Senior Manager, Project Management

The Project Management Department is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that meet organisational goals, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. The team oversees the full project lifecycle — from initial scoping and budgeting to execution, monitoring, and final handover.

The Project Manager (Fibre Build) is responsible for managing the programme of fibre build activities across a defined geographical area, ensuring operational and commercial targets are achieved throughout the full project lifecycle. The postholder will create strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, ensure project readiness, oversee resource levels, and drive performance to meet delivery expectations.

This role requires excellent leadership skills, strong technical understanding of fibre build, and the ability to proactively manage risks, resources, and partners while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer service.

Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00

Travel Requirements: No travel required

Holiday Entitlements: 33 days including Bank Holidays

Standard Benefits Package:

• Oversee all aspects of the current FB26 project, including spine readiness and survey requirements.
• Ensure TRR (Technical Readiness Reviews) and survey activities are completed and ready for operational teams.
• Ensure sufficient office and field resources are in place to meet — and exceed — operational and commercial targets.
• Build and maintain strong, professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners and subcontractors.
• Work closely with office and field delivery teams to identify potential design or construction issues and support effective resolutions.
• Collaborate with project and commercial teams to ensure all activities are invoiced correctly and within required timescales.
• Work with the commercial team to onboard subcontractors to meet build requirements.
• Assume overall responsibility for site works, methodology, programme delivery, and resource planning (in‑house and subcontracted).
• Ensure all works are accurately recorded and registered in accordance with Highway Authority requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of staff performance and workmanship to ensure the highest levels of quality and compliance are maintained.
• Ensure CDM (Construction Design and Management) requirements are met for applicable projects.

Extensive experience in Fibre Build Project Management with a strong understanding of spine and survey processes. Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale fibre projects across multiple councils or geographical areas. Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting performance updates to internal and external stakeholders. Significant experience engaging with Local Authorities. Previous experience handling FPNs, defects, and related commercial processes. Strong data skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (trackers, reporting, analysis). Expert knowledge of NRSWA (Operative & Supervisor), SROH, and HAUC guidelines. SMSTS trained. Understanding of Traffic Management guidelines for utility works on highways.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: MJ Quinn is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that all employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors are treated equally and fairly and not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. MJ Quinn welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of their background, disability or gender and is committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

MJ Quinn is committed to, and is investing in, a sustainable future as this is vital for the planet, our communities, customers, and business. Our sustainability goals are shaped in accordance with wider business objectives and the core foundations of sustainable development.

For MJ Quinn this means creating space for proactive participation in the discussions that shape our sustainability aspirations, learning opportunities at all levels, and harnessing employee passion.

MJ Quinn is a UK-based infrastructure services provider specialising in delivering comprehensive, end-to-end solutions across a range of industries, including telecommunications, utilities, and mechanical and electrical engineering. Guided by a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, we offer tailored services encompassing design, installation, maintenance, and project management.

Partnering with leading organisations, we successfully execute complex projects by leveraging advanced technology and the expertise of our skilled workforce. Our customer-centric approach ensures efficient, reliable service delivery while maintaining our focus on building long-term, sustainable solutions.

At MJ Quinn, our purpose is to play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing critical infrastructure, connecting and supporting communities and businesses across the UK.

Safety Always Matters: Operational Excellence: We strive for the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Join MJ Quinn, where we combine innovation, expertise, and a values-driven culture to deliver excellence in every project.