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Posted 17 August, 2026

Highways Design Engineer

Kier Group
Manchester, greater manchester, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as an Engineer – Highways Design!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Engineer – Highways Design to join our dynamic National Highways scheme delivery framework team in Salford, Greater Manchester.

At our company, we believe in building teams around our people. We’re committed to helping you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come. With market-leading development opportunities, we support our graduates through the early stages of their careers, provide management training, and encourage ongoing technical development throughout your journey with us.

Key Details

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some flexibility available)

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

Your Responsibilities

As an Engineer – Highways Design, you will be an integral part of our Civil Engineering team, contributing to the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework. Your role will involve:

  • Preparing preliminary and detailed designs in line with approved procedures for local and national authorities.
  • Supporting the Senior Engineer with various design duties, including producing design schedules and health, safety, and welfare documentation.
  • Delivering technical and feasibility studies that meet client specifications.
  • Assessing potential risks, materials, and costs while ensuring compliance with guidelines and regulations.
  • Contributing to technical excellence and innovation, providing creative solutions to engineering challenges.
  • Maintaining strong relationships with clients and authorities, promoting health & safety in the workplace.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You are a member of a professional body or working towards IEng/CEng status.
  • You possess strong knowledge of civil engineering design software, such as AutoCAD.

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 performance-related bonuses.
  • Flexible working hours to support your work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive training and development programs.

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to ensuring that everyone has a fair opportunity to succeed.

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

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team! #joinkier

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