The Highways Sector Council Launches inspirational ‘Ways of Life’ Campaign at Highways UK with Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood MP
The Highways Sector Council (HSC) has launched its innovative ‘Ways of Life’ Campaign developed to showcase the positive role highways play in our modern lives and the many opportunities there are for rewarding careers in the sector. With the aim of motivating individuals to learn more about highways and consider joining the highways and transport […]
Winvic’s Talent Development Manager wins Construction Industry Training Board Local Hero Award
Winvic Construction Ltd’s Talent Development Manager, Kayleigh Merritt, has won a Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Top 100 Influential Women in Construction Award. Kayleigh scooped the Midlands Local Hero accolade – which recognises exceptional women that are working at an operational or site level in construction – and collected her trophy at the awards ceremony […]
Cormac continues to deliver impressive social, economic, and environmental benefits
Cormac, a leading civil engineering, highway, and environmental services provider, has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to delivering value for its communities by delivering an impressive £60 million in social, economic, and environmental impact over the last 12 months. Under the leadership of Managing Director Dominic Bostock, Cormac’s initiatives have encompassed diverse areas, including facilitated volunteering, […]
Council to host Highways and Transport Careers Fair this October
Wiltshire Council is hosting an exciting event for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the highways and transport sector. The Highways and Transport Careers Fair, on Wednesday 16 October, will showcase a wide range of roles and opportunities, including highway maintenance, public transport operations, traffic management road design, engineering traffic modelling, planning contracting and […]
IHE signs Academic-Professional Partnership Agreement with Coventry University
The Institute of Highway Engineers and Coventry University are pleased to announce that they have signed an Academic-Professional Partnership Agreement. The Institute developed this agreement to establish a closer working relationship between the IHE and Academic institutions to offer increased support and guidance for students studying Civil Engineering with a particular interest in Highways and Transportation. The IHE is […]
National Highways launches specialist concrete qualification with the University of Derby
A new qualification in Concrete Pavement and Construction Maintenance has been launched by National Highways and the University of Derby in a move to plug the predicted skills gap in successfully delivering repairs and renewals of concrete roads. As a part of the Road Investment Strategy, National Highways is spending £400m in the next three […]
GE Announces Multi-Million Pound Investment to Create Diverse New Generation of UK Engineers
General Electric (GE) has announced a five-year, $3.5 million (£2.5m) investment in the UK as part of its global Next Engineers programme, to increase the diversity of young people entering engineering. The UK programme will be based in Staffordshire, where GE operates three sites that design, develop, and service products used throughout the power and renewable energy […]
