Join Our Team as a Highways Design Engineer!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Highways Design Engineer to join our dynamic Highways team in Basingstoke. At Kier Design, we pride ourselves on being a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across all sectors of the built environment.
With access to Kier’s impressive £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting frameworks with national and local governments, as well as a variety of other engaging projects.
Your Growth is Our Priority
We believe in building teams around our people. Our goal is to help you carve out a role where you can grow and thrive for years to come. We offer:
* Market-leading development opportunities
* Support for graduates in the early stages of their careers
* Assistance in becoming professionally qualified
* Management training and ongoing technical development
* A culture that actively promotes personal growth
Location & Working Conditions
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire - with remote working options available and occasional office travel required.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - we offer flexibility, so just let us know your preferences when you reach out!
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Highways Design Engineer, you will play a vital role in our Highways Design team, delivering innovative and effective highway design solutions. Your daily tasks will include:
* Contributing to technical drawings, specifications, and design calculations while guiding junior colleagues
* Supporting the preparation of fee estimates, design programmes, and tender documents
* Building and nurturing relationships with clients and stakeholders
* Managing your own budgetary, quality, and time frame targets
* Mentoring junior team members and contributing to technical excellence
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
* You hold a Civil Engineering degree or similar qualifications with relevant experience
* You have experience in highways design and knowledge of DMRB/MCHW design standards
* You’re a member of a relevant professional body
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the options available to you and discover how we can support your lifestyle!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we value their experiences in shaping our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to the Kier family. Let’s build a better future together!