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 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 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 a variety of other engaging projects.
Your Growth is Our Priority
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 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
In this role, you’ll enjoy:
* Competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave
* A fantastic matched pension scheme
* Investment in your success through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans
About the Role
As the Drainage and Water Design Team Leader, you will:
* Lead a small team focused on 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 deliver consistent results.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external clients, ensuring a reliable, value-driven service.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Accountable for leading your team to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
* Introduce and embed standardized delivery processes to improve efficiency and quality.
* Plan, price, and deliver lump-sum Design & Build work packages while managing tight deadlines and stakeholder requirements.
* Foster transparent communication with clients and ensure a first-class service.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
* Proven experience leading and developing small, technical design teams.
* Strong skills in managing programmes, budgets, and risks across building and development projects.
* Experience in client and stakeholder management, with a focus on clear communication.
* Demonstrated delivery of high-quality drainage and flood risk solutions.
* Knowledge of SUDS, Planning Policy, Building Regulations, and flood risk strategy approvals.
* A full driving license and willingness to travel as required.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for personal and professional growth!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the #constructionrevolution. Join us at Kier!