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Senior Design Manager – Pre-Construction

April 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Senior Design Manager – Pre-Construction

Design Bid Manager - Pre-Construction

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham / Loughton / Basingstoke

Business Area: Kier Capital Projects

Contract: Permanent, full time


Building Futures. Building Teams. Building Careers.


Kier Places are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join our passionate Pre-Construction Capital Projects Team. With our diverse portfolio of projects, we are looking for an individual who has a passion for the project at hand, and securing work, whilst also being able to work within a good and healthy team environment. We understand this approach is essential to ensure we consistently win work and secure repeat business.

You will be working on a portfolio of projects predominantly in the occupied building arena, including residential, commercial, public sectors, ranging from fire safety improvements to large internal and external refurbishment projects and construction works, with values in the range of £1m - £7.5m.


Key Responsibilities

As a Design Manager your role will be key to planned and sustained business growth through the production of client focused bid proposals within our core markets across the UK.

This role will focus on leading and owning the Design management process and working collaboratively with our pre-construction and operational teams. As an integral member of our team, you'll coordinate and manage the production of high-quality design information from inception through to final submission, taking ownership of the process, design programme and documentation. You will need to ensure the management and production of all design information, whilst attending and hosting pre-tender and post tender design team meetings.


What do we need from you?

You will have the experience motivating and encouraging internal and external design teams, and will ensure drawings and designs are produced on time to a high quality, are easy to decipher, whilst overseeing the design process using technical expertise.

A thorough understanding of the RIBA Stages of Design will be essential, as will a proven experience of managing multi-disciplinary design teams.


What will you receive?

You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan), together with additional valuable benefits such as:

  • One professional membership fee reimbursement

  • Free Life Assurance + option for extra self-cover or for your partner

  • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

  • Critical Illness, Dental, Personal Accident, and Travel Insurance options

  • Health care cash plan

  • 24/7 Virtual GP Service, Wellbeing, and Employee Assistance Programme

  • Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers, including restaurants, travel providers, and supermarkets

  • Plus, many more benefits geared to your wellbeing


Pre-employment checks

It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.


Make the journey. Leave a legacy.


Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.


Kier is an inclusive employer.


Closing Date: 23rd May 2021

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

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