Principal Engineer - Temporary Works & Delivery Leader

Kier Group plc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the Kier Design team in delivering engineering excellence across diverse construction projects.

You will drive complex design, temporary works execution, and value engineering, ensuring safe, buildable solutions while mentoring colleagues and shaping industry best practice. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage from remit to delivery, foster client partnerships, and contribute to Kier's ambitious project portfolio and development

Qualifications

• Chartered member of a relevant professional institution with relevant experience.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Lead complex projects

Temporary works design

Value engineering

Design management

Mentoring

Job description

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the Kier Design team in delivering engineering excellence across diverse construction projects.

You will drive complex design, temporary works execution, and value engineering, ensuring safe, buildable solutions while mentoring colleagues and shaping industry best practice. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage from remit to delivery, foster client partnerships, and contribute to Kier's ambitious project portfolio and development