QA Test Manager

Connect Plus Services (CPS) operates and maintains the M25 motorway network, including all adjoining trunk and slip roads, on behalf of Connect Plus. The M25 is one of the busiest sections of road in the UK and undoubtedly one of the most significant. We carry out routine maintenance, winter maintenance, and manage the whole-life requirements of over 250,000 assets. We also manage the operation of the network and identify ways to reduce delays and improve journey time reliability.

To deliver our work successfully, our 600+ staff use a range of desktop and mobile IT applications, including Agile Assets, Unity, KOREC, Inform, Esri and Power BI, with underlying data held in Microsoft SQL and Oracle databases. These systems are used for incident response, inventory management, inspections, maintenance activities, in-depth data analysis, and intervention planning. In addition, CPS trials and implements a wide range of new technology on the network.

This is a great opportunity for a QA professional to establish, shape, and run a testing capability in a high-profile business, working on a wide range of established and new projects.

• Establish a range of testing capabilities, including unit testing, integration testing, UAT, and potentially test automation
• Manage and track bugs/issues
• Contribute to the requirements and design stages of projects, bringing testing knowledge and planning to the process
• Collaborate closely with project team members and stakeholders, building effective relationships
• Live the Connect Plus Services values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of Connect Plus Services sustainability activities

• At least two years’ experience in software testing, including unit testing, integration testing, UAT, and potentially automated testing
• An understanding of spatial data and linear referencing systems/models
• Ability to trace data flows through client-server systems and diagnose issues
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Flexible, motivated, and able to persevere in challenging situations
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel)

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.

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.

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.

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.

At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

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…