Job Description
Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Kier to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Kier.
We’re looking for an MEP Design Lead to join our Major Project team at Kier Group. Location: Rushden or London with travel to site for delivery. Remote working available on a flexible basis. Hours: Full‑time – 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join our specialist team delivering large‑scale acute healthcare facilities across the UK. You’ll play a pivotal role in leading MEP design and coordination delivery for complex, major projects valued over £200m, whilst supporting and developing a talented team of design management professionals.
Responsibilities
* Lead MEP design and coordination delivery from preconstruction through to completion, ensuring alignment with agreed delivery strategies.
* Supervise and mentor the MEP design management team, conduct performance reviews and support their professional development.
* Collaborate with construction design colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
* Oversee multiple design workstreams, manage consultant performance and ensure quality outputs are delivered to programme.
* Manage design risk and opportunities, contribute to integrated programmes and support commercial and procurement strategies.
Qualifications
* Senior‑level experience in Tier 1 contracting with a strong track record in delivering complex major projects over £200m.
* Engineering qualification (ideally BEng Hons in Building Services Engineering) and membership of a professional institute such as CIBSE or IET.
* Excellent technical knowledge including BIM (ISO 19650), Building Safety Act, statutory legislation, HTM/HBNs and public sector governance processes.
* Strong leadership skills with experience in people management, mentoring and developing teams.
* Collaborative problem‑solver with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards.
Benefits
We’re proud to offer our people a wide variety of benefits that can be tailored to individual needs.
Diversity and Inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority. Our employees shape Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role an interview.
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