Principal Mechanical Engineer - Assurance & Governance

Kier Group; Exeter; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Principal Engineer (Mechanical) to join the Mechanical Assurance, Governance and Framework Support team within the Kier Water Division, with a national remit. The role provides senior mechanical guidance, independent assurance and specialist support to Water framework teams, strengthening governance, quality and technical consistency while assisting local teams across the country.

You'll work on risk-based assurance, escalations and complex technical issues, delivering

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering
• Extensive mechanical experience in water or wastewater
• Strong knowledge of governance, assurance, quality management
• Experience resolving complex mechanical issues across functions
• Sound engineering judgement and independent assurance skills

Responsibilities

• Providing principal-level mechanical advice, assurance and constructive challenges to Framework teams
• Supporting teams with complex or escalated mechanical design, installation, testing and commissioning matters
• Conducting risk-based assurance through targeted reviews, audits and technical health checks
• Leading the Mechanical Working Group to drive governance, lessons learned and continuous improvement
• Mentoring and supporting mechanical engineers and Authorising Engineers to build capability and consistency

Skills

Independent assurance

Stakeholder influence

Risk-based thinking

Mentoring

Governance quality

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Principal Engineer (Mechanical) to join the Mechanical Assurance, Governance and Framework Support team within the Kier Water Division, with a national remit. The role provides senior mechanical guidance, independent assurance and specialist support to Water framework teams, strengthening governance, quality and technical consistency while assisting local teams across the country.

You'll work on risk-based assurance, escalations and complex technical issues, delivering