Amey set to double placements through latest Early Careers recruitment drive
Amey is doubling its Early Careers intake with over 200 placements now open for 2026. The move comes as the company welcomes more than 100 new graduates, apprentices, and placement students this September, reinforcing its commitment to building diverse talent pipelines in a sector where entry-level opportunities can be difficult to find. Michael Burgess, Chief People Officer […]
AtkinsRéalis appointed to South Wales’ Cynon Gateway North Project
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to provide multi-disciplinary project services for the Cynon Gateway North Transit Corridor, a transformative infrastructure scheme that will enhance connectivity and support economic growth in the Cynon Valley. The Cynon Gateway North Transit Corridor will be a strategically important 1.2km link road that connects […]
RAC reacts to latest road casualty data for Great Britain
Following the publication of road casualty data for Great Britain covering 2024, RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “While the latest data shows road casualties came down very slightly last year, this masks a harsh truth that can’t be ignored – that, on average four people are killed, and a further 76 seriously injured, every […]
£1.5m Tamworth highways scheme makes good progress
The final phase of a £1.5 million scheme to resurface Coleshill Street in Tamworth is progressing along nicely. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews have just finished resurfacing a section of Atherstone Street in Fazeley and have now moved on to resurfacing the A4091 Coleshill Street from the junction of New Street to No.85. This follows […]
Black Country Transport seeking Cycle Revolution contractor
The City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport are seeking an organisation to undertake the development work for the Black Country Cycle Revolution. ProContract says that the Black Country Cycle Revolution aims to complement BCT’s programme of active travel infrastructure delivery with a package of behaviour change measures. The Black Country Cycle […]
Cycle ride marks completion of Horsforth to Pudsey outer ring road highways improvement scheme
Highway improvements from Horsforth to Pudsey (Dawsons Corner) on the Leeds outer ring road (A6120) have completed, to make it more accessible for walking, wheeling and cycling, with new 50mph speed restrictions and changes to junctions to make it safer for all road users. The final piece to construct an accessible footbridge over the A6120 […]
Cornwall seeking thermal road repairs specialist
Corserv Solutions Ltd Cormac Division are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to carry out the repair of nominated footways, undertaking any preparatory work, weed spraying/siding and minor repairs to civils as required. to make good prior to thermal treatment at various locations across Cornwall, according to ProContract. This may include resetting/replacing […]
Oxfordshire: Two more convicted in latest crackdown on blue badge misuse
People who abuse disabled parking blue badges are being warned of confiscation and court action, following the prosecution of two more motorists. An on street enforcement exercise by Oxfordshire County Council’s counter fraud team led to two people appearing at Oxford Magistrates’ Court last week. On Friday 19 September, Azeem Ansari, 44, of Kennington Road, […]
P&D Specialist Services acquired by Torquay Group
Torquay Group has announced its acquisition of CCTV and specialist electrical solutions provider P&D Specialist Services. The acquisition, says the Torquay Group, will strengthen its capability to deliver fully integrated solutions across traffic management, infrastructure projects, and public safety. P&D’s portfolio extends beyond highways into permanent safety camera systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, festive lighting, […]
Oxfordshire County Council congestion charge permits now available
Residents are now able to apply for permits ahead of the launch of Oxfordshire County Council’s temporary congestion charge in Oxford, using an online permit registration system. The county council’s scheme to tackle traffic problems in Oxford in the short-term is planned to start on Wednesday 29 October. The temporary congestion charge will reduce traffic in the […]