Technology Design Engineer

Join Our Team as a Technology Design Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of highways technology? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Technology Design Engineer to join our dynamic Technology Design team in Manchester, Newcastle, or Birmingham. With flexible working options, this is your chance to be part of exciting projects that shape the future of infrastructure!

About the Role

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

• Developing and coordinating designs for integrated digital and roadside systems.
• Ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create safe and efficient infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Delivering technology design across ITS, communications, power, and digital infrastructure.
• Producing detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documentation (2D/3D).
• Ensuring compliance with DMRB, National Highways, and industry standards.
• Applying design assurance and supporting reviews for gateway compliance.
• Identifying and mitigating technical risks for successful project delivery.
• Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contributing to bids, innovation, digital engineering, and team development.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Hold a Degree (or equivalent) 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).
• Have a strong understanding of ITS, telecoms/IP networks, and power/control systems.
• Are proficient in using CAD or digital engineering tools.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and can meet deadlines.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Working Conditions

This position offers:

• Location: Manchester, Newcastle, or Birmingham with agile working opportunities.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, with some flexibility available.
• Salary: Starting from £42,000 per annum.

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team! Enjoy a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and experience:

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

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives of our employees and are committed to continuous improvement in 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. Please note that a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required for this role.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team at Kier!