Associate Engineer

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Kier to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Kier We're looking for an Associate Engineer to join our Design team based in Birmingham.

In this exciting and rewarding role you will lead the delivery of the most complex construction engineering services, while supporting and developing others to deliver high‑quality, safe and buildable engineering solutions. Kier Design is a top‑25 engineering consultancy delivering construction‑focused, innovative and buildable solutions across the UK. With access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, we work across major infrastructure, construction and public sector schemes.

Location: Birmingham | Hours: 40 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired. Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of complex temporary works, above and below ground in all materials, integrated with permanent works where required. Act as Project Lead, managing technical scope, programme, budget and client relationships across bids and live projects.

Provide technical assurance through design reviews, third‑party assessments and resolution of engineering issues and incidents. Support bid and tender activity through outline designs, feasibility studies, value engineering and buildability solutions. Lead, mentor and develop engineers, share best practice and contribute to technical standards and training.

Qualifications Chartered Engineer or member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., CEng, MICE) with significant post‑qualification experience. Strong background in temporary works design and checking across a range of construction environments. Extensive experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams within a consultancy or contractor‑led environment.

Commercial awareness, with experience supporting bids, fees, programme and budget management. Benefits We offer a wide variety of benefits that can be tailored to your needs. Diversity and Inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us.

We value our employees’ contributions to shaping diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr