spending

DfT confirms £8.3bn local roads plan with new duties for councils

16/11/2023

Transport secretary Mark Harper has confirmed fresh details around the £8.3bn 11-year roads investment plan, set out in the wake of cuts to HS2, including new duties for councils.

Transport spending in the budget

08/03/2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a major local funding boost to tackle congestion in his first Budget, with a £690m competitive fund for English councils to "get local networks moving".

£9bn to be spent on maintenance by 2021

27/08/2014

The Government has confirmed plans to build around 900 extra lane miles of road capacity on England’s strategic highway network by 2021.

Osborne prioritises infrastructure spending

05/12/2013

Chancellor George Osborne reiterated the Government’s commitment to invest in UK infrastructure during today’s (5 December) Autumn Statement.

Government guarantees roads spending

16/07/2013

Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced details of a new policy paper entitled 'Action for roads: a network for the 21st century' that outlines new arrangements for the Highways Agency and commits to providing funding for roads.

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Assistant Lighting Engineer

£35,745 - £36,648
This role is a great opportunity for candidates who have significant experience of lighting and construction. Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Plant Mechanic

£16,066 - £19,072
To provide a high quality, comprehensive and efficient maintenance, inspection, repair and test service. Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Recruiter: Mansfield District Council

Technical Assistant - Traffic Management

£28,770 - £33,024 GBP year
Are you looking for a career in highways? Liverpool, Merseyside
Recruiter: Liverpool City Council

Streetworks Technical Assistant

£28,770 - £33,024 GBP year
Liverpool City Council has embarked on a major improvement programme that involves all parts of the organisation. Liverpool, Merseyside
Recruiter: Liverpool City Council

Senior Transport Planner

£38,223 - £43,421 GBP year
Liverpool City Council has two exciting opportunities for Senior Transport Planners. Liverpool, Merseyside
Recruiter: Liverpool City Council

Senior Engineer Traffic Orders

£38,223 - £43,421 GBP year
Liverpool City Council has embarked on a major improvement programme that involves all parts of the organisation. Liverpool, Merseyside
Recruiter: Liverpool City Council

Public Transport Policy Lead

£38,223 - £43,421 GBP year
Do you want to improve public transport for the City of Liverpool. Liverpool, Merseyside
Recruiter: Liverpool City Council

Senior Engineer - Planned Maintenance

£38,223 - £43,421 GBP year
We are looking for a Senior Engineer to manage our planned maintenance programme. Liverpool, Merseyside
Recruiter: Liverpool City Council

X2 Civil Enforcement Officer

£26,421 - £27,334
Are you looking for a role where you can work independently and with a great team of people? Kendal, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Highway Technician

£29,269 - £31,364
Highway and Transport Services – Enhancing Lives, Building Communities Wiltshire
Recruiter: Wiltshire Council

EV Infrastructure Delivery Officer

£32,076 - £33,945
Sustainable Transport – Decarbonising the Future Wiltshire
Recruiter: Wiltshire Council

Street Cleansing Driver / Operative (Pavement Sweeper)

£24,294 - £25,979, Grade 5, 37 hours, Permanent
The post holder will be part of a Street Scene Team to deliver a high quality citizen focused Street Scene service Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Street Cleansing Operative

£24,294 - £25,979 Grade 5, 37 hours, Permanent
An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Street Cleansing Operative Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Assistant Highway Maintenance Engineer – Operations (Career Grade)

£23,500 - £39,186 pro rata, Grade 4 to 9, 37 hours, Permanent
We are looking for two assistant engineers to be part of our Highways Network Management Team. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Principal Transport Planning Officer

£42,403 - £45,441
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team in Hull. Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Recruiter: Hull City Council

Highway Project Engineer (Operations)

£40,221 - £43,421, Grade 10, 37 hours, Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to be part of our Highways Network Management Team. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recruiter: Wakefield Council

Neighbourhood Officer Level 1 Arbor Inspector - 1798

Grade 6 £28,900 - £32,020
The Arboricultural Department in Manchester has a key role to play in making Manchester a greener city. Greater Manchester
Recruiter: Manchester City Council

Site Supervisor / Liaison Officer - SIA Qualified

£22361 - £24309 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Defined Benefit Pension
Site Supervisor / Liaison Officer - SIA QualifiedPermanent, Full TimeUp to £24,309 per annumLocation
Recruiter: Essex County Council

EV Infrastructure Project Officer

£40,221 - £42,403
We are in the process of developing an Electric Vehicle Strategy for Wiltshire Wiltshire / Trowbridge
Recruiter: Wiltshire Council

Technical Support Officer - Enforcement

£24,948 - £26,845
Highway and Transport Services – Enhancing Lives, Building Communities Wiltshire / Devizes
Recruiter: Wiltshire Council

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