Temporary Works Design Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Home/remote work up to 2 days per week

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer to join our Kier Design team in multiple locations across the UK. The role focuses on leading temporary works design, integrating with permanent works, and supporting tender activities. Flexible working is offered, with up to 1–2 days per week from home.

A full driving licence and accreditation (IEng) are preferred as part of the criteria. The successful candidate will build client relationships, lead design projects, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in engineering

Job description

Job Description 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, 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.

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-MA1

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.

Requirements / Eligibility

• 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

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