Principal Technology Engineer

at  National Highways

ABOUT THE JOB.

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.
You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full driving license, with no more than 3 points, to be considered for this position.

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

• 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 while 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.
• Ensuring that asset data and condition information is captured and maintained in the relevant database(s), in line with agreed standards and timescales. Attending Factory Acceptance tests, Site acceptance tests and validation exercises including signing off on successful completion.
• Providing technical support to Project Managers by assisting with development of technical work briefs, 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.
• Delivery of work packages/tasks and providing support and direction to junior colleagues in accordance with quality, budget and timescales. Provision of technical support to Service Delivery teams and external maintenance contractors including fault analysis.

ABOUT US.

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England’s motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.
Operations is at the heart of keeping the strategic road network moving and ensuring our customers get the best possible experience when using our roads.
We address over 39,000 customer enquiries every month, plan and deliver all maintenance activities on the network, drive efficiencies and improvements across our systems and roads, and respond to incidents across 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads that we manage. All to make sure National Highways customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys.
External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds

Please refer the Job description for details