Join Our Team as a Drainage and Water Design Team Leader!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Drainage and Water Design Team Leader to join our dynamic Design team based in Salford / Exeter.
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.
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. With market-leading development opportunities, we support our graduates through the early stages of their careers and provide ongoing technical development throughout your journey.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As our Drainage and Water Design Team Leader, you will:
* Lead a transportation drainage & water design team, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and sustainable solutions across a portfolio of transportation projects.
* Act as the technical and delivery lead for assigned work packages, ensuring designs are coordinated and commitments regarding programme, budget, and risk are met.
* Work closely with the Design Manager and wider Kier Design teams to develop team capability and support consistent delivery.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external clients, providing a reliable, value-driven service.
Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Include:
* Leading the Transportation Drainage & Water team to deliver work packages on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
* Implementing process improvements and encouraging technical innovation in highway drainage and flood risk management.
* Ensuring compliance with DMRB, LLFA, and local authority standards while maintaining robust project governance.
* Building and maintaining relationships with Local Authorities, LLFAs, National Highways, and utilities.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
* Proven experience leading and developing design teams (7–14 members), including line managers and early-career staff.
* A strong ability to manage programmes, budgets, and risks across various transportation projects.
* Experience managing clients and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and positive outcomes.
* Practical knowledge of DMRB, LLFA requirements, local authority standards, and quality assurance processes.
* A full driving license and a willingness to travel as required.
Working Conditions
Location: Salford / Exeter
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor 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
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to continuous improvement.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the #constructionrevolution. Join us at Kier and be part of something great!