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 in Manchester, Newcastle, or Birmingham. This is your chance to be part of exciting infrastructure projects that make a real difference!

Location & Hours

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

Hours: 40 hours per week, with some flexibility available. Just let us know what works for you!

Compensation

Starting Salary: From £31,000 per annum

About the Role

As an Assistant Technology Design Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of cutting-edge highways technology solutions. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, enhancing your technical skills and gaining exposure to systems like Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), communications, and digital infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development of technology design packages (ITS, communications, power infrastructure)
• Producing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Assisting with design assurance processes and compliance with standards (e.g., DMRB, National Highways)
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (civil, electrical, mechanical)
• Gaining experience across ITS, communications networks, and emerging smart infrastructure systems
• Supporting project coordination, meetings, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
• Contributing to continuous improvement and technical development

Who We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Are degree-qualified (or working towards) in Electrical, Electronic, Communications, or Technology Engineering
• Have some practical engineering experience (placement, internship, or similar)
• Are interested in highways technology, ITS, or digital infrastructure
• Have awareness of ITS systems (CCTV, VMS, detection, communications networks)
• Understand design standards (e.g., DMRB, National Highways)
• Have experience using CAD or engineering design tools
• Have exposure to infrastructure or highways projects
• Are working towards professional membership (IET / ICE)
• Can meet BPSS/security requirements

Why Join Us?

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

• Competitive salary and flexible working hours
• 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 are key to shaping our diversity initiatives, and we are committed to continuous improvement in this area. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that all applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team. Join us at Kier and be part of something great!