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Our purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK. As a leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments, we are committed to delivering for communities and leaving lasting legacies through our work.

We are committed to attracting, retaining and progressing talent within Kier, with a diverse, and resilient workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Real Estate

Kier Group

Construction

Our purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK.

You must have several years of post-graduate experience, an interest or experience in Temporary Works Design, and a full UK driving licence.

You will design and check temporary and permanent works, provide innovative solutions, support bids, and assess 3rd party designs to ensure compliance and enhance value.

Engineering

Design

Leeds

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 Design Engineer
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 Do you have experience in, or would like to gain experience in, Temporary Works Design? Would you like to work on a vast range of construction and infrastructure related schemes, including some of the UK's most high-profile projects? Then please read on 
 
 Kier Professional Services (KPS) are looking for a Design Engineer to join our growing team based in Leeds 
 
 Kier Professional Services (KPS) are the engineering consultancy division of Kier Group, providing design solutions, technical advice, and engineering support to all other Kier business units. 
 
 We undertake over 2,000 designs a year in support of over 400 projects, making us one of the UK's largest Temporary Works designers. Our 100+ Temporary Works engineers have extensive experience in designing and checking Temporary Works for projects of all sizes and across all sectors. 
 
 Our vision is to ensure that Kier is technically equipped to achieve its vision and to enhance the Group's competitive position and reputation. 
 
 Location: Leeds
 Business Area: Transportation, Kier Professional Services (KPS)
 Contract: Full Time, Permanent 
 
 What will your responsibilities be?
 As a Design Engineer inside KPS you will be working closely with project teams to support with the delivery of a broad range of civil and structural related services in both Temporary and Permanent Works throughout the Kier business. You will also contribute to the delivery of more complex services by providing solutions which are safe and buildable (in both their temporary and permanent states).
 Your day to day will include:
 <ul>
 <li>Temporary Works design and checking, above and below ground in all materials, integrated with Permanent Works design if applicable.</li>
 <li>Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kiers reputation</li>
 <li>Tender stage and bid winning support, focusing on buildability, efficiency, and innovation.</li>
 <li>Technical assessment and review of 3rd party designs, ensuring compliance with the brief to meet client and Kier requirements.</li>
 <li>Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position</li>
 </ul> 
 
 What are we looking for?
 This role of Design Engineer is great for you if:
 <ul>
 <li>You must have several years post-graduate experience.</li>
 <li>An interest in Temporary Works Design or experienced in already.</li>
 <li>You have a full UK driving licence.</li>
 </ul> 
 
 What can we offer you?
 <ul>
 <li>Competitive salary/package such as car allowance.</li>
 <li>First class mentoring to gain professional qualifications.</li>
 <li>Agile working.</li>
 <li>The opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects across several sectors.</li>
 </ul>
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  Design Engineer
 
 
  Do you have experience in, or would like to gain experience in, Temporary Works Design? Would you like to work on a vast range of construction and infrastructure related schemes, including some of the UK's most high-profile projects? Then please read on
  
  Kier Professional Services (KPS) are looking for a Design Engineer to join our growing team based in Leeds
  
  Kier Professional Services (KPS) are the engineering consultancy division of Kier Group, providing design solutions, technical advice, and engineering support to all other Kier business units.
  
  We undertake over 2,000 designs a year in support of over 400 projects, making us one of the UK's largest Temporary Works designers. Our 100+ Temporary Works engineers have extensive experience in designing and checking Temporary Works for projects of all sizes and across all sectors.
  
  Our vision is to ensure that Kier is technically equipped to achieve its vision and to enhance the Group's competitive position and reputation.
  
   Location: Leeds
   Business Area: Transportation, Kier Professional Services (KPS)
   Contract: Full Time, Permanent
  
   What will your responsibilities be?
  As a Design Engineer inside KPS you will be working closely with project teams to support with the delivery of a broad range of civil and structural related services in both Temporary and Permanent Works throughout the Kier business. You will also contribute to the delivery of more complex services by providing solutions which are safe and buildable (in both their temporary and permanent states).
  Your day to day will include:
  
   Temporary Works design and checking, above and below ground in all materials, integrated with Permanent Works design if applicable.
   Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kiers reputation
   Tender stage and bid winning support, focusing on buildability, efficiency, and innovation.
   Technical assessment and review of 3rd party designs, ensuring compliance with the brief to meet client and Kier requirements.
   Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position
  
  
   What are we looking for?
  This role of Design Engineer is great for you if:
  
   You must have several years post-graduate experience.
   An interest in Temporary Works Design or experienced in already.
   You have a full UK driving licence.
  
  
   What can we offer you?
  
   Competitive salary/package such as car allowance.
   First class mentoring to gain professional qualifications.
   Agile working.
   The opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects across several sectors.
  
 



Design Engineer - Kier Group

Design Engineer

You must have industry experience on projects up to £60m, a degree or equivalent, proven managerial skills, BIM project delivery experience, and ideally MOD security clearance.

You will manage design delivery from RIBA stage 3, oversee design processes, create programs and scopes, conduct gap analysis, track progress, and lead meetings and workshops.

Construction & Surveying

Plymouth

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 We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Construction team based in Plymouth. 
 
 Location: Plymouth
 Contract: Permanent – Full Time 
 
 Responsibilities
 As a Design Manager, you will report to the Design Lead and will be responsible for the management and delivery of design and developing a design solution from RIBA stage 3. You will be responsible for managing the design process and ensuring the production of design programmes, design scopes, design gap analysis, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending / chairing necessary meetings and workshops. 
 
 What do we need from you?
 Working on education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, MOJ, MOD and mixed-use projects valued up to £60m, we are looking for like for like industry experience. With a busy pipeline of work, we are looking for a Design Manager, who can join the team and hit the ground running.
 We are seeking an individual who is educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, have proven experience in a similar role and be an excellent communicator. You should have experience of delivering BIM projects. Experience working on MOD schemes with the necessary security clearance would be an advantage but not essential
 We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. 
 
 Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. 
 
 Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&amp;I action plan here. 
 
 We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
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 We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Construction team based in Plymouth.
 
  Location: Plymouth
  Contract: Permanent – Full Time
 
  Responsibilities
 As a Design Manager, you will report to the Design Lead and will be responsible for the management and delivery of design and developing a design solution from RIBA stage 3. You will be responsible for managing the design process and ensuring the production of design programmes, design scopes, design gap analysis, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending / chairing necessary meetings and workshops.
 
  What do we need from you?
 Working on education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, MOJ, MOD and mixed-use projects valued up to £60m, we are looking for like for like industry experience. With a busy pipeline of work, we are looking for a Design Manager, who can join the team and hit the ground running.
 We are seeking an individual who is educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, have proven experience in a similar role and be an excellent communicator. You should have experience of delivering BIM projects. Experience working on MOD schemes with the necessary security clearance would be an advantage but not essential
 We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
 
  Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
 
  Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
 
 We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier



Design Manager - Kier Group

Design Manager

You must understand right to work processes, UKVI sponsorship, influence diverse audiences, manage teams to meet SLAs/KPIs, identify HR risks, and excel in a large HR shared service environment.

You will manage DBS processes, ensure Right to Work compliance, guide on immigration queries, audit sponsorship records, and lead internal checks for compliance with third-party audits.

Legal

People, HR & Administration

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 HR Compliance Manager
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 We're currently looking to recruit a HR Compliance Manager to join our HR Shared Service Centre Compliance Team. This role will enhance and oversee compliance and audit functions within our HR Shared Services, collaborating with key stakeholders across the Business. The manager will lead a team, ensuring they meet relevant SLA's/KPI's and maintain high performance levels. 
 
 Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire - hybrid role with once a week travel to the office required
 Hours: 37.5 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
 Contract: Permanent 
 
 Responsibilities 
 
 As a HR Compliance Manager, your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 
 
 <ul>
 <li>Overall ownership of DBS process in partnership with the Onboarding Team Manager in terms of compliance and guidance on the background screening process.</li>
 <li>Driving forward our Right to Work processes, including Visa and Resident Permit expiries, ensuring updated copies are obtained and checked within deadlines.</li>
 <li>Ensuring the team are providing guidance to the business on all UK immigration enquiries and seeking legal support as required in the event of an escalation.</li>
 <li>Accountability for auditing, managing and quality checks on administering of the UK Government Sponsorship Management System to ensure records are updated and compliant by auditing regularly.</li>
 <li>Leading internal spot checks to ensure compliance prior to audits and working closely with our third-party providers to ensure compliance, in additional to coordination of HRSSC audits.</li>
 </ul> 
 
 What are we looking for? 
 
 This role of HR Compliance Manager is great for you if you have:
 <ul>
 <li>A good understanding of right to work processes.</li>
 <li>Knowledge of Sponsored Migrants and UKVI Sponsorship Management System.</li>
 <li>Proven record of communicating and influencing across a range of audiences internally and externally.</li>
 <li>Experience of managing a team to deliver key SLA's and KPI's.</li>
 <li>A proven track record of providing feedback on risks, controls and issues identified within a HR environment and making recommendations to resolve in a timely manner.</li>
 <li>Experience of working within large scale HR Shared Service Centre customer focused environment and good attention to detail.</li>
 </ul> 
 
 We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. 
 
 Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. 
 
 Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for use. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
 You can see our D&amp;I action plan here. 
 
 We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
 #LI-AS1
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  HR Compliance Manager
 
 
  We're currently looking to recruit a HR Compliance Manager to join our HR Shared Service Centre Compliance Team. This role will enhance and oversee compliance and audit functions within our HR Shared Services, collaborating with key stakeholders across the Business. The manager will lead a team, ensuring they meet relevant SLA's/KPI's and maintain high performance levels.
  
   Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire - hybrid role with once a week travel to the office required
   Hours: 37.5 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
   Contract: Permanent
  
   Responsibilities
  
  As a HR Compliance Manager, your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
  
  
   Overall ownership of DBS process in partnership with the Onboarding Team Manager in terms of compliance and guidance on the background screening process.
   Driving forward our Right to Work processes, including Visa and Resident Permit expiries, ensuring updated copies are obtained and checked within deadlines.
   Ensuring the team are providing guidance to the business on all UK immigration enquiries and seeking legal support as required in the event of an escalation.
   Accountability for auditing, managing and quality checks on administering of the UK Government Sponsorship Management System to ensure records are updated and compliant by auditing regularly.
   Leading internal spot checks to ensure compliance prior to audits and working closely with our third-party providers to ensure compliance, in additional to coordination of HRSSC audits.
  
  
   What are we looking for?
  
  This role of HR Compliance Manager is great for you if you have:
  
   A good understanding of right to work processes.
   Knowledge of Sponsored Migrants and UKVI Sponsorship Management System.
   Proven record of communicating and influencing across a range of audiences internally and externally.
   Experience of managing a team to deliver key SLA's and KPI's.
   A proven track record of providing feedback on risks, controls and issues identified within a HR environment and making recommendations to resolve in a timely manner.
   Experience of working within large scale HR Shared Service Centre customer focused environment and good attention to detail.
  
  
  We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
  
   Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
  
   Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for use. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
  You can see our D&I action plan here.
  
  We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
  #LI-AS1
 



HR Compliance Manager - Kier Group

HR Compliance Manager

You need experience in complex design from a contractor's view, strong planning skills, knowledge of Building Regulations, commercial awareness, client procurement routes, and site procedures.

You will manage design processes, interrogate documents, produce contractor proposals, oversee external consultants, drive innovative solutions, and ensure timely delivery of design information.

Nottingham

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 We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Eastern and Midlands team based Nottingham. 
 
 Location: Nottingham 
 
 What will you be responsible for?
 As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Eastern and Midlands team, supporting them in delivering there goals.
 Your day to day will include:
 <ul>
 <li>Manage the design process during the pre-construction and as required, the construction phase.</li>
 <li>Interrogation of enquiry documents, in the form of an Employer's Requirements.</li>
 <li>Production of a Contractor's Proposal document in liaison with other internal departments.</li>
 <li>Manage our design process via external consultants.</li>
 <li>Drive innovative and cost effective solutions into the design.</li>
 <li>Progress design issues within a strict timescale &amp; ensure designers meet information delivery dates.</li>
 <li>Attend tender launch /tender adjudication and launch meetings as required.</li>
 </ul> 
 
 What are we looking for?
 This role of Design Manager is great for you if:
 <ul>
 <li>Experience of delivering high value, complex design work from the main contractor perspective.</li>
 <li>Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.</li>
 <li>Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.</li>
 <li>Commercial awareness.</li>
 <li>Understanding of different Client procurement routes.</li>
 <li>Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage</li>
 </ul>
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 We're looking for a Design Manager to join our Eastern and Midlands team based Nottingham.
 
  Location: Nottingham
 
  What will you be responsible for?
 As a Design Manager, you'll be working within the Eastern and Midlands team, supporting them in delivering there goals.
 Your day to day will include:
 
  Manage the design process during the pre-construction and as required, the construction phase.
  Interrogation of enquiry documents, in the form of an Employer's Requirements.
  Production of a Contractor's Proposal document in liaison with other internal departments.
  Manage our design process via external consultants.
  Drive innovative and cost effective solutions into the design.
  Progress design issues within a strict timescale & ensure designers meet information delivery dates.
  Attend tender launch /tender adjudication and launch meetings as required.
 
 
  What are we looking for?
 This role of Design Manager is great for you if:
 
  Experience of delivering high value, complex design work from the main contractor perspective.
  Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.
  Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.
  Commercial awareness.
  Understanding of different Client procurement routes.
  Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage
 


You need paralegal experience in dispute resolution, strong communication skills, IT proficiency, team player qualities, and relevant legal qualifications.

You will prepare legal documents, maintain SharePoint, and help establish a dispute resolution toolkit, including legal training and best practice checklists.

London

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 Paralegal
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 We're currently looking to recruit a Paralegal on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract reporting into our Head of Legal (Dispute Resolution &amp; Legal Operations). This role will have responsibility for providing paralegal and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the Dispute Resolution team, including but not limited to, assisting with the provision of legal support and document management. 
 
 Location: Flexible, hybrid working with occasional travel to London
 Contract: Fixed Term (12 months with possibility to be made permanent), able to consider full-time and part-time opportunities 
 
 Responsibilities 
 
 As a Paralegal, your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 
 
 <ul>
 <li>Assisting the Head of Legal and Senior Legal Counsel with legal tasks including preparing legal documents and research notes;</li>
 <li>Assisting with the maintenance of the team's SharePoint (assisting with storage and collation of documents on the platform (including legal correspondence and documents, presentations, agreed legal budgets/estimates etc.)); and</li>
 <li>Assisting the Head of Legal with establishing a dispute resolution toolkit including legal training, checklists for use by the Group to ensure best practise when it comes to dispute avoidance and resolution.</li>
 </ul> 
 
 What are we looking for? 
 
 This role of Paralegal is great for you if you have:
 <ul>
 <li>Previous experience in a paralegal role covering dispute resolution.</li>
 <li>A "can do" attitude, pro-active mindset, highly organised and able to multi-task.</li>
 <li>Effective written and verbal communication skills and able to build positive relationships across all levels of seniority.</li>
 <li>Effective IT skills and proficiency in the use of Office 365: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint and other document management systems.</li>
 <li>Skills that enable you to manage confidential information/data and maintain high levels of professionalism.</li>
 <li>Team player qualities.</li>
 <li>Qualifications: Law LLB; a specialist paralegal qualification (e.g. CLT); an award in legal studies; legal secretary certificate or diploma; or National Association of Licensed Paralegals practice award, certificate or diploma, (or equivalent).</li>
 </ul> 
 
 We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. 
 
 Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. 
 
 Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for use. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
 You can see our D&amp;I action plan here. 
 
 We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
 #LI-AS1
 </div>
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  Paralegal
 
 
  We're currently looking to recruit a Paralegal on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract reporting into our Head of Legal (Dispute Resolution & Legal Operations). This role will have responsibility for providing paralegal and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the Dispute Resolution team, including but not limited to, assisting with the provision of legal support and document management.
  
   Location: Flexible, hybrid working with occasional travel to London
   Contract: Fixed Term (12 months with possibility to be made permanent), able to consider full-time and part-time opportunities
  
   Responsibilities
  
  As a Paralegal, your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
  
  
   Assisting the Head of Legal and Senior Legal Counsel with legal tasks including preparing legal documents and research notes;
   Assisting with the maintenance of the team's SharePoint (assisting with storage and collation of documents on the platform (including legal correspondence and documents, presentations, agreed legal budgets/estimates etc.)); and
   Assisting the Head of Legal with establishing a dispute resolution toolkit including legal training, checklists for use by the Group to ensure best practise when it comes to dispute avoidance and resolution.
  
  
   What are we looking for?
  
  This role of Paralegal is great for you if you have:
  
   Previous experience in a paralegal role covering dispute resolution.
   A "can do" attitude, pro-active mindset, highly organised and able to multi-task.
   Effective written and verbal communication skills and able to build positive relationships across all levels of seniority.
   Effective IT skills and proficiency in the use of Office 365: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint and other document management systems.
   Skills that enable you to manage confidential information/data and maintain high levels of professionalism.
   Team player qualities.
   Qualifications: Law LLB; a specialist paralegal qualification (e.g. CLT); an award in legal studies; legal secretary certificate or diploma; or National Association of Licensed Paralegals practice award, certificate or diploma, (or equivalent).
  
  
  We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
  
   Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
  
   Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for use. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
  You can see our D&I action plan here.
  
  We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
  #LI-AS1
 


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