Design Manager

December 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Design Manager

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. Please don't hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around agile working and flexibility - We'll do our best to support you.

Job Title: Design Manager

Location: This is an agile role where you will be working on projects for our Loughton office with home working available and some travel to other offices and sites
Business area: Kier Construction - London, Southern and Strategic Projects
Contract: Permanent, full time, 40 hours per week.

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, .

Looking to make the next step in your career?

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Key Responsibilities

Reporting to a Senior Design Manager you will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule. You will be responsible for ensuring that our appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment. The role may encompass input at both pre-construction and construction stage of a project. At times there may be a requirement to take responsibility for junior staff. You will be responsible for the production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops. You will be responsible for ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements.?

What do we need from you?

Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .

Closing Date: 17/01/2022

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

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