Kier group

Design Manager

22/01/2025
full-time
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Job Description

We’re looking for a Design Manager to join our Natural Resources team, working on our Thames Water Mogden treatment work site for AMP7/8. In this role you’ll oversee the design phase of construction projects on wastewater treatment upgrades and resilience works.


Location: Working on site at Mogden, Twickenham
Contract: Permanent, Full Time – flexible and part time hours may be available if desired, just let us know


Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Design Manager to join our NRNN business unit. You’ll be responsible for ensuring technically compliant, cost-effective, carbon- and water-considerate solutions are developed during the concept and detailed design phases, as well as the technical assurance of as-built designs and variations to the contract. Ensuring the schemes meet the Client’s AMP objectives and regulatory commitments with respect to both performance and programme you’ll additionally aim to deliver optimum cost benefits for the Client and, where possible, exceed regulatory allowances.

Your day to day will include:

  • Performance-manage the design team in terms of time, cost, quality, and health and safety, including agreeing on and monitoring targets and providing feedback.
  • Contributing to and managing the project programmes for design, emphasizing the importance of task planning and short interval control within the context of the wider project planning.
  • Working with Kier Project Engineers to carry out technical design reviews and manage the outputs of these reviews through the design review register in coordination with the allocated design partner.
  • Checking and accepting designs, instigating project reviews as necessary.
  • Seeking to optimize the design process by leveraging previous designs and standard designs, incorporating lessons learned within Kier and, if applicable, partner organizations.

What are we looking for?

This Design Manager is great for you if you have:

  • Lengthy proven industry experience and a BEng/MEng qualified engineer.
  • Proven people and project management skills with prior experience as a Design Manager/Principle Engineer within the Water Industry, or a similar process industry such as Oil & Gas, Petro Chem, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals.
  • Experience of the interaction between technical disciplines; Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation.
  • Good understanding of P&ID’s.

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.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier #LI-CH1

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Design Manager

10/01/2025
full-time
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£50791 - £53775 / year

Job Description

Looking for people with Inventor experience hashtag#inventor Design Engineer £45-50k hashtag#stainlesssteel hashtag#engineer hashtag#designLeicester LE4 hashtag#pleaseshare

The Design Engineer role will involve the design and development of sheet metal projects, mainly stainless.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in:

-Working directly with customers to establish their requirements and the management of individual projects day today.

-You will be responsible for all mechanical aspects of the design including static load, dynamic load and vibration.

-You will need to be confident working from customer specs as well as creating designs from scratch.

-You will need to be confident working from customer specs as well as creating designs from scratch.

-You will hold a BEng in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.

Key Duties Include:-The design and development of new products: primarily but not exclusively mechanical and sheet metal.

-Use of Autodesk Inventor &Vault.

-Development of effective working relationships with customers

-The use of design tools such as DFMEA and Six Sigma tolerance analysis.

-Participation & lead the design reviews.

-Speaking directly and regularly with customers to establish their needs and update them on their projects.

This is a full-time position, based on working Monday – to Friday, 37.5 hours a week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,791.00-£53,775.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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Mcgoff construction

Design Manager

07/01/2025
full-time
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Job Description

McGoff Construction is a privately owned, multi award winning construction and integrated support services business with 50 years’ experience. Building for generations and working with select clients nationally, the company offers a holistic range of services; acquire, design, build, operate and maintain. We require each employee to embody our EPIC values to ensure the following:

  • Excellence – We strive for excellence by creating a united team atmosphere empowering our employees to enthusiastically contribute through clear, tangible deliverables. Creating open and honest forums to drive lessons learnt from past experiences drives improvement. We take pride in our work and celebrate successes, thereby creating an environment where our people are truly valued.
  • Passion – Our passion is placemaking, creating incredible spaces through our totally holistic and inclusive approach. Our class leading, sustainable environments enhance the health and wellbeing of our residents, customers and clients.
  • Innovation – We place precision engineering at the heart of everything we do, whilst encouraging creativity and innovation by empowering our people to find imaginative solutions to everyday industry problems. “We will not be constrained or shackled by the way things have always been done".
  • Collaboration – We value team endeavour over the performance of any one individual. Aligning all stakeholders through clear, concise and common goals, driving efficiencies and quality outcomes at every level.

The contracts are primarily for the McGoff Group’s asset backed operating businesses in the care and education sectors; New Care and Back to the Garden Childcare, as well as supporting revered clients with their nationwide rollout programmes in the health care and food retail arenas. With accolades including The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for and Investors in People Gold, this is an exciting time to join McGoff Construction.

We are looking to recruit two experienced Design Managers who will be responsible for the management, control of Design Management within our Care and Residential Projects. You must have experience within the Construction industry as a Design Manager and be able to multi-task and hold a high level of attention to detail.


Role Responsibilities

  • Ensuring Building Regulations are met within the design process
  • Ensuring designs are compliant with Planning Conditions placed on the project
  • Ensuring the Employers Requirements are complied with
  • Preparing design status reports for each project
  • Ensuring the internal drawing management process is met and meets the requirements of RIBA
  • Collating and organising technical building information from the Architect, Structural/Civil Engineer and M&E designers
  • Investigating and offering technical advice on factors that affect building developments, including user needs, site and building surveys, and regulatory requirements
  • Monitoring designs for Health and Safety and contributing to risk assessments
  • Coordinating detailed design information
  • Preparing specifications for construction work
  • Coordinating plans and documents for statutory approvals
  • Coordinating the Design Team in the preparation of conceptual drawings
  • Coordinating applications for approval by regulatory bodies
  • Chairing Design Team meetings with Architects, Structural Engineers and Consultants. Contributing to meetings and document preparation
  • Complete review of all project drawings and specifications issuing technical queries were required and ensuring these are fully resolved by the design team including subcontractors with design responsibility
  • Researching new design processes, building legislation and technology
  • Ensure timely, presentable, consistent and high level of quality design information both internally and externally
  • Good working knowledge of building standards such as RIBA, BREEM etc.
  • Working within the Design Team for each assigned project including key scope, schedule and cost
  • Ensuring that the Design Team coordinate and follow-up with the Client prior and during project execution
  • Ensuring that the Design Team coordinate and follow-up with estimation, coordination, and site installation managers
  • Support the delivery team in project delivery


Requirements

  • Relevant degree
  • Main contractor background
  • Previous experience within the construction sector is essential
  • Strong IT Skills
  • Ability to build good relationships with external and internal stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills


Personal Attributes

We expect our employees to demonstrate The McGoff Group’s EPIC values:

  • Innovative mind-set
  • Excellence in quality management
  • Collaborative approach to deliver results
  • Build trust through accountability
  • Demonstrate integrity with moral conviction
  • Work with discipline to achieve success


Benefits

  • 6% Employer Workplace Pension
  • 25 days’ holiday + Statutory
  • Holiday ‘Buy Back’ scheme + bonus birthday holiday
  • Healthcare Scheme
  • 1 days paid ‘Change the World’ volunteering day

McGoff Construction is an equal opportunities employer, which seeks to ensure that no applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of; gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race.

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Design Manager

16/12/2024
Other
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Job Description

Knights Brown is not just a company but a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, crafting an environment where employees don’t just work for us; they grow with us, creating careers that reflect their passions and aspirations. At Knights Brown, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way.

We’re excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Design Manager to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors. Based in South Wales, this role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and supportive environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.


Responsibilities include;

Collaborate with the DCWW Pre-Construction team to lead the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects within the Wales Region, with an emphasis on the AMP 8 Dŵr Cymru Major Civils Framework. This includes working on a diverse range of wastewater projects, from sewage networks to treatment works of varying scales, spanning all phases from initial concept through to construction.

Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across Civil, Structural, MEPICA, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Environmental, and Planning teams to develop integrated and innovative solutions.

Drive the technical delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary technical teams to create value-driven solutions that address client challenges across the entire design lifecycle.

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to secure buy-in for proposed solutions, fostering collaboration between internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to deliver buildable and high-quality technical outcomes.

Essential

  • Experience of all aspects civil engineering projects from either design or contracting background
  • A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical) and/or equivalent experience.
  • Clear understanding of the commercial requirements of delivering complex multidisciplinary design and build projects and an appreciation of delivery risk.

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking feasibility studies, options appraisal and concept design, and/or outline and detailed design for water company clients and design and build contractors.
  • Broad knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Process).
  • Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM or working towards it.
  • Temporary works experience
  • Prior experience working on wastewater projects.

The role will be site based, but a place of work will be available in our Bridgend Office and DCWW Office in Newport.

Knights Brown actively promotes inclusiveness across the workplace, creating an environment where each individual has the equal opportunity to achieve his or her full potential and where employees feel respected. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

We are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

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Design Manager

02/12/2024
full-time
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Job Description

We’re looking for a Design Manager to join our Natural Resources team, working on projects in the Thames Valley region (North). In this role you’ll oversee the design phase of construction projects on wastewater treatment upgrades and resilience works.


Location: Working from home and site/offices as and when required

Contract: Permanent, Full Time – flexible and part time hours may be available if desired, just let us know


Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Design Manager to join our NRNN business unit. You’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the design phase of civils based construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This work is with Thames Water on their sewage treatment Waste Asset Assurance Programme (WAAP), for new and existing infrastructure assets (below ground) and non-infrastructure assets (above ground).

Your day to day will include:

  • Coordinating with architects, engineers, and other design consultants to develop comprehensive design solutions.
  • Reviewing and approving design drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Ensuring adherence to design standards, building codes, and client requirements.
  • Developing and implementing effective design management processes and procedures.
  • Monitoring design progress and identifying potential issues or risks and managing design change control and documentation.

What are we looking for?

This Design Manager is great for you if you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
  • Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role in the civils / construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, and industry standards.
  • Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM).

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.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier #LI-CH1

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