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Senior Design Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Brighton & Hove

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Chartered Engineer with significant design and management experience, expertise in water treatment, and knowledge of quality procedures and document control.
  • You will develop design strategies, engage with clients, manage design consultants, lead engineering delivery, and provide expert support throughout project lifecycle stages.

Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer status with a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
  • Significant, proven relevant engineering design, construction and management experience.
  • Experience of managing and driving a multi-discipline technical/engineering team with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
  • Significant knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering design.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies including in-depth consideration of various alternatives and options to find the best/preferred solution.
  • Ensure that the design solution is fully understood by engaging with the client and then to use your experience of asset management to offer solutions.
  • Fulfil the role of main point of contact with the design consultants at director level to ensure the correct level of technical performance.
  • Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects.
  • Provide expert engineering support to the design, construction and commissioning process from project definition through to detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover of capital schemes.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Design Manager.

Where is the location for this role?

The location is agile working from home and the Falmer office, East Sussex.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

The contract offered is permanent, full time, with flexible and part-time hours available if desired.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Design Manager?

The main responsibilities include leading and managing engineering design delivery for assigned projects, developing strategies for design solutions, engaging with clients, and providing expert engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Chartered Engineer status with a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline is required.

What experience is necessary for this role?

Significant, proven engineering design, construction, and management experience is necessary, along with experience in managing a multi-discipline technical/engineering team.

Is knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes required?

Yes, significant knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes is required for this position.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities to explore incredible growth and scale in the water business and to uncover both current and future career opportunities.

Are transferrable skills considered for this position?

Yes, transferrable skills are welcomed, and even if you don't meet every requirement, you are encouraged to apply.

What types of benefits are offered to employees?

A wide variety of benefits are offered that employees can tailor to their needs.

How does Kier approach diversity and inclusion?

Kier prioritizes making the workplace diverse and inclusive, and employees play a key role in shaping these initiatives through their experiences.

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

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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.