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Posted 02 July, 2026

Assistant Traffic Engineer

Kier Group
Northampton, england, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as an Assistant Traffic Engineer!

Are you ready to make a difference in traffic engineering? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Assistant Traffic Engineer to join our dynamic team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. In this exciting role, you’ll play a vital part in designing and delivering improvement schemes that create safer and more efficient networks across North and West Northamptonshire.

Location & Hours

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire – Office-based with agile working options available.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Enjoy some flexibility in your schedule, which can be discussed during the application process.

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

Your Responsibilities

As our new Assistant Traffic Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of traffic engineering schemes, focusing on road safety improvements and active travel initiatives. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Supporting the planning and delivery of traffic engineering schemes in line with specifications and budgets.
  • Producing detailed technical drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Assisting with the preparation of Bills of Quantities and project documentation.
  • Collaborating closely with engineers and designers to develop effective technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you have:

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, with some experience in traffic engineering or highway design.
  • A solid understanding of traffic and highway design principles.
  • Experience using AutoCAD and relevant software such as Keysign and Keyline.
  • Awareness of Health & Safety requirements, including CDM 2015.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

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

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the unique perspectives of our employees and are committed to continually improving our initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us in shaping the future of traffic engineering at Kier. #joinkier #LI-JB2

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