Design Team Leader

We're looking for two Design Team Leaders to join our Drainage and Water teams based in Salford or Exeter. Working closely with the Design Manager and wider Kier teams, you'll develop team capability, build strong relationships with clients, and help shape how we deliver value across our infrastructure projects. As a Design Team Leader, you'll lead a talented drainage and water design team, delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You'll act as the technical and delivery lead for your assigned work packages, ensuring designs are coordinated and delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and motivating a team of 7-14 people, supporting their professional growth and fostering collaboration
• Acting as technical lead for assigned work packages, ensuring outputs comply with various design standards
• Managing programmes, budgets, and risks across a variety of transportation, building & development and water projects
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, LLFAs, National Highways, and utilities
• Driving innovation and process improvements, encouraging knowledge sharing and technical excellence

• Have proven experience leading and developing design teams, including line management of experienced engineers and early‑career staff
• Are confident managing clients and key stakeholders, with strong communication skills and a track record of positive outcomes
• Have delivered high‑quality, compliant highway drainage and flood risk solutions
• Possess practical working knowledge of DMRB, LLFA requirements, and local authority standards
• Hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to travel as required

Salary: £50,000 - £57,500 per year + private healthcare + £5.9k annual car allowance + benefits