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Procurement begins on £1.25bn Stonehenge tunnel

Procurement begins on £1.25bn Stonehenge tunnel

Highways England has started procurement for the controversial £1.25bn Stonehenge Tunnel.

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Govt announce two-year roads policing review

The Government has announced a two-year, first-of-its-kind joint review into roads policing and traffic enforcement will be launched later this year.
World's first 2D material to be trialled on England's roads

Highways England has teamed up with the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) to 'explore the operational and road user benefit of incorporating graphene into assets such as road surfacing and road markings'.
New rapid EV chargepoints to offer card payment by 2020

The Government has said all newly installed rapid and higher powered electric vehicle chargepoints should provide debit or credit card payment by spring 2020.
Local road safety is weak and failing, report finds

England's approach to local road safety has major structural weaknesses and is hamstrung by a chronic lack of funding meaning councils may soon be unable to fulfil their legal duties, a new report has found.
RSF calls for 'two clear actions' to cut road casualties

A leading safety charity has called on ministers to set safety goals for the proposed major road network of local authority roads and for over £500m to be spent across Great Britain to improve high risk routes.
DfT releases £37m for new age EV charging tech

The Department for Transport has allocated £37m to 12 projects designed to help transform electric chargepoint infrastructure.
Roads funding cuts 'equal to eight million pothole repairs'

Council leaders have admitted the money they cut from road maintenance funding since 2010 could have paid for the repair of nearly eight million potholes.
Amey pays £215m to end Birmingham PFI

Amey has agreed to pay Birmingham City Council £215m to terminate its Highways PFI contract following a high profile court case.

Service Manager – Network Management

Somerset County Council

£46,122 per annum

A number of exciting permanent opportunities have arisen to drive forward further improvements to our traffic related services. Somerset

Recuriter: Somerset County Council

Principal Traffic Control Engineer

Somerset County Council

£33,799 to £37,849 per annum

A number of exciting permanent opportunities have arisen to drive forward further improvements to our traffic related services. Somerset

Recuriter: Somerset County Council

Assistant Engineer

Bedford Borough Council

£31,371 - £32,878 per annum

Bedford is growing at a fast pace and we are investing heavily in our highways infrastructure. Bedford, Bedfordshire

Recuriter: Bedford Borough Council

Senior Clerk of Works

Bedford Borough Council

£27,905 - £30,507 + market rate supplement £2,630 per annum

Bedford is growing at a fast pace and we are investing heavily in our highways infrastructure. Bedford, Bedfordshire

Recuriter: Bedford Borough Council

Senior Technician

Bedford Borough Council

£27,905 - £30,507 per annum

Bedford is growing at a fast pace and we are investing heavily in our highways infrastructure. Bedford, Bedfordshire

Recuriter: Bedford Borough Council

Engineering Technician

Bedford Borough Council

£24,313 - £26,999 per annum

Bedford is growing at a fast pace and we are investing heavily in our highways infrastructure. Bedford, Bedfordshire

Recuriter: Bedford Borough Council

Engineer – Multiple disciplines

Bedford Borough Council

£33,799 - £36,876 per annum

Bedford is growing at a fast pace and we are investing heavily in our highways infrastructure. Bedford, Bedfordshire

Recuriter: Bedford Borough Council

Trainee Engineering Technician

Bedford Borough Council

£21,589 - £23,836 per annum

Bedford is growing at a fast pace and we are investing heavily in our highways infrastructure. Bedford, Bedfordshire

Recuriter: Bedford Borough Council

Senior Asset Engineer

Isle of Man Government

£47,064 - £54,805

The Isle of Man is a special place to live and work! Isle of Man (GB) (IM)

Recuriter: Isle of Man Government

Commercial Services Officer - Funerals

£33,291 - £35,724 p.a. inc. plus Standby Allowance

The post will be involved in all aspects of the funeral service Brent, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Brent Council

Transportation Planning Officer x2

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Band F, SCP 26-31 (£29,636 – £33,799 per annum) (£15.36 - £17.52 per hour)

The post holders will be part of a team developing transport policy encompassing all modes of travel Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Highway Asset Engineer

Lambeth Council

£38,403 pa rising in annual increments to £41,466 pa incl LW

Lambeth is a vibrant place with a diverse population and an exciting cultural scene. Lambeth, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Lambeth Council

Senior Traffic Engineer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

£32.029 - £34.788 career grade

We need an enthusiastic and experienced traffic engineer to manage our Traffic Team. East Riding of Yorkshire

Recuriter: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Senior Community Infrastructure Levy Administration Officer

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£32,643 - £44,373

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring Richmond and Wandsworth Councils mitigate the... London (Greater)

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

Engineer (Structures and Tunnel)

£31,385 - £37,053

Exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the highways department in Medway Council... Rochester, Kent

Recuriter: Medway Council

Principal Information and Monitoring Officer

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£40,183-£47,274 (Grade PO5)

Opportunity has arisen within the Spatial and Transport Planning service for a team leader with demonstrable practical experience of... London (Greater)

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

Senior Community Infrastructure Levy Administration Officer

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£32,643-£44,373 (Linked Grade PO2- PO4)

There has never been a more challenging – or rewarding – time to work for Richmond and Wandsworth. London (Greater)

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

Senior Engineer – Highways Development Service (HDS)

North Yorkshire County Council

£38,813 - £42,683 pa

We are looking for someone to join the Development Management Team in a new post. Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire County Council

Senior Development Management Engineer – Section 38

Warwickshire County Council

£37,849 - £39,782

Due to the nature of the role the ability to travel effectively throughout Warwickshire is essential. Warwick, Warwickshire

Recuriter: Warwickshire County Council

Partnerships & Activities Manager

London Borough of Bexley

£31,353 - £36,876

Currently seeking an experienced manager to work in the Parks and Open Spaces Team of Bexley Council’s Communities Department. Bexley (City/Town), London (Greater)

Recuriter: London Borough of Bexley

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Future Mobility Zones and tomorrow’s transport infrastructure

Mike Batheram

“ Mike Batheram, director for local authorities at Atkins, discusses the role of Future Mobility Zones. ”
Disruption Messaging - data power to the public

Johan Herrlin
Local roads and the climate challenge

Mike Harper

Analysis

Road signs and other hazards

Andy James, chief commercial officer at First Central Insurance and Technology Group, asks what Chris Grayling’s new hedgehog traffic sign tells us about road safety.
Developments in construction site safety

Kelly Friel, digital product manager at tool and PPE experts Zoro, discusses new safety developments in the construction industry and how these can be implemented to keep your workforce more protected and prepared for any hazards that may arise on site.
The brain game

Blogs

Inspiring the next generation of engineers

Katherine Jackson

To mark International Women in Engineering Day, Katherine Jackson of Mott MacDonald, a Chartered Civil Engineer and a STEM Ambassador, looks back to when she got the buzz for engineering.
Highways Awards: A look back at 2018's winners

Chris Ames
Highways Awards: The view from the Judging Panel

Chris Ames

Highways: Popular topics