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 be part of something big, delivering large-scale acute healthcare facilities across the UK!

Location & Flexibility

You'll be based in either Rushden or London, with travel to sites for delivery. We also offer remote working options on a flexible basis. Full-time hours are available, and we’re open to discussing flexibility to suit your needs.

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

Your Role and Responsibilities

As our MEP Design Lead, you will play a pivotal role in:

• Leading MEP design and coordination from preconstruction 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 time.
• 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.
• Hold engineering qualifications (ideally a BEng Hons in Building Services Engineering) and are a member of a professional institute such as CIBSE or IET.
• Possess excellent technical knowledge, including BIM (ISO 19650), Building Safety Act, statutory legislation, HTM/HBNs, and public sector governance processes.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills with experience in people management, mentoring, and team development.
• Are a collaborative problem solver with outstanding communication skills, capable of motivating others to achieve high standards.

At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential. If you don’t meet every single requirement, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to chat!

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 and performance-related bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

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 will be offered an interview.

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