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.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven ITS Business Manager to lead and grow our Integrated Transportation Systems (ITS) business across the UK. Reporting to the Director of Local Roads, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the business strategy, driving commercial performance, leading bid and mobilisation activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of ITS projects and maintenance contracts. This is a high-profile leadership role that combines strategic planning, operational excellence, financial accountability and people leadership, helping to shape the future growth and success of our ITS business.
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
As ITS Business Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of the business plan, translating strategic objectives into measurable commercial and operational outcomes. You will take ownership of the business unit's profit and loss performance, managing revenue, margins, cashflow and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company governance and commercial processes.
You will oversee the successful delivery of ITS projects and maintenance services, ensuring all safety, quality, environmental, contractual and programme requirements are met. Working closely with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will build strong relationships, identify new business opportunities and lead bid development and mobilisation activities to support future growth.
The role will also involve managing supply chain performance, driving procurement excellence and encouraging innovation through the adoption of new technologies, systems and processes. In addition, you will lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture that reflects company values and supports continuous improvement.
We are looking for a resilient and adaptable leader who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels. You will be commercially astute, highly motivated and committed to continuous improvement, with a passion for developing people, driving innovation and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients and the business. Professional membership, project management qualifications or relevant engineering experience would be beneficial but are not essential for candidates who can demonstrate equivalent expertise and leadership capability. You will possess outstanding stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships both internally and externally. Experience in sectors such as transportation, infrastructure, telecommunications, utilities or systems integration would be highly advantageous, particularly where exposure to Intelligent Transportation Systems has been gained.
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.
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.
