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Posted 17 August, 2026

Senior Engineer

Kier Group
Portsmouth, England, 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 an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects while collaborating with a supportive team in a vibrant environment.

Location & Hours

Location: Southampton - Enjoy the flexibility of remote working, with occasional travel to the office.

Hours: 40 hours per week - We offer some flexibility on hours, just let us know what works for you!

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the Construction team, supporting the planning, management, and delivery of structures work. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborating with the Contracts Manager and Programme Manager to plan works and inspections, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to contract requirements.
  • Attending internal and external meetings to provide programme updates and work closely with inspectors and engineers to keep project schedules on track.
  • Monitoring programmes daily, capturing essential notifications, and identifying critical activities for successful delivery.
  • Tracking key performance indicators, managing client task requests, and developing design and build delivery programmes for client approval.
  • Reviewing 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.
  • You have experience in traffic management, highways environments, rail, or London Underground projects.
  • You’re comfortable managing multiple schemes and projects simultaneously.
  • You hold a full driving licence to visit depots and sites as required.

At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential. 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 our amazing team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the fantastic rewards that come with 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 for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll join us in making a difference at Kier!

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