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.
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Skilled Line Marking Operative
To safely perform a variety of tasks associated with the installation, removal and maintenance of thermoplastic and cold applied road traffic markings.
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Asset Management
Senior Bid Writer
To work as part of the Bid team producing high quality and professionally written content for prequalification and tender submissions. Taking part in the preparation and researching of submissions as directed. This role requires close working with the Asset Management team, operational personnel and Support Service teams to obtain information for bid inputs.
Location: Rowfant
Department: Strategic Projects
Site Agent
Summary To manage various airport and infrastructure projects within UK, ensuring that they operate efficiently within cost, productivity, Quality and Health, Safety and Environment targets. Assist the Project Manager with managing procedures, controls and business on all relevant projects on a national and international basis.
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Apprentice Bid Coordinator
Summary Undertake all aspects of bid administration works assisting office support functions for a busy Airports, Asphalt and Projects Infrastructure team, assisting with efficient delivery of all prequalification and tender submissions and post submission administration whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices.
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Site Agent
To deliver ongoing contracts and maintenance works, ensuring that they operate within cost, productivity, Quality and Health, Safety and Environment targets.
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Contracting
International Business Development Manager - Uganda
Location: Birmingham/Crawley Summary To lead and manage the identification, development and winning of profitable contracting opportunities for Colas within the define international roads and airport sectors leading to growth in line with work stream strategy.
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
Bid Writer
To work closely with the Contracting Teams to prepare responses for Quality Proposals documents for pre-qualification and tender submissions. Be part of a Bidding Team in assisting with the preparation and completion of written responses as directed.
Location: Newcastle
Department: Contracting
Commercial Manager
To deliver an effective Commercial function for the business unit through strong leadership and management of the Commercial team, whilst ensuring compliance with company and corporate governance requirements and procedures. Work closely with Senior Managers to ensure effective management and reporting of Colas’s commercial risk and opportunity is carried out on a timely basis.
Location: Newcastle
Department: Contracting
Civils Apprentice
Undertake all aspects of highway civil engineering assisting with efficient delivery of all secured contracts whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards.
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Civils Chargehand
Providing leadership and coaching whilst applying applicable skills to the undertaking of all aspects of highway civil engineering assisting with efficient delivery of all secured contracts whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards.
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Civils Foreman
Location: Leeds & Midlands Providing leadership and coaching whilst applying applicable skills to the undertaking of all aspects of highway civil engineering, assisting with efficient delivery of all secured contracts whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards.
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Civils General Operative
Undertake all aspects of highway civil engineering assisting with efficient delivery of all secured contracts whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards.
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Civils Supervisor
Location: Leeds & Midlands Providing leadership and coaching whilst aiding efficient delivery of all secured contracts ensuring management of key client expectations/contracts whilst undertaking all aspects of highway civil engineering, assisting and ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards.
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Civils Skilled Operative
Location: Leeds & Midlands Apply applicable skills to the undertaking of all aspects of highway civil engineering assisting with efficient delivery of all secured contracts whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards.
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Highways Construction Works Manager
Efficient delivery of all secured contracts ensuring management of Key Client expectations / contracts whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards. Acting within financial authorities, in respect of contract revenue and expenditure.
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Highways Construction Works Supervisor
Location: Midlands & Leeds Efficient delivery of all secured contracts ensuring management of Key Client expectations/contracts whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards. Acting within financial authorities, in respect of contract revenue and expenditure.
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Junior/Intermediate QS
Location: Midlands / Leeds Effective administration of all secured contracts ensuring management of Key Client expectations / contracts whilst ensuring maximum financial recovery of all works through contract manipulation. Ensuring all works is to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards. Acting within financial authorities, in respect of contract revenue and expenditure, assisting the contracts manager in his/her deliverables.
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Urban Realm Construction Supervisor
Location: Midlands & Leeds Efficient delivery of all secured contracts ensuring management of Key Client expectations / contracts whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and environmental standards. Acting within financial authorities, in respect of contract revenue and expenditure.
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Class 2 HGV Driver
We are looking for a driver with experience and background in civils / hand lay surfacing to work in our highway maintenance department in the city of Portsmouth area. Applicants must be prepared to not only drive but actively participate in highway maintenance duties.
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Asset Management
Supply Chain Manager
Location: Rowfant/Birmingham Summary To work closely with the National Procurement Manager and all members of the integrated bid teams within Asset Management to support the development and implementation of effective procurement strategies and solutions aligned to company objectives, to support Major strategic bids, manage the process on commissions to end of mobilisation and manage the on-going procurement process, together with allocated category responsibility. Create and maintain excellent supplier relationship to support the development of bidding strategies and effective procurement solutions to support major strategic bidding opportunities. Support good corporate commercial governance and probity through promoting consistent and effective procurement processes procedures and practices.
Location: Birmingham
Department: Asset Management
Asset Manager
Summary The Enterprise Asset Manager will be responsible for a fast growing business unit compromising a team of existing asset engineering and software specialists. They will need to build on Colas' successful asset management offer built up from our £500m over 25 years Portsmouth PFI, A-one+, Highways England contracts and other term maintenance contracts. You will be responsible for taking this highly professional enabling service and continuing to develop it to support an external customer base. It will be your responsibility for the continual improvement of Colas' asset decision making toolkits whilst working with our IT specialists to create a more improved user interface. You will also be responsible for working with out business development teams to create further bids and opportunities in line with Colas business strategy.
Location: Rowfant
Department: Asset Management
Quantity Surveyor
To work closely with the Commercial team and other members of the UK Projects team in the preparation of tenders for UK and International Projects.
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
ITS Design Manager
To be the focal point for all design requirements within the ITS business. Lead the design management service in the development of safe, buildable, cost effective ITS and Street Lighting designs that are compliant with various contract requirements for Schemes ordered by Brighton and Hove and/or others requiring design service. Develop effective working relationships and work proactively with all ITS clients to maximise ITS turnover and profitability. Quantify design resource requirements and work with ITS Senior Contract Manager and others to secure such resources and manage them efficiently in producing deliverables required to agreed timescales.
Location: Gatwick
Department: Asset Management
ITS Engineer
To carry out the installation, commissioning and maintenance duties within the ITS business for either Highways England or Local Authority’s whilst providing our clients with the highest levels of quality and delivering their projects within the required timescales.
Location: Gatwick
Department: Asset Management
Quantity Surveyor
Location: Gatwick/ Rowley Regis/ West Hallam To work closely with operational staff, the ITS Senior Contracts Managers, the ITS Business Manager and other members of the Asset Management commercial team in the provision of effective commercial support.
Location: Gatwick
Department: Asset Management
Trainee Accountant
To support and gain experience in all Finance areas. To include but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Management Accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting and Shareholder reporting.
Location: Rowfant
Department: Finance
Finance Apprentice
Assist with administrative tasks across the Finance Department. Adhoc duties will be assigned by AR & AP Controller and Financial Accountant to ensure a comprehensive foundation of knowledge is gained during the apprenticeship.
Location: Rowfant
Department: Finance
Traffic Signals Controller
Roles and responsibilities • Maintain the continued safe operation of the ITS Traffic Signals Installation Contracts ensuring the safety of staff, key stakeholders and members of the public. • Ensure that all assets are installed and maintained to specific contract, technical and quality requirements. • Primary technical responsibility for the Installation and Maintenance activities element of the ITS Traffic Signals contracts and other duties as delegated by the Traffic Signals Operations Manager or Senior Contracts Managers.
Location: Gatwick
Department: Contracting
HGV Microasphalt Operative
We are an ambitious, award-winning business, delivering sustainable solutions for the design, building and maintenance of the UK's transport infrastructure. We have unrivalled expertise based not only on our long history, but also on the strength we derive from being part of the world-leading International Colas Group. The Group has excellent R&D facilities, giving us access to innovative new products, processes and ideas.
Location: Grantham
Department: Contracting
Admin Apprentice
This role is mainly Administration based, covering not only the stores/Depot section but also the admin side too.
Location: Grantham
Department: Contracting
Administrator
To provide administrative support to the Portsmouth Contracting Team
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Asset Management
Human Resources Business Partner
Responsible for embedding corporate HR policies in particular business area(s). Acts as a HR representative to the business and be a key point of contact for any HR issues.
Location: Grantham
Department: Contracting
Buyer
We require a Buyer for our depot in Portsmouth
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Contracting
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
The role of graduate quantity surveyor is to support the more senior commercial staff in the administration of costs and contracts relating to projects. The role may involve all aspects of work from the initial tender to settlement of final account, seeking to minimise the costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality. This role will work under the close direction and supervision of a more senior Quantity Surveyor.
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Contracting
Apprentice Technician
To be involved with Safety Procedures in the laboratory. Undertake technical service work in the laboratory on various Colas products, and to assist with site work and visits as required. Help in maintaining the laboratory facilities in good order. Maintain all laboratory records for work undertaken. Aid with quality procedures and other projects as required. Assist in testing and equipment calibrations in accordance with the relevant standards and/or procedures. (These tests/procedures should only be performed when competency has been successfully assessed). Provide support with the evaluation of the results of tests and calibrations as required, including reporting opinions and interpretations. Undertake training (internal/external) as required.
Location: Rowfant
Department: Industrial
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Your role is to be responsible for assisting the development of commercial submissions to align with the Company’s strategic objectives. Provide assistance as part of the wider commercial team to the commercial manager in achieving maximum financial gain for the company whilst ensuring all company policy and procedures, especially accountancy standards are adhered to. As part of the continuous improvement of the business unit you will have the opportunity to take a leading role in developing the commercial knowledge of the operational team with development of improved site commercial management.
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
