Engineer

Kier Group; Ripon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group, a major UK design and construction firm, invites applications for a Building Civils Design / Senior Civil Engineering Technician. The role is based in Liverpool (Speke) or Norwich (Wymondham) with travel to offices and some remote work.

40 hours per week, permanent full-time, flexible hours on offer. You will join Kier Design's Civil and Structural Engineering team, delivering high-quality civil and drainage design solutions across education, retail, blue light, defence and

Qualifications

• Qualified in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction or Structural Engineering (Degree, HNC, BTEC or equivalent).
• Proficient in REVIT, Navisworks, AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D to produce high-quality, compliant models and drawings.
• Experience with drainage design software such as Innovyze InfoDrainage or similar; solid understanding of drainage and SuDS systems.
• Able to review and check work within a Quality Management System.
• Holds a full UK driving licence; working knowledge of BIM standards (ISO19650).
• Commitment to sustainability and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check coordinated civil engineering and below-ground drainage drawings, models, schedules and specifications.
• Coordinate civil/ drainage design information with other technical disciplines.
• Detail flexible and rigid pavement designs for roads, car parks and hard standings.
• Prepare material and workmanship specifications for civil, drainage and building elements.
• Occasionally visit sites for surveys/inspections and attend client/consultant meetings.

Skills

REVIT

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Innovyze InfoDrainage

UK Driving Licence

BIM ISO19650

Sustainability & CPD

Education

Civil Engineering degree / equivalent

HNC / BTEC in Construction or Structural Engineering

Tools

REVIT

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Innovyze InfoDrainage

Job description

Job Description

e're looking for a Building Civils Design / Senior Civil Engineering Technician to join our Kier Design team, based in either Liverpool (Speke) or Norwich (Wymondham).

This is an opportunity to be part of a well-established and supportive team, working on the design of a diverse range of building projects and site redevelopments. Projects span a variety of sectors, including education, retail, blue light, defence, conservation and commercial developments, offering plenty of variety and challenge.

With core teams in Liverpool and Wymondham, you'll also benefit from being part of Kier Design's wider 750-strong design practice, giving you exposure to large, high-profile building developments and the chance to collaborate with experienced professionals across the business.

Location:Liverpool (Speke) or Norwich (Wymondham) - travel to the office required with some remote working
Hours:Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
We are unable to offercertificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Building Civils Design / Senior Civil Engineering Technician, you'll be working within the Civil and Structural Engineering team, supporting them in delivering high-quality civil engineering and drainage design solutions. Your day to day will include:

• Producing and checking coordinated civil engineering and below ground drainage drawings, design models, schedules and specifications within a quality assurance environment


• Checking and coordinating civil engineering and drainage design information with other technical disciplines


• Detailing flexible and rigid pavement designs for roads, car parks and hard standings


• Preparing material and workmanship specifications for civil engineering, drainage and building elements


• Occasionally visiting sites to carry out surveys and inspections, and attending meetings with clients and consultants

What are we looking for?

This Building Civils Design / Senior Civil Engineering Technician role would suit someone who:

• Holds a qualification in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction or Structural Engineering (Degree, HNC, BTEC or equivalent)


• Brings strong experience using tools such as REVIT, Navisworks, AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D to produce high-quality, compliant models and drawings


• Has hands-on experience with drainage design software such as Innovyze InfoDrainage (or similar), alongside a solid understanding of drainage and SuDS systems


• Is confident reviewing and checking the work of others within a Quality Management System environment


• Holds a full UK driving licence, with working knowledge of BIM standards (ISO19650), and a genuine commitment to sustainability and continuous professional development

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. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.