Make your mark with Colas Rail UK
At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. You will be welcomed into an inclusive team where there’s a role for every talent and a close‑knit, familial culture. You will also have the opportunity to help transform transportation, set new standards and dare to be different.
Our Values
Respect – We respect our employees, celebrate diversity and foster a culture of safety, care and respect for everyone we interact with. We care about our employees’ wellbeing and create an environment of inclusivity and support.
Commitment – We show up wholeheartedly. When we commit together, we invest in everyone’s success. We invest in our customers, our teams and our colleagues, and we lead with safety, integrity, passion, purpose, ethics and transparency.
Sharing – We share knowledge to grow and build a strong collective. We celebrate achievements and nurture talent.
Pioneering – We push boundaries, imagine what does not yet exist and dare to do what others do not. We innovate with ambition and find solutions.
About Us
Colas Rail is a leading rail infrastructure business with on‑track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we bring a century of experience in delivering major innovations across the sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed or maintained by Colas Rail.
Purpose of the Role
To lead and manage the delivery of multidisciplinary rail systems across light rail projects within the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) and Urban Portfolio, ensuring safe, compliant and integrated delivery of signalling, track interfaces, power and communication systems, from design through construction, integration and commissioning. The role ensures delivery to time, cost and quality, whilst maximizing value and maintaining alignment with Colas Rail and client objectives.
Person Specification
- Extensive experience in rail / light rail systems delivery across all project phases from inception to construction, T&C and handover.
- Strong signalling and integration background.
- Experience in construction and commissioning phases.
- GRIP/Stage gate lifecycle knowledge.
- Commercial and contractual awareness (NEC).
- Leadership and stakeholder management capability.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline (desirable).
- Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).
What we Offer
- Competitive salary.
- 26 days annual leave.
- Industry‑leading life assurance.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Wellbeing employee assistant programme.
- Pension scheme.
- Eye care vouchers.
- Long service award.
- Season ticket loan.Occupational health service.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, valued and respected, regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion or gender. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. Colas Rail is part of the Disability Confidence Scheme and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for those who meet the minimum requirements. We provide flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
Work‑Life Balance
Flexible working options are available where feasible and dependent on the role. Please discuss this during the interview process.
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Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.
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