Senior Engineer
Join Our Team as a Senior Drainage Engineer!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join our dynamic Kier Design team in Cardiff. At Kier, we believe in building teams around our people, not the other way around. We’re committed to helping you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come!
Why Choose Us?
We offer market-leading development opportunities that support our graduates through the early stages of their careers. Our commitment to your professional growth includes:
- Support for becoming professionally qualified
- Management training and qualifications
- Ongoing technical development throughout your career
Location & Working Conditions
Location: Cardiff (with remote working options available and occasional office visits required)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility on hours is available—just let us know!)
Please note, we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Drainage Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Drainage team, delivering exceptional design solutions across various water, flooding, and drainage projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the Drainage Lead in delivering a portfolio of projects on time and within budget, specializing in highway drainage and collaborating with Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs).
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and statutory bodies to ensure project success.
- Leading technically challenging drainage projects and providing innovative, sustainable solutions.
- Coordinating daily tasks, checking deliverables, and ensuring quality standards are met.
- Mentoring and coaching team members, sharing your expertise to support their development.
- Managing project delivery within established programmes and budgets, promptly raising any concerns.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
- You have experience in highway drainage, water utilities, and working with Lead Local Flood Authorities.
- You’re proficient in InfoDrainage and AutoCAD Civils3D, with strong technical skills.
- You hold a Civil Engineering degree (or similar qualification) and membership with a relevant engineering body.
- You have around 8 years of experience successfully leading diverse drainage projects.
- You’re a clear communicator who enjoys collaborating with others and supporting team development.
At Kier, we value potential, so 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 enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Opportunities for professional development
Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we welcome your unique experiences to help us improve.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll #joinkier!
