Principal Engineer

Join Our Team as a Major Projects Electrical Lead!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Major Projects Electrical Lead to join our dynamic Building Services Design team based in Salford / Speke. At Kier Design, a top-25 engineering consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across all sectors of the built environment. With access to Kier's impressive £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, you’ll be part of something truly impactful!

Your Growth is Our Priority

We believe in building teams around our people. Our goal is to help you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come. We offer:

• Market-leading development opportunities
• Support for graduates in the early stages of their careers
• Management training and qualifications
• Ongoing technical development throughout your career

Plus, enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement, a fantastic matched pension scheme, and the chance to invest in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans!

Key Details

Location: Salford / Speke

Hours: 40 hours per week (some flexibility available)

Your Responsibilities

As the Major Projects Electrical Lead, you will:

• Oversee and coordinate electrical design for large, complex construction projects
• Act as the central point for technical excellence and team leadership
• Ensure sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective design delivery from concept to construction
• Manage design teams and integrate different disciplines
• Drive innovation for high-value projects

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Are a Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with a degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering
• Have significant knowledge of the road tunnel industry
• Can communicate complex technical concepts in an easily understandable way
• Have experience with quality procedures and document control in engineering design
• Can meet the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover how we can support your career and personal growth!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all 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 and be part of something great at Kier.

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