Business Manager NOWOŚĆ

Opis stanowiska

We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to take full accountability for the delivery of the £25m per annum Portsmouth PFI Highway Term Maintenance Contract. The role will be based at our Portsmouth depot, PO6 1TA. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and commercially successful operation of the contract, leading a multi-disciplinary management team delivering day-to-day highways maintenance across the network.

You will work closely with:

• Portsmouth City Council
• The SPV (Ensign)
• Supply chain partners
• Key stakeholders

to ensure contractual requirements are met, performance targets are achieved, and customer expectations are exceeded.

The role covers the full scope of contract delivery, including:

• Asset management
• Reactive and planned maintenance
• Scheme delivery
• Incident and severe weather response
• Full responsibility for the PFI handback programme

As a visible leader and safety ambassador, you will set the standard for health, safety, quality, and customer service, while maintaining strong control of:

• Financial performance
• Budgets
• Commercial governance

You will develop and lead a high-performing Senior Management Team, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role within the Local Roads AM&S senior leadership team, contributing to best practice and strategic delivery across the business.

Main Responsibilities

The Business Manager will:

• Ensure the availability and effective deployment of contract-dedicated and corporate resources throughout the contract term to meet or exceed contractual requirements
• Establish and lead a strong, empowered Senior Management Team capable of delivering the contract’s ambitions, including all commitments set out in the handback programme proposal

A core element of the role is to facilitate strong collaboration with:

• The Client
• The SPV
• Supply chain partners
• Local stakeholders

supporting customer satisfaction and effective reputation management.

You will:

• Promote best practice, innovation, and process improvement through:
  • Performance metrics
  • Lean leadership
  • CoLab working
  • External expertise where appropriate
• Drive social value delivery aligned to the Employment and Skills Plan
• Support succession planning
• Ensure compliance with EDI policies and legislation

You will demonstrate visible and inclusive leadership through:

• Regular site engagement
• Round-table events

ensuring the views of the workforce are heard and valued.

The role also requires a strong focus on sustainability, including:

• Encouraging initiatives that reduce environmental impact
• Supporting the achievement of contract net zero targets

You will be responsible for effective governance of:

• Commercial processes
• Budget development
• Forecasting
• Risk management
• Performance monitoring

to ensure high standards of right-first-time delivery and overall contract success.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• An experienced Highways professional with a proven track record of leading complex local roads or PFI-style contracts
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• A member of a relevant professional body

You will bring:

• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Solid project management experience
• A clear commitment to health and safety leadership

Experience of Lean principles and continuous improvement is desirable.

You will also be:

• A confident, visible leader with excellent communication skills
• Able to build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised and results-focused
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on contract delivery
• Experienced in producing accurate management information
• Confident in managing risk and developing high-performing teams

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• A market-competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)
• Company Car / Car Allowance included in the package
• Our Colas Pension Scheme with combined contributions of up to 16%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 28 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal / professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holida