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 join our dynamic Major Project team at Kier Group. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the delivery of large-scale acute healthcare facilities across the UK!

Location

Based in Rushden or London, with travel to site for delivery. Enjoy the flexibility of remote working options!

Hours

This is a full-time position, with some flexibility on hours available. Just let us know your preferences when we chat!

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

Your Role and Responsibilities

As our MEP Design Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional healthcare infrastructure. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading MEP design and coordination from preconstruction through to completion, ensuring alignment with delivery strategies.
• Supervising and mentoring the MEP design management team, conducting performance reviews, and supporting their professional growth.
• Collaborating with construction design colleagues and external stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Overseeing multiple design workstreams, managing consultant performance, and ensuring quality outputs are delivered on schedule.
• Managing 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.
• You hold engineering qualifications (ideally BEng Hons in Building Services Engineering) and membership in a professional institute such as CIBSE or IET.
• You possess excellent technical knowledge, including BIM (ISO 19650), Building Safety Act, statutory legislation, HTM/HBNs, and public sector governance processes.
• You have strong leadership skills with experience in people management, mentoring, and team development.
• You’re a collaborative problem solver with outstanding communication skills, capable of motivating others to achieve high standards.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferable skills! Even if you don’t meet every 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 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 will be offered an interview.

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