Project Coordinator

Purpose of the role

Colas is responsible for the eight-year Maintenance & Response contract for National Highways Area 9, covering approximately 2,300 miles of the Strategic Road Network across the Midlands and surrounding areas.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join the team based at our Coleshill depot, B46 3HN. You will support the successful planning, coordination and delivery of key projects and schemes across the contract, including Restoration, MCI and Blockades. You will play an important role in ensuring operational activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget, whilst meeting client expectations and contractual commitments. Working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you will help coordinate resources, support commercial performance and maintain high standards of quality, health, safety and environmental compliance.

Package Description

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

• A salary between £30,000 and £35,000 (dependent on experience)
• 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

Main Responsibilities

You will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the delivery of projects and schemes, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with agreed programmes and performance targets. This will involve planning and allocating labour, plant and materials, supervising highways delivery teams and subcontractors, and monitoring work in progress to ensure the required standards are maintained. You will build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, customers, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders, whilst supporting budget forecasting, financial reporting, cost control and the management of contractual expenditure. A key part of the role will be promoting a positive health, safety and environmental culture by ensuring compliance with risk assessments, method statements, CDM regulations and company procedures. You will support site safety through inductions, toolbox talks and start-of-shift briefings, encourage near-miss reporting and ensure appropriate safety measures are in place. You will also coordinate the procurement of resources, liaise with internal teams regarding road space planning and bookings, maintain accurate operational records and job updates on Confirm, and support the management of overtime in line with contract requirements. The role will also involve participating in the Silver/Bronze out-of-hours call-out rota as required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience within the highways industry, with a strong understanding of highway construction, maintenance and scheme delivery. You will demonstrate sound commercial awareness, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage resources, coordinate projects and build effective stakeholder relationships. You will be proactive, adaptable and confident working in a fast-paced operational environment, with strong IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Knowledge of Confirm, highways legislation and project management would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence, relevant CSCS accreditation, SMSTS and appropriate health and safety training are also required.