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Principal engineer

Manchester
Kier
Principal engineer
Posted: 9h ago
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Join Our Team as a Major Projects Electrical Lead!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a Major Projects Electrical Lead to join our dynamic Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. At Kier Design, a top-25 engineering consultancy, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across all sectors of the built environment. 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 something truly impactful!

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

Plus, enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic matched pension scheme, and a chance to invest in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans!


Key Details

Location: Salford / Speke

Hours: 40 hours per week (some flexibility available)


Your Responsibilities

As the Major Projects Electrical Lead, you will:

* Oversee and coordinate the electrical design for large, complex construction projects
* Act as the central point for technical excellence and team leadership
* Ensure sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept to construction
* Manage design teams and integrate different disciplines
* Drive innovation for high-value projects

Your day-to-day will include:

* Leading the management of all works delivered through the Electrical team
* Effectively managing team utilization levels and balancing capabilities with workload
* Setting and maintaining quality standards for product delivery
* Providing high-level technical advice in electrical building services engineering
* Participating in project design meetings to establish solutions and agree on concepts


What We're Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you are:

* A Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with a degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering
* Knowledgeable about the road tunnel industry
* Skilled at communicating complex technical concepts to a wider audience
* Experienced in applying quality procedures and document control in engineering design
* Able to meet the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements


Rewards and Benefits

We take pride in offering our brilliant team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover the difference!


Diversity and Inclusion

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

We can't wait to see your application and welcome you to the #constructionrevolution. Join Kier today!

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