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.
Colas Ltd. have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Engineer to join our team on a 36 month Apprenticeship programme based at our Guilden Sutton depot, CH3 7EX. You’ll have the opportunity to build a career in civil and highway engineering while gaining valuable hands-on experience and working towards a Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician qualification. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and construction professionals, supporting the design, maintenance and improvement of highways and infrastructure across Cheshire West & Chester.
You’ll gain practical experience both in the office and out on site, getting involved in inspections, surveys, technical drawings, data collection and live engineering projects. You’ll learn how engineering projects are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably, while developing the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed for a successful career in civil engineering.
Alongside your workplace experience, you’ll attend Liverpool College as part of your apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to put your learning into practice in a real working environment.
You’ll support our engineering team across a variety of activities, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and experience throughout your apprenticeship. Your responsibilities will include:
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in civil engineering, construction, highways or infrastructure who is keen to learn and build a career in the industry. You’ll ideally have A-levels, BTEC, T-Level or equivalent qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Mathematics or a related subject, with GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above. You don’t need extensive work experience — we’re looking for someone who can demonstrate teamwork, communication, problem-solving, organisation and a willingness to learn through education, work experience, volunteering or extracurricular activities. You’ll need to be comfortable working both in an office and outdoors on operational sites, with a driving licence or willingness to work towards one.
The Level 3 apprenticeship will develop your skills in engineering principles, technical drawings and CAD/BIM, data analysis, construction, health and safety, sustainability and project management. Subject to successful completion and performance, you could then progress onto a Level 6 degree apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to continue developing your career while gaining a degree-level qualification.
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
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.
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.
Colas, a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group, is a major player in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure and urban development.
Colas covers the entire value chain: from industrial production to service offerings, including construction work.
Thanks to its local presence in some fifty countries on five continents 🌍, Colas achieved a consolidated revenue of €15.9 billion in 2024, 59% of which is outside France.
With its 64,000 employees 👷♀️👷♂️, a network of 2,000 operating units comprising 3,500 production units, and nearly 45,000 projects per year, Colas is the trusted partner of its customers.
Colas maintains its pioneering, innovative and responsible spirit to connect people and foster the sustainable development of territories 🚀 ♻.
Colas shares the four founding values of the Bouygues Group, which form the basis of its corporate culture and the way it operates on a daily basis:
• Respect: treat others how you would like to be treated.
• Commitment: for us, commitment is about giving your heart and soul.
• Pioneering: bold innovation, not blind ambition.
• Sharing: at Bouygues, knowledge and experience are meant to be passed on.
At Colas, it’s our people who drive our company forward.
We strive to develop talent, and we give those who join the company the opportunity to reach their full potential throughout their careers.
Because, when you join Colas, we hope you’ll make a career here.
