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Senior Engineer in Exeter

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Senior Engineer!\n\n

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Engineer to join our dynamic team in Exeter, Ipswich, or Salford. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with occasional office visits!

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Location: Exeter, Ipswich, or Salford - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.

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Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired; just let us know when you speak to us.

\n\nYour Responsibilities\n

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our Design Team, delivering coordinated and sustainable engineering solutions. You’ll be responsible for:

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  • Leading the technical delivery of drainage and water design packages across various projects, including building, development, transportation, and flood management.
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  • Managing programme, budget, and risk commitments for your work packages, escalating issues as necessary.
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  • Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure integrated and efficient design delivery.
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  • Providing line management and mentoring to graduates or apprentices, supporting their technical development.
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  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of team practices, standards, and delivery quality.
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\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n

This role is perfect for you if:

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  • You have demonstrated experience in delivering drainage and water design packages with a high degree of technical autonomy.
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  • You’re confident in managing the technical delivery of work packages, including programme awareness, cost control, and proactive risk management.
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  • You thrive in collaborative environments, working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders.
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  • You have a proven track record of producing high-quality, compliant engineering outputs in line with relevant standards and regulations.
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  • You hold a full driving licence and are willing to travel as required.
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\n\nRewards and Benefits\n

We’re proud to offer our talented team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our team!

\n\nDiversity and \n

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

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We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team! #joinkier

Senior Engineer in Exeter

Exeter, UK
Full time

Published on 06/03/2026

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