Design Manager in London

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Construction team based in London and Thames Valley.

As a Design Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering design management on projects from pre-bid through to handover. Working alongside our senior project team and supported by experienced colleagues, you'll help manage and coordinate the design process to achieve excellent project outcomes. You'll be instrumental in understanding and managing design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle, working within a supportive team environment where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are valued.

Location: London and Thames Valley
Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Construction team, supporting them in delivering high-quality projects across education, health, defence, and other strategic sectors. Your day to day will include:

• Planning, managing and monitoring design in line with the Building Safety Act Principal Designer duties
• Managing consultants and design teams, acting as a key client interface throughout the project
• Using sound judgement to weigh up complex information and communicate clear direction to stakeholders
• Leading safety initiatives and delivering sustainable outcomes including relevant accreditations
• Reviewing and administering consultant appointments with support from senior team members

This role of Design Manager is great for you if:

• You hold a construction-related qualification such as a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, both technical and non-technical, for engaging with clients, supply chain, peers and stakeholders
• You have experience managing consultants and design teams, and working through the RIBA Work Stages
• You're competent with IT programmes including Microsoft Office, Virtual Meeting Software, BIM Model software and Document Management Systems
• You have experience using project control mechanisms and a genuine interest in building collaborative relationships

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.