Highways Technology Design Engineer – Hybrid

Kier Group; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Manchester/Newcastle or Birmingham is seeking a Technology Design Engineer to support highways technology solutions across the full project lifecycle. You’ll develop, coordinate and assure designs for integrated digital and roadside systems—ensuring they are compliant, buildable and aligned to client requirements.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to safe, efficient and future-ready infrastructure across major UK projects, with agile working options and a

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, Communications or Technology Engineering.
• Experience in highways or infrastructure technology design.
• Knowledge of National Highways standards (DMRB, TA401).
• Experience with ITS, communications or digital infrastructure systems.
• Knowledge of ITS, telecoms/IP networks, and power/control systems.
• Experience using CAD or digital engineering tools.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to deliver to deadlines.
• Clear communication and collaborative stakeholder approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology design across ITS, communications, power and digital infrastructure
• Produce drawings, specs and technical documentation (2D/3D)
• Ensure compliance with DMRB, National Highways and industry standards
• Apply design assurance, supporting reviews and gateway compliance
• Identify and mitigate technical risk for right-first-time delivery
• Support ITS, comms networks and smart / IoT-enabled infrastructure
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to bids, innovation, digital engineering and team development

Skills

Highways design

Electrical engineering

CAD tools

Smart infrastructure

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Communications

Tools

CAD

Digital engineering tools

Job description

Kier Group in Manchester/Newcastle or Birmingham is seeking a Technology Design Engineer to support highways technology solutions across the full project lifecycle. You’ll develop, coordinate and assure designs for integrated digital and roadside systems—ensuring they are compliant, buildable and aligned to client requirements.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to safe, efficient and future-ready infrastructure across major UK projects, with agile working options and a