Technology Design Engineer

Join Our Team as a Technology Design Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of highways technology? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Technology Design Engineer to join our dynamic Technology Design team in Manchester, Newcastle, or Birmingham. This is your chance to be part of exciting projects that shape the future of infrastructure!

Key Details

Location: Manchester/Newcastle or Birmingham – with agile working opportunities
Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility available
Starting Salary: From £42,000 per annum
Sector: Mechanical, Electrical, and Technology – Highways

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

Your Role

As a Technology Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative highways technology solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle. You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing, coordinating, and assuring designs for integrated digital and roadside systems.
• Ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create safe and efficient infrastructure across major UK projects.

Are You the One?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Qualified with an HNC/Degree (or working towards) in Electrical, Electronic, Communications, or Technology Engineering.
• Experienced in highways or infrastructure technology design.
• Familiar with National Highways standards (e.g., DMRB, TA401).
• Comfortable working across ITS, communications, or digital infrastructure.
• A strong problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Deliver technology design across ITS, communications, power, and digital infrastructure.
• Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documentation (2D/3D).
• Ensure compliance with DMRB, National Highways, and industry standards.
• Support design assurance and compliance with governance frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks for right-first-time delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to bids, innovation, digital engineering, and team development.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our talented team members with a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we welcome your unique experiences to help us grow.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. Additionally, due to the nature of this role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about the opportunity to contribute to innovative highways technology solutions, we can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier.