Design Engineer
Join Our Team as a Road Safety Engineer!
Are you ready to make a difference in road safety? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Road Safety Engineer to join our dynamic Kier Design team, operating nationwide. As a top-25 engineering consultancy, Kier Design is dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across all sectors of the built environment.
With access to Kier's impressive £11bn+ project pipeline, including major initiatives like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that truly matter.
Your Growth is Our Priority
At Kier, we believe in building teams around our people. We want to help you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come. We offer:
- Market-leading development opportunities
- Support for graduates in the early stages of their careers
- Assistance in becoming professionally qualified
- Management training and ongoing technical development
- Encouragement to push your boundaries and reach your potential
Job Details
Location: Nationwide - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00) - some flexibility on hours available.
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Road Safety Engineer, you will play a vital role in our Road Safety Team, delivering high-quality technical outputs for road safety initiatives. Your contributions will impact highway schemes, from small improvements to major infrastructure projects. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:
- Conducting Road Safety Audits, Walking, Cycling, and Horse-Riding Assessments, and Equality Impact Assessments in line with DMRB standards
- Preparing comprehensive reports and technical documents to meet client specifications
- Undertaking site visits during both daytime and nighttime as required
- Providing innovative solutions to engineering challenges and technical advice to design teams
- Building positive relationships with clients and stakeholders, attending meetings, and reporting on project progress
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
- You’re a member of a professional body (IEng/CEng status or working towards it)
- You hold a valid CSCS Card and UK driving licence
- You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building strong relationships
- You are thorough, disciplined, and focused on delivering projects
- You’re committed to safety, ethical practices, and making a positive impact on communities
At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferable skills. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation!
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of the Kier family!
Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees 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.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to #joinkier!
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