Expression of Interest - STEP Fusion

Kier STEP Fusion Programme – Expression of Interest

About Kier

At Kier Group, we are on a mission to sustainably deliver vital infrastructure across the UK, creating lasting legacies for our clients and the communities we serve. With an impressive order book exceeding £10bn, we are dedicated to building resilience and providing innovative solutions that meet the UK's long-term infrastructure and energy needs.

Within our Natural Resources, Nuclear, and Networks business, we are playing a pivotal role in supporting the UK's transition to clean, secure, and sustainable energy. We believe in Building for a Sustainable World, and next-generation energy solutions are at the heart of this ambition.

Be Part of Delivering the UK’s Fusion Future

Fusion energy holds the promise of abundant low-carbon, safe, and reliable energy, crucial for climate action and long-term energy independence. While the technical challenges are significant, the potential rewards of achieving fusion are transformative.

Leading this charge is the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production), the UK’s flagship programme aimed at delivering a prototype fusion energy plant by 2040. As we transition to UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), we are uniting industrial partners and engineering expertise to realize this world-leading initiative.

As Kier positions itself to support STEP, we invite expressions of interest from individuals eager to contribute to this groundbreaking project.

Opportunities Within the STEP Programme

We are excited to connect with enthusiastic and motivated professionals for various opportunities across the STEP programme, based in West Burton, Nottinghamshire or Culham, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in complex fusion, infrastructure, major projects, and regulated environments.

Potential Opportunities Include (but are not limited to):

Project & Programme Leadership

• Project Manager (including Early Projects & Associated Developments)
• Assistant Project Manager
• Project Engineer

Business Support & Functional Roles

• Office Manager
• Office Administrator
• Document Controller
• Information Manager
• Communications Lead

Project Controls, Planning & Commercial

• Project Controls Lead
• Planner
• IMS Lead Scheduler
• Risk Coordinator
• Senior Estimator
• Cost Estimator (Major Systems, Build & Construction, Engineering Systems, Supply Chain)
• Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Quantity Surveyor
• Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Commercial Manager

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Chief Engineer
• Design Manager
• Civil & Structural Lead
• Lead Construction Engineering
• Lead Geotechnical Engineering
• Lead Architect

Operations & Site Delivery

• Works Manager
• General Foreperson
• Site Engineers
• Section Engineer
• Lifting Operations Supervisors
• Site Operations Coordinator

This is your chance to register your interest and position yourself for future roles supporting one of the UK’s most ambitious energy programmes.

Your Experience

At Kier, we value both proven expertise and transferable skills. We welcome interest from individuals with:

• Experience or familiarity with the fusion industry or related emerging energy technologies
• Experience in major projects, infrastructure, engineering, or operational environments
• Skills that are transferable into complex programme delivery, such as project management, finance, HR, communications, commercial, or administration
• The ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary, delivery-focused teams
• A valid UK driving licence (for roles where required)

We are also eager to hear from individuals in adjacent sectors looking to transition into nuclear and fusion energy.

What Happens Next

Once you register your interest, your details will be securely stored within our talent pool and aligned with future STEP-related opportunities. As suitable roles emerge, our recruitment team will reach out to discuss positions that match your experience and aspirations.

Registering now ensures you are well-positioned to be considered at the earliest stage of this programme.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We are proud of the progress we've made, but we know there is always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences have significantly influenced our policies.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of these roles, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) before employment, conducted by the Cabinet Office’s United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency. Applicants with convictions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s conviction history.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.