Principal Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Hasland; Hybrid; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the Kier Design team, delivering engineering excellence across diverse construction projects. You will oversee temporary works design, bid support, and value engineering, while mentoring colleagues and driving technical standards.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects from concept through delivery, and contribute to Kier's reputation for innovative engineering solutions and industry leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Chartered engineer with leadership experience on complex construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead temporary works design and value engineering.
• Experience in design management and mentoring teams.
• Strong client relationship building across multidisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead design and consultancy services including temporary works design, bid support, and value engineering.
• Manage projects from remit development through to completion while ensuring technical compliance and client satisfaction.
• Oversee work of engineers and technical staff, contribute to design deliverables and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders, represent Kier at meetings and support business development.

Kenntnisse

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship building

Project leadership

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Chartered engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be working within the Kier Design team, supporting them in delivering engineering excellence across a broad range of construction projects. This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of complex construction engineering services, providing safe and buildable solutions. You'll be responsible for a diverse range of activities including temporary works design, bid support, value engineering, design management, and technical assessment. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a key role in enhancing Kier's reputation for delivering innovative, engineered outcomes while supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to industry best practice.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading the design and consultancy services including temporary works design, bid support, and value engineering
• Managing projects from remit development through to completion, ensuring technical compliance and client satisfaction
• Overseeing the work of engineers and technical staff, contributing to design deliverables and maintaining quality standards
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues, supporting their professional development
• Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, representing Kier at meetings and contributing to business development

Qualifications

• A Chartered member of a relevant professional institution with relevant experience
• Experienced in leading complex construction engineering projects
• Skilled in temporary works design, value engineering, and design management
• Comfortable providing technical leadership and mentoring to teams
• Able to build positive relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams

We're looking for a Principal Engineer to join our Kier Design team based in various locations. Kier Design are a highly regarded Tier 1 Contractor, with a 750 plus strong design consultancy team, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor. Join us as a Principal Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you'll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline - supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery.