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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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
Commercial Manager - North
Location: Leeds
Department: Commercial
The role will deliver an effective commercial function through strong leadership and management of the commercial team. Developing long-term relationships with the senior team and as required in client, supply chain and other partner organisations.
Senior Quantity Surveyor - North
Location: Leeds
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: Leeds
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.
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.
Supervisor - North West
Location: Warrington
Department: Contracting
Our Norther Operations team are currently recruiting for a Civil Supervisor. The Supervisor will be responsible for the Safe & Efficient delivery of all secured works ensuring management of key client expectations and ongoing liaison of all works. Ensuring t
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.
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
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
Administrator
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
We are currently looking for an Office Administrator to undertake all aspects of administration works, supporting office functions for a busy highways civil engineering team, assisting with efficient delivery of contracts and compliance with H&S and quality.
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.
HR and L&D Administrator
Location: Rowfant
Department: Support Services
You will provide the full range of administrative duties for internal customers within areas of responsibility and to assist the HR Business Partners and L&D Management in achieving the implementation of all HR policies and procedures.
Recruitment Administrator Apprentice
Location: Rowfant
Department: Support Services
You will provide the full range of administrative duties to support the internal recruitment team across all 3 regions, gaining the chance to learn about in-house recruitment within an HR department.
Bid Writer (Civil Engineering)
Location: Rowfant
Department: Asset Management
We currently have an opportunity available within our asset management area of the company which specialise in providing a range of road and highway maintenance services on a contractual basis for Highways England and Local Authorities.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Asset Management
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support to a range of highways maintenance contracts in and around the Portsmouth area.
Apprentice Lab Technician
Location: Cornwall
Department: Early Careers
Colas’ Carnsew Quarry produces and processes granite for the production of Asphalt and bitumen based products which Colas supplies to customers in the area. We test our products on site in our Lab to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
Plant and Transport Manager
Location: Grantham
Department: Industrial
The role of the Plant and Transport Manager is to effectively support Colas Operations to ensure that the Colas fleet and depot operations are delivered within a safe working environment, being fully compliant with all relevant legislation.
Site Agent - Civil
Location: Newcastle
Department: Contracting
Our Newcastle Highways Contracting team are looking to recruit a site agent to efficiently deliver projects to the highest possible health, safety and environmental standards.
SHEQ Advisor
Location: Birmingham
Department: Support Services
As a member of the SHEQ team, providing a support and advisory service to the management and employees of Colas Ltd on SHEQ matters in accordance with the dictates of legislation, company and group policy to improve overall SHEQ performance.
Payroll Supervisor (6-12 Month FTC)
Location: Rowfant
Department: Support Services
We currently have a 6-12 month contract opportunity available at our head office for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to join the team. This role is key to ensuring accurate and timely payment to all Colas staff and ensuring smooth processing of starters...
Warehouse Supervisor
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.
Stakeholder Liaison Officer (18 Month FTC)
Location: Newcastle
Department: Contracting
Colas will be undertaking Infrastructure Improvement Works for Durham University, commencing November 2019 until April 2021. This role will lead in communicating activities with all stakeholders, upholding the reputation of Colas & the University at all times.
Senior Administrator
Location: Warrington
Department: Contracting
In this role you will be responsible for managing a team of administrators who support the Manchester office with a wide variety of administration, data management and payroll tasks. This role is based on site on Mancunian Way.
Commercial Manager (Birmingham)
Location: Birmingham
Department: Commercial
The Commercial Manager will deliver 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.
Commercial Manager (Crawley)
Location: Rowfant
Department: Asset Management
The Commercial Manager will deliver 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.
Bid Writer (Birmingham)
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
We currently have an opportunity available at our Birmingham depot for an experienced Bid Writer to join the team. This area of the company specialise in road, airfields and marine build projects.
Site Agent - North West
Location: Warrington
Department: Contracting
Our North regional team are looking to recruit a site agent to efficiently deliver projects to the highest possible health, safety and environmental standards.
Sales Engineer (Construction)
Location: Rowfant
Department: Industrial
We currently have an opportunity available within our Products division for an experienced Sales Engineer to cover the east and south east of England.
Ground Maintenance Foreman
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Asset Management
Our Maintenance team based in Portsmouth are looking for a Ground Maintenance Foreman who will supervise the day to day running of all Ground's Maintenance Teams. You will ensure that all works are carried out in line with company H&S policies.
ICT Support Technician (6 Month FTC)
Location: Rowfant
Department: Support Services
We currently have a 6-month contract opportunity available at our head office for an experienced ICT Technician to join the team. This role is to maintain and support all PC based ICT systems at Colas Ltd locations. In this role, you will be responsible for:
Estimator / QS
Location: Grantham
Department: Contracting
To effectively carry out quantity surveying and estimating duties for National Processes Surface Treatments.
Apprentice Administrator - Leeds
Location: Leeds
Department: Support Services
Due to continued success in our Northern region, we have an Apprentice Administrator opportunity at our depot in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to get hands on training working in the Civil Engineering sector for a reputable contractor.
Site Agent - Grantham
Location: Grantham
Department: Contracting
The role of the Site Agent is to effectively plan, supervise and manage control crews and sub-contractors undertaking both carriageways and footways across all processes in order to achieve or better productivity and cost levels.
Training Administrator (Apprentice)
Location: Rowfant
Department: Support Services
You will provide a range of administrative duties and projects to support the Learning and Development Manager and wider Learning and Development team.
Bid Coordinator
Location: Rowfant
Department: UK Projects
In this role you will provide support to the Pre-Construction team to facilitate the successful bidding of tenders in UK Projects.
In-House Resourcer - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Department: Support Services
The In-house Resourcer will work closely with the regional team and managers up to director level, assisting in the delivery of the people strategy through sourcing relevant skills to meet strategic objectives and building good relationships.
Manufacturer - Warrington
Location: Warrington
Department: Industrial
We are looking to recruit a Manufacturer to join our Production team based in Warrington.
Apprentice Accounts / Business Administrator
Location: Grantham
Department: Support Services
Colas Central operations are recruiting for an Apprentice Business Administrator to provide administrative support to the operations function and Accounts department within the Processes business unit.
