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# Highways & Transport Systems Development & Data Engineer

- **Company:** Worcestershire County Council
- **Location:** Worcester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £41,861.0 - £45,089.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Digital Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Performance Monitor, Data Management
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/external-redirect-registration?JobId=279530&LinkSource=JobDetails

## About the Role

We strongly encourage candidates to clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria within the person specification.

You should bring:

 * Experience leading or delivering significant projects in a transport, infrastructure, technical or digital environment.
 * A strong understanding of technology systems, data analysis or digital service delivery.
 * Confident project management skills with the ability to manage budgets, suppliers, contracts and competing priorities.
 * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present findings clearly to a range of audiences.
 * Excellent communication, stakeholder management and partnership working skills.
 * The ability to work effectively within a political, customer-focused and fast-paced environment.
 * A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and service improvement., While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

## Description

Help Shape the Future of Worcestershire's Transport Network

We're looking for a proactive, technically minded Highways & Transport Systems Development & Data Engineer to help deliver some of Worcestershire's most important transport technology, data and infrastructure projects. Working as part of our Highways & Transport Systems team, you'll support the development and delivery of innovative transport solutions that improve accessibility, customer experience, operational efficiency and sustainability across the county.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in transport, technology, digital systems or infrastructure delivery who enjoys leading complex projects and turning ideas into successful outcomes.

What You'll Do

You will take responsibility for delivering a portfolio of high-profile transport technology and infrastructure projects. Your work will involve:

 * Leading the development and delivery of systems such as real-time passenger information, smart ticketing, transport data platforms and wider public transport digital infrastructure.
 * Supporting the development and enhancement of home-to-school transport systems and associated technologies.
 * Managing the delivery of public transport infrastructure projects, including bus shelters, passenger information assets, interchange facilities and accessibility improvements.
 * Managing project budgets, suppliers, contracts and system performance.
 * Preparing business cases, project briefs and reports to support investment decisions and funding opportunities.
 * Providing technical advice on emerging transport technologies, mobility solutions and system improvements.
 * Working collaboratively with operators, suppliers, contractors, schools, partners and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
 * Using data and intelligence to support evidence-based decision-making, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
 * Responding to enquiries and supporting customer-facing communications where required.

Your work will directly support Worcestershire's ambitions for a more connected, accessible, sustainable and digitally enabled transport network.