Civil Engineering Technical Lead – National Programmes

National Highways; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Technical Lead to join the National Programmes Team. You will help coordinate, monitor, support and report on cross-regional programmes focused on performance and technical progress, working across civil engineering initiatives.

Based in any National Highways office, you will lead senior engineers and work with Project Managers to shape strategy, manage asset needs, budgets and governance, and foster innovation in design and delivery.

Qualifications

• Incorporated Engineer or near Chartered Engineer with extensive relevant experience.
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of CDM and highway safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate National Programmes; support Head of National Programmes on strategy and direction.
• Define scope, prioritise and manage asset needs to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, planning & scheme delivery managers to align programmes with asset needs and standards.
• Oversee studies, surveys, design and delivery, manage budgets and asset information.
• Identify efficiencies and share ideas with stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication

Engineering knowledge

CDM & Health & Safety awareness

Education

Civil Engineering degree

HND or equivalent

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Technical Lead to join the National Programmes Team. You will help coordinate, monitor, support and report on cross-regional programmes focused on performance and technical progress, working across civil engineering initiatives.

Based in any National Highways office, you will lead senior engineers and work with Project Managers to shape strategy, manage asset needs, budgets and governance, and foster innovation in design and delivery.