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'.
No current vacancy that you would like to apply for? Please email your cv to specapps@colas.co.uk
By submitting a speculative application to us you are giving consent for Colas Ltd to keep your CV on file for up to 6 months, after which time, it will be removed from our database in line with our GDPR policy. If you wish for your details to be removed sooner than 6 months, please make a request to careers@colas.co.uk. Your CV will be securely held by the recruitment team who will contact you as soon as there is a suitable vacancy available.
Estimator
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
We are looking for an experienced estimator to work closely with the Commercial Manager, the Commercial Analyst and other members of the team in the preparation of tenders and aid in the continuous improvement of the estimating service.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hull
Department: UK Projects
This role will aid the delivery of contracted work by taking the commercial lead in a geographical focused team. You will provide accurate and timely commercial reports and advice to the management team.
Surfacing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Newcastle
Department: Contracting
We are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor in Newcastle. You will carry out quantity surveying duties for all contract work, as directed by the senior management.
Site Agent
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
Our Midlands Highways Contracting team are looking to recruit a site agent with a proven track record in engineering highways, drainage and civil engineering schemes to efficiently deliver projects to the highest health, safety and environmental standards.
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Yorkshire
Location: Leeds
Department: UK Projects
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support to the project team, maintain commercial information, oversee compliance with contractual requirements and ensure that company and project objectives are achieved.
Senior Engineer/ Sub Agent
Location: Grimsby
Department: UK Projects
We are looking for a Senior Engineer/Sub Agent, based in Grimsby, to manage the delivery of engineering projects to the clients expectations. The role will generally be working within larger teams or self-efficient smaller projects.
Surface Dressing Operative
Location: Rowfant
Department: Contracting
We are seeking an Operative to work within our machine applied team at Rowfant, to assist in the laying of road surfaces as required, ensure works are completed on time and within budget and champion health and safety.
Surface Dressing Operative
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
We are seeking an Operative to work within our machine applied team at Birmingham, to assist in the laying of road surfaces as required, ensure works are completed on time and within budget and champion health and safety.
Surface Dressing Operative
Location: Grantham
Department: Contracting
We are seeking an Operative to work within our machine applied team at Grantham, to assist in the laying of road surfaces as required, ensure works are completed on time and within budget and champion health and safety.
Surface Dressing Operative
Location: Newcastle
Department: Contracting
We are seeking an Operative to work within our machine applied team at Newcastle, to assist in the laying of road surfaces as required, ensure works are completed on time and within budget and champion health and safety.
Surface Dressing Operative
Location: Gatwick
Department: Contracting
We are seeking an Operative to work within our machine applied team at Gatwick, to assist in the laying of road surfaces as required, ensure works are completed on time and within budget and champion health and safety.
Surface Dressing Operative
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Contracting
We are seeking an Operative to work within our machine applied team at Portsmouth, to assist in the laying of road surfaces as required, ensure works are completed on time and within budget and champion health and safety.
Surface Dressing Operative
Location: Warrington
Department: Contracting
We are seeking an Operative to work within our machine applied team at Warrington, to assist in the laying of road surfaces as required, ensure works are completed on time and within budget and champion health and safety.
Surface Dressing Operative
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
We are seeking an Operative to work within our machine applied team at Leeds, to assist in the laying of road surfaces as required, ensure works are completed on time and within budget and champion health and safety.
2 X Vehicle Technicians (Large Vehicles)
Location: Ringmer
Department: Asset Management
We currently have two new opportunities available with our Mechanical Services garage in Ringmer, where we operate a large-scale vehicle repair shop to carry out body-spraying, electrical diagnostics, electrical and mechanical repairs and MOT testing.
ITS Engineer (UK Travel Required)
Location: Gatwick
Department: Asset Management
We have an opportunity available within our innovative Integrated Transport Systems (ITS) team, which specialises in the use of smart technology and systems for traffic signalling and monitoring, enforcement cameras, variable message signs and street lighting.
Project Manager
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager for our central operations. You will oversee key project deliverables including the management of client expectations and contract commitments, whilst ensuring compliance with all quality procedures.
Highways Site Agent
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Our Northern Highways Contracting team are looking to recruit a site agent with a proven track record in engineering highways, drainage and civil engineering schemes to efficiently deliver projects to the highest health, safety and environmental standards.
Project Manager
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Due to the continued success of our Northern Region, we are looking for a Project Manager to manage key project deliverables incl. client expectations, supporting contract commitments and ensuring compliance with quality procedures and safe working practices
Senior Quantity Surveyor - North
Location: Newcastle
Department: Commercial
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will effectively support projects through the provision of commercial activities in the pre and post tender phases of projects. To provide accurate and timely reports, monitor contracts and report against financial targets.
Quantity Surveyor - North
Location: Newcastle
Department: Commercial
Due to the increased workload within our Northern Operational team, we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor in Newcastle to carry out quantity surveying duties for all contract work, this is a wide a varied role, sometimes based on our sites.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Warrington
Department: Contracting
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support to the project team, maintain commercial information, oversee compliance with contractual requirements and ensure that company and project objectives are achieved.
Business Development Manager
Location: Nationwide
Department: Industrial
We currently have an opportunity available within our South region for an experienced Business Development Manager to join the team. You will be promoting Colas’ offering to term maintenance contractors and local authorities within the south region.
Senior Software Developer
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Support Services
This brand new role within our IT team is a really exciting opportunity as Colas bring their software solutions in-house for the first time. You will lead projects for the development of software solutions, guiding & mentoring a small, dynamic team.
Surfacing Supervisor - Airfields
Location: UK
Department: Contracting
You will effectively manage asphalt surfacing & civil engineering operational personnel for efficient delivery of projects in a professional manner. The role will be asphalt surfacing orientated with occasional supervision of other civil engineering activities
Site Engineer - Airfields
Location: UK
Department: Contracting
You will effectively manage the engineering and surveying operations on the specified project from mobilisation through to completion and handover of the project to the client to ensure that all engineering tasks are carried out in a professional manner.
Category Manager
Location: Birmingham
Department: Commercial
We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to develop and implement effective procurement & strategic category management solutions to support both major strategic bidding opportunities and operational businesses to maximise benefit to Colas.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Rowfant
Department: Asset Management
This role will provide commercial support on our M4 Traffic Management project based initially near the Reading area. You will effectively support a number of projects through the provision of commercial activities in the pre and post tender phases.
Senior Bid Writer
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
This new role seeks a talented Senior Bid Writer to join us supporting our contracting team on high profile projects such as airfields, highways, marine and traffic management with well-structured responses to client requirements and agreed company solutions.
Project Planner
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
We are looking for a Project Planner for our UK Projects team. Accountable to the Senior Project Manager you will plan, monitor and control the scope, schedule, resource & cost on assigned projects, using SAP for cost reporting and Earned Value Analysis.
Plant and Equipment Manager
Location: Birmingham
Department: Industrial
You will safely and effectively manage the procurement, operation and maintenance of Colas' plant and equipment assets for the UK and international contracts, providing expert knowledge and developing a strategic approach in line with business requirements.
Operations Manager - Leeds
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Colas highways contracting north has an extensive portfolio of capability and experience, we are looking for a Project Manager to manage key project deliverables incl. client expectations, supporting contract commitments, ensuring quality & safety compliance
ITS Workshop Test and Repair Engineer
Location: Nationwide
Department: Asset Management
We currently have a great opportunity at our West Hallam office for an experienced electrical engineer to join us. You will have responsibility for the testing and repairing Colas variable message signs, AMIs and roadside controllers.
Project Manager (Major Highways)
Location: Hull
Department: UK Projects
Due to the continued success of our UK Projects division, we are currently looking to employ a Project Manager with experience of Local Authority term maintenance, fast track motorways and MAC/ ASC contracts to deliver our major projects in the northern region
SHEQ Advisor
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Due to the upturn in work in our Leeds depot, we are currently recruiting for an SHEQ Advisor. The SHEQ team, providing a support and advisory service to the management and employees of Colas Ltd on all SHEQ matters.
Project Manager
Location: Warrington
Department: Contracting
Due to the continued success of our Northern Region, we are currently looking to employ a Project Manager.
Administrator
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
Due to the continued success of our Northern region, we are currently looking for an Office Administrator. The Administrator will undertake all aspects of administration works, supporting office functions for a busy highways civil engineering team, assisting with efficient delivery of all secured contracts whilst ensuring compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices.
Tipper Driver
Location: Cornwall
Department: Industrial
The foremost job of the successful candidate is to ensure vehicle checks are completed before preparing the lorry for deliveries and load with relevant materials.
Senior Project Manager
Location: Birmingham
Department: UK Projects
We are currently recruiting for a senior project manager to work within our UK Projects department. This role will be to manager major projects within the UK up to and in excess of £100million.
