Engineer

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as an Engineer – Drainage and Water!

Are you ready to make a difference? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Engineer to join our dynamic team based in Exeter, Ipswich, or Salford. Enjoy the flexibility of remote working, with occasional travel to the office.

Location

Exeter, Ipswich, or Salford – with remote working options available!

Hours

37.5 hours per week – we offer flexibility, so just let us know your preferences when we chat!

Your Responsibilities

As an Engineer – Drainage and Water, you’ll play a vital role in our Design team, delivering compliant and sustainable drainage and water solutions. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

• Delivering assigned tasks within work packages to a high standard, taking ownership of technical outputs.
• Applying relevant design standards, regulations, and quality processes consistently.
• Managing the delivery of individual tasks within programme and budget, while escalating issues and proposing solutions.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Contributing to knowledge sharing and technical development within the team, while mentoring early-career engineers.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have demonstrable technical competence in Drainage & Water engineering, with experience across one or more sectors.
• You can work autonomously, taking ownership of technical outputs while supporting wider package delivery.
• You have experience applying relevant design standards, regulations, and quality processes consistently.
• You’re aware of programme, budget, and risk considerations for assigned tasks, and can escalate issues appropriately.
• You hold a full driving licence and are willing to travel as required.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the unique perspectives of our employees. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team. Let’s build a better future together!

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

exeter

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English