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Colas are mindful of our responsibilities to society and the communities in which we operate and are seeking to recruit a Social Value Lead to continue to make sure that our practices, processes, products, and procedures are ethical, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including: • A generous pension contribution • Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary) • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more) • Flexible working policy • Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded • Ongoing training and personal/professional development • Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal Main ResponsibilitiesThe Social Value Lead will drive and monitor progress, making sure that strong social value performance is driven across the North regional business. Reporting and evidence capture will be required on a weekly and monthly basis.The Social Value Lead role will also involve aspects of marketing and publicity in conjunction with our in-house marketing team. They will act as an internal and external representative for Colas CSR policies and projects. They will be responsible for raising awareness of Colas’ commitment to social value and generating publicity around Colas’ positive and community focused endeavors. The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with, and influencing, stakeholders and clients. Will have experience of managing social value activities, ideally in the civil engineering / Infrastructure sectors. You will have the ability to lead client and internal engagement, creating and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

Our Contracting business unit is going from strength to strength with recent successes in East Anglia, West Midlands and Bristol on the council’s highways frameworks. As a result of growing demand, we’re looking for a permanent nightshift Site Supervisor to manage the Safe & Efficient delivery of direct and subcontracted works. Ensuring all reporting requirements and management of Client expectations & contractual requirements are met. Main ResponsibilitiesThe successful Site Supervisor will initially support schemes in the Eastern region supervising highway maintenance works and delivery within the National Highways East Region network (Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex). You will demonstrate a robust knowledge and experience in working on the Highways England road networks, with experience in the Management of Road marking delivery and VRS works. The role will be required to work predominantly at night when Access to the network under traffic management is allowed. The Ideal CandidateThe perfect candidate will have extensive supervisory experience - you’ll be extremely knowledgeable when it comes to highways/civils construction. It would be ideal if you hold a FISS card (VRS) but this is not essential. You’ll have good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering and be to produce and explain accurate plans and drawings

Colas are currently looking for a Data Capture Co-Ordinator to support our Commercial, Quality and Social Value teams with administration support in the collection and input of data into a variety of systems within the office. Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including: • A generous pension contribution • Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary) • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more) • Flexible working policy • Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded • Ongoing training and personal/professional development • Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal Main ResponsibilitiesAs the Data Capture Coordinator, you will be using several different computer systems including Microsoft package, Teams, SharePoint, and several different portals to input and update data. In this role you will use data gathered to produce, upload and index case studies and produce reports that support the social values team. You will also be responsible for inputting data into relevant registers, weekly plant allocation and agency timesheets. The role will include other appropriate administrative duties assigned by your manager including minute taking, collating working hours, and raising of purchase orders as needed. All duties will be carried out with Cholas’s commitment to safety and lowering of environmental impact in mind. The Ideal CandidateYou must be confident, driven, and flexible in your approach to this role. As part of this team, you will be expected to work under your own initiative and prioritise your own workload, whilst being committed to continuously improving yourself and the team. You should be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role and have strong ICT skills especially in the Microsoft Office package and data input experience would be a great advantage. About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

Colas are mindful of our responsibilities to society and the communities in which we operate and are seeking to recruit a Social Value Lead to continue to make sure that our practices, processes, products, and procedures are ethical, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including: • A generous pension contribution • Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary) • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more) • Flexible working policy • Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded • Ongoing training and personal/professional development • Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal Main ResponsibilitiesThe Social Value Lead will drive and monitor progress, making sure that strong social value performance is driven across the North regional business. Reporting and evidence capture will be required on a weekly and monthly basis.The Social Value Lead role will also involve aspects of marketing and publicity in conjunction with our in-house marketing team. They will act as an internal and external representative for Colas CSR policies and projects. They will be responsible for raising awareness of Colas’ commitment to social value and generating publicity around Colas’ positive and community focused endeavors. The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with, and influencing, stakeholders and clients. Will have experience of managing social value activities, ideally in the civil engineering / Infrastructure sectors. You will have the ability to lead client and internal engagement, creating and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

Our Contracting business unit is going from strength to strength with recent successes in East Anglia, West Midlands and Bristol on the council’s highways frameworks. As a result of growing demand, we’re looking for a permanent nightshift Site Supervisor to manage the Safe & Efficient delivery of direct and subcontracted works. Ensuring all reporting requirements and management of Client expectations & contractual requirements are met. Main ResponsibilitiesThe successful Site Supervisor will initially support schemes in the Eastern region supervising highway maintenance works and delivery within the National Highways East Region network (Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex). You will demonstrate a robust knowledge and experience in working on the Highways England road networks, with experience in the Management of Road marking delivery and VRS works. The role will be required to work predominantly at night when Access to the network under traffic management is allowed. The Ideal CandidateThe perfect candidate will have extensive supervisory experience - you’ll be extremely knowledgeable when it comes to highways/civils construction. It would be ideal if you hold a FISS card (VRS) but this is not essential. You’ll have good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering and be to produce and explain accurate plans and drawings

Colas are currently looking for a Data Capture Co-Ordinator to support our Commercial, Quality and Social Value teams with administration support in the collection and input of data into a variety of systems within the office. Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including: • A generous pension contribution • Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary) • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more) • Flexible working policy • Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded • Ongoing training and personal/professional development • Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal Main ResponsibilitiesAs the Data Capture Coordinator, you will be using several different computer systems including Microsoft package, Teams, SharePoint, and several different portals to input and update data. In this role you will use data gathered to produce, upload and index case studies and produce reports that support the social values team. You will also be responsible for inputting data into relevant registers, weekly plant allocation and agency timesheets. The role will include other appropriate administrative duties assigned by your manager including minute taking, collating working hours, and raising of purchase orders as needed. All duties will be carried out with Cholas’s commitment to safety and lowering of environmental impact in mind. The Ideal CandidateYou must be confident, driven, and flexible in your approach to this role. As part of this team, you will be expected to work under your own initiative and prioritise your own workload, whilst being committed to continuously improving yourself and the team. You should be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role and have strong ICT skills especially in the Microsoft Office package and data input experience would be a great advantage. About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

Fleet Compliance Administrator – Rowfant Duration: FTC About Colas Ltd Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. About the Role We are looking for a Fleet Compliance Administrator on a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave. Although the role can currently be worked remotely, you’ll be based in our corporate office in Rowfant, Crawley Down. You’ll be the central point of contact across our business for all company car related queries, you’ll manage the fuel card admin process and produce the dashboard reports for the business. You’ll be responsible for managing fleet compliance data, managing the pool car fleet, issuing and managing fuel cards, raising purchase orders and updating fleet management systems. Part of the role is also to manage the development and workload of an administrator in the team. You’ll be part of a wider team essentially in a standalone role. About you To succeed in this role, you’ll need an excellent attention to detail, have great time management skills and be organised enough to keep multiple plates spinning on a day to day basis. Previous experience of working in a fleet admin/compliance role would be an advantage but it’s not essential. If you have experience of working with systems including Jaama, JDE and CODA, then great but we can overcome that with training and support. You should have strong Microsoft Excel skills and be comfortable working with complex formulae, pivot tables, charts and able to analyse and manipulate data from multiple sources. You’ll need to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, you should be a strong and effective communicator and of course be a team player. Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

About Colas Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. About the Role Colas are recruiting for a Contracts Manager with experience in Vehicle Restraint Systems to manage Key Client expectations / contracts in the Eastern region whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices whilst undertaking all works to the highest possible Health, Safety and Environmental standards. You will be acting within financial authorities, in respect of contract revenue, expenditure and budgets in line with operational forecasts. Principle Accountabilities: * Provide leadership, motivation and direction to the contract unit delivery team * Efficient management and utilisation of all business unit / company resource through programming, planning and effective dialogue with peers / clients * Develop and update regular activity programmes for all contract responsibilities in accordance with client requirement * Ensure the safe and efficient running of all contracts to budget with full responsibility for the financial performance of contracts * Management and coordination of all financial account adjustment ensuring effective management of contract WIP * Collation and analysis of monthly trading accounts resulting in required reporting in accordance with accounting timetable * Preparation and explanation of annual budget forecast in partnership with business accountant * Maintain / develop good relations with all key and potential clients incorporating regular meeting and site visits * Be responsible for site safety by ensuring compliance to method statements and risk assessments using induction / tool box talks / appropriate use of PPE. Ensuring constant compliance to all applicable CDM regulations * Promote and enhance safety awareness in the business, encouraging a zero tolerance to unsafe acts and a zero target for LTIs * Demonstrate and deploy strong contractual and commercial awareness * Hold a high level of experience in highway construction and maintenance * Interaction with subcontractors ensuring all appropriate information is made available, review and approval of accounts prior to release of payment * Arrange / convene pre-start, progress and review meetings ensuring discussion of variances, contractual arrangements and any required corrective actions * Investigate and instigate appropriate actions over all insurance claims, completing necessary documentation and reporting within company procedure * Support, encourage and develop all staff / operatives within your control identifying all appropriate training needs * Attend all commercial and management meetings as directed * Provide technical support to Senior Estimator during tender periods and receive and ensure compliance with Tender handover packs * Assist Commercial estimating where required over the procurement of new works assisting with client development About you Applicants will have extensive experience working on fast track motorways and trunk roads within a Highways England environment. You will hold an Appropriate ONC/HNC/HND qualification in Construction / Civil Engineering. You will also have: * Commitment to Quality, Safety and Environment. * Previous experience of NEC contract standards * Proficient IT Skills * Hold a relevant CSCS card (ideally Black card & CSCS 5-day safety qualification (SSTS / SMSTS) * Fencing industry skills Scheme (FISS) accreditation As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas are also offering some great benefits with this role, which include: * Competitive pension contribution * A company car allowance or a company car with a fuel card * 25 days annual leave per annum + the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave * Flexible working * Ongoing training, and personal professional development Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

Graduate Engineer, Highways – Portsmouth Duration: Permanent About Colas Ltd Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Our Portsmouth team are dedicated to executing all maintenance and asset management for our long-term contract with Portsmouth City Council. About the Role You’ll assist the Operations Manager and Highway Team to meet Colas and client objectives and needs within Highways maintenance, street lighting, landscaping, arboriculture, traffic signals and street cleansing. You will acquire a portfolio of technical knowledge and transferable skills within the Highways Department that will hold you in good stead across all aspects of Asset management delivery. You’ll assist in the delivery of periodic client reports and work with the Operations manager in delivering contractual requirements safely and in a timely fashion. You’ll constantly strive to ensure that Colas’ safety policy is implemented and understood fully. About you You will be a Graduate Engineer who can demonstrate strong ICT skills and be conversant with MS office suite. Of course, you’ll bring excellent written, oral communication and organisational skills. Basic MS project experience would be an advantage along with the desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competences to enhance personal and team capability. You should have a proven ability to work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines and have enthusiasm to embrace and participate in career development initiatives. * Membership of a relevant professional institution or working towards desirable professional qualification * CSCS card * Driving license Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

Graduate Engineer, Asset – Portsmouth Duration: Permanent About Colas Ltd Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Our Portsmouth team are dedicated to executing all maintenance and asset management for our long-term contract with Portsmouth City Council. About the Role Reporting to Asset Team Leader you will be responsible for carrying out the site validation for assets proactive maintenance work programme and the SCANNER (rutting and 3m profile variance) site contract compliance check for Cat1 defects. You will be responsible for producing pavement material quality testing, compliance check and report. You’ll assist in preparing NCI and FCI Methodology and Process reports and carry out site validation for SCRIM and accident analysis risk sites. You’ll get involved in producing design briefs for proactive maintenance works And Pendulum testing for TRN accident risk sites. About you Ideally, you’ll already have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the machine and visual condition survey inspection, maintenance of highway, highways assets management principles. You’ll have strong budget management and cost control skills. And you’ll have knowledge and experience of relevant design standards including DMRB and other highway codes of practice. Good ICT skills are required along with knowledge of asset management systems and a good understanding of health and safety management and the requirements of CDM would be an advantage. * Degree in Civil or Transport Engineering * Membership of a relevant professional institution or working towards desirable professional qualification * CSCS card * Driving license Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

About Colas Ltd Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. About the Role We are recruiting for an Administrator to be based on our A46 Site at Stoneleigh. In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of administration works supporting a busy highways civil engineering team. You will assist with the delivery of all secured contracts, ensuring compliance with all quality procedures and dealing with queries from suppliers, clients and other external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: * Accurate and timely raising of purchase orders in company system adhering at all times to company and local procurement processes. * Goods receipting of deliveries accurately and in a timely manner. * Processing of invoices within required timescales * Assisting with payroll data entry each week ensuring accurate and timely information is processed. * Enter, check and validate costs in company cost capture system ensuring weekly deadlines are achieved. * Collation, archiving and filing of all contract details and paperwork in line with minimum requirements. * Manage data in line with the company GDPR policy. * Assist operational team with copying, scanning, printing and laminating when time and resource allows. * Maintain professional approach positively reflecting the image of the company. * Maintain / develop good relations with all stakeholders including clients, managers, operatives and the general public. * Undertake all other appropriate duties as assigned by your line manager As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas are also offering some great benefits with this role, which include: * Competitive pension contribution * 25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave * Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification * NI free childcare vouchers * Ongoing training, and personal professional development * Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal About you You will be an experienced Construction Administrator who is used to managing a varied and busy workload who enjoys interacting with clients and customers both over the phone and face to face. You will also: * Be able to pick up new systems quickly and manage the up-keep of multiple databases * Be computer literate including good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Microsoft Project * Have experience of producing timesheets, invoices and payroll * Show a willingness to develop your skills and areas of knowledge * Be able to demonstrate that you have excellent time management and organisation skills * Demonstrate a flexible approach to working and enjoy taking on new tasks and learning new skills * Good communication skills and previous customer facing experience Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

Quantity Surveyor – Newcastle (Fixed Term Contract) About Colas Ltd Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Colas Operations holds an extensive portfolio of capability and experience delivering all highways civil engineering requirements, focussed on a true “fence to fence” highways solution. Our diverse range of services include public realm improvements, junction improvements, car parks including park and ride facilities, footways, cycle ways and other infrastructure for non-motorised users, carriageway construction and surfacing, drainage improvements, signalisation, road lining & Carriageway studs and more. About the Role We are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a fixed term contract until March 2021 to work on site at our compound within Durham University. The Quantity Surveyor will effectively carry out quantity surveying duties for the Durham University project. Ensuring that all commercial matters of the project including procurement, risk, cost and value reporting, forecasting and contractual matters managed effectively and in line with Colas’ governance, policies and procedures. As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas are also offering some great benefits with this role, which include: * Competitive pension contribution * 25 days annual leave per annum + the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave * Flexible working * Ongoing training and personal professional development * Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal About you The successful candidate will be; a degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with in depth, demonstrable evidence of relevant civil and highway post degree experience. An excellent communicator, client focused with good commercial awareness and commitment to business success. You will have good time management/attitude to change, ability to plan and prioritise your own workload working under pressure to meet deadlines. You will also have: * Flexible approach. * Good IT skills in MS Word and Excel, with a familiarity of MS project. * Be conscientious. * Diplomacy. * An eye for detail. * Full clean driving licence. * Self-motivation. Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

About Colas Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Colas Operations Central holds an extensive portfolio of capability and experience delivering all highways civil engineering requirements, focused on a true “fence to fence” highways solution. Our diverse range of services include public realm improvements, junction improvements, car parks including park and ride facilities, foot-ways, cycle ways and other infrastructure for non-motorised users, carriageway construction and surfacing, drainage improvements, signalisation, road lining & Carriageway studs and more. About the Role Our Central regional operations are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support to the Central Operations team. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will effectively support a number of projects through the provision of commercial activities in the pre and post tender phases of projects. To provide accurate and timely commercial reports and advise the bid management and senior management team whilst monitoring contracts and reporting against the appropriate commercial targets. Ensuring that projects are effectively managed in line with Colas’ governance, policies and procedures. As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas are also offering some great benefits with this role, which include: * Competitive pension contribution * A company car allowance or a company car with a fuel card * 25 days annual leave per annum + the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave * Flexible working * Ongoing training, and personal professional development * Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal About you The successful candidate will be degree qualified with proven experience as a senior quantity surveyor working for a main contractor in the civil engineering industry. You will have strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract, extensive experience of commercial management and procurement of subcontractors along with the ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis. You will also: * Maintain subcontract procurement schedule * Procure subcontract packages * Commercially manage subcontract packages * Ensuring necessary main contract notices are issued on time * Administration and valuation of contract change / compensation events * Identify and input into value engineering * Maintain project forecast * Prepare assessments and applications for payment * Input into financial reports for project management * Input into CVR / cost report and cash flow information * Agree final accounts * Input into claims where required * Supervise and train other commercial staff * Provide commercial advise to other team member Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met

About Colas Ltd Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. 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. About the role You will perform quality control sampling and testing of asphalt and drystone production in accordance with quality standards and other written or verbal protocols and report test results in a timely fashion. Your main duties will be: * Sample and preparation of asphalt and drystone test samples * Undertake testing to defined specifications and test procedures * Report test results to time and budget * Maintain accurate records for all work * Attend site at customers request or as required for quality control purposes * To understand and comply with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems * Check and perform equipment calibrations as required * Data entry and data manipulation * Perform other general tasks and appropriate duties as required As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas are also offering some great benefits with this role, which include: * Competitive pension contribution * 25 days annual leave per annum + the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave * Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification * Ongoing training, and personal professional development * Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal About you The successful candidate will hold a minimum of grades 4-9 or A*-C or equivalent in Maths, Science and English, be able to demonstrate computer literacy including using systems and software such as MS Excel and Word. You will also have: * Ability to follow written and verbal instruction * Good numeracy and analytical skills * Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative * Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. * Positive commitment to safety. * Adaptable and versatile. * A clean driving licence Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met