Tech Design Engineer - Digital Highways (Flexible Hours)

Kier Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in the United Kingdom is hiring a Technology Design Engineer to join our highways team. Based in Manchester/Newcastle/Birmingham, you will work within Kier Design to deliver integrated digital and roadside technology systems, ensuring designs meet standards and client requirements.

This role combines design production, assurance and stakeholder collaboration to help deliver safe and future-ready infrastructure. 40 hours per week with some flexibility on hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways or infrastructure technology design.
• Knowledge of National Highways standards and design requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering technology design packages including ITS, communications, power, and digital infrastructure systems.
• Producing and reviewing design documentation, drawings, specifications, and calculations to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Applying technical assurance frameworks and undertaking design reviews and independent checks.
• Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to align design outputs.
• Contributing to innovative approaches and continuous improvements in design processes and digital engineering.

Skills

Highways/infrastructure design

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication/stakeholder eng

National Highways standards

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Communications, or Technology Engineering

Job description

Kier Group in the United Kingdom is hiring a Technology Design Engineer to join our highways team. Based in Manchester/Newcastle/Birmingham, you will work within Kier Design to deliver integrated digital and roadside technology systems, ensuring designs meet standards and client requirements.

This role combines design production, assurance and stakeholder collaboration to help deliver safe and future-ready infrastructure. 40 hours per week with some flexibility on hours.