Hybrid Roadside Technology Engineer

National Highways; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways seeks a Technology Engineer in the North West region to develop and deliver roadside technology schemes across the strategic road network. You will work with specialists to identify asset needs, develop options, and deliver solutions aligned with asset policies and standards.

The role covers the full lifecycle of schemes, from feasibility through design to delivery and handover, including asset management activities to ensure lifecycle integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in a relevant discipline, with appropriate experience, or equivalent; membership of a relevant professional body, or actively working towards professional membership.
• Knowledge of ITS (Intelligence Transport Systems).
• Demonstrate an understanding of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges standards and their application on the highways network.
• Demonstrate managing schemes, budgets and programmes.
• Experience with relevant construction and delivery methods and knowledge of CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of roadside technology schemes, taking responsibility for programme planning, budget management, risk control, and the preparation of technical documentation and health and safety files in compliance with CDM 2015 requirements.
• Coordinate external suppliers and delivery partners, developing task briefs and work orders, leading progress reviews, monitoring performance, risks, budgets, and deliverables, and ensuring scheme requirements are delivered effectively through contracts and framework agreements.
• Provide technical expertise and support across National Highways asset teams, contributing to the approval process through Safety Engineering Standards (SES), reviewing technical submissions, and ensuring contractor compliance with relevant standards, policies, and best practices.
• Undertake site inspections and asset investigations to assess the condition and performance of existing roadside technology assets, identify operational needs, and support the development of innovative and effective technology solutions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Technical documentation

Education

Degree or HND in a relevant discipline

Professional membership in progress

Tools

SES Safety Engineering Standards

CDM 2015

Job description

National Highways seeks a Technology Engineer in the North West region to develop and deliver roadside technology schemes across the strategic road network. You will work with specialists to identify asset needs, develop options, and deliver solutions aligned with asset policies and standards.

The role covers the full lifecycle of schemes, from feasibility through design to delivery and handover, including asset management activities to ensure lifecycle integrity.