Design Engineer

Join Our Team as a Design Engineer!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Design Engineer to join our dynamic Structures and Geotechnical team based in the vibrant city of Norwich.

Location

Norwich

Working Hours

Enjoy a flexible work schedule with 40 hours per week. We’re open to discussing hours that suit your lifestyle!

Salary

Starting from £40,000 per annum

Sector

Structures and Geotechnical – Highways/Water

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

Your Role

As part of Kier's 750-strong internal consultancy, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering Civil & Structural Infrastructure Engineering services across a diverse range of projects. You’ll be at the forefront of both core and complex project delivery, crafting safe, buildable, and innovative engineering solutions that align with client objectives.

Are You…

• A Civil or Structural Engineer with experience in infrastructure projects?
• Skilled in delivering safe, buildable engineering solutions?
• Comfortable collaborating within multidisciplinary teams?
• Looking to grow your career in a supportive consultancy?
• Motivated to contribute to complex, high-impact projects?

Do You…

• Support the design and delivery of Civil & Structural engineering projects?
• Contribute to solving complex engineering challenges?
• Work closely with internal teams and external clients?
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and compliance standards?
• Help deliver projects aligned with client requirements and timelines?

What Will You Be Responsible For?

As a Design Engineer, you’ll support the delivery of schemes within the Kier Design team, including:

• Delivering safe, buildable Civil, Structural / MEICA solutions across Temporary & Permanent Works
• Producing infrastructure design solutions across structures, highways, geotechnics, and utilities
• Supporting bids and tenders with feasibility, outline design, and innovative concepts
• Driving value engineering and alternative solutions to enhance efficiency and competitiveness
• Reviewing third-party designs and managing technical risk throughout design and delivery
• Leading or supporting project delivery, including site visits, client collaboration, and design outputs

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Are professionally developing towards or hold IEng, EngTech, or CEng (IPD), or have equivalent experience
• Are qualified to Level 6 or 7, or bring strong practical engineering experience
• Have a background in Civil, Structural, or infrastructure design
• Demonstrate knowledge of industry standards (e.g., highways, rail, or water)
• Are confident working across multidisciplinary environments and complex infrastructure projects
• Hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to attend sites and project locations

At Kier, we believe in finding potential, and we welcome transferable skills! Even if you don’t tick every box, 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 of being part of our team!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. 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 and welcome you to the Kier family! #joinkier

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