Senior Tech Engineer – ITS & Asset Renewals Lead

National Highways; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways in England seeks a Senior Technology Engineer to provide technical leadership in identifying and developing solutions for operational technology assets, supporting national renewals, and guiding regions in planning and delivery.

You will work on roadside OT assets including CCTV, traffic signals and communications infrastructure, driving consistency, safety and value across the Road Period Technology Programme.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• Good knowledge and practical ITS or comparable operational technology systems.
• Experience supporting the planning, design, assurance or delivery of infrastructure or technology renewal programmes.
• Good working knowledge of CDM 2015 and its application to infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and technical assurance of solutions for improvements and/or renewals of operational technology assets.
• Compile and check documents, evidence and options for value management, considering new technologies, buildability, operational impacts and costs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to regional teams in planning and delivery of operational technology renewals.
• Provide technical expertise to Project Managers and regional teams through technical assurance of equipment and materials, contractor compliance, and health and safety documentation reviews.
• Undertake technical reviews of third‑party designs and proposals to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.

Skills

ITS experience

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Education

Degree or HND in a relevant discipline

Job description

National Highways in England seeks a Senior Technology Engineer to provide technical leadership in identifying and developing solutions for operational technology assets, supporting national renewals, and guiding regions in planning and delivery.

You will work on roadside OT assets including CCTV, traffic signals and communications infrastructure, driving consistency, safety and value across the Road Period Technology Programme.