Senior Design Manager

We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our team based in Warrington.

Location: Warrington – some remote working available.

Hours: 45 per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Design Manager who will lead and oversee the design process within our construction projects. This role offers the opportunity to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage risks, and ensure seamless integration between design and construction activities. You'll play a key part in delivering projects that meet client requirements, specifications, and regulatory standards.

As a Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the design team, supporting them in delivering high-quality design solutions.

• Overseeing the entire design process to ensure timely delivery of design information
• Coordinating between consultants, architects, engineers, and project teams to align design with construction methodologies
• Reviewing and approving design documentation for compliance with planning, building regulations, and industry standards
• Identifying and managing design risks, implementing solutions to mitigate project delays or cost overrun
• Leading design review meetings and liaising with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies

• You have experience in design management within construction or utilities.
• You possess excellent leadership and team management skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• You have strong problem‑solving abilities and effective communication skills.
• You are experienced with BIM, digital design tools, and coordination software.

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.

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. 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.