Ready for the Future Case Studies
Read some case studies for our Ready for the Future grant scheme here.
The aim of the Ready for the Future grant scheme is to support transport professionals to acquire the skills that are in short supply or under-developed in the transport sector.
Find out here how receiving a grant enabled individuals to study a new skill, and the impact this had on their career.
Matthew Moody received a Ready for the Future grant in October 2025 to study the Street Network Planning and Design course at University of the West of England.
Matthew is a Principal Transport Consultant with Pegasys Ltd, working on the development of sustainable transport policies, strategies and schemes.
Matthew says, “The course was excellent and very well structured. Much of the work revolved around redesigning a main road bordering the University campus, which we analysed from a different perspective each week. It was based on sustainable transport principles, whereby streets should be designed to accommodate a range of transport modes, prioritising pedestrians, as well as other functions such as place and green infrastructure.”
“In particular, I developed a much better understanding of how to assess the capacity of different junction types, including priority, signalised and roundabout, both manually and using industry-standard software. I do think the course will be very useful for my future career. It provided a strong introduction to some of the more technical and engineering aspects of street design, which will serve me in good stead as I plan to work more on street design projects.”
Dr. Agnes Boscoe-Wallace received a Ready for the Future grant in October 2025 to study at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
Agnes is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Senior Lecturer in Transportation Engineering at Nottingham Trent University. Agnes was keen to learn more about sustainability in the highways and transportation sector, for the benefit of her own work in transportation and in teaching her undergraduate and masters students at the University to be future leaders.
Agnes said, “I found the course very valuable, as it broadened my understanding of sustainability and its application across a wide range of areas I had not previously considered. I was particularly intrigued by how professionals in other sectors are addressing sustainability challenges, which, when considered carefully, can be translated into applications within the civil and transportation engineering sector.”
“Although the course was intensive, with substantial material to review and assignments due every fortnight, it was well worth the time. The content was consistently engaging, and I remained motivated throughout. The weekly forum discussions were especially useful, providing opportunities to learn from others, ask questions, and contribute to ongoing conversations. The resource materials were also very helpful and will be valuable going forward.”
Adnan Zameer received a Ready for the Future award to study Sustainability Leadership at Imperial College in 2024.
Adnan, a civil engineer with Arup, says, “Coming from a civil engineering background, the course gave me a new perspective on my role not just as an engineer, but as someone who can influence long-term, positive change in the sector. I now feel much more equipped to lead on sustainability conversations, support innovation, and think more strategically about how infrastructure can support environmental goals.”
“This experience has strengthened my confidence and clarity in where I want to take my career. I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned as I continue to grow in the highways and transport space. Looking ahead, I believe this program will be a cornerstone in my career development. It has sharpened my vision and provided me with the tools and confidence to help lead sustainability initiatives within my current role and future positions in the infrastructure industry.”
I extend my sincere thanks to the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund for enabling me to take part in such a meaningful and impactful learning experience.”
Stephen Hughes received a Ready for the Future award to study Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions at the International Union for Conservation (IUCN.)
Stephen is a Graduate Transport Planner with Mott MacDonald. He said, “I completed the course in February-March 2025 through a mixture of live online seminars during working hours and self-paced study in my spare time. I joined with a diverse range of professionals from around the world.”
“I am very grateful to Rees Jeffreys Road Fund for the opportunity to do this course. It has provided me with an invaluable understanding of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and provided valuable general learnings which can read across into my own sector. I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to ‘go back to school’ and learn about something from scratch and outside of the day job. I intend to use the learnings to promote NbS or similar interventions as much as possible in my role. It is vital that they become mainstream common sense as opposed to their current status as isolated cases of best practice.”
“I would strongly encourage peers to apply for a Ready for the Future grant. It is a great way to embark on a structured programme of study and make the very most of your CPD time and effort.”
