Average Principal Engineer salary in Liverpool

We're looking for an M&E Design Team Lead to join our Design team based in Gerrards Cross / Speke. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment. We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you'll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people's careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location: Gerrards Cross / Speke Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As M&E Design Team Lead, you'll be working within the Mechanical Electrical and Technology team, managing engineers, overseeing the design and delivery of building services like HVAC, lighting, and power systems, ensuring technical quality, compliance, and coordination with architects and project managers for complex construction projects, combining leadership, technical expertise, and project oversight. Your day to day will include: Supporting the Head of Service in the management of the business delivered through the team based in Liverpool, working together with the Electrical, Mechanical and Tunnels Team leaders coordinating solutions for all allocated works, including; major and minor new builds, refurbishments and minor worksDeveloping and maintaining strategic and key client relationships with internal and external clients managing utilisation and achieving monthly and annual metrics for the teams within service line agreed targets, delivering quality output and maintaining team development is maintained, effectively managing team utilisation levels, identifying and implementing necessary steps, balancing team capabilities and resource levels with available workloadSetting, monitoring and maintaining standards for quality of product delivery, aligning all aspects of delivery to standard industry practices, overseeing of designs and advice including feasibility, multi stage designs, and condition reports, liaising with other teams within Kier both within own discipline and other disciplines over all matters requiring coordination to achieve effective deliveryMaintaining programme of CPD events to retain up to date competence / capability of the team, championing effective and regular communication to management on all matters affecting output, progress, cost and risksPlaying an active part in business development, including production of fees and quality responses supporting bid submissions, preparation of presentation materials, attendance at interviews and client meetings What are we looking for? This role of M&E Design Team Lead is great for you if: Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering plus, significant knowledge of the road tunnel industryAbility to communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, experience in the application of quality procedures and document control in engineering designAbility to pass the BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements Rewards and benefitsWe'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 inclusionMaking 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 #LI-MA1 Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.

We are looking for an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead and deliver innovative building services projects across a range of sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, and public sector developments. This is a senior role that combines technical expertise with leadership and client-facing responsibilities. Your New CompanyYou'll join a dynamic and forward-thinking team that works on high-profile projects nationwide. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and focused on innovation and sustainability. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in a company that values professional growth and technical excellence.Key Responsibilities Take ownership of electrical design projects from concept through to completion.Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality design output and technical excellence.Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver fully integrated solutions.Engage with clients on technical and commercial matters, building strong relationships.Contribute to business development and support senior leadership in resource planning.Produce detailed electrical designs using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and calculation tools.Ensure compliance with all relevant standards, legislation, and best practice, including energy efficiency and low-carbon requirements. What We're Looking For Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it).Minimum 10 years' experience in building services design, ideally within consultancy.Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and associated regulations.Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time and within budget. Desirable: Experience in healthcare projects and knowledge of HTMs and HBNs.Membership of professional bodies such as CIBSE or IET.Familiarity with sustainability and net-zero design principles. What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary and benefits package.Flexible hybrid working arrangements.Opportunities for career progression and professional development.A supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and innovation.The chance to work on projects that make a difference and contribute to a sustainable future. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. OR reach me directly with your CV at If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant Ref. No.: CJD0612N25 Location: Liverpool Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an expanding, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the planning, environmental, and engineering landscapes. They are currently searching for a driven, experienced Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant who is committed to enhancing Business Development (BD) by winning new and exciting projects within the Flood Risk and Drainage Sector. The role will be based in the picturesque, culturally-significant port city of Liverpool. Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include (but are not limited to): - Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) - Generous annual leave entitlement - Possibility of hybrid/flexible working - An inclusive working environment that fosters creative, innovative thinking - Access to a range of interesting projects across the local region and beyond - Extensive training and career progression opportunities - Opportunities to shape the direction and future development of the company Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include: Proactively seeking and winning new projects for the company, contributing extensively to Business Development (BD) strategiesManaging a team of technical professionalsConducting Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and designing Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)Completing Hydrological and Flood Risk Chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality, and ESG factorsUndertaking site visits, writing comprehensive reports, and analysing dataUsing the appropriate software packages (including MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.) to inform and produce designs and other technical documentsWorking with AutoCAD to develop conceptual drainage systemsProducing flood risk maps within QGIS (or similar)Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and other stakeholders Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include: A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Geography, or cognate disciplineConsiderable experience of winning projects, contributing to Business Development (BD) strategiesDemonstrable experience of working in a flood risk and drainage role, within a UK-based consultancy settingExtensive experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and producing Drainage StrategiesExperience in managing people and projectsProficient in the use of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, TUFLOW, and similar software systemsGood working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software systemsExcellent understanding of the Microsoft Office SuiteOutstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsExperience of managing relations with clients and other stakeholdersDedication to your own Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant include: - An understanding of relevant planning policy, procedures, and regulatory processes - Prior experience of producing technical reports for flood modelling studies - Good knowledge of hydraulic modelling for rivers, surface water, and/or sewer drainage - Actively working to attain Chartered Status If you are interested in the role of Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.