Company information
Colas Rail
Colas Rail is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of railway infrastructure services, we are award-winning specialists having designed and constructed all forms of railways across Europe and the UK.
As a business we specialise in:
- High speed lines
- Light /metro lines
- Freight operator
- Track laying, renewal and maintenance
- Operation and maintenance of on track plant
- High voltage and traction power
- Electrification and signalling
- Rolling stock refurbishment and maintenance
- Tramways
- Multidisciplinary projects
- Engineering
- Design and surveying
- Control and communication systems
We operate under three main business functions rail services, urban and Infrastructure. This role is within the Infrastructure division and is all about speed and quality – reconciling the demands of minimising ‘possession’ time with laying track to the highest standards of accuracy. Meticulous planning, strong site management and investment is how we have squared this circle and become the UK’s largest renewals contractor.
Colas Rail believes the investment made in training and development is vital to maintain competitive advantage. We are committed to utilising training and development to ensure that every possible opportunity is available to our staff. We offer structured training schemes for apprentices, technicians and graduates and employees are also encouraged to pursue, on their own initiative, continuing education and training, particularly when this leads to vocational and professional qualifications relevant to their work.