Assistant Technology Design Engineer

Join Our Team as an Assistant Technology Design Engineer!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in technology design? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Assistant Technology Design Engineer to join our dynamic Technology Design team based in Manchester, Newcastle, or Birmingham. With agile working opportunities, this is your chance to make a real impact in the world of highways technology!

About the Role

As an integral part of our team, you will support the delivery of innovative highways technology solutions across a variety of infrastructure projects. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, enhancing your technical skills and gaining exposure to cutting-edge systems such as Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), communications, and digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing technology design packages (ITS, communications, power infrastructure).
• Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support design assurance processes, ensuring compliance with standards (e.g., DMRB, National Highways).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
• Gain hands-on experience across ITS, communications networks, and emerging smart infrastructure systems.
• Contribute to project coordination, meetings, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support bid/tender processes.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold a degree (or are working towards one) in Electrical, Electronic, Communications, or Technology Engineering.
• Have some practical engineering experience (placement, internship, or similar).
• Are enthusiastic about highways technology, ITS, or digital infrastructure.
• Possess awareness of ITS systems and communications networks.
• Understand design standards (e.g., DMRB) and have experience using CAD/design tools.
• Have exposure to infrastructure or highways environments.
• Communicate effectively and thrive in a collaborative team setting.
• Are working towards professional membership (IET / ICE).
• Can meet BPSS/security requirements.

Working Conditions

This full-time position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, with some flexibility on hours available to suit your needs. The starting salary is from £31,000 per annum.

Why Join Us?

We’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs, including:

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

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application and welcoming you to our team. Let’s build a better future together at Kier!