Supervisor

Company: Colas Rail UK

Location: Chelmsford

Posted: May 8th, 2026

Overview

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. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

This is true because we value everyone as part of the same team and treat everyone as equals. We are renowned for innovation and building a more sustainable future through our projects that impact infrastructure for generations. We are building a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.

About Us

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure. We deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility and are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we bring over a hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

Leading by our Values

Our values, Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, are at the heart of everything we do and guide our ambitions. We respect our employees, celebrate diversity, and foster a culture of safety and inclusivity. We invest in our people, customers, teams and colleagues, leading with safety, integrity, passion, purpose, ethics and transparency. We share knowledge to enable growth and excellence. We pioneer to push boundaries and find innovative solutions.

Purpose of the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a supervisor to join our expanding South Rail Systems Alliance work bank. Based from our Chelmsford office, you will support the delivery of key rail infrastructure projects across the Eastern region, contributing to the maintenance and renewal of critical UK rail assets.

This role is ideal for a supervisor looking to develop their career further, working on a varied track focus portfolio including Switches & Crossings (S&C), Plain Line, Drainage, Level Crossings and Re-Rail projects. The Supervisor will work closely within a delivery team supporting the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of rail renewal projects.

Open to applicants with a range of Track (Pway) based experience. It is imperative that the individual is eager to learn and demonstrates strong leadership and excellent team working behaviours.

Where will I be located?

Based in our Chelmsford Office you will work in the Eastern Region.

Key Responsibilities

Person Specification

What attributes and skills are we looking for?

What we Offer

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements under the Disability Confidence Scheme. We also support Employee Network Groups including Railbow, BeyonDisability and Cross Culture. Work life balance is important, and flexible working options are available where feasible and dependent on the role.

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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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