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Posted 17 August, 2026

Technology Design Engineer

Kier Group
Manchester, Greater Manchester, 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’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!

Location & Working Hours

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

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, 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. 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 Right Fit?

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Qualified: HNC/Degree (or working towards) in Electrical, Electronic, Communications, or Technology Engineering.
  • Experienced: In highways or infrastructure technology design.
  • Knowledgeable: Familiar with National Highways standards (e.g., DMRB, TA401).
  • Collaborative: A strong problem-solver who enjoys working with others.

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.
  • Support design assurance, reviews, and compliance with governance frameworks.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks for right-first-time delivery.
  • Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Contribute to bids, innovation, digital engineering, and team development.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our talented team members with a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Here’s what you can expect:

  • 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’re committed to ensuring that our employees shape our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

Join Us!

If you’re excited about the opportunity to contribute to innovative highways technology solutions, we can’t wait to see your application. Let’s build the future together at Kier!

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