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Highways

The Highways sector plays a crucial role in supporting the critical infrastructure that keeps the world moving. It serves as a lifeline for emergency response, swiftly delivering aid and support during times of crisis. Additionally, it facilitates the smooth transportation of essential supplies, contributing to the resilience and sustainability of our society.

The highways sector represents progress and innovation, embracing cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly practices to create a brighter future. It’s a testament to human creativity, with engineers, planners, and workers joining forces to tackle the demands of urbanisation and population growth. They design smart transportation networks that boost mobility, reduce traffic jams, and make getting around easier for everyone.

We are proud to work in the Highways sector supporting Local Authorities across the UK Public Sector, as well as the Civil Engineering & Construction based Contractors in the Private Sector. There are some incredible opportunities available for your career.

Location

UK focused and proud to deliver in every region across it. Wherever you are, there could be the next step in your career, a new and exciting project to work on, or a candidate ready to fill your vacancy.

Industry projects you can get involved in

Across the Public Sector and all Local Authorities, throughout Design, Project Management, and Project Delivery, you can be a part of various minor and major projects.

Within the Private Sector, Local Authority Term Maintenance Contracts and National Highways funded projects. These have included Smart Motorways on the M1, M6, & M27, the North Devon Link Road and HS2.

Our specialisms

PUBLIC SECTOR:

  • Highway Engineers (Maintenance, Design & CAD)
  • Traffic Engineers (Design & CAD)
  • Transport Planners
  • Project Managers
  • NEC Project Managers
  • Site Supervisors
  • NEC Site Supervisors
  • NRSWA
  • Highway Inspectors
  • Structural Inspectors

PRIVATE SECTOR:

  • General Foreman
  • Site Engineers
  • Site Agents
  • Setting Out Engineers
  • Works Managers
  • Contract Managers
  • Project Managers
What you experience with us

We care about you and your goals, we will always listen to your needs and tailor our services to suit you. Tell us what you want to achieve and can get it done together.

We pride ourselves on being personable and approachable, creating a friendly environment where we can truly get to know you and you’ll get to see our personality (don’t judge us..). The more we know you, the better service we can provide by understanding your goals and interests. Our commitment is not only to help you find a job but to work with you to try to ensure that your work brings you happiness and fulfillment. We believe that a job is more than just a paycheck, it’s about finding meaning and satisfaction in what you do. With this in mind, we will go above and beyond to support you in achieving your professional aspirations and creating a fulfilling work-life balance.

We’re a sociable bunch, and if you share our love for socialising, we’ll gladly invite you to join our various activities. Working together should be fun, from enjoyable lunches and dinners to rooftop bar gatherings during summer or even fun-filled Golf days, we would love to get to know you better.

We always look forward to connecting with you at industry events. It’s our genuine passion to continually learn and develop our knowledge, immersing ourselves in the latest developments and insights within the sector. We are never the finished article and these events provide an invaluable opportunity for us to meet you in person, exchange knowledge and learn from each other. So, when you attend your next industry event, please don’t hesitate to come and say hello.

Our team are immersed in the industry and have a wealth of expertise including market insights, rates and projects as well as being a member of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation (CIHT). Please contact us anytime for advice, guidance or updates on the market even if you are not currently looking for a role- we will be very happy to chat and help anyway we can.

Highways TEAM

Josh Wood

Recruitment Consultant

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Highways ROLES

Highfield are a Certified Carbon Neutral Business