Principal Technology Engineer

1 month ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom National Highways Full time

Your New Role 

National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Technology Engineer to join our team in the Midlands region. As a Principal Engineer you will provide technical expertise and leadership in the identification and evaluation of technology asset specific needs and early solutions, while assuring adherence to defined asset policies and standards. 

Please note that you will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position and during employment.

This position can be based in Birmingham or Nottingham, with a balance of remote and office-based work.

What you’ll be leading on  

The identification and evaluation of asset data and needs to develop early solutions, in line with agreed methodologies and prioritisation criteria. Developing early solutions for improvements and/or renewals, including the compiling of relevant documents, evidence and options for value management, taking into account new techniques, materials, buildability and costs. Identifying, preparing briefs and managing delivery of survey works that support the improvement and/or renewal of assets. Assisting with developing the regions asset led forward programme and initial scheme development.  Providing technical support to Project Managers by assisting with materials approvals, vetting of contractors’ compliance, inspection support on site, and reviewing health and safety files. Reviews of third-party designs for compliance to design and maintenance requirements. Feasibility studies, investigations, and technology research to provide innovative solutions.  Delivery of work packages/tasks and providing support and direction to junior colleagues in accordance with quality, budget and timescales.

To be successful 

Possess a relevant tertiary qualification in engineering/science related subject or substantial experience in a related/closely related field. Understand Asset Management Principles and tools for decision making.  An understanding of all Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), National Highways Technology Assets, NRTS Infrastructure and expert knowledge in a particular asset/system  Considerable experience in highway infrastructure design and in relevant construction and delivery methods with considerable knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges standards and their application on the highways network. Considerable experience working with budgets including the creation of a budget for scheme development.

A bit about us  

Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future. We achieve this through the delivery our capital programme, supporting customers on the road with our Traffic Officer Service and managing incidents effectively.



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