Lead Senior Engineer – Civil, Structural & MEICA

Kier Group; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group's Kier Design division in Norfolk is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Structures & Geotechnical capability. You will lead Civil, Structural and MEICA design across Temporary and Permanent Works, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, buildable solutions for major infrastructure projects.

The role requires leadership, design management and bid-support experience, with a focus on risk control, compliance with standards, and delivering high-quality outcomes for

Qualifications

• You're IEng (Incorporated Engineer) with a relevant professional institution (or completion of CEng IPD), or EngTech, or substantial equivalent experience
• You hold a full UK driving licence
• You have experience working to industry or client standards (e.g. rail, highways, water or infrastructure)
• You have knowledge of relevant design and assurance standards (e.g. Network Rail, DMRB, MCDHW, WIMES, Minimum Asset Standards) (desirable)
• You are experienced in water/wastewater processes and/or M&E design (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Leading delivery of complex Civil, Structural and MEICA services across Temporary and Permanent Works, ensuring safe, buildable and compliant solutions
• Providing Design Management leadership, including acting as Lead Designer and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and third‑party inputs
• Supporting tenders and bids through outline design, feasibility studies and buildability‑led solutions, applying innovation and value engineering
• Reviewing and approving third‑party designs, ensuring compliance with client briefs, standards and Kier requirements
• Providing technical leadership, identifying and managing technical risk, and supporting teams with expert guidance throughout design and construction

Skills

Civil/Structural/MEICA

Lead Designer

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical risk management

Team leadership

Education

IEng/EngTech or equivalent

Job description

Kier Group's Kier Design division in Norfolk is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Structures & Geotechnical capability. You will lead Civil, Structural and MEICA design across Temporary and Permanent Works, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, buildable solutions for major infrastructure projects.

The role requires leadership, design management and bid-support experience, with a focus on risk control, compliance with standards, and delivering high-quality outcomes for