Highways & Drainage Design Engineer — Temporary Works Lead

Kier Group plc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc in the UK is seeking a Highways & Drainage Design Engineer to join our design team, delivering complex construction engineering services across a diverse portfolio. You will contribute to temporary works design, technical assessments and innovative solutions, helping us maintain safe, buildable projects while advancing your career in a collaborative environment.

Based in various locations, the role offers involvement from concept through to delivery, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Holding IEng IPD (or CEng progress) with relevant experience, or Level 6/7 qualification with experience.
• Experienced in highways and drainage design solutions.
• Able to manage project responsibilities and lead design teams.
• Committed to professional development and technical excellence.
• Collaborative and capable of building relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and checking for highways and drainage projects.
• Provide tender and bid support with outline designs and feasibility studies.
• Review third party designs for client and Kier compliance.
• Manage design delivery, budgets, and client relationships under supervision.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and meetings to support project teams.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Project leadership

Client relationships

Collaborative work style

Education

IEng Initial Professional Development or CEng progress

Level 6 or Level 7 qualification

Job description

Kier Group plc in the UK is seeking a Highways & Drainage Design Engineer to join our design team, delivering complex construction engineering services across a diverse portfolio. You will contribute to temporary works design, technical assessments and innovative solutions, helping us maintain safe, buildable projects while advancing your career in a collaborative environment.

Based in various locations, the role offers involvement from concept through to delivery, with responsibilities spanning