Senior Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Design team based in Bristol. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Location : Bristol Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Engineer , you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a complex range of services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable Your day to day will include: Agreeing technical requirements of the client remit, ensuring it is fully understood, questioning and challenging where necessary, leading the development of fee proposals for review in accordance with delegated authority policy Organising and leading the day-to-day workload of engineers and technical staff within the design team, ensuring technical compliance of the design to the remit, applicable legal requirements and company policies / procedures Providing leadership to direct and indirect reports, supporting the Engineering Manager and Head of Capability, implementing and complying with Kier policies and procedures for functional governance Overseeing and contributing to the production of design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, reports and design risk assessments related to temporary works design and checking, above and below ground in all materials which are integrated with permanent works design as applicable Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position, design management advice and coordination supporting bid winning and project delivery, including acting as Lead Designer on projects requiring multidisciplinary teams or where Kier are required to take lead consultant role, technical assessment and review of 3 rd party designs, ensuring compliance with the brief to meet client and Kier requirements What are we looking for? This role of Senior Engineer is great for you if: You are an Incorporated member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IEng MICE) and have relevant experience or significant practical experience in a similar design consultancy You have a full driving licence to visit offices and construction sites 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 …