People & Careers
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Salaries must rise to retain talent says Jeannie Edwards
We asked leading industry figures which three things they are most excited about for 2016 and what are the biggest risks? Diversity and inclusion are gaining traction but we must pay to keep the best, says MWH director Jeannie Edwards -
ORR appoints interim chief exec
The Office of Road and Rail has confirmed the appointment of Joanna Whittington as its interim chief executive, ahead of the search for a permanent chief exec which is expected to start in the summer... -
HCA chief executive departs for infrastructure finance role
Andy Rose is to leave his post as chief executive of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), to take up a new role in global infrastructure finance. -
Wanted: construction commissioner to handle complaints for HS2
HS2 Ltd is recruiting an independent construction commissioner to look into any complaints during the building of Britain’s new high speed rail network. -
Career path: Scot Parkhurst, Tyrens MD
Scot Parkhurst is thriving as MD of Swedish firm Tyrens in the UK but he wishes his younger self hadn’t turned down that job in California. -
Better jobs, better journeys: Why a more diverse highways industry matters
David Poole at Highways England talks about why diversity and inclusion is on his list of priorities. -
Time will tell if George Osborne's latest spending review is good for engineering.
Having had a mixed reception across the business world, the impact of the Government's new apprenticeship levy, announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement, may be very different for firms across the engineering sector, says Paul Jackson. -
Career path: StructureMode founding director Geoff Morrow
If you can’t find the right firm for you, start your own advises structural engineer and sculptor Geoff Morrow. -
Public wants strong leadership on infrastructure projects says new report
Survey finds widespread support for investment, but demands for more engagement -
Career Path: Steve Riano of Bechtel
It’s International Aviation Day and here’s Bechtel aviation technical expert Steve Riano who has recently been awarded the Airport Consultants Council’s Board Chair Award on his career in the sector.