Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries worldwide and employing more than 55,000 people, including over 1,500 in the UK across multiple sites. We specialise 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
Our Area 9 team in the West Midlands seeks a Business Support specialist based at our Hilton Park depot, WV11 2AT. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will provide vital administrative, reporting and coordination support to ensure the successful delivery of the National Highways Area 9 contract.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior management, coordinating meetings and managing calendars.
- Organise appointments and maintain accurate records.
- Coordinate weekly whereabouts, operational rotas and senior management timesheets.
- Prepare monthly reports, business plans, presentations and ad‑hoc management information.
- Coordinate the weekly business activity reporting process and maintain meeting minutes and action logs.
- Support wider contract‑management activities.
- Assist with onboarding of new starters, maintaining training, health and safety and HR records.
- Support daily reporting, hot costings and ordering of materials required for the effective operation of the business.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, clients and external partners to ensure relevant information is captured, maintained and communicated.
- Support continuous improvement of business processes, identify opportunities to enhance working practices and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance while supporting safe and efficient service delivery.
Ideal Candidate
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, committed to delivering high‑quality support.
- Experience in an administrative, business support or coordination role.
- Experience within highways, construction, infrastructure or another operational environment is advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence.
Package Description
- Salary between £24,675 and £28,000
- Colas Pension Scheme combined contributions of up to 10%
- Life Assurance Scheme of four times basic salary
- 25 days annual leave per year plus public holidays
- Holiday purchase and selling scheme
- Hybrid working scheme (dependent on the role)
- Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
- Ongoing personal and professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and more via our online employee benefits portal
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.
