Principal Engineer

Company: Kier Group plc.
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

As a Principal Engineer, you’ll be working within the Kier Design team, supporting them in delivering engineering excellence across a broad range of construction projects. This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of complex construction engineering services, providing safe and buildable solutions. You’ll be responsible for a diverse range of activities including temporary works design, bid support, value engineering, design management, and technical assessment. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll play a key role in enhancing Kier’s reputation for delivering innovative, engineered outcomes while supporting the development of colleagues and contributing to industry best practice.

Your day to day will include:

  • Leading the design and consultancy services including temporary works design, bid support, and value engineering
  • Managing projects from remit development through to completion, ensuring technical compliance and client satisfaction
  • Overseeing the work of engineers and technical staff, contributing to design deliverables and maintaining quality standards
  • Providing technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues, supporting their professional development
  • Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, representing Kier at meetings and contributing to business development
  • A Chartered member of a relevant professional institution with relevant experience
  • Experienced in leading complex construction engineering projects
  • Skilled in temporary works design, value engineering, and design management
  • Comfortable providing technical leadership and mentoring to teams
  • Able to build positive relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams

We’re looking for a Principal Engineer to join our Kier Design team based in various locations. 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. Join us as a Principal Engineer and become part of one of the UK’s leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you’ll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline – supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery.

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Posted: October 13th, 2026