Kirklees Council to recruit for four UTMC roles
Kirklees Council is preparing to advertise four opportunities within its Urban Traffic Management & Control (UTMC) team, offering prospective candidates an early insight into the roles ahead of the vacancies going live. The West Yorkshire authorit’s UTMC team is involved in a wide range of work across the borough, including traffic signals, ITS, network management, […]
Scottish Borders Council faces ongoing recruitment challenge
Scottish Borders Council’s in-house roads and public works operation is facing an ongoing recruitment challenge, with staff turnover continuing to put pressure on its pothole repair and road maintenance teams. A report due to go before the council’s External Service and Monitoring Group highlights the number of employees leaving SBC Contracts, which is responsible for […]
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 […]