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 a great opportunity for an Area Manager to join the Area 9 team based in the Midlands, Bescot, Walsall (WS1 4NL). Reporting to the Operations Manager you will have overall accountability in the development and management of key client expectations / operational delivery supporting contract commitments whilst ensuring the compliance with all Quality procedures and safe working practices, 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.
Main Responsibilities
As a Area Manager you will be responsible for providing leadership, motivation and direction to the area delivery team. You will be involved in efficient management and utilisation of all business unit / company resource through planning and effective dialogue with peers / clients. As part of the role you will be accountable for health and safety ensuring compliance to method statements and risk assessments using induction / toolbox talks / appropriate use of PPE and ensuring constant compliance to all applicable CDM regulations. As an Area Manager you will build and develop affective relationships with Client and Customer, Supply chains and Key Stakeholders and always maintain a professional approach positively reflecting the image of the company. Some of your duties as an Area Manager will include: interaction with subcontractors ensuring all appropriate information is made available including training and competency checks, assisting and upholding discipline within the business always ensuring company compliance, you will assist as part of a rota system with Gold Call out rota, manage where required the preparation and production of Job packs for various works on the network ensuring risks and hazards are properly identified and mitigated, raise and encourage Near Misses reporting, monitor work in progress to ensure it is carried out to the right standard, work with Commercial Team to ensure work is delivered to target, Ensure all HR processes are complied with, including investigations and disciplinaries, ensure timesheets and holiday requests are completed accurately, ensure that Winter Maintenance is delivered as per the clients instruction, carry out investigations and manage and maintain winter and call out rota. Health and safety will be a huge part of this role and being responsible for the safety and welfare of all staff and operatives, including completion of safety audits. You will promote and enhance safety awareness in the business, encouraging a zero tolerance to unsafe acts and a zero target for LTIs s. Ensure all activities are undertaken with due regard for the environment, to prevent pollution, comply with legal and corporate requirements and minimise environmental impact.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have practical experience developed from within this business and or industry sector, from an operational basis on highways maintenance and commercial management, gained over a period of several years. High level leadership skills, key knowledge and people management experience are essential.
You will provide strong people management in line with corporate policies to develop a high performing team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal as this role will be client facing. You will have have understanding of basic principles of cost and value. A valid UK driving licence is required for this role.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
A salary of up to £60,000 (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