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. At Kier Design, we pride ourselves on being a top-25 engineering consultancy, 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 have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that truly make a difference.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As our Drainage and Water Design Team Leader, you will:
* Lead a small, dedicated team in 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 ensure consistent delivery.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external clients, providing a reliable, value-driven service.
Your Day-to-Day
In this role, you will:
* Accountable for delivering 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 short deadlines and multiple stakeholder requirements.
* Ensure transparent communication and a first-class service to clients, balancing technical delivery with client satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
* Proven experience leading and developing small, highly 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 and responsiveness.
* 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.
Working Conditions
Location: Speke / Wymondham - Remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Some flexibility on hours is available; just let us know your preferences!
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits tailored to your needs, including:
* Competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave.
* A fantastic matched pension scheme.
* Investment opportunities through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We believe that our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to continuous improvement.
Ready to join the #constructionrevolution? We can’t wait to see your application!