Highways Technology Project Engineer
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1AA |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Telent |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1602_1753106154 |
Summary
Highways Technology Project Engineer
Reporting to the Highways Regional Manager, the Project Engineer will support with the delivery of MRTC cyclical and reactive works, as well as supporting other Highways Technology Opportunities (inc Traffic Signals) such as Technology Installations, Technology Renewals, Technology Repairs and Technology Surveys. This role is mainly Field Based and cover works from the North Midlands up to the Scottish Boarders, but mainly around County Durham.
Do you enjoy working with a down to earth, supportive team but at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions to problem out in the field? Our Field teams are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether that is delivering or supervising maintenance, installation, cabling or civils works. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.
What you'll do:
- Undertake site surveys of National Highways technology, develop works information for the Project Manager.
- Planning works and ensuring work's comply with CDM 2015 Regulations and internal process.
- Site supervision & management of subcontractors
- Have excellent customer facing skills for dealing with customers and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical support to the PM & Bid team to assist in developing quotes
- Ensure H&S risks and Safe Systems of Work associated with working on NH network are being adhered to.
Who you are:
If you have an established background within Highways Technology or Traffic Signals, are ready to take that next step in your carer and be more involved with planning works to make sure work is aligned and ready to take place, then this could be the role for you.
Project Engineer Key Requirements:
- Previous experience of working on National Highways (NH) Technology equipment or Traffic Signals
- 2382 (Wiring Regulations) or HEA Equivalent
- Experience in installing Highways Technology equipment (including Traffic Signals)
- Participate in Area 14 Call Out Rota
- Must be flexible, adaptable and prepared to work days/nights as work requires.
- Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
What we offer:
A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.
We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
- 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
- Essential Vehicle
- Uncapped Overtime
- Company pension scheme
- A range of family friendly policies
- Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
- Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
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We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.