Senior Design Manager (Maritime and Civils)

Senior Design Manager (Maritime and Civils)

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base) | Base pay range: To be discussed with recruiterOverview

This range is provided by KBS Maritime. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.What You’ll be doing

Reporting to the Principal l Design Manager, you’ll have vital responsibility for developing the client’s outline strategic project requirement into a detailed Project Brief Requirements, developing the project delivery strategy and layering additional requirements and documentation to address project performance, constraints, risks, applicable standards/regulations, and acceptance criteria.Working closely with the Project Manager and other supplementary disciplines, you’ll also be responsible for building, developing, and managing multi-discipline internal and external design teams. By extension, you’ll manage the design process through the development of the RIBA Plan of Work, considering the feasibility and appropriateness of designs in practice and ensuring the design process meets the relevant legislation and regulations.Operationally, you’ll also ensure designs align to client’s strategic and environmental objectives, being familiar and versed in environmentally considerate design, energy and carbon saving design approaches and awareness of technology. Lastly to note, you’ll confidently support and advise the client regarding project decisions.

You’ll Have

We are looking for a highly qualified professional with a degree in Engineering and significant experience in relation to the seniority of the post. The ideal candidate should either hold or be working towards chartership in their relevant area of expertise. Your background should include exposure to a wide range of project typologies, which may include new structures, repairs, refurbishments, work on heritage and listed structures. You should be familiar with the entire project lifecycle (RIBA Stage 1-7) and possess in-depth knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction aspects related to project delivery.Knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work, Building Regulations, British standards and Eurocodes are desired and exposure to Marine Management Organisation and port regulations would be ideal to be able to hit the ground running. Exposure to MMO licensing process and knowledge of port construction regulations would also be ideal.

About you

In this role, you will need strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively monitor and influence various aspects of the project. Key attributes such as listening and being concise will be essential. Additionally, your ability to build relationships and collaborate with others will contribute to the overall quality and success of the project. By being persuasive and clear in your interactions, you will ensure successful outcomes at every stage of the project. You’ll be adept at conveying complex concepts and work streams in a clear manner with consideration to the target audience. You will be able to confidently deliver mentorship and support other engineers, particularly those less experienced.

You’ll get

A competitive salary25 days holiday plus bank holidaysEnhanced pension schemeLife assuranceAccess to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleaguesCycle to work schemeGroup income protectionFlexible parental benefits (if applicable)Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.Continued professional career developmentKudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard.

Application process

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 10th October 2025 with a view of interviews scheduled to commence week commencing 13th October 2025. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us

At KBS Maritime, we''re not just another company - we''re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty''s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy. With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy''s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that''s unlike any other. By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK''s National Defence and Security.

We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeIndustries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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