Strategic Technical Lead – National Programmes

National Highways

West Midlands

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Technical Lead to coordinate and monitor national programmes across civil engineering projects. You will work with the National Programmes Team to ensure asset needs are defined, scoped, and delivered within governance and budget constraints.

Reporting to the Head of National Programmes, you will collaborate with Project Managers, Planning & Development managers, and Scheme Delivery teams to ensure programmes reflect asset requirements, policies, and buildability

Qualifications

Proven experience in leading and coordinating large programmes.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Good commercial and financial acumen, including budget and project management.
Knowledge of CDM and Health & Safety regulations in highway design & construction.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage National Programmes and portfolios with strategic direction.
Identify, scope, prioritise and manage asset needs to meet business objectives.
Collaborate with engineering, Planning, Development and Scheme Delivery teams to alignment with policies, standards, and cost.
Oversee commissioning of studies, surveys, design and delivery with budgets and asset data accuracy.
Identify opportunities for efficiencies through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.