Tunnel OT Lead: Systems, Strategy & Innovation

National Highways; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Lead Operational Technology Specialist - Tunnel Systems & Technology to act as the technical authority for tunnel OT, driving governance, strategy, and capability development across the tunnel estate. You will ensure safety, reliability, and performance while enabling data-driven asset management.

This hybrid role requires two days per week in the office at a National Highways location, with budgets overseen by senior OT leadership.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in operational technology within complex engineering environments such as tunnels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for tunnel OT and governance.
• Define and drive technical strategy and roadmaps.
• Lead business cases and supplier engagement.
• Mentor OT capability across teams.
• Manage budgets and governance processes.

Skills

Tunnel OT

SCADA

ITS systems

Governance

Roadmaps

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Lead Operational Technology Specialist - Tunnel Systems & Technology to act as the technical authority for tunnel OT, driving governance, strategy, and capability development across the tunnel estate. You will ensure safety, reliability, and performance while enabling data-driven asset management.

This hybrid role requires two days per week in the office at a National Highways location, with budgets overseen by senior OT leadership.