Highways Roadside Technology Engineer

DCS Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment in Bristol is seeking an experienced Highways Roadside Technology Engineer to install, commission and maintain roadside technology equipment across NH East sites. This hands-on role requires safe operation on site and collaboration with subcontractors.

You will perform software and hardware testing, support project planning, and maintain H&S and quality documentation. Night work may be required and a basic DBS check will be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience installing/maintaining electrical or electronic equipment.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with HERS registration or knowledge.
• Basic IT skills (Word/Excel).
• Willingness to travel across NH East sites.
• Comfort working roadside and at height.
• Flexibility for night work.
• Ability to pass a basic DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain roadside technology equipment.
• Test software, hardware and systems.
• Promote and maintain safety culture.
• Ensure H&S, environmental and quality compliance.
• Produce Health & Safety documentation.
• Assist the Assistant Project Manager with planning and delivery.
• Oversee on-site operational teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure productivity and quality targets are met.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Support delivery of roadside technology works regionally.

Skills

Electrical/electronic maintenance

Willingness to travel

Night work

Safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Tools

HERS knowledge

Job description

Highways Roadside Technology Engineer

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE
Location: Bristol
Full Time - 40 Hours | Variable Shift Pattern

I am recruiting for an experienced Technology Engineer - Roadside Technology to join a well-established organisation specialising in the delivery and maintenance of critical highways infrastructure across the UK.

The business plays a key role in keeping major road networks safe, operational and connected, delivering highways maintenance, technology and infrastructure services across significant national and regional contracts. This role sits within the NH East operation and will focus specifically on roadside technology across the region.

This is a hands-on engineering position involving the installation, maintenance and commissioning of roadside technology equipment, working alongside operational teams and specialist subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the installation, commissioning and maintenance of roadside technology equipment.
• Undertake software, hardware and systems testing.
• Work safely and promote a strong safety culture across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Produce and maintain required Health & Safety documentation.
• Support the Assistant Project Manager with the planning and delivery of projects and tasks.
• Oversee operational teams and specialist subcontractors on site.
• Ensure productivity and quality targets are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders and wider project teams.
• Support the successful delivery of roadside technology works across the regional highways network.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in the installation and/or maintenance of electrical or electronic equipment.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous registration with or knowledge of HERS.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to travel across NH East contract sites.
• Comfortable working roadside and at height.
• Flexibility to undertake night work where required.
• Ability to successfully complete a basic DBS check.

This opportunity would particularly suit someone from a highways technology, roadside systems, electrical/electronic maintenance, ITS or similar infrastructure environment who enjoys a practical, site-based engineering role.

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