live labs

Sensational sensors join the dots and dashboards

01/12/2020

Sensors are playing a major role in the Adept SMART Places Live Labs projects, monitoring real-world issues from air quality to pavement condition, and from traffic flow to flood risk. But, as Chris Ames reports, it’s what local authority highways staff are able to do with the data that looks truly smart.

Line of sight

01/12/2020

Drone are set to play an increasing role in both construction and maintenance on the road network. Chris Ames scans the horizon

Camera and sensors scan Kent for potholes

19/11/2020

Kent County Council and Amey are trialling a system that combines cameras and sensors on buses and council vehicles to spot potholes and other carriageway defects.

Winning bids revealed for ADEPT Live Labs SIMULATE programme

06/07/2020

The Government-funded ADEPT Smart Places Live-Lab programme has announced the 10 successful SMEs that will enter the SIMULATE incubator programme to trial air quality and mobility solutions in Staffordshire.

ADEPT’s £22.9m Live Labs programme launched

30/05/2019

Eight local authority-led projects to develop and test prototypes and applications in highways across smart materials, communications, energy and mobility have been launched.

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Engineer HDC/S38

Competitive Salary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced highway engineer to join our successful Highways team. Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Recruiter: Wakefield Council

South London Waste Partnership (SLWP) Director

£96,192 - £108,213 per annum

This is a highly visible, senior role, working with local government chief officers as well as sub-regional and regional organisations. London (Greater)

Recruiter: South London Waste Partnership

Grounds Maintenance Operative

£19,312 - £20,493 per annum

This position is Seasonal/Fixed Term from 22 March to 29 October 2021. Sandwell, West Midlands

Recruiter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Highways

£53,984 - £63,449

You will have a proven track record of success in delivering effective highway services and substantial capital programmes as... Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recruiter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Vehicle Technician x2

£24,982 - £29,577 per annum

These positions are fixed term contracts for 12 months with the prospect of a permanent role once the Class C Driving Licence has been obtained. Sandwell, West Midlands

Recruiter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Commercial Vehicle Technician

£30,000 per annum

We are seeking a fully trained HGV technician to work as part of the team who maintain the Council's fleet to the highest standards. Chelmsford, Essex

Recruiter: Chelmsford City Council

Clerk of Works

£32,234 - £35,745

We are looking for someone who... Warrington, Cheshire

Recruiter: Warrington Borough Council

Executive Director of Place, Economy & Environment – West Northamptonshire Council

Up to £140k

Be part of shaping the future Northamptonshire

Recruiter: North Northamptonshire & West Northamptonshire

Director Public Protection and Licensing

circa £123k

At Westminster, we are passionate about the place and the people who live, work and visit here. City of Westminster, London (Greater)

Recruiter: Westminster City Council

Senior Data Centre Engineer

£41,952

The successful candidate will have a BSc in relevant discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Camden, London (Greater)

Recruiter: Camden London Borough Council

Lead Network Engineer

£46,756

We are going through exciting new changes, which require the need for Lead Network engineers who can redesign, architect, document and... Camden, London (Greater)

Recruiter: Camden London Borough Council

Community Protection Regulatory Officer

£26,112 per annum, rising to £28,785

The successful applicant will provide support to the team’s Environmental Health Officers while also benefitting from their experience and guidance. Chelmsford, Essex

Recruiter: Chelmsford City Council