Assistant Bridge Engineer

Join Our Team as an Assistant Bridge Engineer!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Bridge Engineer to join our dynamic Structures & Geotechnical team in the vibrant city of Birmingham.

Location & Hours

Location: Birmingham

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – we offer flexibility, so let us know what works for you!

Salary

Starting from: £32,000 per annum

About the Role

As an Assistant Bridge Engineer at Kier Design, you will play a crucial role in delivering highways structures projects for esteemed clients like National Highways Major Projects, SDF, TfL, and the South Wales Trunk Road Agency. This is your chance to:

• Support Lead Engineers in executing maintenance and new-build schemes.
• Produce technical designs and documentation that meet client requirements on time and within budget.
• Mentor junior team members and grow your career within a supportive environment.

Why Kier?

At Kier, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re dedicated to fostering an environment where you can grow, develop, and achieve your career aspirations. Join us in delivering innovative solutions for our clients and communities!

Are You the Right Fit?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Qualified: Hold a degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Progressing: Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status.
• Experienced: Knowledgeable in highways structures design and familiar with DMRB/MCHW standards.
• A Team Player: Enjoy collaboration and problem-solving.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assist the Lead Engineer in delivering highways structures schemes.
• Conduct investigations, inspections, data analysis, and design development.
• Produce technical designs, drawings, and documentation.
• Undertake site visits and apply relevant standards (DMRB/MCHW).
• Collaborate to meet project and utilization targets.
• Promote SHEQ, CDM, and Health & Safety compliance across all activities.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Have a degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Are working towards IEng or CEng status.
• Have experience or knowledge of structures design (maintenance or new build).
• Understand DMRB, MCHW, and CDM regulations.
• Possess strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferrable 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 tailored to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the unique experiences of our employees in shaping our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that qualified disabled applicants are given fair consideration for interviews.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the Kier family! #joinkier