• Advertising End Date:
    Closing date: 25 August 2025
  • Location
    Exeter
  • Department
    Operational Management (Project, Site, Contract)
  • Division
    Highways
  • Advertised salary
    Competitive, plus benefits
  • 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, and 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’re supporting 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 maintenance team, as 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.  

    Want to come and be a part of it? 

    What will you be doing?

    You'll deliver the services in line with the contract requirements and to the satisfaction of the Service Manager and their customers. Focusing on quality, productivity and efficiency in delivery outcomes.

    You'll promote the development of our safety culture (It Starts With Me) within the Area and support the wider culture development across Devon Highways, working with the H&S Advisor.

    Take ownership of the Causeway data and its use within the Area, and work with the Commercial and Finance teams in understanding and managing outputs from the system;

    We'll ask you to liaise with the Transport Manager(s) ensuring fleet, plant, fuel and driver record requirements are current and accurately completed.

    Along with the Environment team, ensuring waste legislation is followed and compliant.

    The role will include planning efficient use of resources to deliver the Area priorities as described in the Annual Plan. e.g. Winter & Emergency Service, LACP, Safety Defects etc.

    You'll take ownership of the Area commercial performance and working closely with the Commercial team to provide accurate resource sheet inputs, and support forecasting activity.

    Recruitment, onboarding, management, coaching, training, mentoring, development and motivation of Efficient and effective management of supply chain resources in line with the company SHEQ policies. Ensuring VFM is provided to the Service Manager;

    You'll ensure KPI performance is maintained at or above the required levels. Working with the Commercial team in managing contractual issues with the Service Managers team, subcontractors and suppliers.

    You'll develop a regular timetable of internal communication with staff and operatives for which you are responsible. Responsible for ensuring development of the Operational team and timely completion of all PDR’s.

    Along with managing all people related matters e.g., disciplinary, grievance etc. in a timely manner in conjunction with HR representatives following company procedures.

    What you’ll bring

    • Proven leadership skills. Leading by example, setting standards, guiding and coaching, motivational and  influencing skills to get the best from your teams.
    • Good communication skills: verbal, presentations and reports
    • Self-motivated, able to manage own workload, and set and prioritise works for others
    • Commercial knowledge
    • Strong commitment to safety, environment, quality and ethical behaviours
    • Experience in highway maintenance at a managerial level
    • CSCS card
    • Driving licence

    What’s in it for you?

    We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

    • Pension scheme
    • Life assurance
    • Personal Accident Cover

        In addition, this role offers;

    • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
    • My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
    • Incremental Holiday Scheme, starting at 21 days 
    • 20 days company sick pay

    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.

    For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

    #MGroupH INDSTA

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