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Highways Asks: Managing Carbon

11/04/2025

The latest Highways Asks survey is focused on helping improve the sector’s understanding of how we manage carbon data and what further help we need in this area.

'Carbon bomb' warning adds to relief road woes

23/12/2024

Shropshire Council has sought to shrug off a new estimate of the carbon impact of its controversial relief road scheme by increasing the budget and timescale for its pledge to offset the scheme’s emissions.

Tarmac achieves record low for SRN carbon emissions

13/12/2024

A trial on the A64 near Leeds has delivered what is thought to be the UK’s lowest level of carbon emissions for a resurfacing scheme on the strategic road network (SRN) without using carbon offsetting.

Concrete answer to carbon sink

11/11/2024

A technology to remove carbon from the atmosphere and lock it into recycled concrete has been put on the UK market.

Carbon tracker aims to highlight hotspots

04/10/2024

Costain has 'successfully' trialled a carbon tracker platform that aims to standardise and improve carbon emissions reporting across its projects.

Bio-binders trial extended after 'excellent' initial results

15/08/2024

National Highways has extended its trials of bio-binders to include warm mix asphalt (WMA) and recycled content to provide a circular, lower carbon Clause 942 thin surface course solution.

National Highways off track on carbon target

13/08/2024

National Highways’ regulator has challenged it over its refusal to accelerate its LED lighting replacement programme, despite the company being predicted to narrowly miss its revised 2025 carbon emissions target.

Can we achieve 'carbon negative' asphalt? Aggregate Industries says yes

22/01/2024

Aggregate Industries has completed a trial of its new Foamix product, which it said paves the way for carbon-negative asphalt.

Exclusive: National Highways bans offsets for carbon pledges on Lower Thames Crossing

10/01/2024

National Highways has clarified that contractors building its huge £9bn Lower Thames Crossing project will not be permitted to engage in offsetting in order to meet their contractual carbon limits.

Thames tunnel carbon pledges 'not watertight'

12/12/2023

National Highways has refused to disclose the penalties that contractors would pay if they breached contract clauses it says are central to ‘ensuring’ that the Lower Thames Crossing meets new carbon limits.

Concrete standards set for biggest overhaul since 1980s

05/12/2023

Revised standards are set to bring about one of the most significant changes to the ingredients of concrete since the 1980s.

New barrier 'cuts carbon in half'

07/11/2023

Hardstaff Barriers has launched a precast concrete barrier which it said cuts carbon dioxide emissions by half compared to the standard product.

ADEPT and FHRG unveil major milestone in highways carbon calculation

01/11/2023

New guidance has been launched for highway authorities on calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including Scope 3 emissions, in what has been hailed as a major milestone towards a much-needed standardisation.

Global body backs Kier's carbon cuts

25/08/2023

Kier Highways’ carbon reduction targets have been validated by a global body as being in line with the latest science.

National Highways says adjusted carbon target 'no easier' to achieve

03/08/2023

National Highways’ target of a 75% cut in its corporate carbon emissions by 2025 has been reduced to 67% by agreement with ministers. 

National Highways makes new carbon claim over Thames Crossing

10/07/2023

National Highways has raised the stakes on the climate impact of the Lower Thames Crossing, claiming that it aims to be ‘carbon neutral in construction’ as it launched what it said is one of the UK’s largest ever purchases of low-carbon hydrogen for use on the scheme.

Time for a roads reset, climate advisers say

28/06/2023

The Government’s climate change advisers have thrown down a challenge to its road building plans, advising that it should review projects to assess their consistency with its environmental goals and ensure that they do not lock in unsustainable levels of traffic growth.

RSTA 'brings clarity to surface treatment savings'

13/04/2023

The Road Surface Treatments Association has launched what it calls ‘game-changing’ guidance to help councils understand the carbon savings from using surface treatments.

Carbon cuts without mileage cuts 'a monumental challenge'

28/02/2023

The UK doesn't need to drive less to reach its climate change goals but...battery electric vehicles may need to jump from 2% to 35% of the total fleet by 2030, according to new modelling.

HSC lends its weight to net zero revolution

24/11/2022

The Highways Sector Council (HSC) has released its Net Zero Highways plan, with an initial focus on road user and capital carbon emissions.

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Traffic Management Technician - WMF2240e

£28,598 - £29,540
Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a committed and technically capable individual to join our Traffic Management Team Kendal, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Technician-Road Closures

£35,422 - £38,730
The Network Planning division is seeking to appoint someone who is enthusiastic and a team player Derbyshire
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Technician - Road Closures (2 Posts)

£29,719 - £31,691
The Network Planning division is seeking to appoint someone who is enthusiastic, an excellent team player Derbyshire
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Structures Inspector

£Competitive
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for two Permanent Structure Inspectors to join our dynamic SBIM team Bristol
Recruiter: Amey

Highways Maintenance Operative

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We have fantastic opportunities for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operatives Kettering, Northamptonshire
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Site Manager

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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Site Manager Bristol
Recruiter: Amey

Principal Commercial Manager

£Competitive
The SBIM contract involves delivering inspection and maintenance programmes for National Highways Bristol
Recruiter: Amey

Senior Commercial Manager

£Competitive
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Senior Commercial Manager Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Recruiter: Amey

Highways Maintenance Operative

£Competitive
We have fantastic opportunities for a permanent Highways Maintenance Operatives. Northampton, Northamptonshire
Recruiter: Amey

Managing QS

£Competitive
In this role, you will support the Senior Commercial team in the end to end commercial process for the Area 12 contract. Yorkshire and the Humber
Recruiter: Amey

Highways Inspection Officer

£32,962 - £36,791 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for a Highways Inspection Officer to join us! Windsor, Berkshire
Recruiter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Highways Technical Assistant

£29,064 - £31,537
Are you looking for a varied role in a dynamic and innovative team environment that can make a real difference to North Yorkshire’s highways? Leeming Bar, Northallerton
Recruiter: North Yorkshire Council

Street Lighting Electrical Inspector

£34,434 - £38,220 per annum
Do you hold an ONC in electrical engineering or City & Guilds Electrician? Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recruiter: North Yorkshire Council

Senior bridge Engineer - WMF2212e

£47,181 - £48,226
You will be the key responsible engineer for this area and will also provide technical advice and guidance to our team Cumbria / Various
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Civil Enforcement Officer - WMF2221e

£28,598 - £29,540
Are you seeking an active and challenging role, part of a friendly and welcoming team? Kendal, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Bridge Engineer - WMF2219e

£42,839 - £44,075
We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Bridge Engineer Kendal, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Public Transport Officer

£42,839 - £46,142
We are looking for an experienced public transport professional to become our Senior Public Transport Officer. Northamptonshire
Recruiter: North Northamptonshire Council

Principal Transport Planner (Strategy) (Fixed-Term)

£48,226-£51,356
We are looking for an experienced professional to join as a Principal Transport Planner (Strategy) Northampton, Northamptonshire
Recruiter: North Northamptonshire Council

Mobile Street Scene Operative

£24,796 to £25,989 per annum
The Waste and Street Scene department requires enthusiastic and committed mobile street cleansing operative. Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recruiter: North Yorkshire Council

Senior Technician - Highways Design (2 Posts)

Grade 10 £35,422 - 38,730 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Professional Services Section Derbyshire
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council
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