Assistant Engineer
Join Our Team as an Assistant Engineer!
Are you ready to make a difference? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Assistant Engineer to join our dynamic team in Exeter, Ipswich, or Salford. With the flexibility of remote working and occasional office visits, this role offers the perfect blend of collaboration and independence.
Location & Hours
Location: Exeter, Ipswich, or Salford – remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.
Hours: 40 hours per week – we offer flexibility, so 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 an Assistant Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of our Design Team, helping to deliver reliable and compliant drainage and water design solutions. You’ll work on exciting projects that truly impact communities. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:
- Producing engineering calculations, drawings, and design documentation for drainage and water projects.
- Assisting with hydraulic and hydrological models, and preparing reports and specifications.
- Supporting site visits, surveys, and investigations to inform design work.
- Conducting research and desk studies to ensure designs meet required standards and regulations.
- Identifying and flagging any risks or issues within your tasks to support timely resolution.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
- You have experience in producing engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and models in drainage and water design.
- You understand relevant design standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes.
- You’re comfortable with site visits, surveys, and desk-based research.
- You possess strong attention to detail and can communicate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
- You hold a full driving licence and are willing to travel as required.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
- Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
As a Disability 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.
We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll #joinkier on this exciting journey!
