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Birmingham (West Midlands)
Kier
Principal engineer
Posted: 7h ago
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Join Our Team as a Principal Engineer!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Principal Engineer to join our dynamic Design team in Birmingham. At Kier, we pride ourselves on our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability, where talented civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers collaborate to deliver innovative and practical solutions.

As a top-25 engineering consultancy, Kier Design specializes in reimagining permanent designs, creating temporary works, and providing expert advice on construction materials and ground engineering. With access to Kier's impressive £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, you’ll be part of exciting initiatives across all sectors of the built environment.


Your Growth Matters

We believe in building teams around our people. Our goal is to help you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come. We offer:

* Market-leading development opportunities
* Support for graduates in the early stages of their careers
* Management training and qualifications
* Ongoing technical development throughout your career
* Competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave
* A fantastic matched pension scheme
* Investment opportunities through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans


What Will You Be Responsible For?

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Construction Engineering team, leading the delivery of complex construction engineering services. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

* Agreeing on technical requirements and leading the development of fee proposals
* Overseeing the production of design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, and reports
* Building positive relationships with clients and ensuring project compliance
* Providing leadership to your team and conducting performance reviews
* Staying abreast of design developments in health & safety, sustainability, and innovation
* Promoting the engineering profession and contributing to best practices


What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if you have:

* A Chartered membership of relevant professional institutions (e.g., CEng MICE)
* Significant relevant experience in a similar role


Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy a fulfilling career with a supportive team!


Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity initiatives and are committed to continuous improvement.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the #constructionrevolution. Join Kier and be part of something great!

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