Jim O'Sullivan

O'Sullivan questions PINS capacity after tunnel rebuff

18/12/2020

Highways England’s chief executive has defended its proposals and planning application for the Lower Thames Crossing and questioned the capacity of the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) to process the application.

O'Sullivan hails Highways England 'transformation'

06/11/2020

Road design and construction has been transformed over the past five years by Highways England, its outgoing chief executive Jim O’Sullivan has said.

HE confident Wisley improvement in Surrey will go ahead

06/03/2017

Highways England's Chief Executive Jim O'Sullivan says he's confident that the M25-A3 Wisley Interchange improvement scheme will go ahead and within budget, even though the organisation is revising plans for some of its capital projects.

Drivers want to see road congestion tackled

29/11/2016

A survey into what drivers want when using England’s motorways and major A-roads has revealed that easing congestion is their top priority.  

Construction of £1.5bn A14 scheme starts

28/11/2016

Work on the £1.5 billion A14 upgrade in Cambridgeshire is officially underway.

Exclusive: HE chief provides update on RIS

23/11/2016

Highways England chief executive Jim O’Sullivan remains confident that the government owned company will deliver the £15 billion Roads Investment Strategy (RIS) between now and 2020.

HE chief: Midlands schemes progressing well

16/11/2016

The chief executive of Highways England has provided an update on the progress of road improvement schemes in the Midlands.

SIB 2016: HE chief praises Highways SIB

09/11/2016

Highways England chief executive Jim O’Sullivan has described the range of products and demonstrations on display at this year’s Highways SIB (Seeing is Believing) event as “amazing”.

Highways SIB gets underway

09/11/2016

Highways SIB (Seeing is Believing) – Europe’s only event for indoor showcasing of highway products as well as outdoor demonstrations in all lighting conditions – is now officially open.

SIB 2016: Hear from Highways England key personnel next week

01/11/2016

Visitors to next week’s Highways SIB (Seeing is Believing) event will hear from key personnel from Highways England.

Highways SIB: Less than two weeks to go

27/10/2016

There are less than two weeks to go until this year’s Highways SIB (Seeing is Believing) – Europe’s only event for indoor showcasing of highway products as well as outdoor demonstrations in all lighting conditions.

A591 in Cumbria to reopen next month

11/04/2016

The storm-damaged A591 in Cumbria will reopen next month (May).

Apprenticeship targets form part of transport and skills strategy

28/01/2016

Targets for the creation of new apprenticeships will be written into contracts as the government sets out to deliver on its ambition for 30,000 apprenticeships in the road and rail sector by 2020.

£40m to help rebuild flood hit roads in Cumbria and Lancashire

29/12/2015

The government will provide £40 million worth of funding to help repair flood-damaged roads and bridges in Cumbria and Lancashire.

Highways England boss makes first site visit

29/07/2015

The new chief executive of Highways England has made his first site visit.

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Highways jobs

Recycling Centre Site Operatives

Up to £23344 per annum + Per Annum, Pro Rata if part time
Recycling Centre Site OperativesPermanent, Full Time£23,344 per annum (pro-rata for part time roles)Location
Recruiter: Essex County Council

Highway Asset and Development Manager

Grade N Scp 50 £59,031 to Scp 53 £62,076, plus car allowance
To be responsible for leading, developing and delivering an effective, efficient and safe Highway Asset Management Service Bolton, Greater Manchester
Recruiter: Bolton Council

Streetworks Compliance Officer

£33,945 - £34,834
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new Streetworks Team Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Administration Assistant

£24,294 – 25,979 pro rata
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable person. Accrington, Lancashire
Recruiter: Hyndburn Borough Council

Mechanic (LCV/LGV)

£32,076 - £33,945 Plus Tool Allowance
The successful applicant will inspect, service and repair a variety of vehicles (LCV/LGV) Accrington, Lancashire
Recruiter: Hyndburn Borough Council

Contract Officer BDR

Band H - Band J £33,024 - £43,421 (pay award pending)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented, motivated, and ambitious person to become the BDR Contract Officer. Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Principal Transport Officer

£63,112 per annum
leading the capital’s largest new regeneration project. Brent Civic Centre (32 Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ).
Recruiter: Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation

Highway Condition & Safety Inspection Officer - CMB982e

Grade 10, £33,945- £34,834 per annum
To undertake regular highways safety and condition inspections of the highways network Cumbria
Recruiter: Cumberland Council

Director of Open Spaces, Leisure & Culture

up to £133,569
Enfield is home to an increasingly diverse population we are investing in our places and people Enfield (London Borough), London (Greater)
Recruiter: Enfield London Borough Council

Director of Economy, Transport and Planning

Circa £140,000
Instantly recognised for our maritime heritage and the UK’s only Island city. Portsmouth, Hampshire
Recruiter: Portsmouth City Council

Bicester Garden Town Programme Manager

Grade M
Cherwell District Council
Recruiter: Cherwell District Council

Mechanical Engineer

£36,648 - £39,186 (pay award pending)
You will be required to maintain effective liaison with other professionals and key stakeholders Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Driver - Northallerton - (IPT234)

£23,893 to £25,119 per annum pro rata
We also undertake registered Local Bus Services (transporting the public) and community transport journeys. Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recruiter: North Yorkshire Council

Senior Fleet Compliance Assistant

£26,873-£29,269 per annum
We’re looking for a Senior Fleet Compliance Assistant to join our Fleet Management Team. Skipton, North Yorkshire
Recruiter: North Yorkshire Council

Senior Officer (Traffic and Road Safety) OCC615318

£43,421 - £46,464 per annum
Please note we are actively looking at our ways of working using everything we have learnt and heard from our employees Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Recruiter: Oxfordshire County Council

Senior Officer (Traffic Control) OCC613685

£35,745 - £38,223 per annum
You will take a lead role in creating and implementing traffic signal and information strategies Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Recruiter: Oxfordshire County Council

Officer Traffic Control Centre OCC609561

£29,269 - £32,076 per annum
This role in our team supports the movement of traffic across Oxfordshire by responding to both planned and unplanned events. Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Recruiter: Oxfordshire County Council

Programme Control Officer

£35,745 - £36,648
The ideal candidate will have experience of project or programme management techniques and methodologies. Cumbria / Various
Recruiter: Cumberland Council

Senior NEC4 Contract Supervisor CMB1000e

£44,428 – £45,441
Are you an experienced NEC4 Supervisor? Cumbria
Recruiter: Cumberland Council

Major Projects NEC4 Senior SupervisorCMB999e

£53,775 – £55,963
Are you a knowledgeable or accredited NEC4 Supervisor? Cumbria
Recruiter: Cumberland Council

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