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Posted 06 June, 2026

Design Team Leader

Kier Group
Manchester, greater manchester, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Design Team Leader!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for two passionate Design Team Leaders to join our dynamic Drainage and Water teams in Salford. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Design Manager and our wider Kier teams to enhance team capabilities, forge strong client relationships, and drive value across our infrastructure projects.

Location & Working Hours

Location: Salford, Optimum House, M50 3XP - some remote working options available.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - enjoy flexibility in your schedule; just let us know what works for you!

Compensation

Salary: £50,000 - £57,500 per year, plus private healthcare, a £5.9k annual car allowance, and additional benefits.

Your Responsibilities

As a Design Team Leader, you will:

  • Lead and inspire a talented team of 7-14 individuals, nurturing their professional growth and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Act as the technical lead for your assigned work packages, ensuring compliance with design standards and timely delivery.
  • Manage programmes, budgets, and risks across a variety of transportation, building & development, and water projects.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, LLFAs, National Highways, and utilities.
  • Drive innovation and process improvements, encouraging knowledge sharing and technical excellence.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

  • Have a proven track record in leading and developing design teams, including managing experienced engineers and early-career staff.
  • Are confident in managing clients and key stakeholders, with excellent communication skills and a history of positive outcomes.
  • Have successfully delivered high-quality, compliant highway drainage and flood risk solutions.
  • Possess practical knowledge of DMRB, LLFA requirements, and local authority standards.
  • Hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to travel as needed.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover the perks that come with being part of our Kier family!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. 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 invited for an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team! #joinkier

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