Zonal Response Operative

Overview

• From runway upgrades in Uganda to innovative UK urban junctions (like London’s CYCLOPS), its footprint is diverse and global.
• It operates end-to-end: investing, designing, manufacturing, constructing, maintaining, and operating transport infrastructure.
• The firm grew from bitumen emulsions into a national infrastructure powerhouse.
• It combines local insight with access to international R&D and materials innovation.
• UK headquarters relocated to Birmingham, reinforcing its role at the heart of Britain's infrastructure network.
• Typical projects span motorways, airports, highways maintenance, runway extensions, concrete road rejuvenation, and smart traffic systems.
• Specialisms range from road and airfield construction to traffic management, asset management, and specialist surface treatments.

Culture + Values

• Caring: We are driven by our duty of care, for our employees, our customers and partners, and for the environment and society. Acting ethically and preserving the safety of those who accompany us will always remain our priority. We set an example, listen to others, allow people to express themselves transparently. We translate our corporate, social, societal and environmental commitments into strong actions. We do everything we can to best meet the needs of our customers.
• Sharing: We believe that pooling talents and resources in all their diversity and cross‑disciplinary bridges is a source of progress and new ideas. Our global expertise combined with local knowledge optimises shared knowledge and understanding. We encourage Teams to promote trust, responsibility and solidarity. We facilitate the transmission of know‑how through the generations, and across the world. We place our expertise at the service of the Colas Group, our customers and our partners.
• Daring: Colas was founded on a culture of innovation and a pioneering mindset. We are driven to move forward, explore new horizons and reinvent ourselves. We welcome new ideas, approaches and thinking. We encourage initiative. We push back the boundaries of what is possible. We give everyone the opportunity to participate in innovation.

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

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