Promoting careers in the highways maintenance and management sector
There are many career opportunities available within the Highways Maintenance Industry, with companies who can offer long-term employment prospects and exciting career opportunities.
The industry is not just about hard hats and hi-visibility jackets, but also includes a variety of highly skilled and often unrecognised roles. Career opportunities in this diverse and exciting sector lie in roles as varied as Depot and Site Managers to Buyers, Estimators, Bid Teams, Finance and Legal advisors. Health, Safety and Environmental Advisors, Transport Planners, Administrators and support staff are also included in the range of jobs included in the industry.
Short video to see just some of the jobs people do in highways maintenance. Aimed at pupils who are deciding what type of job they want to work towards, the video looks at just one of the most visible aspect of highways maintenance and explains just how many different people are required to deal with a pothole in the road.
CASE STUDIES
Download some of the case studies below from our resource library: (use filters People & Skills, Best Practice & Guidance)
Arboriculture Apprentice Graduate Training Engineer
Assistant Engineer Human Resources Business Partner
Commercial Assistant Inspection Team Leader
Contracts Agent IT Project Manager
Contracts Manager Operative
Engineer Safety Inspector
Environmental Engineer Sustainability Advisor
Career Opportunities
The HTMA Members Companies place a high value on their people and as such offer some exciting and dynamic career opportunities. There are a number of schemes for individuals to become involved in including: Apprenticeships, Placements, Sponsorships, Graduate Programs, Vocational Qualifications and Continuing Career Development.
Apprenticeships Site Based Roles
Engineers Key Support Roles
Graduates & Students
CAREER PROFILES are available from our resource library. (use filters People & Skills, Best Practice & Guidance)