Leadership team completed at Highway Care with senior appointments
Highway Care, the specialist in barrier systems and innovative solutions for road, worker and public realm safety, has completed its new senior leadership structure following the company’s acquisition by Ramudden Global earlier this year. Combining strategic new appointments with the experience of directors that have been embedded in the business for decades, the new leadership […]
LCRIG unveils landmark report highlighting the innovation pulse of the highways sector
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has published its most comprehensive piece of insight to date, revealing that while a strong appetite for innovation exists across the highways sector, persistent structural barriers are preventing meaningful progress. The 2025 LCRIG Innovation Report, based on survey data from LCRIG’s substantial membership base, paints a compelling picture […]
Skanska commences procurement process for Lower Thames Crossing project
Skanska is procuring for a range of subcontractors under its contract for the Kent Roads section of the Lower Thames Crossing. The Kent Roads contract is one of the three main works packages on the £9bn major road project, which will see a new 4.2km tunnel under the Thames and roughly 20km of new supporting […]
‘Find Your Path’ – How to recruit Gen Z
After the successful launch of the Gen Z ‘Find your Path’ recruitment initiative, one of the campaign partners, APSE, will be hosting a webinar for stakeholders and interested partners to explore the project in greater detail. The special roundtable will focus on attracting Gen Z to the local government workforce – with insight from focus […]
‘Find Your Path’ – DfT and ADEPT launch innovative campaign to transform local government recruitment
A targeted recruitment campaign has been launched today, 24 February, which aims to address critical workforce challenges in local authorities. The Find Your Path campaign focuses on attracting young people aged between 18 and 27 to local authority roles, including those delivering the place services we all use such as local highways, waste and recycling, green space and access, […]
Unlock Potential: Rebuilding Lives Through Employment
Core Highways, Solar Gates UK, Balfour Beatty, and HRS are hosting a series of transformative events under the Thrive From Crime initiative, focused on giving ex-offenders a fresh start. These events highlight how hiring individuals with convictions can provide businesses with loyal, skilled employees while offering those individuals a real chance to rebuild their lives. […]
Go-Ahead plans to recruit 1,500 women bus drivers, aiming for 50% gender equality by 2035
The Go-Ahead Group has announced the launch of an exciting new initiative to attract and recruit 1,500 new women drivers across its bus operations. With the ‘Go-Ahead Women’ initiative, the company is embarking on a mission to achieve 50% gender equality by 2035, marking a significant step in the traditionally male dominated transport sector. Recognising […]
Sisk UK North appoints regional director
John Sisk & Son has announced the appointment of Chris Cant as Regional Director in its UK North Division. Chris brings a wide range of experience and will support the business as it looks to grow in the Fit-Out Sector in particular. Commenting on the appointment Alan Rodger, Managing Director, John Sisk & Son UK […]
Social value and recruiting future talent discussed on this week’s Highways Voices
When I go to site, I love it, and I just feel like I’m in a little sweet shop or something,” says National Highways Civil Engineer Abigail Filby on this week’s Highways Voices – “It is so fun, and you learn so much, and there’s so much experience on site.” Abigail and colleague Mitchell Mackenzie, […]
Multevo Welcomes New Contracts Manager Emily Merrick to the Team
As Multevo’s contracting division continues to expand, they welcome new Contracts Manager, Emily Merrick, to maintain and exceed a high level of service delivery across highway maintenance contracts nationwide. Growing up around the industry, Emily joins Multevo with 17 years of highways experience under her belt and a strong understanding of various functions including health […]