Join Our Team as a Drainage and Water Design Team Leader!
Are you ready to take the lead in innovative engineering solutions? We’re on the lookout for a Drainage and Water Design Team Leader to join our dynamic Design team based in Salford / Exeter. At Kier Design, a top-25 engineering consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering a wide range of services across the built environment, focusing on construction-driven, sustainable 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 frameworks with national and local governments, as well as various public bodies. We believe in building teams around our people, helping you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As our Drainage and Water Design Team Leader, you will:
* Lead a Transportation Drainage & Water team to deliver work packages on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
* Support and implement process improvements and efficiency initiatives, encouraging technical innovation in highway drainage and flood risk management.
* Act as the technical lead for assigned work packages, ensuring compliance with DMRB, LLFA, and local authority standards.
* Plan, price, and deliver work packages under Option C/E design contracts, proactively managing risks to ensure realistic programmes and budgets.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, LLFAs, National Highways, and utilities, ensuring clear communication and adherence to client processes.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
* Proven experience leading and developing design teams (7–14 members), with a strong ability to manage programmes, budgets, and risks across various transportation projects.
* Experience managing clients and stakeholders, including Local Authorities and utilities, with a track record of delivering high-quality, compliant solutions.
* Practical knowledge of DMRB, LLFA requirements, and local authority standards.
* Familiarity with SUDS, Planning Policy, Building Regulations, and flood risk strategy approvals, along with a full driving license and willingness to travel as needed.
Working Conditions
Location: Salford / Exeter
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired.
Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Why Join Us?
At Kier, we offer a competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic matched pension scheme, and a chance to invest in our success through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans. We are committed to your professional development, providing market-leading opportunities to support your growth throughout your career.
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 are dedicated to continually improving our policies and practices.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the #constructionrevolution. Join us at Kier!