Assistant Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Salford is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support the delivery of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) projects. The role involves working with experienced engineers, contributing to project success, maintaining documentation, and communicating progress. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification in an engineering or science-related subject, possess some technology knowledge, and have strong organizational skills. This opportunity allows for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification in an engineering or science-related subject.
• Some working knowledge of technology, engineering, or consultancy delivery environments.
• Understanding of relevant engineering, service, or technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of intelligent transport systems (ITS) projects.
• Contribute to work packages and timelines set by senior colleagues.
• Assist in creating and maintaining documentation and reports.
• Communicate workload status and training needs to senior colleagues.
• Work with other business areas to support ITS services.

Skills

Project management methodology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology knowledge

Education

Relevant qualification in engineering or science

Job description

Job Overview

Hours : 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As Assistant Engineer, you'll be working within the Professional Technology Service team, supporting the delivery of intelligent transport systems (ITS) projects across the business. Working alongside experienced engineers providing technical input, research support, and project assistance for new and legacy ITS technology designs. Your day to day will include:

• Contributing to the successful delivery of work packages and tasks under the direction of senior colleagues, following schedules and timelines set by senior colleagues to ensure accuracy and quality, providing input and support to other disciplines when required, ensuring work meets agreed quality,
• Following and complying with the On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) methodology for all ITS, Technology Asset Development, and Professional Consultancy projects.budget, and timescale expectations, supporting the financial performance of projects by working within agreed expenditure limits
• Assisting in the creation, organisation, and maintenance of documentation and reporting required for PTS activities, participating in peer review processes, drawing on subject matter experts within and outside the PTS Team, preparing and submitting reports as required and attend meetings in support of PTS activities, providing regular updates on project progress, expenditure, risks, and mitigation actions
• Communicating workload status and training needs to senior colleagues, assisting senior colleagues in producing feasibility studies, investigations, and technology research supporting innovative solutions
• Working with other business areas and group functions supporting growth and delivering ITS, Technology Asset Development, and Professional Consultancy services
• Hold a relevant qualification in an engineering or science-related subject, or practical experience in a related field
• Some working knowledge of technology, engineering, or consultancy delivery environments, ability to organise, plan and manage personal workloads with guidance
• Awareness of project management methodology and structured delivery approaches, an understanding of relevant engineering, service, or technical disciplines appropriate to an assistant engineer
• A full driving licence to visit various sites and offices
• We're looking for an Assistant Engineer to join our Design team based in Salford / Birmingham. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment., Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.