Advance TRS is a trusted recruitment and workforce solutions partner, supporting organisations and professionals across the UK’s highways and infrastructure sector. We support the planning, design, and delivery of major highway infrastructure projects across the UK.
Highways Recruitment
Our expertise focuses on the professional and technical disciplines required to develop, manage, and deliver complex transport programmes, supporting clients from early-stage planning through to project completion.
Our focus is on white-collar project and programme delivery expertise, providing the strategic capability required to manage complex infrastructure investment. This includes supporting clients with the design, governance, planning, and management of projects that enhance connectivity, improve capacity, and enable economic growth.
Our experience across the built environment and national infrastructure sectors enables us to provide talent that understands the complexity of delivering projects across multiple stakeholders, regulatory environments, and engineering disciplines.
OUR HIGHWAYS & ROADS EXPERTISE
We support organisations across the highways and transport infrastructure sector, including public bodies, consultancies, contractors, and infrastructure operators. Our experience aligns with nationally significant programmes delivered through National Highways and frameworks such as the Road Investment Strategy (RIS) and Major Road Network (MRN).
From major road infrastructure and network improvements to multi-modal transport programmes, we provide specialist talent across the full project lifecycle, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of complex transport infrastructure.
TRUSTED ACROSS THE HIGHWAYS & ROADS SECTOR
At Advance TRS, we operate to the highest standards of compliance, security, and governance. We understand the critical importance of working within regulated and security-sensitive environments, and our processes are designed to support this at every stage.
We are ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 certified, and Cyber Essentials accredited, reflecting our commitment to quality, information security, and health & safety. Combined with our experience in regulated sectors and framework-based delivery, we provide a trusted and compliant recruitment partner for highways and roads and public sector organisations.
Highways Expertise, Delivered Where It Matters Most
Our specialist consultants recruit across key highways and transport infrastructure disciplines, combining technical understanding with market insight to deliver the right people, first time.
- Civil & Structural Design
- Geotechnical & Environmental Engineering
- Traffic & Transport Planning
- Highway Construction
- Project & Programme Management
Civil & Structural Design
Advance TRS supports highways infrastructure programmes by providing expert civil and structural design professionals across road, bridge, and asset improvement schemes.
We recruit across: Highway Engineer, Drainage Engineer, Bridge Engineer, Structural Engineer, Tunnel Engineer, CAD Technician, BIM Technician, BIM Modeller, BIM Manager, Designer’s Site Representative, Construction Support Engineer, Resident Engineer and Site Supervisor
Geotechnical & Environmental Engineering
Advance TRS supports infrastructure programmes, supplying high‑quality geotechnical and environmental engineering professionals to underpin complex ground conditions, environmental compliance, and long‑term project resilience.
We recruit across: Geotechnical Engineer, Engineering Geologist, Geologist, Geoenvironmental Engineer, Temporary Works Engineer, Tunnel Engineer, CAD Technician, BIM Technician, BIM Modeller, Environmental Consultant and Environmental Planner
Traffic & Transport Planning
Advance TRS supports infrastructure programmes, supplying high‑quality traffic engineering and transport planning professionals to shape efficient, sustainable, and accessible transport networks that support growth, safety, and long‑term mobility outcomes.
We recruit across: Transport Planner, Transport Modeller, Traffic Engineer, CAD Technician and BIM Technician
Highway Construction
Advance TRS supports infrastructure programmes, supplying high‑quality highways construction professionals to deliver safe, efficient, and resilient road networks from site mobilisation through to completion.
We recruit for roles including: Site Engineer, Section Engineer, Sub Agent, Site Manager, Works Manager, Construction Manager, Setting Out Engineer, Clerk of Works, NEC Site Supervisor, NEC Project Manager, Resident Engineer and Construction Support Engineer
Project & Programme Management
Advance TRS supports infrastructure programmes, supplying high‑quality project and programme management professionals to provide robust governance, effective delivery, and successful outcomes across complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
We recruit across: Project Manager, Programme Manager, Project Controls Manager, PMO Manager, Project Planner, Senior Planner, Lead Planner, Planning Manager, Regional Planning Manger, Programme Planner, Head of Planning, Cost Engineer, Risk Engineer, Programme Control Manager, Power BI Developer, Reporting & Governance Manager, PMO Analyst, Change Project Manager, PMO Reporting Manager, PMO Programme Manager, Planning Engineer, P6 Planner, Construction Planner, Document Controller, Cost Manager, Commercial Manager, Risk Manager, Change Manager, Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager and Project Controls Engineer
The Challenges We Solve
The highways and roads infrastructure sector plays a critical role in supporting connectivity, economic growth, and national mobility. However, the delivery of major transport programmes is becoming increasingly complex, with projects operating across multiple stakeholders, constrained environments, and evolving regulatory requirements. The sector faces several key challenges:
- Skills Shortages Across Key Disciplines: Demand for experienced professionals in highways design, civil engineering, transport planning, and project management continues to outpace supply.
- Complex Stakeholder Environments: Projects often involve coordination between public sector bodies, local authorities, contractors, and infrastructure operators, requiring strong communication and governance.
- Programme & Funding Pressures: Delivery must align with strict timelines, budgets, and investment cycles such as the Road Investment Strategy (RIS) and local authority frameworks.
- Regulatory & Compliance Requirements: Projects must meet environmental, safety, and planning regulations, alongside increasing focus on sustainability and carbon reduction.
- Multi-Disciplinary Infrastructure Delivery: Highways projects are rarely standalone, requiring integration with rail, aviation, utilities, and urban development programmes.
We are an award-winning specialist recruiter, delivering technical talent to critical infrastructure projects across the UK.
Meet Our Highways & Roads Team
Our team is made up of dedicated consultants who understand the technical, operational, and commercial demands of the sector. With experience across major infrastructure programmes and local authority frameworks, they have built strong, trusted relationships with contractors, consultancies, and key industry stakeholders. When you work with Advance TRS, you work with specialists.
Sean Brown
Principal Consultant | Infrastructure | Civil & Structural Design
Calum French
Senior Resourcer | Infrastructure | Civil & Structural Design
Sam Blair
Recruitment Consultant | Infrastructure | Engineering | Planning | Project Controls
