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
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Estimator - Leeds
Location: Leeds
Department: Contracting
We currently have an opportunity available within our Leeds office for an Estimator. Working closely with the Senior Estimator in the preparation of tenders and works opportunities.
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.
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.
Laboratory Technician
Location: Cornwall
Department: Contracting
You will assist the business by performing quality control sampling and testing of asphalt and drystone production in accordance with BS EN standards and other business protocols. You will report test results in a timely fashion to ensure business continuity.
Proposals Manager
Location: Rowfant
Department: Contracting
You will develop and implement high quality and effective bid strategies and solutions to support the successful bidding of long-term contracts for the division. You’ll oversee the effective management of the bid process for all opportunities.
Quantity Surveyor - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Department: Contracting
We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team based in Birmingham.
Surfacing Site Manager
Location: Speke, Liverpool
Department: Contracting
Our North regional team are looking to recruit a surfacing site manager to efficiently deliver surfacing projects to the highest possible health, safety and environmental standards.
Bid Coordinator (FTC)
Location: Rowfant
Department: Contracting
We are looking for a Bid Coordinator to join our preconstruction team which specialises in providing quality submissions for infrastructure contracts such as asset management and contracting for Highways England and Local Authorities.
Workshop Test and Repair Engineer
Location: West Hallam
Department: Contracting
You’ll be testing, diagnosing and repairing our variable message signs, traffic signals equipment and other products within our repairs centre at West Hallam. Turning DOA/faulty equipment to fully operational and maintain accurate fault records.
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.
Apprentice Business Administrator - Leigh
Location: Warrington
Department: Support Services
We are currently recruiting for an Apprentice Business Administrator to join our team at our offices based in Leigh.
Project Manger
Location: Newcastle
Department: Contracting
Due to the continued success of our Northern Region, we are currently looking to employ a Project Manager.
Sub Agent - Eastern Region
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.
Senior Contracts Manager
Location: Portsmouth
Department: Contracting
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Contracts Manager to work in our southern regional operations.
Plant Operator
Location: Cornwall
Department: Contracting
We are looking for a Plant Operator to drive a Quarry Articulated Dump Truck moving blasted rock to the primary crusher or overburden to the tip. It’s a 40 hour week, Mon-Fri plus overtime. Perform daily checks on plant and machinery.
