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Video reveals how Dartford Tunnel safety system will operate

30/03/2015

A video that shows how the new safety system at the Dartford Crossing will work has been released by the Highways Agency.

Shortlist revealed in barrier competition

30/03/2015

The Highways Agency has revealed the shortlist for its competition to design and produce noise barriers that can be used on the strategic road network.

New £5.5m bridge to open on M56

26/03/2015

A new £5.5 million bridge over the M56 near Manchester Airport is due to open to drivers next Wednesday (1 April 2015).

Office of Rail Regulation to be renamed Office of Rail and Road

24/03/2015

The Office of Rail Regulation will change its name to the Office of Rail and Road from 1 April 2015.

New headquarters for Highways England

19/03/2015

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has officially opened the new headquarters of Highways England – the government-owned company that will take over the running of England’s motorways and A-roads from 1 April 2015.

Work on Chelmer viaduct begins

18/03/2015

A £28 million road scheme to increase capacity along the Chelmer viaduct on the A138 in Essex has started.

Work on A5-M1 link road starts

16/03/2015

Construction work on the £162.1 million A5-M1 link road has started.

April start for Highways England

12/03/2015

Highways England, a new government-owned company that will take over the running of England’s motorways and A-roads, will go live from 1 April 2015.

Spaghetti Junction repair work extended

12/03/2015

Vital repairs to Birmingham’s Spaghetti Junction will take longer than expected after Highways Agency engineers discovered clusters of damage around loadbearing supports and joints.  

Video shows Dart Charge progress

04/03/2015

New footage has been released that shows the removal of the payment barriers at the Dartford Crossing.

Pets killed on roads will be identified

03/03/2015

Transport Minister John Hayes has announced that pets killed on roads will have to be collected, identified and their owners notified by the Highways Agency.

Thousands being chased after failing to pay Dart Charge

26/02/2015

More than 55,000 penalty charges remain unpaid from December after drivers failed to pay the Dart Charge at the Dartford Crossing.

Balfour Beatty to carry out M40 junction improvements

18/02/2015

Balfour Beatty has won a contract to carry out £11.6 million worth of improvements to junction 12 of the M40.

Work to start on £100m M25 junction improvement

18/02/2015

A £100 million project to improve a junction on the M25 will start next weekend.

Campaign to highlight what Red X means

12/02/2015

The Highways Agency has launched a campaign that tells drivers what to do when they see a Red X sign displayed after almost a third of road users admitted they did not know. 

Creation of Highways England confirmed

12/02/2015

Plans to turn the Highways Agency into a government-owned company have been confirmed today (12 February 2015) after the Infrastructure Act received Royal Assent.  

Contractors invited to re-tender for five ASCs

11/02/2015

The Highways Agency has set out a revised timetable for contractors bidding for asset support contracts (ASCs) in areas 1, 4, 12, 13 and 14.

£2.7m to be spent on road markings

09/02/2015

A £2.7 million scheme to replace road markings and studs on four key roads in the north east has started.

Jobs boost for EM

06/02/2015

EM Highway Services has created more than 200 design jobs as it gets ready to deliver the Highways Agency’s Gearing Up for Growth Programme.

HA ends tender process on £800m ASC contracts

05/02/2015

The Highways Agency has told contractors that it is ending the current tender process for asset support contracts in Areas 1, 13 and 14 after some of the elements of the bids “raised concern”.

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Highways jobs

Assistant Parking Services Officer – CMB1029e

£24,294 - £24,702
Are you looking for a role where you can work independently and with a great team of people? Carlisle, Cumbria
Recruiter: Cumberland Council

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

£236.80 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to train as a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Chelmsford, Essex
Recruiter: Chelmsford City Council

Trainee Traffic Installation Technician

Competitive + Commercial Vehicle
If successful in this role you will learn to install traffic signals, including the installation of ancillary and associated equipment and highways systems. England, Cumbria, Carlisle
Recruiter: Telent

Head of Transport Strategy & Road Safety

£76,594 - £84,443 per annum
We have a unique opportunity for you to shape, influence and create a better future for Warwickshire Warwickshire
Recruiter: Warwickshire County Council

Transport Development Officer OCC615931

£35,745 - £38,223 per annum
You will support senior colleagues in providing the highways and transport input to strategic development proposals. Oxfordshire
Recruiter: Oxfordshire County Council

Technical Lead - Oxford Workplace Parking Levy OCC616196

£47,420 - £50,512 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oxfordshire County Council to join the Central Team Oxfordshire
Recruiter: Oxfordshire County Council

Traffic Management Order

between ME12 £42,840 and ME15 £54,129 per annum
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with an eye for detail responsible for drafting and making traffic management orders Merton, London (Greater)
Recruiter: London Borough of Merton

Team Leader LGV Driver

£26,421.00 - £29,269.00, Grade 6, 37 hours, Permanent
An exciting opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Team Leader LGV Driver Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Waste Recycling Operative

£24,294.00 - £25,979.00, Grade 5, 37 hours, Permanent
An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Waste Recycling Operative. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

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

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