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🚧 We’re hiring road workers! Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is encouraging people to apply for our latest road worker vacancies! Join a team that keeps our roads safe and our communities moving. In this hands‑on role, you’ll help with: ✅ Road + footpath repairs ✅ Clearing gullies and drains ✅ Operating a range of departmental vehicles and specialist equipment If you enjoy practical, outdoor work that makes a real difference every day — this could be the role for you! 👉 Find out more, register your interest and apply here: nicsrecruitment.co.uk/industrial-roa… ⏰ Closing date: Tuesday 31 March at 12 noon Don’t miss out! @LizKimminsSF @CEFNI1

Do you want to work within a team providing a vital service that maintains our road network? We're recruiting industrial road workers across all depot locations. In this role, you will carry out a range of road maintenance duties to ensure the safe and convenient movement of people and goods across the region, including: road and footpath repair, clearing gullies and drains, and driving a range of departmental vehicles with specialist attachments and equipment. To find out more about the role, register your interest and to apply visit: nicsrecruitment.co.uk/industrial-roa… More info: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/kimmins-l… The closing date is Tuesday 31st March at 12 Noon.

A major infrastructure project faced costly redesigns when suppliers could not support fire performance claims for fireproofing products, underlining the need for greater scrutiny of supplier certifications. Read more: bit.ly/48il0eM

A local council’s building control department required a structural engineer to approve a building under construction. When challenged the department admitted it lacked the capacity, internally and externally, to verify structural calculations. Read: bit.ly/4pIXlKa

Large numbers of retaining walls adjacent to highways and footways associated with residential developments have unclear ownership. Read the report: bit.ly/4pDIUau

📸 Meet Jessica - a civil engineering apprentice in the Department for Infrastructure. Jessica works alongside fellow apprentice Corinne who you met on our social platforms earlier this week. Find out more about Jessica's Apprenticeship journey below ⬇️ Keep an eye on the NICS HR website for upcoming apprenticeship opportunities: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net #NIAW2026

🎥"It's the perfect mix of being out on site, going into the office and you're getting your education at the same time...I'd really recommend doing an apprenticeship with DfI." Find out more about Finlay’s apprenticeship Journey below 👇 Find out more about careers in DfI: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/articles/caree… #NIAW2026 @citbni @ICE_NIreland @DavidNPorter @ICE_schools @Economy_NI @nidirect

As Apprenticeship Week gets underway, Minister Kimmins has welcomed the chance to showcase some of our hard working and talented apprentices whom you will meet on our social channels throughout the week. #NIAW2026 @DavidNPorter @Economy_NI @NI_LGA

🗓️ 🦺 💻 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme Online Open Evening Are you interested in Civil Engineering as a career? The Department’s Level 3 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme is a fantastic way to gain qualifications and invaluable industry experience. Earn while you learn! Find out more about our Apprenticeship Programme by registering below for our upcoming online open evening this Monday 2 February. Find out more and register: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/appre… #NIAW2026 #NIApprenticeshipWeek2026 #allageapprentices #apprenticeships @ICE_NIreland @economy @Economy_NI @bfastmet @ChrisCorken @DavidNPorter @swccollege @srcchat @NRCCollege @nwrc_college @nidirect @DenisMcM @Ed_Authority

The Department for Infrastructure has confirmed that temporary stabilisation works at Kilrea Bridge are now well advanced and the road will reopen to cars and light vehicles up to 3 tonnes at 8am on Saturday 6 December. More info: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/kilrea-br…

The dramatic difference this road improvement scheme has made to Horn Drive in Belfast is clear to see 👀 👇

There is still a lot of standing water on our roads so please take care when driving – just 30cm is enough to float your car. Get flood warnings before setting off: gov.uk/prepare-for-fl…

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has congratulated David Porter as he starts his year as President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). David who is Director of Engineering and Transformation at the Department for Infrastructure was formally inducted into the role at a ceremony in London. He is the 161st President of ICE and just the third from the north of Ireland in the Institution’s 207-year history. Find out more: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/kimmins-c…

Have you considered a career as a DP Economist in the NI Civil Service? You could play your part in providing research and analysis to help shape vital public services. Apply by noon, Friday 31 October, 2025: irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacancies…

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has attended the NSMC Workshop on ‘Addressing Climate Change Mitigation and Loss of Biodiversity in the Transport Sector’. The Minister was joined by officials from her Department, Darragh O’Brien TD, representatives from Ulster Wildlife, the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Department of Transport, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Irish Rail.

Kimmins thanks DfI colleagues for storm clearance work Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has paid tribute to the DfI teams who worked throughout Friday and over the weekend to clear roads and deal with flooding incidents as Storm Amy took hold. Read more ➡️ infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/kimmins-t…

Commenting on success of the Awards, David Porter, Director of Engineering at the Department for Infrastructure, said: “Congratulations to the team that delivered the Belfast Grand Central Station and all the other winners and those shortlisted. These awards are not just about outstanding achievements in construction, but of the people, the vision and the values that continue to shape our infrastructure and future by connecting communities, enabling economic growth, protecting our environment and improving the quality of life for everyone.”

Difficult driving conditions and travel delays are possible due to a number of weather warnings. The Met Office amber weather warning for wind for northern and western parts of Northern Ireland remains in place until 8pm tonight. There is also a yellow weather warning for wind currently in place until 11.59pm tomorrow and a yellow rain warning in place until 12pm tomorrow affecting all areas. Please exercise caution when travelling – slow down and keep well back from the vehicle in front. Strong winds can cause road obstructions & flying debris. Report obstructions here: nidirect.gov.uk/services/repor… #StormAmy @NIRoadPolicing

Emergency numbers if you need them during the @metofficeni weather warning for strong winds tomorrow (Monday 4 August): nidirect.gov.uk/winds #StormFloris @deptinfra @NIElectricity @niwnews @phoenixni @nihecommunity

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has met with the Mineral Products Association and discussed the challenges facing the industry as well as opportunities for future collaboration.