About the job National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our central team. The Senior Planner will report to the Portfolio Office Team Leader in delivering excellence in central reporting and consistency across all programmes and schemes. You will also be responsible for embedding the programme planning strategy and associated management processes, tools and documentation, driving measurable improvements in planning and scheduling across National Highways. Provide specialist support to regional teams (e.g. Project Managers, Planners, etc.) to document and maintain programme delivery plans and schedules, tracking and monitoring in year delivery against planned budgets, timescales and quality. Compile yearly scheme programmes for the Operations Portfolio Office to serve as the cornerstone of delivering in year and future year targets, supporting the team in working towards and maintaining a "one programme" approach. Ensure regional delivery plans are version controlled, consistently structured, and maintained in line with agreed Operations standards and wider national requirements. Ensure regional project programmes and schedules are produced to a standard of quality, logic, format, and content that allows for accurate and robust interrogation. Develop and maintain centralised reporting processes to ensure planning data is easily accessible and delivers meaningful insights that inform effective decision making. About you Skilled and experienced in project and programme management methodologies and techniques, with a proven track record in complex operational environments. Strong understanding of planning theory and collaborative planning techniques, supported by solid data literacy and a good working knowledge of Excel, with experience in using analysis and modelling to identify issues and drive improvement. Proficient in scheduling tools and systems, particularly Primavera P6, able to capture, interpret, and analyse schedule data at both project and programme levels. Proven ability to manage, engage, and influence multiple stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. Able to train, mentor, and coach others to support their personal and professional development. 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. 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.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
About the job National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our central team. The Senior Planner will report to the Portfolio Office Team Leader in delivering excellence in central reporting and consistency across all programmes and schemes. You will also be responsible for embedding the programme planning strategy and associated management processes, tools and documentation, driving measurable improvements in planning and scheduling across National Highways. Provide specialist support to regional teams (e.g. Project Managers, Planners, etc.) to document and maintain programme delivery plans and schedules, tracking and monitoring in year delivery against planned budgets, timescales and quality. Compile yearly scheme programmes for the Operations Portfolio Office to serve as the cornerstone of delivering in year and future year targets, supporting the team in working towards and maintaining a "one programme" approach. Ensure regional delivery plans are version controlled, consistently structured, and maintained in line with agreed Operations standards and wider national requirements. Ensure regional project programmes and schedules are produced to a standard of quality, logic, format, and content that allows for accurate and robust interrogation. Develop and maintain centralised reporting processes to ensure planning data is easily accessible and delivers meaningful insights that inform effective decision making. About you Skilled and experienced in project and programme management methodologies and techniques, with a proven track record in complex operational environments. Strong understanding of planning theory and collaborative planning techniques, supported by solid data literacy and a good working knowledge of Excel, with experience in using analysis and modelling to identify issues and drive improvement. Proficient in scheduling tools and systems, particularly Primavera P6, able to capture, interpret, and analyse schedule data at both project and programme levels. Proven ability to manage, engage, and influence multiple stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. Able to train, mentor, and coach others to support their personal and professional development. 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. 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.
About the Role. At National Highways, we're looking for a Structures Inspector to join our team based in the South West. As a Structures Inspector, you'll be responsible for completing inspections of non-complex highways assets (Bridges, Retaining Walls, Culverts, Sign Gantries), in line with agreed inspections schedules, procedures and standards, raising appropriate works and undertaking checks on click apply for full job details
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
About the Role. At National Highways, we're looking for a Structures Inspector to join our team based in the South West. As a Structures Inspector, you'll be responsible for completing inspections of non-complex highways assets (Bridges, Retaining Walls, Culverts, Sign Gantries), in line with agreed inspections schedules, procedures and standards, raising appropriate works and undertaking checks on click apply for full job details
About the job National Highways is looking for a Construction Assurance Manager to join our South East Operations team. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of delivering major Capital Investment Schemes, representing our interests on civil engineering construction and maintenance sites and ensuring every project meets the highest standards click apply for full job details
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
About the job National Highways is looking for a Construction Assurance Manager to join our South East Operations team. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of delivering major Capital Investment Schemes, representing our interests on civil engineering construction and maintenance sites and ensuring every project meets the highest standards click apply for full job details
About the Role. At National Highways, we're looking for a Structures Inspector to join our team based in the South West. As a Structures Inspector, you'll be responsible for completing inspections of non-complex highways assets (Bridges, Retaining Walls, Culverts, Sign Gantries), in line with agreed inspections schedules, procedures and standards, raising appropriate works and undertaking checks on click apply for full job details
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
About the Role. At National Highways, we're looking for a Structures Inspector to join our team based in the South West. As a Structures Inspector, you'll be responsible for completing inspections of non-complex highways assets (Bridges, Retaining Walls, Culverts, Sign Gantries), in line with agreed inspections schedules, procedures and standards, raising appropriate works and undertaking checks on click apply for full job details
About the job. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Reward Specialist to join the HR Reward and Performance centre of expertise (CoE) at National Highways, on an 18-month fixed term contract basis. The Senior Reward Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of National Highways' reward arrangements, from working with external stakeholders to writing Remuneration Com click apply for full job details
Feb 15, 2026
Seasonal
About the job. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Reward Specialist to join the HR Reward and Performance centre of expertise (CoE) at National Highways, on an 18-month fixed term contract basis. The Senior Reward Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of National Highways' reward arrangements, from working with external stakeholders to writing Remuneration Com click apply for full job details
A major civil engineering organization seeks a Head of Scheme Delivery in Wakefield. You will oversee a £200 million budget, lead a team in the design and construction of regional capital investment programmes, and manage supplier relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong programme management skills and experience in leading diverse teams. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure improvements that enhance travel safety and efficiency across England's road networks.
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
A major civil engineering organization seeks a Head of Scheme Delivery in Wakefield. You will oversee a £200 million budget, lead a team in the design and construction of regional capital investment programmes, and manage supplier relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong programme management skills and experience in leading diverse teams. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure improvements that enhance travel safety and efficiency across England's road networks.
About the role If you are motivated by delivering large-scale civil engineering programmes, that will have positive impact on the economic growth of the UK, supported by a large, diverse team focussed on developing capability and future talent, this is your next opportunity! As Head of Scheme Delivery for the Yorkshire and North East region, you will play a pivotal role in one of our largest geographical areas, with responsibility for a budget of circa £200 million and a complex multidisciplinary supply chain. You will lead on the design and construction of our regional capital investment programmes in line with, delivering an excellent customer experience, quality, budgets and operational key performance indicators. You will also contribute to ongoing development of commercial and strategic imperatives for the region, ensuring we continue to deliver high quality services that meet business and customer expectations. Passionate about driving improvement, you will be influential in supporting capability development and growing future talent as part of our aim to be a centre of excellence in programme and project management. You will be a key member of a regional leadership team, setting the vision for the region and ensuring its continued high performance, embodying the right cultural approach. The successful candidate will be subject to a Security Clearance Being part of the regional leadership team, ensuring attainment of key performance indicators, creating a strong culture and inspiring colleagues in the region. Lead the detailed design and construction of a portfolio of highway capital investment schemes, ensuring they meet intended outcomes, customer service levels, and health and safety standards. Positive engagement with internal and external regional stakeholders to communicate design requirements and optimise resource management. Overseeing contracts with multiple suppliers working, ensuring optimised delivery through engagement and a collaborative framework. Ongoing review of programme design and delivery capabilities, identifying improvements and delivering tangible benefits in line with agreed targets. Engaging, inspiring and managing a diverse team across organisational boundaries, fostering a high-performance, people-first culture that recognises and develops talent. About you Proven programme/project management background, ideally with a recognised qualification (e.g., APM) Demonstrable evidence of managing delivery of high value capital investment programme portfolios and associated budgets/resource plans The ability to lead, engage and inspire diverse teams towards a shared vision and ways of working Effective stakeholder management skills, including the ability to develop strong supplier relationships An excellent understanding of financial, commercial and contractual principles, with the ability to apply these to manage and influence performance 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
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
About the role If you are motivated by delivering large-scale civil engineering programmes, that will have positive impact on the economic growth of the UK, supported by a large, diverse team focussed on developing capability and future talent, this is your next opportunity! As Head of Scheme Delivery for the Yorkshire and North East region, you will play a pivotal role in one of our largest geographical areas, with responsibility for a budget of circa £200 million and a complex multidisciplinary supply chain. You will lead on the design and construction of our regional capital investment programmes in line with, delivering an excellent customer experience, quality, budgets and operational key performance indicators. You will also contribute to ongoing development of commercial and strategic imperatives for the region, ensuring we continue to deliver high quality services that meet business and customer expectations. Passionate about driving improvement, you will be influential in supporting capability development and growing future talent as part of our aim to be a centre of excellence in programme and project management. You will be a key member of a regional leadership team, setting the vision for the region and ensuring its continued high performance, embodying the right cultural approach. The successful candidate will be subject to a Security Clearance Being part of the regional leadership team, ensuring attainment of key performance indicators, creating a strong culture and inspiring colleagues in the region. Lead the detailed design and construction of a portfolio of highway capital investment schemes, ensuring they meet intended outcomes, customer service levels, and health and safety standards. Positive engagement with internal and external regional stakeholders to communicate design requirements and optimise resource management. Overseeing contracts with multiple suppliers working, ensuring optimised delivery through engagement and a collaborative framework. Ongoing review of programme design and delivery capabilities, identifying improvements and delivering tangible benefits in line with agreed targets. Engaging, inspiring and managing a diverse team across organisational boundaries, fostering a high-performance, people-first culture that recognises and develops talent. About you Proven programme/project management background, ideally with a recognised qualification (e.g., APM) Demonstrable evidence of managing delivery of high value capital investment programme portfolios and associated budgets/resource plans The ability to lead, engage and inspire diverse teams towards a shared vision and ways of working Effective stakeholder management skills, including the ability to develop strong supplier relationships An excellent understanding of financial, commercial and contractual principles, with the ability to apply these to manage and influence performance 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
