Year in Industry 2027 - Digital Services

National Highways; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Health and wellbeing schemes

Discounts and cashback on shopping

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

National Highways invites you to join its Digital Services Year in Industry placement in Birmingham. You will gain hands-on experience across digital, data and technology services that support millions of road users daily.

You will work on systems and innovations underpinning operations, from major infrastructure projects to business applications, while mentors guide your growth. A hybrid working model and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Be finishing the second year of your undergraduate degree
• Be expected to achieve at least a 2:2 in an IT, Digital, Business or Engineering subject (including sciences)

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital Services team in systems and innovations that underpin operations
• Contribute to major digital infrastructure projects and the operational technology that keeps roads running
• Engage with HR, finance and other business systems to learn how digital services enable the network

Education

Undergraduate degree in IT, Digital, Business or Engineering

Job description

Location: Birmingham

Connect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us.Are you ready to answer the big questions that will digitise the future of our roads network?

Digital Services Year in Industry

Salary: £23,620

Placement start date: June 2027

Location: Birmingham

On your year in Industry placement with National Highways, you'll discover how digital, data and technology services at National Highways help millions of people travel safely and reliably every day.

You'll gain hands-on experience in our Digital Services team, supporting the systems and innovations that underpin our operations and drive transformation across our network.

From major digital infrastructure projects to the operational technology that keeps our roads running smoothly, and the critical business systems that support everything from HR to finance, you'll be part of something that truly connects the country.

If you're excited by the potential of digital transformation, this is your opportunity to explore the technologies shaping the future of travel, whilst building the skills and experience for your own future in digital services after university.

What You'll Get In Return

If you're ready to invest in your development and excited to help shape the future of transport, we've got your back.

Our placements offer a mix of hands-on experience, workshops, and real-world learning to help boost your career prospects after university. You'll have a dedicated manager, support from experienced mentors, and flexible working arrangements to help you thrive. You'll also be part of our Early Careers community, connecting with peers, sharing ideas, and building your network.

As well as a competitive salary, you'll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package, which includes annual leave of 26 days (pro-rata for internships), access to health and wellbeing schemes, discounts and cashback on shopping, going out and more!

What You'll Need To Succeed

You'll need to bring a positive mindset, take ownership of your work and be ready to adapt when things change. We're looking for people who can communicate effectively, work collaboratively and think critically to solve problems. If you're curious and keen to learn, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop.

To Be Eligible For Our Programme, You Must

• Be finishing the second year of your undergraduate degree and ready to start the placement full time from 28th June 2027.
• Be expected to achieve at least a 2:2 in an IT, Digital, Business or Engineering subject (including sciences).
• Be able to attend programme induction on 28th& 29th June 2027.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the placement. Due to the salary level of this role, we are unable to offer sponsorship for the placement for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Live, or be willing to relocate, within one hour's travel of the office location listed on this advert and be able to attend the office at least 2 days per week, in line with our hybrid working policy. We are unable to offer relocation support, so please consider carefully how you will meet this requirement before applying.

Your Journey to Joining Us

Assessment Centres will run in January and February 2027, and we'll let you know soon after whether you've been successful.

All offers to the programme are conditional on successfully passing both our pre-employment checks and programme enrolment process before the placement starts. Pre-employment checks include Right to Work, references and criminal record/DBS checks. During programme enrolment, we'll check that your education and qualifications meet the programme entry requirements, working with our training providers and professional body partners where applicable.

About Us

Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4, 500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.

We're constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in!

Why You Should Join Us

At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We're passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.

If you share our values of safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity, you'll thrive as part of our team.