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.
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