Project Scheduler

We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Scheduler to join our busy Highway Maintenance team. Based at our Guilden Sutton depot,
CH3 7EX
, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating reactive, cyclical, and planned maintenance works on behalf of the client. The role is critical in ensuring works are delivered within agreed response times, resources are utilised effectively, and operational activities are monitored and adapted to meet changing priorities and emergency requirements.

As a Project Scheduler you will manage and maintain live electronic work schedules, allocating labour, plant, and resources to ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Working closely with operational teams, you will monitor programme performance, identify and escalate resource issues, and make adjustments to schedules in response to changing client requirements and urgent highway incidents. The role will involve coordinating road space bookings, permits, traffic management requirements, and utility searches, while ensuring compliance with agreed repair timescales.

You will also support the response to highway emergencies and winter maintenance operations, produce reports from operational systems, and assist with a range of administrative and planning activities to support service delivery.

The successful candidate will have experience within highway maintenance, scheduling, planning, or a similar operational environment. Knowledge of reactive maintenance activities, traffic management, and highway emergency response would be highly advantageous. You will possess excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and adapt quickly to changing demands. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving are essential.

Experience using Microsoft Office and operational systems such as Confirm, Street Manager, or Symology Aurora would be beneficial. A commitment to delivering excellent service, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders is key to success in this role.

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

• A salary between £32,000 and £38,000 (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)
• Family‑Friendly Benefits, including Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through 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. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.