Technology Design Engineer

Join Our Team as a Technology Design Engineer!

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

Location & Hours

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

Hours: 40 hours per week (some flexibility available)

Compensation

Starting Salary: From £42,000 per annum

About the Role

As a Technology Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering innovative highways technology solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle. You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing, coordinating, and assuring designs for integrated digital and roadside systems.
• Ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Contributing to safe, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure across major UK projects.

What We’re Looking For

Are you the right fit? We’re seeking candidates who:

• Hold an HNC/Degree (or are working towards) 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).
• Are comfortable working across ITS, communications, or digital infrastructure.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Deliver technology design across ITS, communications, power, and digital infrastructure.
• Produce drawings, specifications, and technical documentation (2D/3D).
• Ensure compliance with DMRB, National Highways, and industry standards.
• Apply design assurance and support reviews and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks for right-first-time delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to bids, innovation, digital engineering, and team development.

Why Join Us?

We offer a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to your needs, ensuring you feel valued and supported in your role. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize making our workplace diverse and inclusive. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our initiatives, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure fair opportunities for all applicants.

Pre-Employment Checks

Please note that this role requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat all applicants fairly and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!