Project Planner

M Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading highway maintenance contractor as part of the Highways maintenance team. You'll be responsible for planning and managing highway projects, ensuring timely delivery and efficiency. The role requires strong planning skills, knowledge of highway regulations, and proficiency in programming tools like PowerBI. Enjoy a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including a pension scheme, online GP service, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service, available 24/7

Employee assistance programme

Access to retail discounts via My Rewards portal

Life assurance

Cycle to work, salary finance, and give as you earn schemes

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Reward and recognition scheme

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Recommend a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Strong planning and programme management skills with experience in programming tools.
• Knowledge of scheduling and permitting processes.
• Experience with NRSWA.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update Works Orders and Programmes.
• Create and update Streetworks information for scheme delivery.
• Plan and report on delivery performance using PowerBI.

Skills

Planning

Programme Management

Relationship Building

Data Reporting

Traffic Management

Tools

PowerBI

Asta Power Project

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. We deliver essential infrastructure services for life, prioritising safety, and being client and customer-centric in a friendly, fun, and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Highways, we support the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.

We don’t just build roads and bridges — we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that benefits the communities in which we work.

You’ll be joining our Highways maintenance team, as the UK’s leading highway maintenance contractor. Our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions, offering services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

Devon Highways, a contract secured by M Group in 2017, will operate until 2027. M Group is responsible for delivering a wide range of highways maintenance and improvement projects for Devon on behalf of Devon County Council.

What will you be doing?

• Check the Service Managers Works Ordering system and monitor the status of Works Orders to update the Works Programmes accordingly.
• Use the Annual Plan issued by the Service Manager to monitor, plan work, and produce a resourced programme for the financial year.
• Undertake Programming updates as revised versions of the Annual Plan are issued.
• Work with delivery teams and supply chain to create and update the Works Programme, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Create and update all Streetworks (Noticing/Permitting/Licences) information to support scheme delivery.
• Coordinate with other network stakeholders to optimize delivery.
• Plan, monitor, and report on delivery performance using Asta Power Project and Power-BI Reports, including data reporting to drive performance.
• Maximize productivity through effective programming, liaising with QS and AQS, and ensuring works are financially controlled to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
• Escalate programme delays to the Programme Manager and Area Manager to minimize issues with timing or quality of delivery.

What you’ll bring

• Strong planning and programme management skills, with experience in using programming tools.
• Knowledge of scheduling and permitting processes, including the Code of Practice for Coordination of Street and Roadworks.
• Experience with NRSWA.
• Proficiency in PowerBI, including data reporting for performance management.
• Awareness of current issues in highway maintenance, including traffic management layouts as per the Red Book.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Drive, energy, and enthusiasm for improving performance.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits to support your life both in and out of work, including:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, available 24/7
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to retail discounts via My Rewards portal
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance, and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

Additional benefits include:

• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Personal Accident Cover

Please note: Job adverts may close early; apply promptly to be considered. Successful candidates may undergo third-party background checks, and some roles require drug and alcohol testing during induction.