Senior Design Manager (Maritime and Civils) KBS Maritime KBS Maritime

KBS Maritime Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services provider is seeking a qualified engineer in Portsmouth to manage project requirements and oversee design teams. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and significant experience, preferably familiar with the RIBA Plan of Work and various project types. The role emphasizes communication, negotiation, and strategic design management skills. Attractive perks, including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

A competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Internal benefits and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Internal employee assistance network

Continued professional career development

Kudos reward opportunities

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service

50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Qualifications

• Significant experience related to seniority of the position.
• Familiarity with RIBA Plan of Work and Building Regulations.
• Exposure to project lifecycle (RIBA Stages 1-7).

Responsibilities

• Develop client’s outline strategic project requirements into detailed brief.
• Manage design teams and oversee the design process.
• Advise the client on project constraints, risks, and requirements.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Ability to convey complex concepts clearly

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: Asset Management

Hours of Work:37 Per week

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

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. In alignment, you will be able to confidently deliver mentorship and support other engineers, particularly those less experienced.

You’ll get:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible 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 development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard.

Application process:

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. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.