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Design Engineer

FULL TIME ON-SITE MID
Posted 2 months ago

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Role Overview

This Design Engineer role involves joining Kier Design's internal consultancy in Norwich to support Civil and Structural Infrastructure Engineering services. You will work within the Structures and Geotechnical team to deliver safe and buildable solutions for complex infrastructure projects across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform permanent works design for structures and infrastructure as part of an integrated offering
  • Integrate temporary works considerations with permanent designs across all materials
  • Support tender and bid submissions with outline designs and feasibility studies
  • Conduct technical assessments and reviews of third-party designs for compliance
  • Undertake site visits and inspections to provide technical advice on safety matters
  • Manage project deliverables including calculations and CAD drawings while maintaining quality

Requirements Snapshot

  • Completed professional institution IPD such as IEng or CEng with relevant experience
  • Level 6 or 7 qualification in a relevant engineering field
  • Possession of a full UK driving licence
  • Commitment to acting safely and ethically regarding the environment
  • Experience in delivering infrastructure projects across diverse sectors

Expected Impact

You will contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects for major clients like National Highways and Network Rail. By providing safe and buildable engineering solutions, you will ensure project goals are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety in both temporary and permanent works.

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Job Description

Job Description

We're looking for a Design Engineer to join our Kier Design team based in Norwich. You'll be working within Kier's 750-strong internal consultancy, Kier Design, supporting the delivery of Civil & Structural Infrastructure Engineering related services. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of complex projects by providing solutions which are safe and buildable whilst achieving clients' goals. The Structures & Geotechnical capability oversees a growing team delivering infrastructure projects for clients such as Local Authorities, National Highways, Network Rail and various water sector clients including Anglian Water, Southern Water & Thames Water. Location: Norwich - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required. Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Design Engineer, you'll be working within the Structures and Geotechnical team, supporting them in delivering infrastructure projects across diverse sectors. Contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex Civil & Structural / MEICA and related services in both Temporary and Permanent Works, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable (in both their temporary and permanent states), above all other considerations Your day to day will include: Permanent Works design for structures, highways, geotechnics and infrastructure, as part of an integrated design and construct offering, temporary works consideration, above and below ground in all materials, integrated with permanent works design as applicable Supporting tender and bid submissions with outline designs, feasibility studies, and value engineering solutions Conducting technical assessments and reviews of third-party designs to ensure they meet client and Kier requirements Undertaking site visits, surveys, and inspections, and providing technical advice on safety and construction matters Managing project deliverables including calculations, CAD drawings, reports, and risk assessments whilst maintaining quality standards What are we looking for? This role of Design Engineer is great for you if: You have completed a relevant professional institution IPD (such as IEng, EngTech, or CEng) with relevant experience, or hold a Level 6 or 7 qualification with appropriate experience You hold a full UK driving licence You're committed to acting safely, ethically, and with care for the environment and communities Rewards and benefits 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 . Diversity and inclusion 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. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1

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