Design Manager
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | ME5 7QA |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9990 |
Summary
We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Brighton contract team based in Falmer.
Location: Falmer, Brighton - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - some flexibility on hours available if desired, the teams core hours are 10am to 3pm.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Are you ready to lead and inspire engineering excellence? As a Design Manager at Kier, you'll be the creative force behind our engineering design delivery, nurturing innovative solutions while serving as the key contact point for our clients. This is an opportunity to shape sustainable designs that make a real difference to our communities and environment.
What will you be responsible for?As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Engineering team, supporting them in delivering exceptional design solutions. Your day to day will include:
-Leading and managing engineering design delivery for assigned projects, ensuring quality procedures and right-first-time philosophy
-Collaborating with engineering discipline leads to ensure optimal design methodologies and outputs
-Providing expert engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, from definition to handover
-Fostering innovation and engineering excellence through partner forums and supply chain engagement
-Developing sustainable designs that contribute to carbon reduction while balancing stakeholder needs
What are we looking for?This role of Design Manager is great for you if:
-You hold Chartered Engineer status with a degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline
-You have significant experience in engineering design, construction and management
-You're passionate about nurturing multi-disciplinary teams and creating an inclusive working environment
-You have excellent communication skills and can translate complex technical concepts for wider audiences
-You care deeply about environmental improvement and enjoy challenging the status quo
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
Location: Falmer, Brighton - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - some flexibility on hours available if desired, the teams core hours are 10am to 3pm.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Are you ready to lead and inspire engineering excellence? As a Design Manager at Kier, you'll be the creative force behind our engineering design delivery, nurturing innovative solutions while serving as the key contact point for our clients. This is an opportunity to shape sustainable designs that make a real difference to our communities and environment.
What will you be responsible for?As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Engineering team, supporting them in delivering exceptional design solutions. Your day to day will include:
-Leading and managing engineering design delivery for assigned projects, ensuring quality procedures and right-first-time philosophy
-Collaborating with engineering discipline leads to ensure optimal design methodologies and outputs
-Providing expert engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, from definition to handover
-Fostering innovation and engineering excellence through partner forums and supply chain engagement
-Developing sustainable designs that contribute to carbon reduction while balancing stakeholder needs
What are we looking for?This role of Design Manager is great for you if:
-You hold Chartered Engineer status with a degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline
-You have significant experience in engineering design, construction and management
-You're passionate about nurturing multi-disciplinary teams and creating an inclusive working environment
-You have excellent communication skills and can translate complex technical concepts for wider audiences
-You care deeply about environmental improvement and enjoy challenging the status quo
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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