Engineer

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.

Purpose of the role  

Colas Ltd. have an exciting opportunity for a Engineer to join the Asset team based in Portsmouth (PO6 1TA). Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will be responsible for producing the life cycle replacement forward programmes report, SCANNER, NCI AND FCI surveyable network, you will also be responsible for the maintenance of the asset register and PMS Network by carrying out the network changes task. You will be involved in the preparation of Project Engagement Document for Pavement condition survey contractors.

Main Responsibilities  

As an Engineer for the Asset team, you will be required to carry out safety audits as laid down by line management, you will supervise the skid accident investigation analysis and report and coordinate the mapping and publishing of relevant asset data on to Colas GIS online and Explorer. You will be responsible with maintaining all the inventory shapefiles and the database information on the adopted and category 2 network in the asset register. You will update proactive maintenance network rounds and safety inspection areas and zones. You will carry out all network changes (involving creating new or deleting old and amending existing shapefile using GIS) and updating the pavement strategy. You will supervise the following: overbanding (carck sealing) and works report, CVI and DVI network investigation and analysis report and deflection network investigation and analysis report. To ensure that all work is carried out to Company Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards and to regularly communicate with staff and operatives on these matters. Deputies for Asset Manager as when required. To carry out other appropriate duties as assigned by your line manager. To ensure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself. To ensure compliance with the Company’s Quality Assurance procedures In order to deliver the service effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the post.

Ideal Candidate  

The ideal candidate will have around a years experience within the Highways sector. We are also open to a Graduate who will have the right attitude towards working and learning the role. You will have great communication skills and be proficient at using Microsoft Office Suites, in particular Excel.

A driving licence is essential for this role as you will be required to travel to different sites within the Portsmouth area. 

Package Description  

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

A salary between £33,000 and £35,000 (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 
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  

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. 

As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.  Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions