We’re celebrating a new award after the business was recently presented with a gold membership as part of The 5% Club’s esteemed 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. This new accolade highlights McCann’s unwavering commitment to empowering employees through “earn & learn” initiatives such as Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes and Sponsored Student Placements. Achieving gold status reflects our
One award nomination is usually reason enough to celebrate but for our Project Supervisor Barrie Bridge, good news comes in twos – after he was recently nominated for a Highways Heroes and CECA Midlands Employee of the Year award. Having been employed by McCann for over 14 years, Barrie is an integral member of the
We are delighted to announce that we have joined over 1,000 UK employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative created by Business in the Community (BITC) for organisations to collectively commit to improving equal opportunities for Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees in the UK. The Race at
We are delighted to announce a pioneering seven-year partnership between Suffolk Streetlighting (a collaborative entity including McCann’s and Suffolk County Council) and South Cambridgeshire District Council – highlighting our dedication to enhancing public safety, sustainability and efficiency through high quality street lighting services. Comprehensive street lighting management Under this new agreement, Suffolk Streetlighting will take
As environmental sustainability becomes increasingly critical to our sector and others, we are proud to be leading the way with a number of green innovations that enable communities across the UK to thrive. The London Borough of Hillingdon is a community we have served since 2017, delivering on multi-million pound term maintenance street lighting contracts
We have continued our trajectory towards a cleaner, greener operating model after we recently added three new Mercedes eVito vans to our ever-expanding fleet of company cars, vans, trucks and plant. The vans are part of our strategic implementation of our environmental and sustainable fleet policy, which previously saw the business make a pledge for
Northumbrian Water has announced the completion of its AMP8 framework procurement process, with Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann confirmed on the framework alongside 32 fellow partners. This new framework will support the delivery of Northumbrian Water’s £3.8bn AMP8 capital investment programme and create a wide range of opportunities for construction and engineering contractors
For this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week we’re proud to have facilitated a number of activities and events to engage with our teams and promote a positive attitude to mental health and wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual, nationwide event – supported by the Mental Health Foundation, Mind and Mental Health First Aid
We have received international recognition from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), after securing the coveted RoSPA Gold Medal for the ninth consecutive year as a result of our commitment to health and safety excellence. The esteemed RoSPA Awards programme is celebrating its 68th year in 2024 as the UK’s largest and
With today being International Women’s Day, we felt it was the perfect time to round off our week-long series of features where we sit down and find out more about some of the amazing women working at McCann. In this fourth and final instalment, we get to know our Head of Planning, Pennie Cooke. Pennie
The third instalment of our week-long International Women’s Day celebration is here, and this time we’re getting to know our Commercial Assistant, Sarah Wright. In a very interesting conversation, Sarah explains why this year’s theme of Inspire Inclusion means so much to her, how McCann creates an inclusive environment for its workforce and how the
We’re continuing our week-long celebration for International Women’s Day by turning our attention to another valuable member of our team. Our second article sees us get to know our Pre-Construction Manager, Jenna Holmes. Jenna has a wealth of industry experience behind her and takes this opportunity to explain the breadth of a Pre-Construction Manager’s role,
International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women around the world, focusing on topics such as gender equality, reproductive rights and challenges surrounding discrimination. The day is also a great opportunity to highlight those who make a difference to people’s lives – whether that’s in a
To round off National Apprenticeship Week, we’re bringing you the third and final instalment in our series of Q&As with apprentices working across different disciplines within McCann. This article focuses on Electrical apprentice, Luke Bettinson, as we take time to learn about why civil engineering excites him as an industry and what he sees his
National Apprenticeship Week is now well underway, so we’re continuing our series of spotlight interviews as we bring to light some of the exciting future industry talent currently learning their trade across the business. In this second of three in-depth Q&As, we’ve spent some time with Thomas Spencer, an apprentice IT Technician, as we find
Apprentices make up a healthy proportion of our workforce, as demonstrated by our recently announced Gold Membership with the 5% Club. We’re passionate about opening up new opportunities to young people who are keen to forge a career within civil engineering, which can cover both on-site and off-site positions. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week runs
We have recently purchased 250 copies of ‘When I Grow Up’, a storybook which aims to inspire and engage young people with STEM subjects with the intention of making the books available to children within our local communities and amongst our staff and their families. ‘When I Grow Up’ follows twins Harry and Amy who
We have been recognised for our commitment to developing future talent after being awarded The 5% Club’s Gold membership – following its most recent Employer Audit. The 5% Club is celebrating its tenth year in 2023, promoting itself as a dynamic movement featuring employer-members who are working to create a shared prosperity across the UK
Barnet Council has confirmed the setup of a new Framework Agreement covering Highways Maintenance Works and associated services – with McCann named among nine contractors selected to deliver works over the next four years. This framework is designed to facilitate business resilience and support the management and maintenance of Barnet Council’s strategic highways network. Works
We recently supported Suffolk County Council and fellow strategic partners with the first of three abnormal load movements as part of the local authorities’ role in enhancing the country’s renewable energy supply, alongside the UK Government. The three movements are the largest attempted by Suffolk County Council, with the first having taken place on the
We’re playing our part in supporting grassroots football after McCann recently committed to sponsoring and becoming front of shirt sponsor for Darlington All Stars Under 13s. All Stars Under 13s play across County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire, and McCann has agreed to sponsor the club for the forthcoming season while also being unveiled as
The mobilisation of the new street lighting services contract for Suffolk County Council is now complete, with the project set to deliver ongoing asset maintenance and enhancement to the benefit of local communities over a seven-year period. The contract was successfully secured by our team in June of this year after already demonstrating our credentials
On Saturday 30th September, a number of our employees will be embarking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money in support of the Long Eaton and Sawley branch of The Trussell Trust, and we need your support. The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge gives participants the opportunity to take on roughly 25 miles of
We’re delighted to announce that McCann has been unveiled as the new front of home shirt sponsor for Notts County Women, with a deal agreed for the forthcoming 2023/24 season. Notts County Women were formed in 2018 and are managed by Adam Dunleavy, with the club’s home games played at Hucknall Town’s RM Stadium. Following
We are delighted to announce that we have secured a significant street lighting services contract with Suffolk County Council – further enhancing the businesses reputation as a leading contractor in the delivery of major infrastructure solutions. We boast a proven track record for the successful delivery of street lighting maintenance contracts, which is evident in
We are delighted to be hosting Conservative MP for Broxtowe, Darren Henry, on Friday 19th May – as he joins us at our Nottingham head office to hear about the contributions we have made to the HS2 project and why it means so much to us to be involved. Considered as the largest infrastructure project
Mental Health Awareness Week is a nationwide campaign which runs from 15th – 21st May 2023 every year. During this week, we are encouraged to think about and raise awareness of mental health in order to promote good mental health practices across our communities. As a business, we believe in the importance of providing our
Deaf Awareness Week takes place from 1st – 7th May 2023 and aims to bring to light the barriers that people who are deaf and hard of hearing face, while promoting the importance of social inclusion for the deaf community. As a company, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity amongst our workforce, ensuring
For the eighth consecutive year, we have received recognition from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), after securing the coveted RoSPA Gold Medal as a result of our commitment to health and safety excellence in the workplace. The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is an internationally renowned annual scheme that is open
A series of street lighting works have been unveiled as part of the redevelopment of the disused area around the Broadmarsh car park, bus station and central library building in Nottingham City Centre. Our team recently completed works along Sussex Street as part of a wider public realm redevelopment of the Broadmarsh Centre – Nottingham’s
As part of their work across the UK’s highways, our Operatives must be mindful of dangers which could affect themselves, suppliers and members of the public – ensuring that safety is a top priority at all times. Three of our team were recently presented with McCann’s Mental Wellbeing Award after speed of thought and a
We have received a series of impressive scores as part of a recent report completed by the Considerate Constructors Scheme in relation to enabling works being completed at our Cocoa West project in York. During 2022, Latimer Developments, part of the Clarion Housing Group, awarded us with the contract to carry out infrastructure works as
While our team continues to work across the length and breadth of the UK delivering community-defining infrastructure projects, we’re ensuring that we maintain our commitment to supporting local communities, charities and organisations through a range of social value activities and initiatives. Last month, several of our employees joined colleagues from across National Highways’ Supplier Delivery
We have recently made a donation of high-visibility vests to Haxby Road Primary Academy in York as part of an ongoing initiative to enhance road safety for children during the winter months. We have always played a key role in supporting the communities within which our staff live and work through various initiatives – one
For one of our employees, the day job will take a back seat for a month after he was recently selected to commentate for blind and visually impaired audiences at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Taking place from November 20 to December 18, the World Cup is a showpiece tournament for football fans
We are celebrating the brave actions of three of our Operatives after they were recently shortlisted for the Highways Heroes Awards for preventing a potentially serious incident in a public space. The Highways Heroes Awards recognise and celebrate the hard work and successes of individuals in the highways industry, shining a light on their heroic
In September we recognised the hard work of three McCann Operatives by presenting them with Employee of the Month Awards, for showing great tenacity at work and dedication to customer service excellence. At McCann, we endeavour to recognise and reward employees who go above and beyond when carrying out their normal working duties, whether that
We are delighted to have been ‘commended’ in the Project of the Year category for projects with a budget of £0-£1m, at this year’s Civil Engineering Contractors Association’s (CECA) Annual Awards Dinner for the Midlands region. This month saw the much anticipated CECA Midlands Annual Awards Dinner; a prestigious event recognising the ‘best of the
As a company dedicated to giving back to the local community, we’re delighted to have been able to donate a suite of laptops to local Leicestershire school, St Barnabas C of E Primary School. At McCann, we are committed to supporting the communities local to us and actively look to find ways in which we
We are delighted to have been ‘commended’ in the Employer of the Year category in this year’s prestigious Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Annual Awards Ceremony. Last week, London’s Marriott Hotel in Mayfair played host to an evening of celebrations as the Annual CIHT Awards Ceremony returned after a three-year hiatus. The prestigious
Anticipation is in the air as it is revealed that McCann is a finalist in the Mental Health and Wellbeing category at this year’s Highways Awards. Now in its 19th year, the Highways Awards brings together over 500 highway professionals for an evening of celebrations, as individuals and teams across the country are recognised for
We are delighted to be an exhibitor alongside other national companies when The UK Careers Fair comes to Derby and Nottingham over the coming months – providing the opportunity for job seekers to engage with local businesses in their search for their next employment opportunity. The UK Careers Fair is one of the largest and
This month we’re recognising the courageous actions of four of our operatives after they alerted residents to a fire which broke out at a residential property in Nottingham. Darren Jude, Jim Halpin, Nigel Hallam and Ashley Hallam were carrying out night works as part of our city-wide build contract in Nottingham for CityFibre, when Darren
We are delighted to have been announced as one of four shortlisted businesses for the Employer of the Year Award ahead of this year’s Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) annual awards ceremony taking place in September. After a three-year hiatus, the Annual CIHT Awards return to celebrate the inspiring contributions of those working
We’re delighted to have been able to donate £6,000 to a local school recently to cover the cost of Floppy’s Phonics – a programme designed to aid the development of reading and learning for children. Toton Banks Road Infants and Nursery School recently reached out to McCann for a donation towards investment in a new
We are delighted to announce that we have secured major multi-utilities works as part of Sir Robert McAlpine and Vinci Construction UK Joint Venture’s Integrated Health Projects at the Royal Chesterfield Hospital and Kingsway Hospital, Derby, for the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Works will be delivered in partnership with Integrated Health Projects, a joint
The breadth of our civil engineering work continues to grow following the news that we have secured a place on a new framework in North East Lincolnshire – securing works across two contracted LOTs. Our team already operates across North East Lincolnshire on the ongoing term lighting maintenance contract which sees our team responsible for
McCann has been named as a successful contractor for the Cocoa West project and most recently Telford Horton Wood, totalling £7m overall. Latimer Developments, part of the Clarion Housing Group, awarded us the contract earlier this year to carry out infrastructure works as part of the Cocoa West project on a site in the North
We are delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring the Highways, Winter Maintenance and Street Light Service Award at the 2022 Annual Seminar and Service Awards, hosted by Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE). Taking place from 13th-15th September 2022, the prestigious Annual Seminar and Service Awards is hosted by the APSE and looks
Celebrations are in order as we receive the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Award at this year’s coveted Constructing Excellence East Midlands Awards. The Midlands branch of Constructing Excellence brings together businesses from across the region to collaborate through a not-for-profit organisation which is owned and operated by its members. The annual Constructing Excellence Awards celebrate
In line with climate science and the Science Based Target initiative, McCann has set a company-wide emissions target to play its part in regulating a rise in global temperatures. Back in 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that global warming must not exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures to avoid the catastrophic impacts
When Steve Corry was playing youth football for Nottingham Forest in the 1980s, he could only dream of one day appearing in a major European cup final. But, thanks to his decision to volunteer as a football commentator for the blind and visually impaired five years ago, that dream has partly came true. Steve (45),
This month we are recognising the efforts of two of our operatives who showed care and concern for a distressed member of the public as she was travelling in her car with her young baby. Site Supervisor, Chris Hunt and Electrician, Steve Hall have been awarded McCann’s Employee of the Month Award for going above
The good news keeps on coming for McCann following the news that the business has been named as a finalist in two categories at this year’s coveted Constructing Excellence East Midlands Awards. Constructing Excellence (CE) is a “progressive membership organisation committed to improving business performance by driving innovation and best practice in the construction industry.”
We’re delighted to be celebrating special recognition by the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), after McCann recently secured Gold Status following a successful audit process. FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme with the aim of raising the level of quality within fleet operations. It also sets out to demonstrate operators who achieve exemplary levels of
Our impressive health and safety record continues after we were recently awarded the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Medal in recognition of our seventh consecutive Gold Award. McCann has achieved this year’s Gold Award in the internationally renowned annual scheme which is open to businesses and organisations of all types and
We recently delivered a range of local community social value works to support the refurbishment of King’s Community Church in Oldbury, Sandwell, as part of our ongoing lighting infrastructure improvement works with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Our team is working with the West Midlands-based Local Authority to deliver street lighting replacement and improvements after securing
When our operatives travel the length and breadth of the UK working across a wide range of projects, they not only have to be mindful of each other, but also those around them – whether it be fellow contractors, suppliers or members of the public. Three of our team were recently presented with McCann’s Mental
Providing employees with the necessary tools to support their mental health and wellbeing in the workplace is crucial within the modern working world and McCann has recently invested in a significant mental health training programme, as part of the ongoing implementation of our Mental Wellbeing Support Strategy. As a business, we recognise the importance of
McCann has been named as one of the successful contractors to secure works as part of the North West Contractor Framework – coordinated by Procure Partnerships. Operating nationwide, Procure Partnerships has delivered successful construction frameworks across the North West of England for the past four years, supporting the procurement and delivery of over 150 projects
We’re delighted to announce that McCann has been welcomed as an Associate Member of The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), a body designed to generate new ideas within the highways sector. LCRIG’s mission is to “facilitate fresh thinking in innovation and collaboration and to act as a conduit between the ‘highways community’ consisting of
We’re delighted to announce that we will be attending this year’s Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Highways, Street Lighting and Winter Maintenance Seminar, while also sponsoring the event’s prestigious annual Innovation Awards. One of the highlights in the industry calendar, this two-day seminar welcomes key decision makers from local authorities and civil and electrical
One Nottinghamshire school recently received a generous donation of high-visibility vests from our team as part of a new initiative to keep children safe during their commute to and from school. We recently began reaching out to schools within close proximity to our projects to see if they would like to receive a donation of
The benefits of teamwork and collaboration have helped to accelerate progress and overcome challenges, after we recently installed signage across National Highways’ Area 10 Clean Air Zone in Greater Manchester. National Highways, Area 10 covers the North West of England including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire. As part of our works within the
We’ve enjoyed a great start to 2022 after receiving the news that we have been named as a finalist in two categories at the National Highways’ prestigious 2020/21 Industry Awards. Organised by National Highways, the annual award ceremony celebrates industry partners across 15 categories, recognising the “best in project design and delivery, carbon reduction and
We recently supported National Highways with ‘drumming up’ support for one Nottinghamshire school, after St Peter’s Cross Keys C of E Academy in Farndon requested help with the creation of its forest project in the school grounds. The staff and students at St Peter’s were in need of cable drums to help them create this
The Smart Motorway Alliance (SMA), created and operated by National Highways, has selected its roster of contractors and partners for the framework with McCann chosen to work for the alliance across five packages of work. The Smart Motorway Alliance contract was awarded in April 2021, with seven strategic partners selected to manage the framework on
2021 keeps going from strength to strength after one of our Project Health and Safety Managers took home the Rising Star award at this year’s Safety & Health Excellence Awards. The prestigious ceremony returned for the fourth year running after attracting more than 200 entries and 500 guests in 2020, and celebrates the success, innovation
At McCann, we place tremendous emphasis on our ability to work together and support one another. For one member of our team, that support has also been found through a four legged friend who is helping her to regain her independence and achieve a better quality of life. Naomi Caunce is a classically trained musician,
Our work across National Highways’ Area 10 Asset Delivery portfolio of projects continues at a pace, after we recently completed bus lane lighting renewals on the A5103 at Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. Area 10 covers the North West of England including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire. The scheme is being delivered for National Highways,
Two McCann operatives working across National Highways’ Area 10 Asset Delivery Framework have been recognised with a McCann Mental Wellbeing award after their quick thinking and bravery saved a life. Stuart Corless and Alan Cooper are both working on message sign renewal works within Area 10 and spotted an incident involving a young girl and
We’re delighted to announce that we have been successfully awarded Silver Status by the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for our fleet management system and approach to managing work-related road risks. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme is a voluntary European Accreditation Programme for fleet operators incorporating three levels of certification – bronze, silver and gold.
Our team recently completed essential investigation and remedial works on gantry message signs, in partnership with Amey Consulting, H W Martin and Standard Scaffold, within National Highways’ Area 10 Asset Delivery portfolio of projects . Area 10 covers the North West of England including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire. The scheme is being
Hard work, innovation and loyalty can sometimes go overlooked, but not in the case of our Quality and Lean Manager Ben Feltham – who was recently awarded the prestigious Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Midlands Employee of the Year award. Ben joined McCann in 2012 and is responsible for the development, implementation, review, and continuous
We’re delighted to announce that McCann has been named on National Highways’ Supplier Delivery Framework (SDF), securing works across 2 LOTs and six National Highways Asset Delivery Areas over a six year period. National Highways, formerly known as Highways England, recently launched the SDF in order to continue with its delivery of the already established
We’re excited to make a return to face-to-face exhibitions this year as we gear up to exhibit at Highways UK in November – welcoming both current and prospective clients to our stand across a busy two day event. Highways UK attracts attendees from across the highways and road infrastructure sectors and is “the place for
We’re delighted to announce that we have recently been awarded works to the value of £3m as part of Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan, which includes a GM-wide Clean Air Zone (GM CAZ). The scheme is set to improve air quality on local roads and includes a Category C charging Clean Air Zone. Non-compliant commercial
We have appointed four new roles within our team as we maintain our strong recruitment drive for 2021. The new appointments announced are Oliver Jones and Oliver Hadwin, who both take on positions as Trainee Estimators, as well as Eleanor Mangham as Trainee Environmental, Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Manager, and Neil Richardson as Civils Estimator.
Works by our team to complete message sign renewals as part of Highways England’s Area 10 Asset Delivery suite of contracts in the North West of England, have attracted positive client feedback following completion of year two of the wider scheme. Area 10 covers the North West of England including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and
Our team has recently been recognised for introducing an industry-defining Genny and CAT training initiative on the M27 motorway upgrade scheme between J4 – J11, after the project was recently awarded a Blue Star Award by Highways England. Collaborating with Bam Morgan Sindall Infrastructure Joint Venture (bmJV), we have introduced a new way to significantly
We are delighted to announce that we will be supporting this year’s Highways VE Day Challenge as part of our continued partnership with the Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) and Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Co. (BBMC) – helping to fund vital employment opportunities for the UK’s ex-servicemen and women. Royal British Legion Industries was established in
We have recently been recognised for our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing after it was announced that McCann has been named as a finalist at the prestigious 2021 Construction News Awards. Organised by industry news publication Construction News, the annual awards celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals within the construction, infrastructure and civil
After we introduced an industry-defining safety initiative on the M27 motorway upgrade scheme between J4 – J11, we’re delighted to announce that the project was recently awarded a Blue Star Award by Highways England for safety innovation. Partnering with specialist glove manufacturer STALSEN and using a glove originally designed for the automotive industry, we successfully
Works to improve Heatherwood Roundabout outside both the current and new Heatherwood Hospitals in Ascot are underway, with our team commissioned to deliver the project. Frimley Health commenced the construction of the new Heatherwood Hospital in 2019 and work on site has continued throughout the coronavirus lockdowns – with the new premises expected to open
We have recently spread some extra Christmas cheer by contributing to the festivities at Barnburgh Primary in Doncaster. Covid restrictions have meant that the staff have been unable to install the school’s Christmas tree in the hall as they would in previous years. The school was keen to find a solution to the problem to
Our team is completing substantial works for one of the UK’s biggest light rail projects, the Birmingham Westside Metro extension, as we install state-of-the-art energy saving LED lighting works for the Midland Metro Alliance. The first phase of works to extend the light rail line through Birmingham City Centre were completed ahead of schedule in
We are proud to have recently collaborated with Willenhall’s Sikh community on the design, manufacture and installation of a new 21-metre flagpole for the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple in Willenhall, West Midlands. Though it sounds a simple job on the surface, the scope of this work was more complicated than you might think. The project
Work to create a congestion-easing access road in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, is well underway with McCann teaming up as a strategic partner of Balfour Beatty to deliver an economy-boosting relief route for the county. The Gedling Access Road (GAR), is a new 3.8km single carriageway which will provide a quick link between the B684 on Mapperley
Wherever we work across the UK, we remain committed to giving back to local communities through a wide range of social value commitments and initiatives. As part of our street lighting replacement and improvement works in the Sandwell area of the West Midlands, our team has donated £250 worth of food and essential supplies to
Works to complete structural failure replacements and upgrades to over 500 lighting columns across the county of Buckinghamshire are coming to a close with Transport for Buckinghamshire and J McCann and Co. Ltd collaborating to deliver the improvements within a three-month project programme. The project commissioned by Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB), working on behalf of
We are delighted to be able to finally unveil our brand-new McCann website, a progressive and improved platform which gives the reader a complete picture of our business. Evolving our online presence and bringing us up to date in the digital space, this new website contains all of the key information about our company, the
