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 Ringwood, 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 Pre-Construction team to lead the design and delivery of major projects within the Southern Region.

We’re looking for someone proactive to engage with KB teams and our suppliers to challenge designers, looking for value engineering solutions to provide KB and our customers best value whilst ensuring buildabilty is considered at all stages.

We are looking for someone who has an civil engineering background with a degree, chartered or working towards chartership with Institution of Civil engineers.

Site experience or from a design consultancy background with a similar level of experience.

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.

A full UK Driving Licence Desirable Experience of undertaking feasibility studies, options appraisal and concept design, and/or outline and detailed design for clients and design and build contractors.

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.