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Posted 07 June, 2026

Engineer

Kier Group
Salford, England, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Highways Engineer!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for a Highways Engineer to join our dynamic team in Salford. At Kier, we believe in building teams around our people, not the other way around. We’re committed to helping you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come!

Location & Hours

Location: Optimum House, Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XP. Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with occasional travel to the office.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when we chat!

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities

As a Highways Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of our Design team, delivering high-quality highway schemes and innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

  • Prepare technical design drawings, specifications, and reports in line with DMRB and relevant standards.
  • Take responsibility for delivering highway studies and smaller schemes with minimal supervision.
  • Collaborate closely with senior team members on major projects, owning key design elements.
  • Conduct site visits and liaise with clients, statutory bodies, and stakeholders to maintain excellent relationships.
  • Utilize AutoCAD to provide innovative engineering solutions while ensuring quality standards are met.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You hold a Civil Engineering degree or a similar combination of qualifications and experience.
  • You have experience using AutoCAD and a working knowledge of DMRB standards.
  • You’re working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer accreditation with a relevant professional body.
  • You have experience delivering a range of projects and can communicate technical information clearly.
  • You hold a valid driving licence and CSCS card.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferable skills! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

  • Market-leading development opportunities.
  • Support for professional qualifications and ongoing technical development.
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to ensuring fair opportunities for all.

We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll join us in making a difference at Kier!

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