817 Design Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Swindon

Are you a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager? Do you like working on exciting schemes wtih variety? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with amazing progression routes? Do you want to progress from where you are today? Then look no further, an exciting role has opened up at one of leading clients based in the heart of Swindon, working on projects that reshape Swindon for the future?

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Ensure pricing assumptions are consistent with the development of the design - with Pre construction manager
• Monitors design progress and ensures the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase)
• Ensures that all resources for coordination are appointed
• Prepare monthly report to Design Leads
• Responsible for design compliance, build ability, efficiency of design and supporting the bid process.
• Responsible to lead the sign off of documents to the correct status
• Prepares and validates the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Prepares the Project`s Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorses Consultants`DMPs
• Defines consultant values and authorises appointed consultants payments
• Defines designer s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination s, etc.
• Manage the flow of design information and the Document Control
• Support the procurement and commercial teams
• Representing the company at Client/User/Local Authority and other stakeholder meetings
• Co-ordinate the input from the Technical Department necessary to develop a robust design
• Manage the Environmental Certification Process i.e. BREEAM / CFSH
• Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction

Next Steps

Apply below or get in touch to discuss further to start the process of finding out more about this exciting opportunity.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Are you a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager? Do you like working on one in a lifetime schemes? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with amazing progression routes? Do you want to progress from where you are today? Then look no further, an exciting role has opened up at one of leading clients based in the heart of Cardiff, working on a truly once in a lifetime project.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Ensure pricing assumptions are consistent with the development of the design - with Pre construction manager
• Monitors design progress and ensures the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase)
• Ensures that all resources for coordination are appointed
• Prepare monthly report to Design Leads
• Responsible for design compliance, build ability, efficiency of design and supporting the bid process.
• Responsible to lead the sign off of documents to the correct status
• Prepares and validates the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Prepares the Project`s Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorses Consultants`DMPs
• Defines consultant values and authorises appointed consultants payments
• Defines designer s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination s, etc.
• Manage the flow of design information and the Document Control
• Support the procurement and commercial teams
• Representing the company at Client/User/Local Authority and other stakeholder meetings
• Co-ordinate the input from the Technical Department necessary to develop a robust design
• Manage the Environmental Certification Process i.e. BREEAM / CFSH
• Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction

Next Steps

Apply below or get in touch to discuss further to start the process of finding out more about this exciting opportunity.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER / DESIGN MANAGER
 
POSITION : Assistant Design Manager / Design Manager
 
LOCATION : Commutable from Hull , Beverley, Grimsby , Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Selby , York
 
THE ROLE : This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Design Manager or Design Manager to work for this main contractor on a large prestigious construction project. The role will be mainly site based with some home working available if required.
The successful Assistant Design Manager./ Design Manager will have an eye for detail , experience of using BIM360 and strong communication skills.  You will work alongside the Senior Design Manager to help deliver this high value , high profile construction project.
 
SALARY AND BENEFITS :  Up to £50k ( DOE) plus car or allowance, bonus , pension and healthcare
 
YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING :

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Design Manager/Design Co-ordinator/D&B Co-ordinator
li>A good understanding of BIM360
• Experience of managing the RFI process
• Strong AutoCAD, BIM , Revit skills
• Experience of ensuring design is compliant with statutory requirements and applicable standards
• Coordinating project team comments and resolve any design related construction queries with the design team.
• Experience of running consultant / sub-contractor coordination meetings

To find out more about the Assistant Design Manager / Design Manager role please contact Steve Ball on the number provided.
 
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DESIGN MANAGEMENT
DESIGN MANAGER

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Swindon

Are you a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager? Do you like working on exciting schemes wtih variety? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with amazing progression routes? Do you want to progress from where you are today? Then look no further, an exciting role has opened up at one of leading clients based in the heart of Swindon, working on projects that reshape Swindon for the future?

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Ensure pricing assumptions are consistent with the development of the design - with Pre construction manager
• Monitors design progress and ensures the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase)
• Ensures that all resources for coordination are appointed
• Prepare monthly report to Design Leads
• Responsible for design compliance, build ability, efficiency of design and supporting the bid process.
• Responsible to lead the sign off of documents to the correct status
• Prepares and validates the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Prepares the Project`s Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorses Consultants`DMPs
• Defines consultant values and authorises appointed consultants payments
• Defines designer s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination s, etc.
• Manage the flow of design information and the Document Control
• Support the procurement and commercial teams
• Representing the company at Client/User/Local Authority and other stakeholder meetings
• Co-ordinate the input from the Technical Department necessary to develop a robust design
• Manage the Environmental Certification Process i.e. BREEAM / CFSH
• Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction

Next Steps

Apply below or get in touch to discuss further to start the process of finding out more about this exciting opportunity.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Are you a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager? Do you like working on one in a lifetime schemes? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with amazing progression routes? Do you want to progress from where you are today? Then look no further, an exciting role has opened up at one of leading clients based in the heart of Cardiff, working on a truly once in a lifetime project.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Ensure pricing assumptions are consistent with the development of the design - with Pre construction manager
• Monitors design progress and ensures the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase)
• Ensures that all resources for coordination are appointed
• Prepare monthly report to Design Leads
• Responsible for design compliance, build ability, efficiency of design and supporting the bid process.
• Responsible to lead the sign off of documents to the correct status
• Prepares and validates the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Prepares the Project`s Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorses Consultants`DMPs
• Defines consultant values and authorises appointed consultants payments
• Defines designer s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination s, etc.
• Manage the flow of design information and the Document Control
• Support the procurement and commercial teams
• Representing the company at Client/User/Local Authority and other stakeholder meetings
• Co-ordinate the input from the Technical Department necessary to develop a robust design
• Manage the Environmental Certification Process i.e. BREEAM / CFSH
• Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction

Next Steps

Apply below or get in touch to discuss further to start the process of finding out more about this exciting opportunity.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Anglian Water team based in the East Anglia region

Location : Can be based within the East Anglia Region- Norfolk/ Northamptonshire/ Lincolnshire- mixture of office and travelling to various sites within the region, and home working

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

In this role you will be working on the Integrated Maintenance, Repair and Development Services (IMRDS) alliance. The team maintain the water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts and develops new ways to better service customers. 

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Capital main laying team, who are committed to delivering high-quality, efficient solutions for critical infrastructure projects.

You will lead the design for both in-house teams, remote design partners, and external design consultancies. You will be fully responsible for all aspects of design across the relevant portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timescales and meet both commercial and technical requirements.

From the outset, you will assume responsibility for your team of designers and accountability for delivery within their pods for each scheme design. In addition to your leadership duties, you will be responsible for CDM Principal Designer duties under the delegation of the Design & Engineering Manager. You will ensure compliance with Totex Delivery Process, New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991 and other relevant regulations.

Your day to day will include:

• Lead and oversee the design process for the main laying portfolio, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards
• Allocate design resources, maintain close liaison with utilities teams, and coordinate efforts with the modelling team
• Champion the digital development of infrastructure designs, promoting the use of 3D models
• Ensure all design work adheres to required standards and specifications, coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed, whilst considering environmental constraints 

What are we looking for?

This role of Design Manager is great for you if you hold:

• Extensive experience in a similar technical role, experience in designing, planning, or delivering infrastructure or capital projects 
• Excellent leadership skills to inspire and support others in achieving critical tasks
• Ability to collaborate effectively and demonstrate clear judgement and decision-making
• Good prioritisation and planning skills and strong customer focus
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing team members
• Ability to embrace and drive change, challenging the status quo and fostering continuous improvement and innovation 
• Full driving licence

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 .

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Eastern South Construction team working on a large £100m plus defence project in Suffolk

Location : Essex office, Suffolk site

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Eastern South team in Witham, Essex on a large defence project - The site location is Suffolk

• 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.

What are we looking for?

This role of Design Manager is great for you if you have:

• 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
• Understanding of different Client procurement routes
• Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage

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.

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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

#LI-RD1

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Anglian Water team based in the East Anglia region

Location : Can be based within the East Anglia Region- Norfolk/ Northamptonshire/ Lincolnshire- mixture of office and travelling to various sites within the region, and home working

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

In this role you will be working on the Integrated Maintenance, Repair and Development Services (IMRDS) alliance. The team maintain the water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts and develops new ways to better service customers. 

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Capital main laying team, who are committed to delivering high-quality, efficient solutions for critical infrastructure projects.

You will lead the design for both in-house teams, remote design partners, and external design consultancies. You will be fully responsible for all aspects of design across the relevant portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timescales and meet both commercial and technical requirements.

From the outset, you will assume responsibility for your team of designers and accountability for delivery within their pods for each scheme design. In addition to your leadership duties, you will be responsible for CDM Principal Designer duties under the delegation of the Design & Engineering Manager. You will ensure compliance with Totex Delivery Process, New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991 and other relevant regulations.

Your day to day will include:

• Lead and oversee the design process for the main laying portfolio, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards
• Allocate design resources, maintain close liaison with utilities teams, and coordinate efforts with the modelling team
• Champion the digital development of infrastructure designs, promoting the use of 3D models
• Ensure all design work adheres to required standards and specifications, coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed, whilst considering environmental constraints 

What are we looking for?

This role of Design Manager is great for you if you hold:

• Extensive experience in a similar technical role, experience in designing, planning, or delivering infrastructure or capital projects 
• Excellent leadership skills to inspire and support others in achieving critical tasks
• Ability to collaborate effectively and demonstrate clear judgement and decision-making
• Good prioritisation and planning skills and strong customer focus
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing team members
• Ability to embrace and drive change, challenging the status quo and fostering continuous improvement and innovation 
• Full driving licence

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 .

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Eastern South Construction team working on a large £100m plus defence project in Suffolk

Location : Essex office, Suffolk site

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Eastern South team in Witham, Essex on a large defence project - The site location is Suffolk

• 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.

What are we looking for?

This role of Design Manager is great for you if you have:

• 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
• Understanding of different Client procurement routes
• Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage

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.

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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

#LI-RD1