Principal Engineer - Temporary Works Lead (Civil/Geotech)

Energy Jobline ZR; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead delivery of complex construction engineering services across the built environment. The role involves temporary works design, checking and providing technical support to multi-project teams, with a focus on safety, buildability and sustainability.

You will work across civil, structural and geotechnical disciplines, lead design outputs, and contribute to tendering and preconstruction planning while maintaining high QA standards.

Qualifications

• Civil/structural/geotechnical principles grounding.
• Experience with temporary works design and/or management.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex construction engineering services, including temporary works design/checking and risk assessments.
• Produce and review design outputs (calculations, drawings, 3D models, reports) ensuring CDM/SHE compliance.
• Develop yourself and the team, driving continuous improvement of processes and systems.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Temporary works design

Collaboration & communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent experience

Job description

Kier is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead delivery of complex construction engineering services across the built environment. The role involves temporary works design, checking and providing technical support to multi-project teams, with a focus on safety, buildability and sustainability.

You will work across civil, structural and geotechnical disciplines, lead design outputs, and contribute to tendering and preconstruction planning while maintaining high QA standards.