A38

Return of the white water lilies? Fresh work to boost biodiversity

13/03/2024

National Highways is helping fund a major Devon County Council scheme to de-silt a lake within a Site of Special Scientific Interest alongside the A38. 

Branston's £8m junction gets it out of a pickle (with no more jam)

25/01/2024

An £8m scheme to improve a key Staffordshire junction is set to begin next month.

Derby junctions scheme faces renewed legal challenge

03/01/2024

National Highways' £250m A38 Derby junctions road scheme is facing another legal challenge.

'Unique' tunnel to slow down in middle age

14/09/2023

National Highways is set to begin a £20m ‘generational’ refurbishment and speed reduction scheme in and around the A38 Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall.

£43m confirmed for latest major road networks scheme

30/08/2023

Worcestershire County Council is set to appoint contractors for a new round of upgrades on the A38 Bromsgrove corridor after ministers confirmed £43m from the Major Road Network funding stream.

Volker gets rescue job on Brum viaduct

20/06/2022

Birmingham City Council has awarded VolkerFitzpatrick a £59m contract for strengthening and refurbishment works to the A38(M) Tame Valley Viaduct, whose current theoretical load capacity has been rated as zero.

Highways England consults on £225m Derby junctions scheme

06/09/2018

Highways England has published its latest plans for a £225m scheme to upgrade a busy bottleneck in Derby.

AECOM bags £25m deal with HE

30/01/2017

Global infrastructure services firm AECOM has secured five contracts with Highways England worth a total of more than £25 million.

Video shows demolition of bridge on A38

16/05/2016

Highways England has released video footage that shows the demolition of a bridge over the A38 near Plymouth.

Work starts on £9.3m Devon junction upgrade

06/10/2014

Work will start this month on a £9.3m scheme to provide an extra lane to ease congestion at one of Devon’s busiest junctions.

Birmingham tunnels closed for six weeks

22/07/2013

The tunnels in Birmingham city centre have been closed for six weeks while essential highway maintenance work is carried out.

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Traffic Manager

£52,265 - £56,050 per annum
Are you ready to take up a vital role? Want to shape the future of Gloucestershire and create a safer, more accessible highways network? Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor
Recruiter: Gloucestershire County Council

Head of Service Sustainable Transport and Mobility

Up to £71,574 (pay award pending)
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is a forward-thinking, community-driven organisation committed to delivering exceptional public services. Stockport, Greater Manchester
Recruiter: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Highways Engagement Officer - WMF1370e

£32,076 - £33,024
The ideal candidate will be proactive, a good communicator and have excellent customer service skills. Kendal, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Transport Co-Ordination Officer

£24,294 to £25,979, Grade 5
An opportunity exists within the busy Home to School Transport Team for a highly motivated Transport Co-ordination Officer. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Apprentice Highways Asset Management Technician (2 Posts)

HA1 - £21,414
We’re delighted to be recruiting for 2 apprentices to join the Derbyshire County Council Highways Department. Matlock, Derbyshire
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Senior Transport Officer

Grade 10 £26,222.40 - £28,766.52 per annum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to lead the Derwent Valley Community Rail Partnership (DVCRP). Derbyshire
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Transport Co-Ordination Officer

£24,294.00 to £25,979.00, Grade 5
An opportunity exists within the busy Home to School Transport Team for a highly motivated Transport Co-ordination Officer. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Street Services Operative

£23,267 per annum (pay award pending)
Applicants must be able to complete daily and weekly record sheets. Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Highways Network Assistant Engineer - WMF1383e

£38,223 - £39,186
The role is responsible for managing logistics and material procurement for the Highways Depots. Milnthorpe, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Highway Asset Officer (Design/Delivery)

£33,024 - £36,648 per annum (pending pay award)
The role is part of a team responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of Devon’s highway assets. Devon
Recruiter: Devon County Council

Head of Highways

Up to £85,654
East Sussex County Council is a high performing authority serving strong local communities. East Sussex
Recruiter: East Sussex County Council

Street Enforcement Officer RBKC617954

£31,716 - £35,862 per annum
Play your part in achieving a cleaner, greener, safer borough Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater)
Recruiter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Principal Highways Officer - South

£40,221 - £44,428
Our highways infrastructure is seen as high priority by our elected members Merton, London (Greater)
Recruiter: Lincolnshire County Council

Service Lead - Highways Operations

Grade K, SCP 46 - 50, £54,692 - £59,018 per annum - pay award pending
Here at Blackburn with Darwen Council our size is our strength, working for a small Borough means your interaction Blackburn, Lancashire
Recruiter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Director of Highways Operations and Street Scene

Circa £130,000
With responsibility for managing and maintaining street scene Wandsworth, London (Greater)
Recruiter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Quality and Performance Officer

Grade 6, £30,825 to £34,834
Sheffield is a great city, one that never stands still, that faces forward and embraces change. Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Recruiter: Sheffield City Council

Traffic/Transport Engineer

ME13 - £45,021 -£48,060 per annum
Do you have experience of working for a local authority delivering transport and traffic initiatives? Merton, London (Greater)
Recruiter: London Borough of Merton

Principal Arboricultural Consultant

£46165 - £54312 per annum + Hybrid Working, Local Gov Pension
Principal Arboricultural ConsultantPermanent, Full Time£46,165 to £54,312 per annumLocation
Recruiter: Essex County Council

Senior Highways Network Technician - WMF1364e

£32,076 - £33,024
Westmorland and Furness Council, Highways and Transport service Kendal, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Highways and Streetworks Inspector

£32,076 to £33,945 per annum
You will be working closely with other Highway officers and teams to ensure the network is kept in a safe condition. Rutland
Recruiter: Rutland County Council

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