Plans, builds, operates and maintains England’s motorways and major A roads.
The engineer will take part in project‑management activities such as budget oversight and supply‑chain coordination to deliver effective asset maintenance and renewal programmes. Responsibilities include developing early‑stage solutions, preparing survey briefs, managing structural surveys, monitoring assessment work and overseeing the delivery of maintenance and improvement options. The role also involves undertaking structural reviews and supporting the region’s asset‑led forward programme through scheme development, customer‑focused designs and technical specifications.
National Highways manages and improves England’s motorways and major A roads, aiming to provide safer, smoother and more reliable journeys for customers. The organisation’s priorities are safety, customers and delivery, underpinned by values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Operations keeps the strategic road network moving, handling over 39,000 monthly customer enquiries, planning and delivering maintenance, driving efficiencies, and responding to incidents across 4,500 miles of roads.
National Highways offers an excellent opportunity for a Structures Engineer to join the Structures team within Operations, overseeing more than 3,000 structures across the North East of England. The role involves supporting the management of structural assets by identifying maintenance and improvement needs, developing schemes, and enhancing long‑term infrastructure resilience. It may be based in Wakefield, Darlington or Leeds on a hybrid basis and requires a full driving licence with no more than three points.
Candidates should hold a degree or HND in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) and be working towards professional membership. Relevant experience includes structural studies, renewal design or assessments, and an ability to work within allocated budgets (desirable). Strong stakeholder management, customer‑focused communication and knowledge of CDM 2015 and infrastructure standards are also required.
External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while existing employees will be appointed according to the established pay policy. National Highways is committed to a diverse environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.