Temporary Works Design Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Hasland; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join the Kier Design team across UK locations. You will lead temporary works design, check deliverables, and integrate with permanent works where applicable, contributing to complex construction projects.

You will support tender/bid activities, manage client relationships, deliver design calculations, drawings, and risk assessments, and work in a flexible hybrid setup with potential home days.

Qualifications

• Working towards or completed IEng with a professional institution (e.g. ICE)
• Hold a Level 6 or Level 7 engineering qualification with relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience in construction engineering services
• Able to lead project delivery and manage workloads effectively
• In possession of a full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary works design and checking, integrated with permanent works where applicable
• Support tender and bid activities including outline design schemes and feasibility studies
• Manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies
• Develop positive relationships with clients and design teams, acting as lead representative at meetings
• Oversee the production of design deliverables including calculations, drawings, reports and risk assessments

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Temporary works design

Design checking

Tender support

Risk assessment

Driving licence

Education

IEng Initial Professional Development (ICE)

Level 6/7 engineering qualification

Job description

As a Temporary Works Design Engineer, you'll be working within the Kier Design team, supporting them in delivering complex construction engineering services. This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of complex construction engineering services across a broad range of projects. You'll be supporting the team in providing safe and buildable solutions, working on temporary works design, tender support, value engineering, technical assessments, and resolution of construction issues. Your role will involve leading project delivery, developing client relationships, and acting as a centre of engineering excellence to enhance our reputation for delivering outstanding engineered outcomes.
Your day to day will include:
Leading temporary works design and checking, integrated with permanent works design as applicable
Supporting tender and bid winning activities including outline design schemes and feasibility studies
Managing project delivery, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies
Developing positive relationships with clients and design teams, acting as lead representative at meetings
Overseeing the production of design deliverables including calculations, drawings, reports and risk assessments
Working towards or have completed IEng Initial Professional Development with a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE) with relevant experience
Holding a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification with relevant experience in engineering
Someone with demonstrable experience in construction engineering services
Able to lead project delivery and manage workloads effectively
In possession of a full driving licence
We're looking for a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our Kier Design team based in various locations. Kier Design are a highly regarded Tier 1 Contractor, with a 750 plus strong design consultancy team, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor. Join us as a Temporary Works Design Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you'll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline - supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery.
Location: Birmingham / Bristol / Cambridge / Cardiff / Glasgow / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle / Norwich / Plymouth - agile working, with up to 1-2 days per week from home if desired
Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.