Design Manager

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Wanlip, Leicestershire.

Location: Wanlip

Hours: 45 Hours Per Week

In this role, you'll lead the technical design of projects during the pre-construction phase, ensuring that each scheme meets performance and regulatory requirements while delivering value for both our client and the environment.

What will you be responsible for?

• Delivering technically sound, practical, and efficient design solutions across water and wastewater projects, while supporting innovation and digital delivery through Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM standards.

• Managing design programmes, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

• Embedding CDM compliance and safety-by-design principles, maintaining high standards of quality through regular audits and reviews.

• Building positive relationships with clients, partners, and teams through open communication, proactive risk management, and a shared commitment to delivery.

• Supporting the growth and wellbeing of the design and technical team, promoting inclusion and living Kier's values of collaboration, trust, and focus.

What are we looking for?

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Hold a degree in engineering and have experience managing and coordinating complex design projects.

• Have a good understanding of digital design tools, design management processes, and enjoy using technology to improve efficiency.

• Are confident leading, mentoring, and supporting multidisciplinary teams to perform at their best.

• Communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels.

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 benefits
We'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 inclusion
Making 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