Senior Technology Engineer Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom and 2 Posted on 05/12/2025 Be [...]

National Highways Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Senior Technology Engineer to provide technical expertise for technology asset needs in the Yorkshire region. The role involves developing solutions, managing surveys, and supporting project managers. Candidates should be chartered engineers with relevant experience, particularly in Intelligent Transport Systems and highway standards. The position offers a mix of remote and office work, emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with relevant experience.
• Experience with Intelligent Transport Systems.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop early solutions for asset improvements and renewals.
• Manage delivery of survey works supporting asset improvements.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Project Management

Feasibility Studies

Education

Degree or HND in a related discipline

Tools

ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems)

CDM 2015 regulations

DMRB standards

Job description

About the job.

National Highways has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technology Engineer to join our team in the Yorkshire, North East region. 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.

This position will be based in our Darlington, Leeds, or Wakefield office, with a balance of remote and office-based work.

Please note that you will be required to drive as part of your role, and you will need to have no more than 3 points on your license to be considered for this position and during employment.

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

About you.

• A Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, and a member of a relevant professional body, with appropriate experience.
• Degree or HND in a related discipline and relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems).
• 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.

Operations are central to maintaining the strategic road network, addressing over 39,000 customer enquiries monthly, planning and executing maintenance, driving system and road 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 committed to diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.