Senior Drainage Engineer

4 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Kier Group Full time

We're seeking a talented Graduate Design Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Exeter, Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme.

This programme has been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career. As a Graduate Design Engineer in the drainage team, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative solutions for flood risk management and drainage design.

Based in the Exeter office, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to address design challenges posed by climate change, ensuring sustainable water management for various infrastructure projects.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Supporting the design and development of drainage and flood mitigation solutions for clients such as National Highways, Environment Agency, Transport for London, Local Authorities, and Water Companies.
  • Assisting in the preparation of design calculations, hydraulic models, and technical reports.
  • Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand project needs and deliver on project goals.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet cost, quality, and programme targets.

The graduate scheme will equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, build professional relationships, and gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Civil Engineering, Civil and Coastal Engineering, Flood and Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, or a related field.

The role of Graduate Design Engineer is great for you if you have a strong interest in flood risk management, drainage, and water quality improvement, are passionate about sustainability and environmental protection, particularly in relation to climate change, enjoy solving complex engineering problems, and have a keen attention to detail.

We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high 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.



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