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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We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Scheduler to join our busy Highway Maintenance team. Based at our Guilden Sutton depot, CH3 7EX, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating reactive, cyclical, and planned maintenance works on behalf of the client. The role is critical in ensuring works are delivered within agreed response times, resources are utilised effectively, and operational activities are monitored and adapted to meet changing priorities and emergency requirements.
As a Project Scheduler you will manage and maintain live electronic work schedules, allocating labour, plant, and resources to ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Working closely with operational teams, you will monitor programme performance, identify and escalate resource issues, and make adjustments to schedules in response to changing client requirements and urgent highway incidents. The role will involve coordinating road space bookings, permits, traffic management requirements, and utility searches, while ensuring compliance with agreed repair timescales. You will also support the response to highway emergencies and winter maintenance operations, produce reports from operational systems, and assist with a range of administrative and planning activities to support service delivery.
The successful candidate will have experience within highway maintenance, scheduling, planning, or a similar operational environment. Knowledge of reactive maintenance activities, traffic management, and highway emergency response would be highly advantageous.You will possess excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and adapt quickly to changing demands. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential. Experience using Microsoft Office and operational systems such as Confirm, Street Manager, or Symology Aurora would be beneficial. A commitment to delivering excellent service, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders is key to success in this role.
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
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A salary between £32,000 and £38,000 (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
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Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
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Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
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Family-Friendly Benefits, including Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
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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.
