Assistant Engineer

Kanz; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanz is seeking an Assistant Engineer – Structures to join their Design team. The role is located in Birmingham, London, or Manchester and includes remote work options. The successful candidate will support highway structures schemes design, prepare technical documents, and maintain compliance with DMRB and MCHW standards. Applicants should hold a degree in Civil Engineering or HNC/HND and have relevant experience in the engineering consultancy environment. Opportunities for professional development and mentorship are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or HNC/HND and working towards Incorporated or Chartered status.
• Experience in design for maintenance or new-build schemes.
• Understanding of Health and Safety Management and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Engineer in managing highways structures schemes.
• Prepare technical designs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct site visits and gather data for design decisions.
• Mentor junior team members and promote health and safety.

Skills

Technical design using software

Knowledge of DMRB and MCHW standards

Health and Safety Management

Mentoring junior team members

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or HNC/HND

Job description

Assistant Engineer – Structures

Kier Design, a top‑25 engineering consultancy, is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join its Design team. This role is based in London, Birmingham or Manchester, with remote working available and occasional office travel.

Hours: 37.5 per week, flex time available.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Engineer in delivering and managing highways structures schemes from initial investigation through to construction.
• Prepare technical designs, documents, and drawings using the latest software, ensuring compliance with DMRB and MCHW standards.
• Undertake site visits, structure inspections and gather background data to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project targets while maintaining personal utilisation goals.
• Complete CDM documentation and promote health, safety and environmental excellence across all project aspects.
• Mentor junior team members and work towards chartered status.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering and working towards Incorporated or Chartered status.
• Experience in the design of structures for maintenance or new‑build schemes and knowledge of DMRB and MCHW standards.
• Understanding of Health and Safety Management and CDM Regulations, with demonstrable experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Commitment to professional development and ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Additional Information

• No sponsorship will be offered for this role.
• We are a Disability Confident employer and will ensure a fair and proportionate number of suitable disabled applicants receive interviews.