Water Process Engineering Design Lead — Growth & Leadership

Kier Group; Armagh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Process Engineering Design Lead for its Water Engineering team. Flexible location with UK travel. 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility. The role focuses on delivering design excellence in clean and wastewater projects within a fully integrated design-build delivery model.

You will lead process engineering designs, collaborate with construction teams, and contribute to growth plans while engaging with water companies and cross-disciplinary leaders.

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate discipline and Chartered (CEng or IChem) with a professional body.
• Significant technical capability in clean and wastewater projects.
• Experience in design and build environments with growth-minded leadership.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of process engineering designs with focus on design excellence and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with construction teams to provide technical expertise on projects.
• Shape and implement a growth plan for our water capability.
• Participate in bid teams to add value and identify innovations.
• Liaise with water companies and coordinate with multi-disciplinary design leaders.

Skills

Water sector network

Design & build experience

Optioneering

Value engineering

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered (CEng or IChem) with a professional body

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Process Engineering Design Lead for its Water Engineering team. Flexible location with UK travel. 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility. The role focuses on delivering design excellence in clean and wastewater projects within a fully integrated design-build delivery model.

You will lead process engineering designs, collaborate with construction teams, and contribute to growth plans while engaging with water companies and cross-disciplinary leaders.