Design Manager
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Location: | BN1 9PY |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9081 |
Summary
Design Manager
We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Southern Water framework team based in the Kent, or Sussex regions.
Location: Offices at based at: Falmer, East Sussex; Chatham, Kent; Chichester, West Sussex. Though you will also need to visit the sites you are supporting, as well as have the option to work from home.
Core Hours: 10 to 3
What will you be responsible for?
As a Design Manager, you'll be working with the Project Managers and Project Directors, supporting them to check and empower the design partners to deliver to plan. You'll also be tracking and reporting on the design progress of their particular projects.
Your day to day will include:
-Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects.
-Spearhead and optimise the engineering assurance process for designs prepared by partner atoutline design and Capital Delivery partners at tender and construction design.
-Work collaboratively with other project functions to deliver outcomes efficiently.
-Seek opportunities to enhance affordability and value throughout the design process.
-Ensure compliance with Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations, managing design-related health and safety risks.
What are we looking for?
This role of Design Manager is great for you if:
-Chartered Engineer status with a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
-Full valid driving license
-Experience working in a regulated environment such as water or wastewater
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.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.
There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-JB4
We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Southern Water framework team based in the Kent, or Sussex regions.
Location: Offices at based at: Falmer, East Sussex; Chatham, Kent; Chichester, West Sussex. Though you will also need to visit the sites you are supporting, as well as have the option to work from home.
Core Hours: 10 to 3
What will you be responsible for?
As a Design Manager, you'll be working with the Project Managers and Project Directors, supporting them to check and empower the design partners to deliver to plan. You'll also be tracking and reporting on the design progress of their particular projects.
Your day to day will include:
-Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects.
-Spearhead and optimise the engineering assurance process for designs prepared by partner atoutline design and Capital Delivery partners at tender and construction design.
-Work collaboratively with other project functions to deliver outcomes efficiently.
-Seek opportunities to enhance affordability and value throughout the design process.
-Ensure compliance with Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations, managing design-related health and safety risks.
What are we looking for?
This role of Design Manager is great for you if:
-Chartered Engineer status with a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
-Full valid driving license
-Experience working in a regulated environment such as water or wastewater
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.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.
There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-JB4
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