Principal Machine Learning Engineer

This Principal Machine Learning Engineer opportunity is built around working closely with Digital Services teams and senior stakeholders, you will define and deliver machine learning strategies that maximise adoption and unlock value from our £69 bi. It would suit someone who can bring 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 to the role.

Where the work sits

As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen our internal digital capability. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the design, development, and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network.

How the role works day to day

Working closely with Digital Services teams and senior stakeholders, you will define and deliver machine learning strategies that maximise adoption and unlock value from our £69 bi. As Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you will lead the strategic direction, risk management, and continuous improvement of production AI/ML products and services that support cr. Leading the Machine Learning Engineering team in the safe and effective operation of AI/ML products and services in production, maximising the value and adoption of data-driven decisi.

What helps in this setting

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.

Practical details

• This is a hybrid role based at any National Highways office location, with an expectation to attend the office for two days per week, including weekly travel to collaborate with th.
• 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.
• Work model: Hybrid.

What needs to be in place

• Strategic mindset with the ability to turn insight into action, using evidence, data, and organisational priorities to shape plans, inform decisions, and drive successful outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credible relationships at senior levels, navigate complex environments, and secure positive outcomes.
• Ensure solutions are commercially sustainable, technically robust, and designed around user needs and experience.