Colas 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.
https://youtu.be/UfW2V6iUHpw
At Colas, we're committed to delivering smarter, safer and more sustainable infrastructure that connects communities and improves everyday life. As part of a global leader in transport infrastructure, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference while developing your career in a business that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
Joining Colas means becoming part of a team that puts people first. We invest in your development, encourage new ideas and empower our colleagues to take ownership of their work. Whether it's delivering complex infrastructure, improving the environment or supporting local communities, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of our network.
We're looking for an experienced Civil & Structures Manager to lead the successful delivery of capital civil engineering and structures projects across our Cheshire West & Chester contract based at our Guilden Sutton depot, CH3 7EX. Working closely with clients, operational teams and commercial colleagues, you'll be responsible for delivering projects safely, on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer service. You'll provide strong leadership to delivery teams, build trusted client relationships and drive operational excellence, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in line with Colas' commitment to safety, sustainability and innovation.
You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of capital civil engineering and structures projects, ensuring schemes are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with clients through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), you'll build strong relationships, attend regular progress meetings and ensure project objectives and customer expectations are consistently met. You'll take ownership of project planning, programming and resource management, coordinating direct labour, subcontractors and supply chain partners to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions. You'll oversee project budgets, monitor financial performance, support cost value reconciliation and work collaboratively with Commercial teams to manage procurement, quotations, contract administration and project handovers. You'll identify commercial opportunities, drive operational efficiencies and promote self-delivery in line with the One Colas culture. A key part of the role is providing visible leadership across project teams, creating a positive and collaborative working environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You'll mentor and develop Supervisors and operational teams, identify training and development opportunities and ensure resources are aligned to meet current and future business needs. You'll champion Colas' industry-leading health, safety, environmental and quality standards, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, risk assessments, method statements and company procedures. You'll promote a right-first-time approach, proactively manage project risks and drive continuous improvement to enhance project performance and customer satisfaction. Working alongside internal stakeholders and external partners, you'll help strengthen client relationships, support business development opportunities and contribute to the successful delivery of Colas' wider strategic objectives, including sustainability, social value and collaborative working across the business.
The ideal candidate will have a background in civil engineering or construction management with experience delivering highways, structures or bridge projects within a live operational environment. You'll be confident managing multidisciplinary teams, resources, budgets and NEC contracts, while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders. You'll possess excellent organisational and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem solving and a passion for delivering projects safely and efficiently. An ONC, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction is essential, with Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience in structures considered advantageous.
At Colas, we're looking for leaders who embody our Sharing, Respect, Committment and Pioneering values. You'll be someone who leads by example, inspires those around you, embraces innovation and is committed to delivering exceptional results while creating a positive, inclusive and safe working environment for everyone.
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
-
A salary between £75,000 and £85,000 (dependent on experience) PLUS Company Car / Car Allowance
-
Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
-
Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
-
25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
-
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA
-
Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
-
Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
-
Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
-
Ongoing personal / professional development
-
Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.
