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Area Manager

M Group


Job Location:

Okehampton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Right across infrastructure theres a requirement to not only maintain but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career with us youll 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 were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.

    We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.

    Want to come and be a part of it

    What will you be doing

    • Delivering 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;
    • Promote the development of MGroups safety culture (It Starts With Me) within the Area and support the wider culture development across Devon Highways working with the H&S Advisor;
    • 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.
    • Taking ownership of the Area commercial performance and working closely with the Commercial team to provide accurate resource sheet
      inputs and support forecasting activity;
    • Ensure KPI performance is maintained at or above the required levels;

    What youll bring

    • Proven leadership skills leading by example setting standards guiding and coaching motivational and influencing skills to get the best from your teams
    • Self-motivated able to manage own workload and set and prioritise works for others
    • Good communication skills: verbal presentations and reports;
    • Strong commitment to safety environmentquality and ethical behaviours.
    • Experience in highway maintenance at a managerial level
    • Detailed understanding of Health and Safetymanagement and the requirements of CDM;
    Whats in it for you

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

    Matched or contributory pension scheme
    Online GP service 24 hours a day 365 days a year
    Employee assistance programme
    My Rewards portal access to 1000s of retail discounts
    Life assurance
    Cycle to work salary finance and give as you earn schemes
    Enhanced maternity paternity leave and adoption leave
    Reward and recognition scheme

    In addition this role offers;

    Matched or contributory pension scheme
    • Online GP service 24 hours a day 365 days a year
    • Employee assistance programme
    • My Rewards portal access to 1000s of retail discounts
    • Life assurance
    • Cycle to work salary finance and give as you earn schemes
    • Enhanced maternity paternity leave and adoption leave
    • Reward and recognition scheme

    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
    • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
    • Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!
    • Holiday purchase scheme
    • Personal Accident Cover

    About us

    We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work attracting diverse and talented people who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind to ensure your aspirations and ways of working align with ours.

    • Wereresponsibleand go further for our people clients communities and the planet
    • Wereopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
    • Weretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
    • Wereambitiousand embrace opportunity to lead essential infrastructure services for life

    Whether youre a trainee apprentice or graduate or progressing through your career our people benefit from industry recognised programmes training and development.

    Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

    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.

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