Lead Highways & Drainage Design Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Highways & Drainage Design Engineer to join our design team in the UK, delivering complex construction engineering services across diverse projects. You will contribute to safe, buildable and innovative solutions from concept to delivery.

Based in various locations, this role involves leading temporary works design, tender support, and technical reviews, while developing your career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Holding IEng Initial Professional Development (or CEng equivalent progress) with relevant experience.
• Experience in highways and drainage design solutions.
• Ability to lead design teams and manage project responsibilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leading temporary works design and checking for highways and drainage integrated with permanent works.
• Providing tender and bid support with outline designs and feasibility studies.
• Conducting technical assessments of third party designs for compliance.
• Managing project delivery, design outputs, finances and client relationships.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

IEng / CEng progress or equivalent

Job description

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Highways & Drainage Design Engineer to join our design team in the UK, delivering complex construction engineering services across diverse projects. You will contribute to safe, buildable and innovative solutions from concept to delivery.

Based in various locations, this role involves leading temporary works design, tender support, and technical reviews, while developing your career within a collaborative and supportive environment.