Senior Design Manager

About the role

Senior Design Manager role within Kier’s Design team, delivering innovative engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects across the UK. The position supports a diverse portfolio, contributing to sustainable water supply, treatment and resilience for millions of households.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects, ensuring quality and consistency across the portfolio.
• Provide line‑management support to Design Managers, including professional development and mentoring.
• Collaborate with engineering discipline leads and project teams to develop technically excellent and economically sound solutions.
• Manage design quality procedures and engineering assurance processes from project definition through to handover.
• Drive innovation and sustainable design practices that contribute to carbon reduction and environmental enhancement.

Required profile

• Chartered Engineer status with a degree‑level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in engineering design, construction and management within the water sector.
• Passion for leading multi‑disciplinary teams and creating an inclusive environment.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Full, valid driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Transferrable skills are welcome; candidates not meeting every criterion are encouraged to apply.