Projects Manager

Morrison Utility Services Limited.; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in the UK is seeking a manager for its highway maintenance team. You will ensure works meet contract specifications, lead resource allocation, and collaborate with various teams to maintain safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates have significant experience at a managerial level in highway maintenance. The role offers various benefits including a pension scheme, online GP access, and a company car option.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Access to retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced leave options

Company car and fuel card

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within highway maintenance.
• Ability to manage workload and set priorities for team members.
• Willingness to undergo third-party background checks if successful.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of works in line with contract specifications.
• Lead team in planning and efficient resource allocation.
• Maintain KPI performance in accordance with required levels.

Skills

Good communication – both written and verbal

Self-motivated and able to manage own workload

Experience in highway maintenance at a managerial level

Valid driving licence

SMSTS certification

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. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life while being safety‑first, client‑ and customer‑centric in a friendly, fun, and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

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 gives back to the communities in which we work. You'll be joining our Highways team, the UK's number one highway maintenance contractor. Our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

What will you be doing?

• Ensure all works are delivered in line with contract specifications and to the satisfaction of the Service Manager and stakeholders.
• Lead your team in planning and allocating resources efficiently to meet the Annual Plan.
• Take full ownership of work programming and coordination, working closely with programming and permitting teams.
• Collaborate with the SHEQ team to embed best practices in safety, environmental responsibility, and carbon reduction across the contract.
• Work alongside the Commercial team to ensure accurate resource allocation, forecasting, and effective budget management.
• Liaise with Transport Managers to ensure all fleet, plant, fuel usage, and driver records are up to date and compliant.
• Maintain KPI performance in line with or above required levels.
• Promote collaboration with key stakeholders to establish service benchmarks and drive improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Good communication – both written and verbal.
• Self‑motivated, able to manage own workload, and set and prioritise works for others.
• Experience in highway maintenance at a managerial level.
• Valid driving licence.
• SMSTS certification.
• Successful candidates may be subject to third‑party background checks and, for certain roles, drug and alcohol testing as part of induction.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work.

• Matched or contributory pension scheme.
• Online GP service – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Employee assistance programme.
• My Rewards portal, access to thousands of retail discounts.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give‑as‑you‑earn schemes.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from.
• My Car Choice salary‑sacrifice EV/Hybrid car scheme.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Personal accident cover.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.