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Lead Civil Engineer – South West (Bath) M Group Highways
About the Role
Right across infrastructure, we’re not just maintaining, but renewing and reimagining it. With us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop at every career stage, delivering essential services with a safety-first, client- and customer-centric approach in a friendly, fun, and respectful environment where thriving is encouraged.
At M Group Highways, we empower the safe movement and transport of people across the UK. We go beyond just constructing roads and bridges—we’re building a better future, creating lasting value for the communities we serve.
You’ll be joining our Civils Projects Team in the South West (Bath), where we deliver specialist civil engineering—collaborative, high-quality work for the public and private sectors.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Managing all engineering activities—engineering control, setting out, and providing direction to the workforce
- Leading quality control systems to ensure compliance with project design and specifications
- Enforcing the highest standards of Health, Safety & Environmental policies, adhering to M Group Highway’s It Starts With Me (ISWM) culture
- Overseeing the permit process, including CAT scanning and issuing permits efficiently
- Maintaining accurate records—site diaries, work progress, resource allocations, and as-built information (using AutoCAD).
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What You’ll Bring
- A strong background in civil engineering, including workforce supervision, expertise in:
- Earthworks
- Drainage & structures
- Highways engineering
- The ability to embrace flexibility, lead change, and drive improvements in your role
- Highly organised—able to juggle priorities, multi-task for stakeholders, and stay focused on critical tasks
- Ambitious, performance-driven, with a commitment to excellence and making the most of every opportunity.
What’s in It for You?
Core Benefits (Available to All Employees)
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- 24/7 online GP service
- Employee assistance programme
- My Rewards portal (thousands of discounts)
- Life assurance
- Cycle-to-work, salary finance & PAYE loan schemes
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Reward & recognition scheme
This Specific Role Also Offers
- Company car & fuel card (choose from EV or hybrid options)
- My Car Choice (salary sacrifice EV/hybrid offering)
- 28 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- "Recommend a friend" referral rewards
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Personal Accident Cover
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About Us
We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, attracting diverse and talented people who thrive in our collaborative culture. As a top 100 UK employer for veterans, we invest in inclusivity—from our ENABLE networks (for shared interests) to values-driven recruitment.
Our culture values: ✔ Responsibility – Going further for people, clients, communities and the planet ✔ Openness – Actively seeking better ways to exceed expectations ✔ Unity – “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” ✔ Ambition – Embracing opportunities to lead essential infrastructure for life
Whether you’re a graduate, trainee, or seasoned professional, we offer industry-recognised programmes, training, and development.
**Join us at M Group—it’s an exceptional time to be part of our family.
Note: Occasionally, vacancies close before the stated deadline. Apply early for the best consideration.
Security Check: Selected candidates may undergo third-party background checks, including drug and alcohol testing for some roles.
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