Highways ITS Design Engineer – M25 (Remote-Eligible)

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Technology Design Engineer (ITS)(Highways) to support ITS design across the M25 network from Leatherhead. You will assist in developing designs for CCTV, signals, VMS and other roadside technology assets under supervision.

You will contribute to drawings, reports, and technical submissions, working with senior engineers and project managers to meet programme and budget targets, with training and development opportunities across a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualification (e.g., BEng/BSc/HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or similar).
• Interest in pursuing professional registration (IET, IHE or similar).
• Basic understanding or academic exposure to ITS/Technology systems and principles.
• Awareness of engineering standards and an interest in learning DMRB, MCHW, and related design guidance.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Willingness to learn, develop and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of ITS/Technology designs for assets such as CCTV, signals, VMS, ERT, and MIDAS, under supervision from senior engineers.
• Contribute to the production of drawings, documents, and technical reports.
• Support senior engineers during design reviews to ensure completeness and compliance with standards.
• Participate in optioneering and feasibility activities, including data gathering and basic assessment work.
• Help compile design briefs, technical inputs, and documentation for design suppliers.
• Assist in monitoring progress against programme and budget, providing updates to senior engineers and project managers.
• Support liaison with internal teams and help gather information required for design stages.
• Help collate and prepare technical submissions for the Review Process in accordance with the DBFO contract.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and ensure documentation follows CPS standards and procedures.
• Participate in site visits, surveys, and inspections to support design development (training provided).
• Assist in capturing lessons learned and contribute ideas for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with CDM requirements by supporting senior engineers with Designer’s duties.

Skills

ITS/Technology systems

Electrical/ electronics knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Drawing production

Willingness to learn

Education

BEng/BSc/HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or similar

Tools

CSCS card

MS Project

Planning tools

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Technology Design Engineer (ITS)(Highways) to support ITS design across the M25 network from Leatherhead. You will assist in developing designs for CCTV, signals, VMS and other roadside technology assets under supervision.

You will contribute to drawings, reports, and technical submissions, working with senior engineers and project managers to meet programme and budget targets, with training and development opportunities across a multidisciplinary team.