Senior Engineer (Technology)

National Highways; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Technology Engineer to provide technical expertise in evaluating technology asset needs and solutions. The role involves developing improvements, managing survey works, and supporting project managers. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience with Intelligent Transport Systems.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop early solutions for improvements and renewals.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers.
• Undertake feasibility studies and technology research.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree or HND in a related discipline

Tools

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)

CDM 2015 regulations

Job description

Senior Engineer (Technology)

Location: Nationwide

About the job.

National Highways has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technology Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in identifying and evaluating technology asset needs and early solutions, ensuring adherence to asset policies and standards.

Note: You will be required to drive as part of your role. Candidates should have no more than 3 penalty points on their driving license, both for consideration and during employment.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop early solutions for improvements and renewals, including compiling relevant documents, evidence, and options for value management, considering new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs.
2. Identify, prepare briefs, and manage delivery of survey works supporting asset improvements and renewals.
3. Develop the regional asset-led forward programme and initial scheme development.
4. Provide technical support to Project Managers, including materials approvals, vetting contractor compliance, onsite inspections, and reviewing health and safety files.
5. Review third-party designs for compliance with design and maintenance requirements.
6. Undertake feasibility studies, investigations, and technology research to provide innovative solutions.

About you:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, and a member of a relevant professional body with appropriate experience.
• Degree or HND in a related discipline with relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations.
• Knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards and their application on the highways network.

About us:

At National Highways, we manage and improve England’s motorways and major A roads, ensuring safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys for our customers. Our core values are passion, integrity, safety, teamwork, and ownership, guiding our commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and delivery.

Our operations are vital to maintaining the strategic road network, addressing over 39,000 customer inquiries monthly, managing maintenance, driving system efficiencies, and responding to incidents across 4,500 miles of roads.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed according to our pay policy.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.