Senior Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Design team in Bristol. You will work within Kier Design, a top‑25 engineering consultancy, delivering civil infrastructure projects and providing safe, buildable solutions that meet client goals.

Key responsibilities

• Review and agree technical requirements of client remits, questioning and challenging where necessary.
• Contribute to the development of fee proposals.
• Organise and lead the day‑to‑day workload of engineers and technical staff, ensuring design compliance.
• Maintain compliance with legal requirements, CDM Regulations, the Kier SHE Management System and design Quality Management System.
• Support financial and commercial management of projects, including progress monitoring, change control and value engineering.

Required profile

• Experience in multidisciplinary design delivery and managing technical risk.
• Postgraduate experience in hydraulic structures or river engineering design.
• Chartered or Incorporated member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., CEng, MICE).
• Valid driving licence for site visits.

Required skills

• Hydraulic structures design
• River engineering
• Multidisciplinary design

What we offer

Market‑leading development opportunities, support for professional qualifications, management training, and a flexible benefits package that can be tailored to individual needs.