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. This is your chance to be part of exciting projects that shape the future of infrastructure!

Key Details

Location: Manchester/Newcastle or Birmingham – with agile working opportunities
Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility available
Starting Salary: From £42,000 per annum
Sector: Mechanical, Electrical, and Technology – Highways

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

Your 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, coordinating, and assuring designs for integrated digital and roadside systems.
• Ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create safe, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure.

Are You the One?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• HNC/Degree (or working towards) qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Communications, or Technology Engineering.
• Experienced in highways or infrastructure technology design.
• Familiar with National Highways standards (e.g., DMRB, TA401).
• Comfortable working across ITS, communications, or digital infrastructure.
• A strong problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.

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, supporting reviews and gateway compliance.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks for right-first-time delivery.
• Support ITS, communications networks, and smart/IoT-enabled infrastructure.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute 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.
• Possess knowledge of National Highways standards (e.g., DMRB, TA401).
• Are experienced with ITS, communications, or digital infrastructure systems.
• Understand ITS, telecoms/IP networks, and power/control systems.
• Have experience using CAD or digital engineering tools.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

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 hours.
• 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 believe that our employees play a crucial role in shaping 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.

Due to the nature of this role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis 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!