Principal Engineer – Temporary Works & Civil Lead

Kier Group plc.

Cardiff

Hybrid

GBP 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the delivery of civil, structural and geotechnical engineering services across multiple UK locations. Flexible working includes up to 1–2 days from home.

The role offers senior engineering scope within a top-25 consultancy with access to a large project pipeline. Join a leader in temporary works design and construction-related technical services, working with a 100-strong team on hundreds of projects with safety, sustainability and

Qualifications

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent experience.
Experience in temporary works design and/or management.
Strong organisational and communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of complex construction engineering services including temporary works design and checking.
Act as Project Lead for multiple complex projects, managing scope, programme, budget and stakeholder relationships.
Produce/review design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments with CDM/SHE/QA compliance.
Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and systems.