Lead Highways & Drainage Design Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. seeks a Highways & Drainage Design Engineer to join our design team across various UK locations.

You will deliver complex construction engineering services, support temporary works design, technical assessments, and client liaison, contributing to the success of major infrastructure schemes. You will lead design work, coordinate with stakeholders, conduct site visits, and drive innovative, safe, and buildable solutions while developing your career within Kier's collaborative

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading temporary works design and checking, with a focus on highways and drainage solutions integrated with permanent works design
• Providing tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, and innovative solutions
• Conducting technical assessments and reviews of third party designs to ensure compliance with client and Kier requirements
• Managing project delivery including design deliverables, financial aspects, and client relationships under appropriate supervision
• Undertaking site visits, surveys and inspections, attending meetings, and providing technical expertise to support project teams

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Project leadership

Education

IEng Initial Professional Development (or CEng progress)

Level 6 or Level 7 qualification

Job description

Kier Group plc. seeks a Highways & Drainage Design Engineer to join our design team across various UK locations.

You will deliver complex construction engineering services, support temporary works design, technical assessments, and client liaison, contributing to the success of major infrastructure schemes. You will lead design work, coordinate with stakeholders, conduct site visits, and drive innovative, safe, and buildable solutions while developing your career within Kier's collaborative