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Posted 12 August, 2026

Technology Design Engineer

Kier Group
Manchester, England, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Technology Design Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of highways technology? We are seeking 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!

Location & Hours

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

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available, just let us know when you speak to us.

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. Your expertise will help ensure that designs for integrated digital and roadside systems are compliant, buildable, and aligned with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver technology design across ITS, communications, power, and digital infrastructure.
  • Produce detailed 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.
  • Are familiar with National Highways standards (e.g., DMRB, TA401).
  • Have experience with ITS, communications, or digital infrastructure systems.
  • Understand ITS, telecoms/IP networks, and power/control systems.
  • Are proficient in using CAD or digital engineering tools.
  • Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Rewards and Benefits

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

  • 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. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we are committed to continuous improvement.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 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!

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