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.
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Join our Area 9 Asset Contracting team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of National Highways' maintenance and response contract across the Strategic Road Network.
At Colas Ltd. we are looking for Business Support to join the team at our Strensham depot, WR8 9LJ. You will provide vital administrative, reporting and coordination support to operational teams, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of highway maintenance, incident response and improvement works.
You'll be responsible for producing reports and performance data, coordinating administrative activities, supporting operational planning and purchasing, and working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep our operations running smoothly.
As a Business Support your duties will include but not be limited to the following duties:
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Produce performance data, analytical reports and monthly management reports.
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Prepare business plans, presentations and ad hoc reports.
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Record meeting minutes and maintain action logs for senior management meetings.
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Provide day-to-day administrative support to operational teams.
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Raise purchase orders and task orders.
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Support purchasing activities, supplier liaison and stock management.
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Order materials and parts in a cost-effective manner while ensuring engineering requirements are met.
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Assist with onboarding administration, health and safety records, training records and HR reporting.
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Maintain accurate records, documentation and operational paperwork.
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Coordinate daily administrative tasks including document preparation, scanning and filing.
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Support the monitoring of project programmes and assist with identifying corrective actions where required.
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Assist with daily reporting, including hot cost reporting.
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Liaise with internal teams to ensure operational information is accurately captured and maintained.
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Attend planning meetings with clients and key stakeholders.
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Build positive working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, clients, emergency services and other external partners.
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Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and ways of working.
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Champion a strong team culture across operational and support functions.
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Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards and company policies.
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Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role as required.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised and proactive individual with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. You'll be confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience producing reports and supporting operational teams. Ideally, you'll have experience within the highways industry, a good understanding of operational management systems such as Confirm, and sound financial awareness. Most importantly, you'll be a collaborative team player with a flexible approach and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality support while promoting health, safety and continuous improvement.
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
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A salary of £24,000 and £28,000 (dependent on experience)
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Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
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Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
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25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays - this is dependent on days worked - this is based on 5 days a week
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Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
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Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
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Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
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Ongoing personal / professional development
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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.
