Senior Temporary Works Engineer — Lead Design & Mentor

Kier Group plc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join Kier Design across multiple UK locations with agile working options. The role involves leading temporary works design and checking, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering safe, buildable solutions for complex projects.

You will mentor colleagues, shape technical standards, and ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and Kier's Quality Management System, while maintaining your professional development.

Qualifications

• Incorporated member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IEng MICE) with significant experience.
• Experience in temporary works design and checking across varying materials.
• Ability to lead development of design solutions and assess third-party designs.
• Capable of managing workloads and ensuring CDM and quality management compliance.
• Committed to continuous professional development and active professional body membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and checking, integrated with permanent works as applicable.
• Provide tender and bid support including outline design schemes and value engineering.
• Manage technical aspects of projects ensuring CDM compliance and Kier's QMS.
• Develop relationships with clients and design teams and represent Kier at meetings.
• Mentor and develop staff within Kier Design and promote engineering excellence.

Skills

Professional body membership

Temporary works design

Project management

Leadership mentoring

CPD and membership maintenance

Job description

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Temporary Works Engineer to join Kier Design across multiple UK locations with agile working options. The role involves leading temporary works design and checking, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering safe, buildable solutions for complex projects.

You will mentor colleagues, shape technical standards, and ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and Kier's Quality Management System, while maintaining your professional development.