MEP Design Lead

Join Our Team as an MEP Design Lead!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for an MEP Design Lead to become a vital part of our Major Project team at Kier Group. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the world of healthcare infrastructure!

Location & Hours

Location: Rushden or London, with travel to site for delivery. Enjoy the flexibility of remote working!

Hours: Full-time with some flexibility on hours. Just let us know what works for you!

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role

As our MEP Design Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering large-scale acute healthcare facilities across the UK. You’ll lead MEP design and coordination for complex projects valued over £200m, while nurturing and developing a talented team of design management professionals.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Lead MEP design and coordination from preconstruction to completion, ensuring alignment with delivery strategies.
• Supervise and mentor the MEP design management team, conducting performance reviews and supporting their professional growth.
• Collaborate with construction design colleagues and external stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Oversee multiple design workstreams, manage consultant performance, and ensure quality outputs are delivered on schedule.
• Manage design risks and opportunities, contributing to integrated programmes and supporting commercial and procurement strategies.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Have senior-level experience in Tier 1 contracting with a proven track record in delivering complex major projects over £200m.
• Hold engineering qualifications (ideally BEng Hons in Building Services Engineering) and membership in a professional institute such as CIBSE or IET.
• Possess excellent technical knowledge, including BIM (ISO 19650), Building Safety Act, statutory legislation, HTM/HBNs, and public sector governance processes.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills with experience in people management, mentoring, and team development.
• Are a collaborative problem solver with outstanding communication skills, capable of motivating others to achieve high standards.

At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential! Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our team!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!