Technology Design Engineer

Join Our Team as a Technology Design Engineer!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Technology Design Engineer to join our dynamic Technology Design team in Manchester, Newcastle, or Birmingham. With agile working opportunities, you can enjoy flexibility while making a significant impact in the world of highways technology!

Location & Hours

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

Hours: 40 hours per week (some flexibility available)

Compensation

Starting Salary: From £42,000 per annum

About the 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.
• Contributing to safe, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure across major UK projects.

What We’re Looking For

Are you the right fit? We’re seeking candidates who:

• Hold an HNC/Degree (or are working towards) 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).
• Are comfortable working across ITS, communications, or digital infrastructure.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.

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 and support reviews and 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.

Why Join Us?

At Kier, we believe in rewarding our brilliant people with a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued.

Additional Information

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. Please note that a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required for this role.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us in shaping the future of highways technology at Kier.