Dedicated to supporting skills in the highways sector

The skills shortage in the highways industry is a huge challenge. With Local Authority highways teams coming under pressure to deliver increasing services, the number of professionals required to deliver them is rising. At LCRIG, we are committed to helping address the skills gap in our sector and are actively involved in a number of initiatives to support this.  

LCRIG has launched a brand-new Apprenticeship Task Group to help support the ever-growing skills gap in our sector. The group is ran by apprentices for apprentices and will be a space for apprentices to connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our industry.

Why join?

• Be part of a network of apprentices from across the sector
• Share your experiences and help influence real change
• Get support as you grow in your career
• Help promote the sector and inspire the next generation

The group is chaired by LCRIG’s Relationship Manager and is open to all apprentices working in Highways and Transport.

If you’re passionate about your future, curious about others’ experiences, or just want to make your voice heard, we’d love to have you join the group!

We are proud to have partnered with Primary Engineer to inspire future engineers in the highways and transport technology sector.

Primary Engineer is a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation with a mission to inspire and engage primary and secondary pupils, and their teachers, in the vast and exciting world of engineering and technology.

Through a variety of programmes and competitions, Primary Engineer enable teachers to confidently embed engineering in their curriculum and, crucially, bring a real-world context into the classroom for pupils through meaningful and direct engagement with the companies and organisations that support us.

We are inviting highways engineers to get involved in Primary Engineer’s If You Were an Engineer, What Would You Do? competition and help encourage young people to consider a rewarding career in engineering.

In partnership with Salford City College and Salford City Council, we have established the Highway Maintenance Academy apprenticeship programme. This specialised apprenticeship is meticulously designed to address the distinct demands of a Highways Operative working on the local road network. Through collaboration with Salford City College, Salford City Council and contributions of time or equipment donated from organisations within the sector, we have created a dedicated outdoor facility within the academy. This purpose-built area serves as a valuable resource for students, providing the necessary support for their apprenticeship journey and enabling them to fulfil the practical elements of their course. 

We have published a comprehensive report on Skills in Highways, outlining a series of necessary actions aimed at assisting Local Authorities in mitigating skills shortages and enhancing workforce knowledge. This report is based on the insights gathered through an exclusive survey, kindly facilitated by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) as a voluntary addendum to its ALARM Survey.