Technical Programme Manager

3 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom National Highways Full time

National Highways is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to play a key role in managing the wider interfaces between regional delivery teams, SES, and Central Operations.

The Technical Lead for the National Concrete Roads Programme will be responsible for delivering a long-term pipeline of interventions aimed at keeping our concrete road assets safe and operational. This will involve collecting and managing asset intelligence to inform the prioritisation of interventions within available budgets.

The role requires an excellent understanding of pavement design and construction as related to concrete roads, as well as the ability to undertake planning and development activities such as costing and optioneering. The Technical Lead will also be responsible for managing a team dedicated to the delivery of the pipeline of interventions defined to deliver the overarching programme goals.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Contribute to the leadership and management of the Programme, supporting the Programme lead on setting the overall strategy and direction.
  • Development of a pipeline of interventions aimed at ensuring the successful delivery of the concrete roads programme.
  • Working with central cost estimating to improve cost intelligence and develop relevant cost models to support better planning and budget setting for the programme.
  • The delivery of scheme identification and optioneering studies as per the operations 3D stage gate process.
  • Management of surveys required to support early scheme option studies as well as national level asset intelligence of the concrete roads assets.
  • Undertake horizon scanning and targeted R&D activities which have been demonstrated to show high potential in terms of delivering near to medium term programme objectives.

To be successful, you will need:

  • Recognised qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or extensive experience in delivery of civil engineering projects and programmes.
  • Extensive track record of managing complex relationships with multiple stakeholders and evidence of skills to influence relationships for positive outcomes.
  • Excellent understanding of relevant technical asset policies and standards.
  • Excellent commercial and contractual acumen, with in-depth understanding of the relevant supply chain contracts to deliver outcomes and drive value for money.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of CDM and health and safety regulations.

About National Highways

National Highways plays a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future. We keep the roads open for business and make sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys.



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