Principal Engineer

Responsibilities

• Agree technical requirements of the client remit and lead the development of fee proposals
• Organise and lead the day-to-day workload of engineers and technical staff within the design team
• Ensure technical compliance of designs and adherence to legal requirements, CDM Regulations, and SHEMS/QMS
• Oversee production of design deliverables including calculations, drawings, reports, and design risk assessments
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
• Manage financial and commercial aspects of projects, monitoring progress against budget and programme
• Provide leadership to direct and indirect reports, including conducting performance reviews and managing workloads
• Promote best practices, sustainability, and digital competency within the engineering team
• Maintain professional relationships and market Kier Design competencies to generate new business

Requirements

• Chartered member of relevant professional institutions (e.g. CEng MICE)
• Significant relevant experience in a similar role at a Principal level
• Proven experience of designing temporary works

About the Company

Kier Design is a top-25 engineering consultancy delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the built environment. They have access to a massive project pipeline, including major infrastructure projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C.