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Exciting Career Opportunity: Senior Project Manager - M25 London Orbital Motorway Are you ready to elevate your career and lead transformative infrastructure projects? Connect Plus Services (CPS) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in the M25 London Orbital Motorway Project . Location This role can be based at our Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford offices, with occasional travel to project sites or other office locations. Some site visits, including night shifts, may be required. At CPS-a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis -we operate and maintain the busiest motorway in Europe, the M25 . With over £100 million invested annually, we deliver essential infrastructure improvements while ensuring ongoing maintenance of this critical route. If you're looking for a high-impact career in highways, there's no better place to gain unmatched experience and take on meaningful challenges. We're seeking an innovative, proactive Senior Project Manager with a solid background in project delivery to lead complex highway schemes from inception to completion. Projects range from £20,000 to £4 million+ , requiring strategic leadership, exceptional stakeholder management, and a drive for excellence. What You'll Be Doing Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Collaboration - Build strong relationships with Portfolio Managers, SPMs, Supervisors, and internal/external stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives and performance. Project Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure adherence to DBFO contracts, proactively manage risks, maintain accurate reporting, and support effective change control. Risk & Issue Resolution - Identify and address risks, constraints, and dependencies; escalate when necessary and implement effective solutions. End-to-End Project Leadership - Manage all phases of delivery from feasibility to handover, shaping client investment proposals throughout. Programme Oversight - Maintain global/master programme for the project portfolio, with accurate forecasting of cost and income. Client & Portfolio Management - Act as the key liaison, chairing fortnightly project reviews to drive performance and accountability. Process & Efficiency Improvements - Champion process reviews and change initiatives to boost delivery and operational efficiency. Team Leadership & Resource Allocation - Allocate projects effectively, balancing team strengths and workloads. Compliance & Permitting - Coordinate with construction teams to manage site permits, certificates, and compliance documentation. Contract Management - Administer various NEC contract options as the designated Project Manager. Working Arrangements Travel Flexibility - Willingness to travel to sites and offices as needed. Site Visits - Occasional night shifts may be required. Hybrid Working - A minimum of 60% office-based working. Who We're Looking For Proven experience in highways construction, maintenance, or transferable project management. Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP) preferred. HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Experience coordinating with design teams and managing interfaces. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and environmental requirements. Valid CSCS Card. Effective team leadership and performance management. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence. Commercial awareness and budget management experience. Understanding of Lean principles. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about shaping the future of UK highways and eager to work on one of the nation's most high-profile infrastructure programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Join us-and be part of something extraordinary. About us CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes. Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement. Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance. Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement. Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals. Why Work for Us? At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you'll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently. A Career Like No Other Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding. Long-Term Stability & Growth With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth. A Supportive & Inclusive Team At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do. Note to all internal CPS employees: If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company's careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to

Exciting Career Opportunity: Senior Project Manager - M25 London Orbital Motorway Are you ready to elevate your career and lead transformative infrastructure projects? Connect Plus Services (CPS) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in the M25 London Orbital Motorway Project . Location This role can be based at our Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford offices, with occasional travel to project sites or other office locations. Some site visits, including night shifts, may be required. At CPS-a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis -we operate and maintain the busiest motorway in Europe, the M25 . With over £100 million invested annually, we deliver essential infrastructure improvements while ensuring ongoing maintenance of this critical route. If you're looking for a high-impact career in highways, there's no better place to gain unmatched experience and take on meaningful challenges. We're seeking an innovative, proactive Senior Project Manager with a solid background in project delivery to lead complex highway schemes from inception to completion. Projects range from £20,000 to £4 million+ , requiring strategic leadership, exceptional stakeholder management, and a drive for excellence. What You'll Be Doing Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Collaboration - Build strong relationships with Portfolio Managers, SPMs, Supervisors, and internal/external stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives and performance. Project Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure adherence to DBFO contracts, proactively manage risks, maintain accurate reporting, and support effective change control. Risk & Issue Resolution - Identify and address risks, constraints, and dependencies; escalate when necessary and implement effective solutions. End-to-End Project Leadership - Manage all phases of delivery from feasibility to handover, shaping client investment proposals throughout. Programme Oversight - Maintain global/master programme for the project portfolio, with accurate forecasting of cost and income. Client & Portfolio Management - Act as the key liaison, chairing fortnightly project reviews to drive performance and accountability. Process & Efficiency Improvements - Champion process reviews and change initiatives to boost delivery and operational efficiency. Team Leadership & Resource Allocation - Allocate projects effectively, balancing team strengths and workloads. Compliance & Permitting - Coordinate with construction teams to manage site permits, certificates, and compliance documentation. Contract Management - Administer various NEC contract options as the designated Project Manager. Working Arrangements Travel Flexibility - Willingness to travel to sites and offices as needed. Site Visits - Occasional night shifts may be required. Hybrid Working - A minimum of 60% office-based working. Who We're Looking For Proven experience in highways construction, maintenance, or transferable project management. Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP) preferred. HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Experience coordinating with design teams and managing interfaces. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and environmental requirements. Valid CSCS Card. Effective team leadership and performance management. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence. Commercial awareness and budget management experience. Understanding of Lean principles. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about shaping the future of UK highways and eager to work on one of the nation's most high-profile infrastructure programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Join us-and be part of something extraordinary. About us CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes. Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement. Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance. Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement. Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals. Why Work for Us? At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you'll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently. A Career Like No Other Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding. Long-Term Stability & Growth With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth. A Supportive & Inclusive Team At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do. Note to all internal CPS employees: If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company's careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to

Exciting Career Opportunity: Senior Project Manager - M25 London Orbital Motorway Are you ready to elevate your career and lead transformative infrastructure projects? Connect Plus Services (CPS) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in the M25 London Orbital Motorway Project . Location This role can be based at our Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford offices, with occasional travel to project sites or other office locations. Some site visits, including night shifts, may be required. At CPS-a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis -we operate and maintain the busiest motorway in Europe, the M25 . With over £100 million invested annually, we deliver essential infrastructure improvements while ensuring ongoing maintenance of this critical route. If you're looking for a high-impact career in highways, there's no better place to gain unmatched experience and take on meaningful challenges. We're seeking an innovative, proactive Senior Project Manager with a solid background in project delivery to lead complex highway schemes from inception to completion. Projects range from £20,000 to £4 million+ , requiring strategic leadership, exceptional stakeholder management, and a drive for excellence. What You'll Be Doing Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Collaboration - Build strong relationships with Portfolio Managers, SPMs, Supervisors, and internal/external stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives and performance. Project Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure adherence to DBFO contracts, proactively manage risks, maintain accurate reporting, and support effective change control. Risk & Issue Resolution - Identify and address risks, constraints, and dependencies; escalate when necessary and implement effective solutions. End-to-End Project Leadership - Manage all phases of delivery from feasibility to handover, shaping client investment proposals throughout. Programme Oversight - Maintain global/master programme for the project portfolio, with accurate forecasting of cost and income. Client & Portfolio Management - Act as the key liaison, chairing fortnightly project reviews to drive performance and accountability. Process & Efficiency Improvements - Champion process reviews and change initiatives to boost delivery and operational efficiency. Team Leadership & Resource Allocation - Allocate projects effectively, balancing team strengths and workloads. Compliance & Permitting - Coordinate with construction teams to manage site permits, certificates, and compliance documentation. Contract Management - Administer various NEC contract options as the designated Project Manager. Working Arrangements Travel Flexibility - Willingness to travel to sites and offices as needed. Site Visits - Occasional night shifts may be required. Hybrid Working - A minimum of 60% office-based working. Who We're Looking For Proven experience in highways construction, maintenance, or transferable project management. Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP) preferred. HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Experience coordinating with design teams and managing interfaces. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and environmental requirements. Valid CSCS Card. Effective team leadership and performance management. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence. Commercial awareness and budget management experience. Understanding of Lean principles. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about shaping the future of UK highways and eager to work on one of the nation's most high-profile infrastructure programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Join us-and be part of something extraordinary. About us CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes. Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement. Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance. Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement. Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals. Why Work for Us? At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you'll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently. A Career Like No Other Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding. Long-Term Stability & Growth With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth. A Supportive & Inclusive Team At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do. Note to all internal CPS employees: If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company's careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to

Are you ready to take on a role that blends engineering excellence with real impact-and offers stability for the long haul? As a Contracts Engineering Manager on the M25 London Orbital Motorway Project , you'll be part of a high-profile joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, delivering one of Europe's most complex and vital highway networks. With 15 years of work still ahead , this isn't just a role-it's a career-defining opportunity. You'll help shape and deliver over £100 million in annual infrastructure investment , contributing to both planned improvements and essential maintenance across the busiest motorway in Europe. Based from one of our key offices-Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford-you'll work at the heart of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, where innovation and precision are valued and supported. Whether you're looking to grow your leadership in highways engineering or step into a challenging new phase of your career, this role offers the security, scale, and purpose to help you thrive. Join us and be part of a legacy project that keeps people moving while moving your career forward. What You'll Be Doing As a Contract Engineering Manager , you'll play a pivotal role in the success of one of Europe's most complex infrastructure networks. Acting as a key technical advisor within the Commercial Team, you'll bring your deep understanding of highways engineering to ensure every project aligns with both our technical and commercial goals-delivering value today and sustainability for the future. In this exciting and influential role, you will: Bridge engineering and commercial strategy : Assess how changes in scope, standards, and legislation affect project costs, and clearly communicate the commercial impacts to stakeholders. Translate complexity into clarity : Work across operational, technical, and commercial teams to ensure the technical requirements of our contracts are clearly understood and effectively delivered. Champion contract compliance : Interpret design and maintenance standards, identify the implications for future works, and ensure that all project changes are fully documented, negotiated, and contractually sound. Lead with technical insight : Provide expert guidance on how evolving engineering standards impact infrastructure needs, safety, and delivery-driving smarter, more resilient solutions. Shape the future of infrastructure : Analyse asset data to forecast maintenance and renewal demands, helping the team stay ahead of risks and long-term requirements. Support financial planning with engineering knowledge : Develop accurate technical estimates and factor risk into change management processes, keeping leadership informed and empowered to make strategic decisions. Who We're Looking For - Key Requirements We're looking for a collaborative, technically driven leader with a passion for delivering excellence on major civil engineering projects. To succeed in this role, you'll bring: A BEng, BSc, or MSc in Civil Engineering or a related field Membership (or Fellowship) of ICE, IMechE, IEE, or equivalent In-depth knowledge of highway design standards and specifications , with the ability to apply them to complex infrastructure challenges Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of technical changes on cost and delivery Clear, confident communication skills -able to explain complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally , offering guidance and sharing knowledge A proactive approach to identifying risks, scope changes, and compliance issues Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes. Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement. Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance. Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement. Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals. Why Work for Us? At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you'll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently. A Career Like No Other Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding. Long-Term Stability & Growth With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth. A Supportive & Inclusive Team At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do. About us CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximize team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home. Note to all internal CPS employees: If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company's careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to

Are you ready to take on a role that blends engineering excellence with real impact-and offers stability for the long haul? As a Contracts Engineering Manager on the M25 London Orbital Motorway Project , you'll be part of a high-profile joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, delivering one of Europe's most complex and vital highway networks. With 15 years of work still ahead , this isn't just a role-it's a career-defining opportunity. You'll help shape and deliver over £100 million in annual infrastructure investment , contributing to both planned improvements and essential maintenance across the busiest motorway in Europe. Based from one of our key offices-Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford-you'll work at the heart of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, where innovation and precision are valued and supported. Whether you're looking to grow your leadership in highways engineering or step into a challenging new phase of your career, this role offers the security, scale, and purpose to help you thrive. Join us and be part of a legacy project that keeps people moving while moving your career forward. What You'll Be Doing As a Contract Engineering Manager , you'll play a pivotal role in the success of one of Europe's most complex infrastructure networks. Acting as a key technical advisor within the Commercial Team, you'll bring your deep understanding of highways engineering to ensure every project aligns with both our technical and commercial goals-delivering value today and sustainability for the future. In this exciting and influential role, you will: Bridge engineering and commercial strategy : Assess how changes in scope, standards, and legislation affect project costs, and clearly communicate the commercial impacts to stakeholders. Translate complexity into clarity : Work across operational, technical, and commercial teams to ensure the technical requirements of our contracts are clearly understood and effectively delivered. Champion contract compliance : Interpret design and maintenance standards, identify the implications for future works, and ensure that all project changes are fully documented, negotiated, and contractually sound. Lead with technical insight : Provide expert guidance on how evolving engineering standards impact infrastructure needs, safety, and delivery-driving smarter, more resilient solutions. Shape the future of infrastructure : Analyse asset data to forecast maintenance and renewal demands, helping the team stay ahead of risks and long-term requirements. Support financial planning with engineering knowledge : Develop accurate technical estimates and factor risk into change management processes, keeping leadership informed and empowered to make strategic decisions. Who We're Looking For - Key Requirements We're looking for a collaborative, technically driven leader with a passion for delivering excellence on major civil engineering projects. To succeed in this role, you'll bring: A BEng, BSc, or MSc in Civil Engineering or a related field Membership (or Fellowship) of ICE, IMechE, IEE, or equivalent In-depth knowledge of highway design standards and specifications , with the ability to apply them to complex infrastructure challenges Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of technical changes on cost and delivery Clear, confident communication skills -able to explain complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally , offering guidance and sharing knowledge A proactive approach to identifying risks, scope changes, and compliance issues Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes. Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement. Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance. Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement. Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals. Why Work for Us? At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you'll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently. A Career Like No Other Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding. Long-Term Stability & Growth With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth. A Supportive & Inclusive Team At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do. About us CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximize team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home. Note to all internal CPS employees: If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company's careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to

Are you ready to take on a role that blends engineering excellence with real impact-and offers stability for the long haul? As a Contracts Engineering Manager on the M25 London Orbital Motorway Project , you'll be part of a high-profile joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, delivering one of Europe's most complex and vital highway networks. With 15 years of work still ahead , this isn't just a role-it's a career-defining opportunity. You'll help shape and deliver over £100 million in annual infrastructure investment , contributing to both planned improvements and essential maintenance across the busiest motorway in Europe. Based from one of our key offices-Leatherhead, South Mimms, or Dartford-you'll work at the heart of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, where innovation and precision are valued and supported. Whether you're looking to grow your leadership in highways engineering or step into a challenging new phase of your career, this role offers the security, scale, and purpose to help you thrive. Join us and be part of a legacy project that keeps people moving while moving your career forward. What You'll Be Doing As a Contract Engineering Manager , you'll play a pivotal role in the success of one of Europe's most complex infrastructure networks. Acting as a key technical advisor within the Commercial Team, you'll bring your deep understanding of highways engineering to ensure every project aligns with both our technical and commercial goals-delivering value today and sustainability for the future. In this exciting and influential role, you will: Bridge engineering and commercial strategy : Assess how changes in scope, standards, and legislation affect project costs, and clearly communicate the commercial impacts to stakeholders. Translate complexity into clarity : Work across operational, technical, and commercial teams to ensure the technical requirements of our contracts are clearly understood and effectively delivered. Champion contract compliance : Interpret design and maintenance standards, identify the implications for future works, and ensure that all project changes are fully documented, negotiated, and contractually sound. Lead with technical insight : Provide expert guidance on how evolving engineering standards impact infrastructure needs, safety, and delivery-driving smarter, more resilient solutions. Shape the future of infrastructure : Analyse asset data to forecast maintenance and renewal demands, helping the team stay ahead of risks and long-term requirements. Support financial planning with engineering knowledge : Develop accurate technical estimates and factor risk into change management processes, keeping leadership informed and empowered to make strategic decisions. Who We're Looking For - Key Requirements We're looking for a collaborative, technically driven leader with a passion for delivering excellence on major civil engineering projects. To succeed in this role, you'll bring: A BEng, BSc, or MSc in Civil Engineering or a related field Membership (or Fellowship) of ICE, IMechE, IEE, or equivalent In-depth knowledge of highway design standards and specifications , with the ability to apply them to complex infrastructure challenges Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of technical changes on cost and delivery Clear, confident communication skills -able to explain complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally , offering guidance and sharing knowledge A proactive approach to identifying risks, scope changes, and compliance issues Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes. Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement. Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance. Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement. Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals. Why Work for Us? At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you'll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently. A Career Like No Other Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding. Long-Term Stability & Growth With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth. A Supportive & Inclusive Team At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do. About us CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximize team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home. Note to all internal CPS employees: If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through your parent company's careers portal by entering the job title in the search bar. If your employing company is not advertising this role, please submit your CV and the role title to