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Major projects manager Mike featured in Highways Magazine27th Mar 2019
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK’s major projects manager has been interviewed by a leading media title covering the highways sector.
Mike Jones is the focus of a feature in the latest edition of Highways Magazine, where he discusses Jones Bros’ involvement in significant highway schemes and how apprentices help the Ruthin-based firm thrive.
He talks about his role as project manager of the A49 link road in Wigan, as well as the benefits of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). Mike led on stages 3 and 4 of ECI for the 9.8km Caernarfon and Bontnewydd Bypass, which is currently being built in a joint venture with Balfour Beatty.
Mike, who joined Jones Bros in 2015, also spoke about how proud he is to watch the people he mentors progress and achieve their goals. He has recently taken on the role of Supervising Civil Engineer for Jones Bros’ Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) training programme.
To view the full article, visit: https://www.highwaysmagazine.co.uk/latest-issue
Mike said: “Jones Bros is a UK leader in highways projects and it was fantastic to share our insights and thoughts with Highways Magazine.
“We have worked, and are currently engaged, on a number of exciting projects, which have provided amazing training and development opportunities for our apprentices.
“Work on the A49 link road in Wigan and the Caernarfon and Bontnewydd Bypass is underway, with both schemes providing more opportunities for youngsters to start their career in the industry.”
Established in the 1950s, Jones Bros has a wealth of experience in highway schemes.
The company is now being run by the second and third generations of the founding family and employs more than 350 people.
In addition to highways, it is currently working on contracts in various sectors including the construction of waste management facilities, renewable energy, and flood and marine defence projects across the UK.