Vacancies
Our latest vacancies
People are vital to our success. Our employees make us different, and set us apart from our competitors. We want to attract, retain and develop visionary, talented and passionate individuals. Our people are central to everything we do.
If you are interested in working with us please see a list of our current vacancies below. If you would like to apply please click 'view details'.
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Head of Commercial - North
Location: Leeds
Department: Commercial
We are currently looking to recruit a Head of Commercial to work in our Northern Operations.
Traffic Management Designer
Location: Speke, Liverpool
Department: Contracting
Due to increased workflow in our North West division, we are currently looking to recruit a Traffic Management Designer supporting the TM Manager and his team, providing design capability and technical advice/direction to the traffic management teams.
Quantity Surveyor UKP - Stoneferry
Location: Hull
Department: UK Projects
Due to the increased workload within our UK Projects team, we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our UK Major Projects division.
Senior Project Manager - UKP
Location: Hull
Department: UK Projects
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work within our UK Projects department. This role will be to manage major projects within the UK up to and in excess of £100million.
Mobile Plant and Transport Fitter
Location: Grantham
Department: Contracting
You will be responsible for carrying out planned and emergency (breakdown) maintenance and repairs on various vehicles equipment and plant including road surfacing machines.
Contracts Coordinator
Location: Speke, Liverpool
Department: Contracting
Our North West contracting division are currently recruiting for a Contracts Coordinator to assist the Traffic Management and Commercial teams with administration support.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Our Central regional operations are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support to the Central Operations team.
Design Manager (Principle Designer) - Nationwide
Location: Nationwide
Department: UK Projects
The Design Manager will be responsible for the management and coordination of the design process for our major projects within the Colas UK Projects (UKP) business. This is a nationwide role and you will be expected to travel to sites across the UK
Senior Site Agent - UK Projects - Nationwide
Location: Nationwide
Department: UK Projects
Our UK Projects division are recruiting for a Senior Site Agent to safely and efficiently deliver all secured works ensuring management of key client expectation's.
Quantity Surveyor - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team based in Birmingham.
Senior Site Engineer - Nationwide
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Site Engineer to join our UK Major Projects Division.
Section Engineer - Nationwide
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
Due to continued success we are recruiting for a Section Engineer to join our UK Major Projects Division.
Project Manager - Nationwide
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our UK Major Projects Division.
Sub Agent - Eastern Region (Nights)
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Colas are recruiting for a Sub Agent to manage the Safe & Efficient delivery of direct and subcontracted works in the Eastern Region.
Senior Bid Writer
Location: Rowfant
Department: Support Services
You'll take a lead role in providing effective bid writing services and technical solutions for allocated opportunities. And Liaise effectively and work closely with bid teams, Procurement, Commercial, Technical, Support Services to deliver quality proposals.
Business Development Manager - North
Location: Speke, Liverpool
Department: Contracting
We currently have an opportunity available within our North region for an experienced Business Development Manager to join the team.
Senior Estimator - UK Projects
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join our UK major projects division based in Birmingham.
Business Manager - North West
Location: Speke, Liverpool
Department: Contracting
We are currently recruiting for a Business Manager to work in the Northern regional operations.
Site Agent - South West Region
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
Colas are recruiting for a Site Agent to join our UK major projects division covering the South West Region. We are looking for someone to be flexible with travelling to various site locations across the UK.
Quantity Surveyor - South West Region
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
Colas are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our UK major projects division covering the South West Region. We are looking for someone to be flexible with travelling to various site locations across the UK.
Project Manager - Contracting North
Location: Newcastle
Department: Contracting
Due to the continued success of our Northern Region, we are currently looking to employ a Project Manager.
Traffic Management Operatives
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
We currently have opportunities available within our Contracting team for skilled and unskilled Traffic Management Operatives, to be based near our main site in Birmingham. We will offer ongoing training and development for all skilled and unskilled operatives
Site Agent - A46 Stoneleigh
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
Colas are recruiting for a Site Agent to join our UK major projects division, who is flexible with travelling to various site locations across the UK.
SHEQ Advisor - Leeds
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Due to their current workload our Northern region are currently looking to employ a SHEQ Advisor to work out of their Leeds Depot.
Senior Site Agent
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
As a Senior Site Agent, you’ll be responsible for the management of key project deliverables including client expectations supporting contract commitments, Quality procedures and safe working practices. This is a highways scheme based in Oxfordshire.
Skilled Operatives - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
We currently have several opportunities available within our Contracting team for skilled operatives, to be based near our main site in Birmingham.
Quarry Manager
Location: Isle of Man
Department: Contracting
Colas IOM Ltd are currently seeking a Quarry Manager to be based at our Billown quarry in the Isle of Man.
Estimator - Allied Infrastructure
Location: Warrington
Department: Estimating
Due to increased workload Allied Infrastructure are currently recruiting for an estimator to work on the estimating / bidding of small to medium highways, civil and military airfield contracts.
Traffic Signals Supervisor
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
As Traffic Signals Supervisor, you’ll maintain the continued safe operation of contracts ensuring the safety of staff, stakeholders and the public; ensure that all assets are installed and maintained to specific contract, technical and quality requirements.
Site Engineer - Stoneferry
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
Colas are recruiting for a Site Engineer to join our UK Major Projects division, working on our Stoneferry site.
Engineer, Traffic Signals
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
We currently have an opportunity available within our highly innovative Integrated Transport Systems (ITS) area of the business, which specialises in the use of smart technology and systems for traffic signalling, and traffic monitoring.
Bid Writer - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
We are looking for a Bid Writer to join our preconstruction team based in Birmingham.
General Foreman- Allied Infrastructure
Location: Warrington
Department: Contracting
Due to their current workload Allied Infrastructure Ltd are looking to recruit a General Foreman to work on all aspects of airside and landside airport infrastructure maintenance, as well as Highways England and highway maintenance contracts.
Insurance Manager
Location: Rowfant
Department: Support Services
We are seeking to appoint an Insurance Manager based at either of our Rowfant or Birmingham offices. You’ll have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the insurance and claims functions and provide guidance on insurance related needs of the business.
Commercial Manager
Location: Birmingham
Department: Commercial
You will be responsible for delivering an effective commercial function for Colas Limited through strong leadership and management of the commercial team, whilst ensuring compliance with company and corporate governance requirements and procedures.
Framework Manager
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Colas are recruiting for a Framework Manager to be based in Birmingham. The Framework Manager will have a strong background in surfacing and civil engineering with extensive experience in Highways England frameworks.