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Posted 01 July, 2026

Principal Engineer

Kier Group
nationwide, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Principal Temporary Works Engineer!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for talented civil, structural, and/or geotechnical engineers to join our dynamic team across various locations in the UK!

🌍 Locations

Choose from a range of vibrant cities:

  • Birmingham
  • Bristol
  • Cambridge
  • Cardiff
  • Glasgow
  • Leeds
  • Liverpool
  • London
  • Manchester
  • Newcastle
  • Norwich
  • Plymouth

Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to 1-2 days a week!

🕒 Working Hours

Full-time commitment of 40 hours per week, with flexibility available to suit your lifestyle.

💰 Salary

Starting from £60k per annum – a competitive package for your expertise!

🏗️ About Us

Join us as a Principal Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management. With a team of over 100 professionals, you’ll work on a diverse portfolio of projects, tapping into Kier's impressive £11bn+ project pipeline. From concept to delivery, you’ll support complex construction and major infrastructure schemes.

Are You…?

  • Practically-minded with a solid foundation in civil, structural, and/or geotechnical engineering principles?
  • A Chartered Engineer (CEng) or possess equivalent experience?

Do You…?

  • Enjoy tackling real-world construction challenges with a focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation?
  • Have experience in temporary works design and/or management?
  • Possess strong organizational and communication skills, thriving in collaborative environments?
  • Want to be part of a top-25 engineering consultancy recognized as one of Glassdoor's 50 best places to work?

Your Responsibilities

As a Principal Temporary Works Engineer, you will:

  • Lead multiple complex projects, managing technical scope, budget, and relationships from bid to delivery.
  • Produce, check, and review design outputs, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHE procedures, and QA processes.
  • Contribute to the development of yourself and your team, driving continuous improvement in processes and systems.

🌟 Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover how we support our brilliant people!

🤝 Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We value the unique experiences of our employees and actively involve them in shaping our diversity initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that qualified disabled applicants are given fair consideration for interviews.

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

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