Public sector & infrastructure civil engineering

Rospower delivers civil engineering services for local authorities, councils, government agencies, and public sector organisations across the UK. We undertake highway construction, urban regeneration, structural works, flood defence, and public realm improvement projects, with full compliance to public procurement frameworks, CDM 2015, and local authority specifications.

Highway & road construction

New Road Construction: Carriageway building, kerbing, footways, cycleways, and street lighting ducting to Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and local authority standards
S278 Highway Works: Junction improvements, bellmouth entries, visibility splays, traffic islands, and pedestrian crossing installations under Section 278 (Highways Act 1980) agreements
Resurfacing & Improvement: Carriageway and footway resurfacing, patching, drainage upgrades, and traffic calming features for existing highway networks
Traffic Management: Full traffic management provision including temporary signals, lane closures, and diversions for works within live highway environments

Urban regeneration & public realm

Town Centre Improvements: Shared surface schemes, pedestrianisation, street furniture installation, and public space upgrades
Pedestrian & Cycle Infrastructure: Footpath construction, cycle lane installation, raised crossings, and DDA-compliant access improvements
Parks & Open Spaces: Hard landscaping, play area groundworks, drainage, and boundary treatments for public recreation areas

Structural works

Bridge Construction & Repair: Reinforced concrete bridge decks, abutments, wing walls, and parapet installations for highway and footbridge structures
Retaining Walls: Reinforced concrete, gabion basket, crib wall, and sheet pile retaining structures for embankment stabilisation and level changes
Culverts & Headwalls: Precast and in-situ culvert installation, headwall construction, and watercourse management works

Flood defence & drainage

Flood Alleviation Schemes: Earth bunds, flood walls, channel improvements, and attenuation works for Environment Agency and lead local flood authority projects
Highway Drainage: Gully installation, carrier drain construction, and outfall improvements to resolve surface water flooding on public highway networks

What civil engineering services does the public sector require?

Public sector civil engineering includes highway construction and resurfacing, urban regeneration schemes, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, bridge and retaining wall construction, flood defence works, and public realm improvements. All works are delivered under CDM 2015 compliance and local authority specifications within public procurement frameworks.

How are Section 278 highway works delivered?

Section 278 works cover junction improvements, bellmouth entries, visibility splays, traffic islands, and pedestrian crossings under agreements with the local highway authority. Full traffic management is provided, including temporary signals, lane closures, and diversions for works carried out within live highway environments.

What flood defence works do local authorities commission?

Local authority flood schemes include earth bunds, flood walls, channel improvements, and attenuation works delivered for the Environment Agency and lead local flood authorities (LLFAs). Highway drainage upgrades address surface water flooding through new gully installations, carrier drain construction, and outfall improvements on existing networks.

Why public sector clients choose Rospower

We understand the requirements of working within public procurement frameworks, from pre-qualification and tender compliance through to programme reporting, public liaison, and final account. Our independently audited management systems cover quality, environmental, and health & safety performance, meeting the assurance standards expected by local authorities and government bodies.

Public sector & infrastructure