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 an 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 (some flexibility available)
Starting Salary: From £31,000 per annum
Your Role
As an Assistant Technology Design Engineer, you will:
- Support the development of technology design packages, including ITS, communications, and power infrastructure.
- Produce drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Assist with design assurance processes and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., DMRB, National Highways).
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
- Gain hands-on experience with ITS, communications networks, and emerging smart infrastructure systems.
- Support project coordination, meetings, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and technical development.
What 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 experience (placement, internship, or similar).
- Are passionate about highways technology, ITS, or digital infrastructure.
- Have awareness of ITS systems and/or communications networks.
- Understand design standards (e.g., DMRB) and are familiar with CAD/design tools.
- Have exposure to infrastructure or highways environments.
- Communicate effectively and enjoy working collaboratively in a team.
Rewards & Benefits
We believe in taking care of our people! Here’s what you can expect:
- A wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Kier, we prioritize making our workplace diverse and inclusive. We value the unique perspectives of our employees and are committed to continuous improvement in our diversity initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that qualified disabled applicants are given fair consideration for interviews.
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!
