Senior Highway Technology Design Lead (ITS & Systems)

Kier Group plc.

Salford

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Technology Design Engineer to lead highways technology design across ITS, communications and power systems. You will own outputs from concept to implementation, drive right-first-time delivery and ensure integration with civil, electrical and systems teams.

You will act as technical authority, guide design assurance activities, manage risk, and engage with clients and stakeholders while mentoring engineers to build capability and a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

Experience as highways technology engineer with ITS expertise.
Proven ability to lead design delivery and assurance activities.
Knowledge of National Highways standards (DMRB) and governance frameworks.
Degree or HNC in Electrical, Electronic, Communications or Technology Engineering.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of design outputs from concept through implementation.
Lead multidisciplinary integration across civil, electrical and systems teams.
Lead design assurance and governance checks and gateway approvals.
Communicate technical risks and solutions to clients and stakeholders.
Drive delivery of ITS, communications and power design from concept through implementation.
Mentor engineers and develop team capability.
Ensure compliance with DMRB and National Highways standards.