Join Our Team as a Design Engineer!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Design Engineer to become a vital part of our dynamic Design team based in Wymondham. At Kier, we pride ourselves on our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability, where talented civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers collaborate to deliver innovative, buildable solutions.
As a top-25 engineering consultancy, Kier Design specializes in reimagining permanent designs, creating temporary works, and providing traffic management solutions. 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 Role and Responsibilities
As a Design Engineer, you will:
* Collaborate with the Construction Engineering team to deliver a wide range of complex construction engineering services.
* Lead the development of fee proposals and ensure technical requirements are fully understood.
* Organize and manage the daily workload of engineers and technical staff within the design team.
* Oversee the production of design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, and reports.
* Identify and implement value engineering opportunities with the necessary approvals.
* Build positive relationships with clients and project teams to meet or exceed expectations.
* Represent Kier at project meetings, managing financial and commercial aspects with support from management.
* Maintain project documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
* Review monthly invoices and gather feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you:
* Have completed IEng Initial Professional Development (or CEng equivalent) with a relevant professional institution (e.g., ICE).
* Hold Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications along with significant relevant experience.
Working Conditions
Location: Wymondham, Norfolk
Hours: 40 hours per week (some flexibility 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 additional 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 initiatives, and we’re committed to continuous improvement.
Ready to be part of the #constructionrevolution? We can’t wait to see your application!