Design Manager- 12 month FTC

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Job Summary

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Kier to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Kier

Position

Design Manager – Environment Agency team (South‑West). 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Location and Hours

Location: Flexible within Greater South‑West – mixture of offices, project sites and home.

Hours: 45 hours per week (some flexibility available).

Responsibilities

  • Manage the design process from initial concept through to detailed design, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
  • Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams to drive innovative and cost‑effective engineering solutions.
  • Build collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Manage design quality procedures and ensure timely delivery of design information.
  • Support digital design initiatives and ensure compliance with BIM standards.

Qualifications

  • Level 6 qualification (degree or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
  • Experience delivering high‑value, complex design work from the main contractor perspective.
  • Experience managing and driving a multi‑disciplinary technical engineering team.
  • Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Full driving licence.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits that can be tailored to your needs.

Diversity and Inclusion

Kier is a disability‑confident employer. We ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work.

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Job Description:

Job Summary

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Kier to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Kier

Position

Design Manager – Environment Agency team (South‑West). 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Location and Hours

Location: Flexible within Greater South‑West – mixture of offices, project sites and home.

Hours: 45 hours per week (some flexibility available).

Responsibilities

  • Manage the design process from initial concept through to detailed design, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
  • Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams to drive innovative and cost‑effective engineering solutions.
  • Build collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Manage design quality procedures and ensure timely delivery of design information.
  • Support digital design initiatives and ensure compliance with BIM standards.

Qualifications

  • Level 6 qualification (degree or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
  • Experience delivering high‑value, complex design work from the main contractor perspective.
  • Experience managing and driving a multi‑disciplinary technical engineering team.
  • Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Full driving licence.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits that can be tailored to your needs.

Diversity and Inclusion

Kier is a disability‑confident employer. We ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work.

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Posted: May 4th, 2026