The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) will launch its second biennial workforce survey on Thursday 3 July, a major initiative aimed at tracking employment trends, understanding workforce composition, and forecasting future challenges across the UK highways and transportation sector.

Building on the success of the inaugural 2023 survey, which established a vital baseline of employment data, the 2025 survey will be open throughout July.  CIHT invites all individuals working within highways and transportation in the UK, to take part and contribute to what is building to be the most comprehensive employment and skills map for the industry.  Simply by taking part, respondents have the opportunity to take part in a prize draw for £250 Amazon vouchers.    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CIHTEmploymentTrendsSurvey

The aim of this initiative is to produce a dynamic report which will provide an evidence-based view of the sector’s size, structure, and evolving needs. By collecting and comparing data every two years, CIHT aims to create a robust longitudinal dataset that will inform government policy, influence strategic planning, and support businesses in making decisions grounded in real-world intelligence.

The sector faces increasing expectations to deliver sustainable mobility solutions, meet net zero targets, and create economic and social value. This report will help to meet these challenges head-on, by improving our understanding of the make-up and skills of the collective workforce.

The survey explores the following:

·        Workforce make-up and diversity

·        Job satisfaction, working arrangements, and employment confidence

·        Educational qualifications and skills development

·        Organisational sustainability practices and net zero readiness

·        Adoption of artificial intelligence technologies

• Confidence in the UK economy and future sector performance

The final report, due to be published later in the year, will provide clarity on how the sector is evolving and highlight the skills and roles needed to sustain growth and innovation. It is designed to highlight urgent priorities as well as support medium and long-term planning for public and private sector stakeholders.

This data-driven approach also aims to promote the highways and transportation sector as a vital part of the UK economy, offering a wide variety of impactful careers and how it supports our communities.

The 2023 baseline report is available at: CIHT 2023 Sector Report

To participate in the 2025 survey and help shape the future of the sector, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CIHTEmploymentTrendsSurvey.

The survey will remain open for the month of July and we invite anyone working in the highways and transportation sector to submit a response and take up on the opportunity to enter the free prize draw for £250 Amazon vouchers.