Highways & Drainage Design Engineer | Lead Temporary Works

Kier Group plc.; Hasland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Highways & Drainage Design Engineer to join its design team in the UK.

The role focuses on delivering complex construction engineering services, from temporary works design to technical assessments, supporting a culture of safety, buildability, and innovation across multiple projects. Based in various locations, you will contribute to hundreds of projects within Kier’s 11bn+ project pipeline, working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to ensure exemplary

Qualifications

• Experience in highways and drainage design solutions.
• Ability to lead design teams and manage project responsibilities.
• Committed to professional development and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and checking for highways and drainage solutions.
• Provide tender support including outline design schemes and feasibility studies.
• Review third party designs for compliance with Kier requirements.
• Manage design deliverables, finances and client relationships under supervision.
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections, and provide technical expertise to project teams.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Project leadership

Client relationships

Collaborative working

Education

IEng Initial Professional Development / CEng progress

Level 6 or Level 7 qualification

Demonstrable engineering experience

Job description

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Highways & Drainage Design Engineer to join its design team in the UK.

The role focuses on delivering complex construction engineering services, from temporary works design to technical assessments, supporting a culture of safety, buildability, and innovation across multiple projects. Based in various locations, you will contribute to hundreds of projects within Kier’s 11bn+ project pipeline, working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to ensure exemplary