Principal Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Kier Design team and lead delivery of complex construction engineering services. The role involves temporary works design, design management, and technical assessment across a diverse project portfolio.

You will mentor colleagues and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to uphold high quality standards. With Kier’s extensive project pipeline and a 750+ strong design consultancy team, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative

Qualifications

• A Chartered member of a relevant professional institution with relevant experience.
• Experience in leading complex construction engineering projects.
• Skilled in temporary works design, value engineering and design management.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Team Leadership

Temporary Works

Value Engineering

Design Management

Job description

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.

Day to Day

• 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.