Transportation

Highways and transport sees largest cut in council finances

Highways and transport saw the largest cut in funding of any local government service last year, to record a real terms fall of over £1bn in the last five years.

New LGTAG boss Cassells warns of icebergs on horizon

The Local Government Technical Advisers Group (LGTAG) has announced that its president for 2019 will be Andrew Cassells.
London set for three times more transport investment than the North

London is in line for almost three times more transport investment per person than the North of England - adding up to £2,389 more per head - according to IPPR North.
Jenrick announces £9m Brexit cash for councils

The Government has announced £9m to help local areas and major ports prepare for Brexit.
Edinburgh may not get £20m bus dividend for tram extension

The boss of Lothian buses has warned that there is no guarantee that the council-owned company will provide a £20m contribution to Edinburgh’s planned tram extension.
Reports of Pacer retirement slightly exaggerated

Northern rail has taken the first of its Pacer trains out of service but admitted that some of the ‘out-dated and unpopular’ buses on rails will still be operating next year, despite earlier promises.
West Coast franchise winner to be test case for reform

Virgin trains will no longer run the West Coast mainline from the end of this year, as the franchise is handed over to First/Trenitalia from December 2019 to 2031.
West of England faces up to smart ticketing challenge

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has begun work on a programme to improve smart ticketing on public transport across the region but a fully integrated Oyster-style system appears to be years away.
TfN's smart ticketing runs into trouble as more KPIs missed

Transport for the North (TfN) has failed more key performance indicators (KPI), with its smart ticketing programme running off the rails and crunch talks scheduled for September.

Project Engineer (Permanent)

£37,100

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic engineer to join our well-regarded design and implementation team. Havant, Hampshire

Recuriter: Havant Borough Council

Project Engineer (Fixed Term)

£37,100

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic engineer to join our well-regarded design and implementation team. Havant, Hampshire

Recuriter: Havant Borough Council

Contract Supervisor

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£31,013 - £36,486 depending on skills, knowledge and experience

The role of Contract Supervisor (Waste and Street Cleansing) will require you to support ambitious plans to provide services for residents Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater)

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Flood Risk Manager

£43,662 - £54,574

The role requires the post holder to be the lead professional for the Authority’s Flood Risk Management and drainage function Birmingham, West Midlands

Recuriter: Birmingham City Council

Head of Highways & Transport

up to £72,705

As our lead expert on highways and transport, you will set the direction and lead on all transport related matters Lewisham, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Lewisham London Borough Council

Ugobus Driver (multiple positions)

Up to £18938.0 per annum

Please note that we have permanent, fixed term and relief contract opportunities on a part time, job share and flexible working basis. The salary is u England, Essex, Chelmsford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Assistant Director

Up to £82k

Working across a wide range of high profile direct services, the emphasis for this role is on partnership working. Hounslow (City/Town), London (Greater)

Recuriter: Hounslow London Borough Council

Head of Parks and Environmental Services

£58,778 - £61,882

You will have experience at a senior level in the management and delivery of front line services relevant to the functions Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: Harrogate Borough Council

Programme Technician/Engineer

£29,636 - £31,371 per annum

This is a challenging position which involves working across wide ranging activities. Norwich, Norfolk

Recuriter: Norfolk County Council

Principal Transport Planner – 2 posts (Warrington Waterfront Western Link)

£40,760 - £43,662 plus essential car user allowance

We are looking to form a new Warrington Waterfront Western Link Team and we are looking to fill a number of key posts Warrington, Cheshire

Recuriter: Warrington Borough Council

Director of Integrated Transport

Salary up to £124,848

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is embarking on a search for an exceptional individual with the passion to deliver on our vision Liverpool, Merseyside

Recuriter: Liverpool City Region

Highways Manager

G11

Oxford Direct Services

Recuriter: Oxford Direct Services

Data Entry Administrator

£18,795 - £19,171

Telford & Wrekin’s Public Protection Service is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Data Entry Administrator Telford, Shropshire

Recuriter: Telford & Wrekin Council

Transport Planner

£33,122 to £38,423

You’ll have previous experience of working in a transport/planning/accessible transport environment Camden, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Camden London Borough Council

Parking Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

£15,000 p.a. inc.

This role will support the Brent Parking Team work to provide administrative support for both the Notice Processing Team Brentford (City/Town), London (Greater)

Recuriter: Brent Council

Principal Engineer (Development)

£37,849 - £42,683

Liverpool City Council wish to recruit a Principal Engineer (Development) to provide managerial and technical support. Liverpool, Merseyside

Recuriter: Liverpool City Council

Traffic Manager

£55,503 - £60,578

We are looking to recruit a Traffic Manager to join our Highways team Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Recuriter: Lincolnshire County Council

Team Leader x2 - Passenger Transport

£27,228 - £28,215 per annum

You will be responsible for overseeing the duties of Passenger Transport drivers as well as providing support to the service and managers. Redbridge, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Redbridge London Borough Council

UTMC Engineer

£31,371 - £34,788

You will support the UTMC Principal Engineer and work as part of a team responsible for all aspects of Urban Traffic Management and Control Warrington, Cheshire

Recuriter: Warrington Borough Council

Programme Assurance Manager Public Realm

£46,293 - £49,203 per annum

A graduate, or have equivalent experience, and you can show evidence of continued professional, managerial and personal development... City of Westminster, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Westminster City Council

Comments

Is our holiday air as fresh as we’d hope?

Mark Stacey

“ Mark Stacey, managing director, Crown International, discusses the importance of keeping our getaways, worth getting a way to. ”
Wholly unacceptable and unexceptional

Abi Bunker
Future Mobility Zones and tomorrow’s transport infrastructure

Mike Batheram

Analysis

Facial scanners and data-led nudges: Atkins' leaders look into the future

Atkins' Scott Kelley, market director for strategic rail and Dan Jones, client director, take a look ahead to the changing expectations of railway passengers in the digital age and how the industry and the supply chain need to work closer together to meet future demand.
The Northern Powerhouse – what comes next?

Jerald Solis (pictured), Business Development and Acquisitions Director, Experience Invest, discusses the Northern Powerhouse strategy and the realities between this headline grabbing idea.
Hammersmith Bridge – a fork in the road?

Blogs

What role for transport planners in today’s data revolution?

Martin Wedderburn

As new technologies make more travel data available from more sources, Martin Wedderburn, board member of the Transport Planning Society and director of Wedderburn Transport Planning, considers the evolving role of transport planners.
The Traffex trading bounce: 2019 visitors do business worth millions

Dom Browne
Meet the ministers

Chris Ames

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