Big News: What the £92 Billion Infrastructure Plan Means for UK Public Transport and Recruitment

In early July 2025, the UK Government unveiled a £92 billion infrastructure investment package, funding over 50 major road and rail projects across England and Wales. It’s a landmark initiative within the Plan for Change and it represents the largest transport commitment in a generation.

Key Impacts

• Generation of 42,000+ jobs across construction, engineering, logistics, and rail supply sectors.

• Unlocking over 39,000 new homes, particularly in regions like the North, Midlands, and South West.

• Reduced journey times and enhanced freight efficiency through upgrades to major road networks like the A66 Trans-Pennine route, M54–M6 link road, and Manchester’s Simister Island interchange.

Rail Projects Taking Shape

1. Portishead–Bristol Line Revival

   • Passenger services will resume for the first time in over 60 years. New stops at Portishead, Wellington, Cullompton, and Haxby will bring rail access to thousands of people and support regional growth.

2. Midlands Rail Hub

   • Upgrading connectivity into Birmingham across 50+ destinations, supporting nearly 13,000 construction roles in the process.

3. East Coast Main Line Digital Signalling

   • Modernisation delivers up to 33% reduction in delays and creates around 5,000 skilled jobs in digital and systems engineering.

What It Means for Construction Talent & Recruitment

For Strong Recruitment Group, this mega project sequence offers a rare opportunity: we can position ourselves as strategic hiring partners, matching candidates to roles in one of the UK’s biggest infrastructure programmes.

Why This Matters

With long-term investment and visibility in the rollout, this transport infrastructure will support the government’s ambition to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029, boost regional productivity and unlock greater connectivity beyond London. Firms bidding for public contracts are also expected to demonstrate how they will prioritise British jobs and local skills, a requirement that aligns with our expertise in matching skilled professionals to regional demand.

Strong Recruitment Group: Supporting Your Talent Needs

As the UK embarks on this generational infrastructure transformation, Strong Recruitment Group stands ready to:

• Provide specialist civil, rail and systems engineering talent at scale

• Help employers fill critical roles fast, with local and digital skills aligned to their delivery plan

• Connect regional projects with qualified professionals, ensuring you meet project milestones, stay compliant and deliver on time

If your organisation is preparing for upcoming transport and rail projects, let’s talk. Get in touch with us Strong Recruitment Group on 020 8763 6122 today to ensure you have the workforce you need.