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. With the flexibility of agile working, this is your chance to be part of exciting projects that shape the future of infrastructure!

Location & Hours

Location: Manchester/Newcastle or Birmingham – with agile working opportunities

Hours: 40 hours per week (some flexibility available)

Starting Salary: From £42,000 per annum

Your Role

As a Technology Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative highways technology solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle. Your expertise will help ensure that designs for integrated digital and roadside systems are compliant, buildable, and aligned with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Apply design assurance and support reviews and gateway compliance.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks for right-first-time delivery.
• Support ITS, communications networks, and smart/IoT-enabled infrastructure.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to bids, innovation, digital engineering, and team development.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold a Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, Communications, or Technology Engineering.
• Have experience in highways or infrastructure technology design.
• Are familiar with National Highways standards (e.g., DMRB, TA401).
• Possess knowledge of ITS, communications, or digital infrastructure systems.
• Understand ITS, telecoms/IP networks, and power/control systems.
• Have experience using CAD or digital engineering tools.
• Are a strong problem-solver with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Why Join Us?

At Kier, we believe in rewarding our brilliant people with a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity initiatives, and we are proud of the impact they have made. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required. We treat all applicants fairly, regardless of their conviction history.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team at Kier!