group, supporting the internal regional businesses across the UK and the Strategic Projects business on complex and challenging projects that range from £5m to £80m. The business has a full design, construct and commissioning capability. The business has been operating for over 50 years with a track record for delivering on developing staff, repeat business and successful projects.

Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME) has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join its highly successful delivery team. The added benefit of being part of Kier is that we are at the forefront of Technology, using Modern Methods of Construction (MMoC), while setting Social and Sustainable standards. A company that truly makes safety, wellbeing, environmental and social responsibilities the heart of how we operate.

Key Responsibilities

As the Design Manager, you will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the MEP design production, including the technical evaluation during tender phase and production / management of the design programme. You will assist with the production of Scope of Works and works packages, as well as taking ownership for the review of design documentation for contract compliance. The role will involve the co-ordination and integration of the activities of our external design consultants and be responsible for controlling and interrogation of the activities of external design consultants including scope of services, responsibilities, fees, programme and compliance. We will look to you to drive innovative enhancing opportunities for MMoC and cost-effective solutions into the design.

What do we need from you?

You will have proven experience in MEP design management and have a sound knowledge and understanding of MEP systems. Ideally, you will have experience working with a leading national or regional contractor across custodial, healthcare, education or science projects and external MEP design teams.

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Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early