Associate Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Engineer to lead delivery of complex construction engineering services, focusing on temporary works design and buildability. You will nurture talent within the team and coordinate across multidisciplinary streams to drive technical excellence.

Based in locations across the country, you will represent Kier at project meetings, oversee design deliverables, and provide technical assessments of third‑party designs, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Chartered member of a relevant institution with significant experience.
• Experience leading complex construction engineering and temporary works design.
• Skilled in design management and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to assess and review third-party designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and checking, integrated with permanent works as applicable.
• Provide tender and bid support including feasibility studies and outline design schemes.
• Manage the delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering opportunities.
• Oversee project teams, ensuring technical compliance and quality of design deliverables.
• Build positive relationships with clients and design teams, representing Kier at project meetings.

Skills

Chartered engineer

Temporary works design

Design management

Third-party design review

Job description

We're seeking a collaborative Associate Engineer to join our team, where you'll lead the delivery of complex construction engineering services. This is an opportunity to work on innovative solutions, support multidisciplinary teams, and make a real impact on buildability and efficiency. You'll be instrumental in developing technical excellence while nurturing talent within the wider team, contributing to a culture where diverse perspectives and creative problem-solving are valued.

Are you…

• A Chartered member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. CEng MICE) with significant relevant experience
• Experienced in leading complex construction engineering services and temporary works design
• Skilled in design management and coordination across multidisciplinary teams
• Confident in providing technical assessment and review of third-party designs

What will you be responsible for?

As an Associate Engineer, you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting them in delivering safe, buildable engineering solutions.

• Leading temporary works design and checking, integrated with permanent works as applicable
• Providing tender and bid support including feasibility studies and outline design schemes
• Managing the delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering opportunities
• Overseeing project teams, ensuring technical compliance and quality of design deliverables
• Building positive relationships with clients and design teams, representing Kier at project meetings

We're looking for an Associate Engineer to join our team based in various locations. Kier Design are a highly regarded Tier 1 Contractor, with a 750 plus strong design consultancy team, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor. Join us as an Associate Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. You'll play a key leadership role within our 100-strong team, delivering hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline - supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery.