Lead Operational Technology Specialist - UK

Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year

Requirements:

• We want proven experience in Operational Technology (OT), Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) or other mission-critical environments, with a strong understanding of safety, resilience and high-availability systems.
• We need strong technical knowledge of Information & Control technologies, including the development of technical specifications, standards and architectures, with experience of system integration and technical governance.
• We want experience working with technologies such as message signs, signals, CCTV, Stopped Vehicle Detection, vehicle detection systems or other operational transport technologies.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as UTMC, NTCIP or DATEX II would be advantageous.
• We need the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical technical solutions, influence technical decisions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• We want experience developing technology strategies, roadmaps or standards, with the ability to provide technical leadership, resolve complex technical challenges and ensure services meet business and operational needs.
• We need working knowledge of NMCS2 over both IP and RS485 roadside infrastructure hierarchical networks and digital transmission standards, specifically how operational technology is integrated with centralised traffic management systems.

Responsibilities:

• We will ask you to act as the technical authority for Information & Control products, providing technical leadership, governance and assurance to ensure solutions are safe, compliant and aligned with our standards.
• We will ask you to define and develop the technical strategy, architecture, specifications and technology roadmap for Information & Control services, driving innovation, improved reliability and enhanced safety across the Strategic Road Network.
• We will ask you to collaborate with senior stakeholders across our organisation to shape technical proposals, influence business cases and provide expert guidance that supports informed decision-making and future investment.
• We will ask you to lead engagement with suppliers and procurement teams, ensuring new technologies, commercial solutions and system designs align with our long-term architecture, open standards and organisational objectives.
• We will ask you to build capability across our Operational Technology community by mentoring colleagues, sharing technical expertise and translating complex technical issues into clear, accessible information for a wide range of stakeholders.
• We will ask you to provide technical input and expertise to support assurance activities, including testing and witnessing of products, working with the supply chain to ensure the appropriate standards and specifications are met.

Technologies:

• Support
• Network
• Architect
• Flow

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We are National Highways, managing and improving Englands motorways and major A roads to help our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, underpinned by our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Our Digital Services Directorate is reshaping how we operate by delivering digital, data and technology services across frontline and back office functions in a modern and efficient way. We are looking for someone who can be based from any of our UK offices, with travel to other offices for team meetings required. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

last updated 32 week of 2026