Department for Transport Jobs

5,000 employees

Public Sector

The Department for Transport (DfT) works to support the transport network that helps UK citizens, businesses, goods and services travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK moving.We’re responsible for:• providing policy, guidance, funding to English local authorities to help them run and maintain their road networks, improve passenger and freight travel, and develop new major transport schemes• investing in, maintaining and operating the motorway and trunk road network in England• setting the strategic direction for the rail industry in England and Wales – funding investment in infrastructure through Network Rail, awarding and managing rail franchises, and regulating rail fares• improving English bus services through funding and regulation• working to make our roads less congested & polluted by promoting lower carbon transport, including cycling and walking• encouraging the use of new technology e.g. smart ticketing and low carbon vehicles• maintaining high standards of safety and security in transport• supporting the maritime sector by producing the overall strategy and planning policy for ports in England and Wales• setting national aviation policy, working with airlines, airports, the Civil Aviation Authority and NATS (the UK’s air traffic service) Find DfT vacancies at: http://bit.ly/dft-job