Engineer, Environmental Compliance

We're looking for a Technology Engineer to join our Transportation team based in Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham. In this role you'll be a valued member of the Kier Transportation technology delivery team, supporting with all works relating to the installation, testing and commissioning of highways technology equipment and associated infrastructure across the National Highways (NH). A current full driving licence is essential for the role as site visits will be required.

As a Technology Engineer you'll be part of Kier's in‑house installation and commissioning capability, predominantly supporting existing maintenance and response contracts mixed with diverse schemes across our portfolios. You'll act as a subject‑matter expert for the installation of highways technology equipment, bringing strong technical capability and problem‑solving skills.

• Installation, testing and commissioning of highways technology equipment and associated infrastructure on the high‑speed network and APTRs, including but not limited to CCTV, MIDAS, message signs and signals.
• Identifying and applying appropriate methodologies and standards to deliver effective compliant and innovative solutions, while actively recording efficiencies and improvements.
• Ensuring all health and safety requirements are met in line with current CDM regulations, working with team managers, project managers and designers utilising appropriate risk assessments.
• Provide specialist technical support for wider areas, such as NH schemes, including attendance at meetings and preparation of reports.
• Liaising with third‑party supply chain to coordinate tasks, share information and achieve required outputs.
• Engage in training initiatives, mentor junior engineers and pursue continuous professional development.
• Undertake night works as and when required.
• Working knowledge and experience of Highways England standards and procedures.
• Solid understanding of highways technology assets with experience across technical areas including CCTV, MIDAS, VMS & signals, roadside equipment, power supplies and distribution, communications cable networks, NRTS, RCC in‑station equipment.
• The ability to identify coloured wiring by sight.

Can you imagine a world without transportation links via land, sea or air? Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Transportation and make a difference. Supporting the movement of people, goods and equipment. Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more.

Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

Hours:

Permanent Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £37,500 – £42,500 per year + £5,000 annual car allowance + excellent benefits.