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Design Manager

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Kier Group

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in complex design from a contractor's view, strong planning skills, knowledge of Building Regulations, commercial awareness, client procurement routes, and site procedures.
  • You will manage design processes, interrogate documents, produce contractor proposals, oversee external consultants, drive innovative solutions, and ensure timely delivery of design information.

Requirements

  • Experience of delivering high value, complex design work from the main contractor perspective.
  • Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.
  • Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Understanding of different Client procurement routes.
  • Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the design process during the pre-construction and as required, the construction phase.
  • Interrogation of enquiry documents, in the form of an Employer's Requirements.
  • Production of a Contractor's Proposal document in liaison with other internal departments.
  • Manage our design process via external consultants.
  • Drive innovative and cost effective solutions into the design.
  • Progress design issues within a strict timescale & ensure designers meet information delivery dates.
  • Attend tender launch /tender adjudication and launch meetings as required.

FAQs

What is the location for the Design Manager position?

The Design Manager position is based in Nottingham.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Design Manager?

The primary responsibilities include managing the design process during pre-construction and construction phases, interrogating enquiry documents, producing Contractor's Proposal documents, managing the design process via external consultants, driving innovative solutions, and ensuring timely delivery of design information.

What qualifications or experience is required for the Design Manager role?

The role requires experience in delivering high value, complex design work from a main contractor perspective, the ability to organize and manage workloads, understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission, commercial awareness, and understanding of different Client procurement routes.

Is experience in site or contract procedures necessary for this role?

While experience in site or contract procedures is not mandatory, it would be considered an advantage.

Will the Design Manager need to attend meetings related to tenders?

Yes, the Design Manager will need to attend tender launch, tender adjudication, and launch meetings as required.

What qualities are we looking for in a Design Manager?

We are looking for someone who can effectively organize, plan, program, and manage workloads, has strong commercial awareness, and demonstrates an understanding of building regulations and client procurement routes.

Is this role more suited for someone working independently or as part of a team?

This role is suited for someone who can work as part of a team, supporting the Eastern and Midlands team in achieving their goals while managing external consultants.

Our purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK.

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Employees
1992
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Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK. As a leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments, we are committed to delivering for communities and leaving lasting legacies through our work. We are committed to attracting, retaining and progressing talent within Kier, with a diverse, and resilient workforce that reflects the communities we serve.