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  

Colas Ltd. have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant to join the Asset team based in Portsmouth (PO6 1TA). Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will be responsible for producing Streetlighting Asset Management reporting including daily asset register update with operational maintenance data.

Main Responsibilities  

As an Assistant for the Asset team your duties will include but not be limited to the following: You will provide updates on streetlighting inventory, you will coordinate streetlighting NDT and condition survey, you will be responsible for streetlighting inventory updates on GIS, Confirm system and Mayflower - Xml format. You will assist in coordinating the streetlighting structural non-destructive and visual asset inspections and conduct annual reports for streetlighting (methodology and process). You will be involved in producing Streetlighting energy report and coordinating all Network Road spacing bookings and TM requirement on pendulum test. You will conduct Asset Data analysis and streetlighting scheme asset modelling. To carry out other appropriate duties as assigned by your line manager. To ensure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself. Ensure all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard to Health and Safety.

Ideal Candidate  

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Data Analyst. You will have knowledge and understanding of visual condition survey inspections and UKPMS standards, maintenance of highway, highways assets management principles. this is preferred but not essential as training will be given.  It is essential you have Good ICT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel). Experience and knowledge of street lighting is desirable, not essential. If you have graduated in Data Analytics or Civil Engineering , this will be a great first role to get stuck into. A UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. 

Package Description  

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

A salary between £28,000 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 portal  

As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.  Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions. 

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