Transportation

Northern rail franchise to be nationalised

Grant Shapps has announced that the Government will take over running services on the Northern rail network from 1 March, despite acknowledging that many of its problems are ‘infrastructure related’.

Sparks fly over strikes as end nears for SWR

The South Western Railway (SWR) network could go back into public hands after government officials concluded its position is not sustainable in the long-term.
One in 19 deaths in cities 'due to air pollution'

A think tank has urged councils to take urgent action to improve air quality in cities after research revealed that more than one in 19 deaths in urban areas is caused by pollution.
Shapps flies under the radar with Flybe bailout

Ministers have confirmed reviews of Air Passenger Duty (APD) and regional connectivity but have not given further details of government action to rescue struggling airline Flybe.
SWR rolls out the Axminster on refurbished stock

Troubled South Western Railway has re-introduced refurbished trains on long-distance routes with more spacious seating and Axminster carpets.
Edinburgh's 2030 vision means more trams, fewer cars

Edinburgh’s tram network could be extended and many of the city’s streets pedestrianised under ‘radical’ new plans to be considered by councillors.
Govt 'to do what it can' to keep Flybe flying

Ministers are reportedly considering a cut to Air Passenger Duty to help rescue regional airline Flybe.
'No through trips': Birmingham curtails the car to keep city moving

Council leaders in Birmingham are planning a dramatic shift away from car use, including discouraging trips through the city centre.
TfN backtracks on pay-as-you-go

The country’s only statutory sub-national transport body (STB) has had to scale back its roll-out of capped contactless fare payment after bus operators declined to sign up.

Key Route Network Manager

£63,753 - £71,747

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Transport Directorate of the LCR Combined Authority Liverpool, Merseyside

Recuriter: Liverpool City Region

Development Management Engineer

£24,313 to £34,788

An excellent candidate is required to prove to have the desire and ambition to progress and develop into an exciting career, and... North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire County Council

Part Time Community Rail Partnership Officer

£24000 - £26275 per annum + Plus Excellent Benefits Package

Please note that this position is being offer on a part time basis, covering 23 hours per week. Working Pattern TBC. England, Essex, Rochford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Development Management Engineer

£24,313 to £34,788

To be successful you must... Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire County Council

Environmental Health Officer and Grad EHO – Private Sector Housing with benefits* x 2

£33,122 - £42,490

We have an exciting opportunity for two organised and enthusiastic Environment Health Officers or a qualified graduate working towards their... Camden, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Camden London Borough Council

Ugobus Driver x 7 positions

Up to £18938.0 per annum

Please note that this is a 6 month fixed term contract on a part time basis. Working hours will be discussed at interview. The salary is up to £18,938 England, Essex, Chelmsford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Highways Engineer

£29,636 - £31,371 per annum

Do you enjoy getting outdoors in the course of your work? Rutland

Recuriter: Rutland County Council

Senior Highways Manager

£47,544 to £51,138

This is the lead role for our Highways service with a remit to... Rutland

Recuriter: Rutland County Council

Road Safety Assistant (Cycling)

£13,947.32 - £14,713.97, per annum

You will be an enthusiastic individual who can effectively communicate with children and adults. Bexleyheath, London (Greater)

Recuriter: London Borough of Bexley

Medium/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - January 2020

North West Leicestershire District Council

You could earn up to £28,785 + 0.75 hours per week plain time overtime

Tasks will include preparation for DVSA annual examination, servicing, general and defect generated repairs, fault finding including diagnostic tests. Coalville, Leicestershire

Recuriter: North West Leicestershire District Council

Senior Engineer (Co-ordinator) - 2 jobs

£22,462 - £29,636 + £2000 Market Rate Supplement

The role is in the Highway Network Management & Co-ordination (HNMC) Team, which is part of Operational Services. Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Surface Water Engineer

£30001.0 - £35350 per annum

At Essex County Council, we're passionate about helping deliver economic growth, the best starts in life and the chance to age well for people in the England, Essex, Chelmsford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Highways Operations Manager

Salary up to £41,494 p.a.

In this key role, you will plan, organise, co-ordinate and control the workforce Swindon, Wiltshire

Recuriter: Swindon Borough Council

Director Neighbourhood & Enforcement

Cicra 89k

Telford and Wrekin is a great place to live, work, visit and do business. Telford, Shropshire

Recuriter: Telford & Wrekin Council

Senior Engineer (Highways Maintenance Design)

£22,462 - £29,636

Are you looking for an opportunity to work as a Senior Engineer, whilst still being able to develop your career and have a good work-life balance? Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Highways Projects Engineer

£33,153 - £35,755

Looking for strong team players interested in working with a variety of professional and community partners across Cambridgeshire and... Cambridgeshire

Recuriter: Cambridgeshire County Council

Lead Practitioner (Infrastructure)

£33,799 to £35,934 per annum

Newark and Sherwood is looking to recruit to its newly created post of Lead Practitioner for Infrastructure. Newark, Nottinghamshire

Recuriter: Newark & Sherwood District Council

Senior Parking Manager

£55,638 - £58,779 p.a. inc.

As Senior Parking Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the Council’s Parking Services contract Brentford (City/Town), London (Greater)

Recuriter: Brent Council

School Crossing Patrol

£21,591 - £22,377 p.a. inc. pro rata. (£11.50 per hour)

A school crossing patrol officer is responsible for assisting children to cross the road safely on their way to and from school. Brent, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Brent Council

Traffic Engineering Team Leader

£39,782 - £42,683

This is an exciting opportunity to join Telford & Wrekin Council’s Network Management Team Telford, Shropshire

Recuriter: Telford & Wrekin Council

Comments

Designing for the future

Dom Browne

“ A global innovation programme from WSP has highlighted radical engineering actions needed to cope with ongoing demographic, social and environmental changes. ”
Road Safety Week: Stories of love, pain and courage

Dom Browne
Southampton: Cycling towards a cleaner city

Brian Hammersley and Pete Boustred

Analysis

Taking the Franchise Route

Trapeze Group’s John Beard explores how local authorities and transport bodies can harness the franchising model spearheaded by Transport for London.
10-step guide to public sector digital transformation

An American expert gives a 10-point plan to solving your public sector data issues - or at least solving the problems of getting started.
Loss leaders: The other side of the parking coin

Blogs

E-scooters and the laws of change

Philip Nicholas

With increasingly popular, greener, urban transport solutions such as e-scooters currently not legal for road use, the law will need to change before their benefits can be realised, argues Weightmans LLP’s Philip Nicholas.
Place directors look to the future in ancient city

Chris Ames
All hands on the highway deck in Sheffield

Chris Ames

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