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Posted 11 August, 2026

Senior Engineer

Kier Group
Portsmouth, HAMPSHIRE, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Senior Engineer!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Engineer to join our dynamic regional build team based in Southampton. This is your chance to make a real impact while working on exciting projects!

Location & Hours

Location: Southampton - Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with occasional office visits.
Hours: 40 hours per week - We offer flexibility, so just let us know your preferences when we chat!

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

Your Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will be at the forefront of planning and delivering structural work across our contracts. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team in a vibrant environment, tackling a variety of projects from inspection programming to maintenance coordination.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Plan works and inspections alongside the Contracts Manager and Programme Manager, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to contract requirements.
  • Attend internal and external meetings, providing updates and collaborating closely with inspectors and engineers to keep projects on schedule.
  • Monitor programmes daily, capturing essential notifications and identifying critical activities for successful delivery.
  • Track key performance indicators, manage client task requests, and develop design and build delivery programmes for client approval.
  • Review health and safety documentation, ensuring subcontractor risk assessments meet standards and overseeing the completion of safety files and certificates.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

  • Hold an HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering and possess an SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
  • Have experience in traffic management, highways environments, rail, or London Underground projects.
  • Are comfortable managing multiple schemes and projects simultaneously.
  • Possess a full driving licence for site visits as needed.

At Kier, we value potential! If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to suit 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!

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