Colas Ltd
Quality & Compliance Officer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
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
At Colas Ltd, we are looking for a Quality and Compliance Officer to join our Cheshire West and Chester team on a 12 months fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover based at our Guilden Sutton depot, CH3 7EX. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a leading infrastructure business, working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to support quality, compliance and business improvement initiatives. As our Quality and Compliance Officer, you will maintain and continually improving our Quality, Compliance and Integrated Management Systems. You'll help ensure our business processes remain compliant with company, customer and industry standards while supporting continuous improvement, managing documentation, analysing performance data and contributing to the successful delivery of our contractual commitments.
Main Responsibilities
In this role, you'll support the delivery of our Quality Plan by working closely with colleagues across the business to review, develop and improve processes and procedures. You'll assist with maintaining our Integrated Management System, supporting digital transformation projects and ensuring business documentation remains accurate, current and compliant. You'll play an important part in coordinating both internal and external audits, including BSI and National Highways Sector Scheme audits, monitoring audit actions through to completion and supporting the investigation and close-out of corrective actions, near misses and continuous improvement opportunities. Working with teams across the contract, you'll help maintain compliance records, manage the risk register, support legal compliance activities and gather evidence for investigations and third-party requests. You'll also collect and analyse performance data, contribute to monthly KPI reporting and support quality, compliance and LEAN improvement reviews. The role offers the opportunity to help embed LEAN principles throughout the business, produce and maintain process maps, carry out observational and documentation audits on operational sites and provide support to the wider team when required, including deputising for the Business Performance & Improvement Manager and assisting with customer communications during construction works.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Ideal Candidate
It is essential that the ideal candidate has experience in quality, compliance, business improvement or a similar role, or someone who can demonstrate strong transferable skills and is keen to develop their career in this field. You'll be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, comfortable managing multiple priorities and confident working with colleagues at all levels of the business. You'll enjoy analysing information, identifying opportunities for improvement and taking ownership of your workload to meet deadlines.
Strong IT skills are essential, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with experience using Adobe Acrobat and Power BI. An understanding of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or similar technologies would be beneficial, as would experience using SharePoint or other business management systems. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 44001, would be advantageous. Experience of LEAN methodologies, process mapping, construction or infrastructure environments and National Highways standards would also be welcomed, although full training will be provided for the right candidate. Most importantly, you'll be a proactive team player with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine passion for continuous improvement. A full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to occasional site visits.
Package Description
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
- A salary between £25,000 and £32,000 (dependent on experience)
- 12 months FTC
- 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)
- Family-Friendly Benefits, including Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- 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
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
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. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
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.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills