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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, the UK
- Contract
- Full-time
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Someone who has completed relevant professional institution IPD (e.g. IEng, EngTech or CEng IPD) with relevant experience, or holds a level 6 or 7 qualification with relevant experience, or has significant practical relevant experience
- A holder of a Full driving licence
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Visa & relocation
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
The role
We're looking for a Design Engineer to join our Kier Design team based in Norwich within the Civil & Structural Infrastructure Engineering sector. Kier Design are a highly regarded Tier 1 Contractor, with a 750 plus strong design consultancy team, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor.
What you'll do
As a Design Engineer, you'll be working within the Structures & Geotechnical team, supporting them in delivering infrastructure projects for a range of clients. You'll be working within Kier's internal consultancy, where you'll contribute to the delivery of Civil & Structural Infrastructure Engineering services. As a Design Engineer, you'll provide solutions that are safe and buildable whilst achieving client goals. Our Structures & Geotechnical capability delivers projects for clients including Local Authorities, National Highways, Network Rail and various Water sector clients. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals, and our wellbeing strategy has been designed based on employee feedback.
- Contributing to Permanent Works design for structures, highways, geotechnics and infrastructure as part of an integrated design and construct offering
- Supporting tender and bid winning through outline design schemes, feasibility studies and concept development, focusing on buildability, efficiency and innovation
- Delivering alternative solutions and value engineering to enhance competitive position
- Undertaking technical assessment and review of 3rd Party designs to ensure compliance with client and Kier requirements
- Fulfilling Job Leader responsibilities including agreeing technical requirements, developing fee proposals, overseeing design deliverables and ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems
How you'll work
Location: Norwich
Hours: 40 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
Additional information
- Collaborative - someone who enjoys working closely with clients and stakeholders to reach innovative solutions
Additional information
- Trusted - someone who delivers what they promise and acts safely and ethically at all times
Additional information
- Focused - someone who is clear, disciplined and thorough in their approach to work
About Kier
- Industry
- Construction
In their own words
Additional information
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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