Join Our Team as a Drainage and Water Design Team Leader!
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Drainage and Water Design Team Leader to join our dynamic Design team based in Speke / Wymondham.
Kier Design is a top-25 engineering consultancy, renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across all sectors of the built environment. With access to Kier's impressive £11bn+ project pipeline, including major projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting frameworks with national and local governments, as well as a variety of other engaging projects.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As our Drainage and Water Design Team Leader, you will:
* Lead a small, dedicated team in delivering high-quality drainage and water design solutions for residential, educational, and government projects.
* Act as the technical and delivery lead for assigned work packages, ensuring designs meet programme, budget, and risk commitments.
* Collaborate closely with the Design Manager and wider Kier Design and Construction teams to enhance team capability and ensure consistent delivery.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external clients, providing a reliable, value-driven service.
* Implement standardized delivery processes to improve efficiency, quality, and predictability.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
* Proven experience in leading and developing small, technical design teams.
* A strong ability to manage programmes, budgets, and risks across building and development projects.
* Experience in managing clients and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and responsiveness.
* A track record of delivering high-quality, compliant drainage and flood risk solutions.
* Knowledge of SUDS, Planning Policy, Building Regulations, and flood risk strategy approvals.
* A full driving license and a willingness to travel as required.
Working Conditions
Location: Speke / Wymondham (Remote working available with occasional office travel required)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Some flexibility on hours available)
Why Join Us?
At Kier, we believe in building teams around our people. We’re committed to helping you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:
* Market-leading development opportunities, including support for graduates and ongoing technical training.
* Competitive annual holiday entitlement with options to buy leave.
* A fantastic matched pension scheme.
* Investment opportunities through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
Diversity and Inclusion
We prioritize making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to continuous improvement.
Ready to join the #constructionrevolution? We can’t wait to see your application!