Amey Consulting launches 2023 Graduate Programme
Amey Consulting, has opened applications for the 2023 Graduate programme. Programmes commence in April and September 2023 and will see graduates complete a two-year Technical Graduate or three-year Business Graduate course, while being offered first class mentoring and support throughout their studies. With access to high-profile infrastructure projects and clients, graduates will work alongside industry-leading […]
Kier to offer apprenticeships to prisoners following ground-breaking law change
Kier is one of the first employers in England to offer apprenticeship opportunities to prisoners, following a crucial law change, which means prisoners can now earn while they learn. Announced earlier this year, the law has changed this month (October) and it means that prisoners at open prisons will be able to take advantage of […]
Prison event highlights why giving a ‘second chance’ should be high up on the boardroom agenda
A national conference hosted by Solar Gates UK at their Kent head office, on 15th September to over 200 delegates has detailed how businesses have successfully adopted a more open approach to their recruitment and personnel cultures, to help give prison leavers a ‘second chance’ while benefitting their own business mission. In an emotionally charged […]
Amey’s transport business pipeline strengthened by £500m
Over the course of 2022, Amey’s Transport Infrastructure business has secured over £500m of new work with existing and new clients, increasing its forward order book to £4.1bn, enabling the business to further invest in local communities and inspire future engineers. Strengthening its presence in the strategic highways market, Amey secured a new highways maintenance contract with […]
Traffic Group Signals bolsters technical team with new recruit
Traffic Group Signals, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of portable and temporary traffic signal products, has added a new Technical Manager to its team. Jason Swan has been appointed Technical Manager – Professional Services and brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, providing a vital link between how schemes are designed and […]
Solar Gates plays host to conference that will highlight to highway leaders the importance of giving ‘second chances’ as a part of their HR policies
In September, highway industry leaders will have the chance to learn how some companies in the sector are approaching the recruitment challenges by working with prisoners and other people in recovery to help give them a ‘second chance.’ Kent-based Solar Gates, the leading manufacturer and installer of solar hybrid barriers and gates for the highways, […]
Lancashire County Council names new Executive Director of Growth, Environment and Transport
Lancashire County Council has named Phil Green as its new Executive Director of Growth, Environment and Transport following an external recruitment exercise. With more than 25 years’ experience in local government, Phil joined the authority in 2019 and takes over from Stephen Young, who recently joined Halton Council as Chief Executive. Mr Green said: “This […]
Amey and Staffordshire recruitment event to support local communities
Amey is working with Staffordshire County Council and South Staffordshire Council to host an event – Journey to Work, for those looking for work or in need of some top tips to help them into employment. The Journey to Work event is taking place on Wednesday 27th April 2022 at the recently refurbished, Codsall Community Hub. […]
Aggregate Industries strengthens Asphalt and Contracting Businesses with new senior appointment
Continuing to strengthen its senior team, leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Thomas Edgcumbe to its Executive Committee as Managing Director for Surfacing Solutions, with overall responsibility for the business’ Asphalt and Contracting divisions. 31.03.2022 With more than 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, Mr Edgcumbe brings with him a proven track record […]
Kier launches massive recruitment drive as its searches for over 1,200 people
Kier has launched a recruitment drive with over 1,200 jobs available across the Group. As one of the UK’s leading construction and infrastructure providers, the jobs will support new schools, hospitals, roads and rail projects in communities right across the UK. The recruitment drive will also help Kier to achieve its ambitions to bring a […]