Head of Technical

KIER GROUP; Rushden; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Head of Technical - Building Envelope to lead technical governance for envelope systems across projects. You will influence outcomes as Kier Construction's senior technical authority on façades, walls, roofing, waterproofing, and building physics, with emphasis on Building Safety Act compliance.

The role requires strategic leadership, a strong governance mindset, and collaboration with regional teams to ensure safe, compliant, sustainable envelope solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building envelope design and construction.
• Experience with Building Safety Act compliance and related regulations.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree in Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership and governance across building envelope systems for all projects.
• Act as senior technical authority for Building Safety Act compliance and technical assurance activities.
• Support project teams through technical reviews, design assurance and resolution of complex envelope issues.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and best practice guidance.

Skills

Envelope design

Stakeholder management

Building regulations

Leadership

Technical assurance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

We're looking for a Head of Technical - Building Envelope to join our Construction & Engineering team.

Location: Nationwide (Agile / Hybrid Working)

Hours: Full time, Permanent

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As our Head of Technical - Building Envelope, you'll serve as Kier Construction's senior technical authority for all aspects of the building envelope, including façades, external walls, roofing systems, waterproofing, building physics and envelope fire performance. This is a strategic leadership position that provides technical governance and independent assurance across all Regional Business Units, ensuring building envelope solutions are safe, compliant, buildable, sustainable and aligned with business objectives. You'll be the organisational Subject Matter Expert, influencing project outcomes through expert advice and technical assurance with a particular focus on Building Safety Act compliance.

What will you be responsible for?

• Providing strategic technical leadership and governance across building envelope systems for all projects
• Acting as senior technical authority for Building Safety Act compliance and technical assurance activities
• Supporting project teams through technical reviews, design assurance and resolution of complex envelope issues
• Developing and maintaining technical standards, procedures and best practice guidance
• Monitoring industry developments and promoting innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement

What are we looking for?

• You have extensive experience in building envelope design, engineering and construction with significant expertise in façades, roofing systems and waterproofing
• You possess strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements and industry standards
• You have proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams with excellent communication skills
• You hold a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, Building Surveying or equivalent
• You have membership of a relevant professional institution such as CEng, ARB/RIBA, CABE, IStructE, CIOB, RICS or CIAT

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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.