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• Highways England hires major projects director

  21-08-2017 14:41
  
  Highways England has poached vice-president of HKA as the new interim boss of its major projects division.
  
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• Transport & Environmental Analyst

  18-04-2024 18:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Transport & Environmental Analyst
  Birmingham, West Midlands
  Salary circa £38,000 (DOE)
  Do you have transport planning experience? Are you seeking a unique new challenge?
  I am looking for a Transport and Environmental Analyst to join my client's head office in Birmingham. We are looking for someone who comes from a transport planning background, and who wants to develop into a role which explores environmental and sustainable solutions. They are a leading master developer and developmen
  
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• Surveyor - Damp and Mould

  18-04-2024 18:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  About us:
  Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality, temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance and engineering companies.
  The Company:
  You will be working for a highly established Property Maintenance company who offer excellent opportunities for your career growth and development.The Role:As the Surveyor you will be responsible for
  
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• Electrical Design Director

  18-04-2024 18:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Electrical Design DirectorDublin, Ireland€88,000 - €97,500 + Data Centre Industry + Progression +Hybrid Working + Flex Start/Finish Holidays + Competitive Pension + Healthcare + 'Immediate Start'Join the forefront of innovation alongside Europe's leading experts in Data Centres and one of Ireland's foremost Mechanical & Electrical consultancy. You'll embark on a thrilling journey in Dublin, spearheading ground-breaking Data Centre projects as an esteemed Electrical Design Director
  
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• CSCS Groundworker with Roller

  18-04-2024 17:09 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Daniel Owen Recruitment are looking for a Groundworker with a roller ticket to start on site in Swindon, Wiltshire. The client has advised a start date of the 22/04/2024.
  The site is easily accessible. We will be looking for someone to start in Swindon, Wiltshire for a minimum of 1 Months work. The role will be 50/50 working as a groundworker & operating the roller.
  Required:Full PPE
  CSCS / CPCS
  Previous experience working as a Groundworker
  Previous experience operating a RollerWork could po
  
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• Trades Payment Administrator

  18-04-2024 15:21 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Description And RequirementsArdmore have been at the forefront in delivering hundreds of major projects across London. Some of our iconic projects include the Corinthia Hotel, Old War Office restoration and the Greenwich Peninsula.
  We build homes, offices, hotels, schools, medical centres, parks, playgrounds - every facility our great city needs. And we do it with passion. With sensitivity. With style!To process subcontractor payments accurately and efficiently, acting professionally and courteo
  
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• Façade contractors won’t bid jobs for firms with ‘shakier’ credit ratings, Exigere warns

  18-04-2024 14:26 via building.co.uk
  
  Cost consultant says wary firms turning down chance to bid schemes becasue of worried over viability of schemes and builders
  
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• String of hold-ups hit £16m east London school and leisure centre job

  18-04-2024 14:21 via building.co.uk
  
  Problems include asbestos, obstructions in the ground and ‘performance issues’ with structural engineer
  
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• AHMM apart-hotel plan sent in to east London council

  18-04-2024 13:23 via building.co.uk
  
  Proposal will include 22-storey block along with office and residential space
  
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• Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor - Leeds

  18-04-2024 13:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior or Associate Quantity SurveyorConstruction Consultancy
  LeedsOur client is a multi-award winning, industry-leading construction consultancy based in Leeds. With an exceptional reputation built over 30+ years, they provide specialist quantity surveying, project management, building surveying and consultancy services across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare and more.They are currently seeking an experienced and skilled Quantity Surveyor to join
  
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• Block Property Manager (Home-based)

  18-04-2024 13:14 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Dove and Hawk have partnered with a Property Management firm who have successfully established themselves throughout London over the past 15 years. They will be looking for a block manager to join their team and grow with them.Responsibilities:Impeccable customer service to our customers
  Audits of managed Buildings and Common Parts to understand the building layout
  Lease review, interpretation and management
  Managing of service charges and budgets Answering telephones and fielding calls in a pr
  
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• Freelance Employer's Agent/Contract Administration QS

  18-04-2024 12:41 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Freelance Employer's Agent/Contract Administration Quantity Surveyor (Outside IR35)
  Construction Consultancy
  LondonA leading construction consultancy client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a freelance role 6 to 12 months. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to work on high-profile commercial office projects.Key Responsibilities:Undertake all quantity surveying duties including cost estimating, value engineering, procurement, and contract administrat
  
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• Project Manager - Nuclear sector

  18-04-2024 12:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Project Manager - Nuclear sectorAn amazing opportunity to move from the Construction Sector in to a Nuclear based contractor, looking for transferable skills.
  Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 Basic + Car + Bonus + Package
  Location: AWE Aldermaston
  Role Description
  The Resolute group has been retained to identify and secure a Construction professional who is interested in moving into the Nuclear sector and security-cleared works at AWE Aldermaston. Working for a Tier 1 contractor they are lo
  
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• McAlpine signs on dotted line for British Land tower in City

  18-04-2024 12:33 via building.co.uk
  
  2 Finsbury Avenue building due to finish in 2027
  
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• Director Of Electrical Design

  18-04-2024 12:01 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Director of Electrical Design
  Dublin, Ireland
  €88,000 - €97,500 + Data Centre Industry +Hybrid Working + Flex Start/Finish Holidays + Competitive Pension + Healthcare + 'Immediate Start'Join the forefront of innovation alongside Europe's leading experts in Data Centre design and Ireland's foremost Mechanical Electrical consultancy. Embark on a thrilling journey in Dublin, spearheading ground breaking Data Centre projects as an esteemed Director of Electrical Design. You will join a gr
  
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• Freelance MRICS Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor

  18-04-2024 11:57 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Freelance MRICS Quantity Surveyor
  Duration: 6-12 month contract
  Location: London
  Rates: Competitive day rates outside IR35About the Role:
  My client, a leading construction consultancy, is seeking an experienced and qualified Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a freelance basis for 6-12 months. This is an outside IR35 contract role.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of construction projects from initial cost estimating through to final account. Y
  
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• Elecetrician

  18-04-2024 11:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job description
  Net Temps are currently recruiting experienced electricians for a modular build factory based in Northwich (CW9). The job will entail installation of electrical systems into modular facilities within a factory setting. This is a temp to perm position, so after 12 weeks the client would award you with a permanent contact. Due to this, candidates are asked to apply with their full CV.
  Key details:
  Location: Whicham, Northwich (CW9).
  Hours: 6:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday, 6:45am-3
  
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• Homelessness Officer

  18-04-2024 11:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Homelessness Officer
  Monday - Friday
  Office based£30.00
  Based in Crawley
  Make enquiries in relation to the 5 tests of homelessness Issue S184 homelessness decisions to a backlog of overdue cases who are beyond the 56 day relief period.
  Skills and experience required:Proven track record of writing S184 decision letter with a high level of communication skills Extensive experience of making enquiries and reaching a decision on homelessness cases Excellent time management Able to work under o
  
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• Core Five flags up worries over who will build major projects

  18-04-2024 11:03 via building.co.uk
  
  Limited number of firms bidding jobs above £200m sending costs north, QS warns
  
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• Forklift Truck Driver

  18-04-2024 10:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Summary
  Job Introduction:
  As Telehandler you will be responsible for ensuring that all materials, either stored in the site compounds or designated area, are transported to the workplace, in accordance with site requirements and in a safe and responsible fashion.
  Main Responsibilities:Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
  Assist in ensuring that the correct materials are provided at the right time to the right workplace in a safe and efficient manner.
  Responsible fo
  
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• Call Centre Team Leader

  18-04-2024 09:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Contact Centre Team Leader36 hours per week09:00am till 17:00pm£21.94per hour
  6 Month Temporary position for daily operational support and management duties.
  Ideal candidate might be someone who has worked in an outbound call centre with some housing experience- would need to have managed staff in a call center type environment. Done appraisals, one to ones, monitored quality, KPI's etc.
  To support our new Care & Support team for vulnerable residents in Housing. This team conducts outb
  
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• Risk Manager - Infrastructure

  17-04-2024 17:24 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Risk Manager - Infrastructure
  Construction Consultancy
  London
  My client is a multi-disciplinary construction currently seeking a Risk Manager for their Major Projects and Infrastructure sector.Projects that they deliver are often large scale and complex with significant planning and development requirements. There is often a master planning element and major stakeholder liaison across a programme of projects.
  Within their Major Projects and Infrastructure team they cover a diverse array of speci
  
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• Block Management Administrator / Accounts Assistant

  17-04-2024 17:01 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Block Management Administrator / Accounts Assistant - Knightsbridge - £30,000 to £32,000
  My client, a successful independent and boutique Estate Agency based in Knightsbridge, are currently seeking a highly driven Block Management Administrator / Accounts Administrator to join their growing Block Management department.The role will involve providing administrative and accounting assistance to the block management team in managing a portfolio of prestigious residential leasehold block
  
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• City’s Museum of London plans ‘completely at odds’ with its own carbon policy, heritage group says

  17-04-2024 16:39 via building.co.uk
  
  Square Mile councillors voted to approve Diller Scofidio & Renfro scheme this morning following intervention by Gove
  
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• Procurement Business Partner - Operations

  17-04-2024 16:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Procurement Business Partner - OperationsWest Midlands - hybrid/flexible workingThe Procurement Business Partner is responsible for leading the development of strong relationships with business stakeholders to represent Procurement, ensuring that the function is delivering outcomes which are aligned with business priorities.
  The Business Partner will be embedded at senior level ensuring that the pipelines of work are generated and visible to Procurement in advance and will translate business nee
  
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• Pincipal Category Manager - Projects, Asset & Operations

  17-04-2024 15:59 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Principal Category Manager - Projects, Asset & Operations
  West Midlands - Hybrid workingAccountable for delivery of the capital procurement strategy programme of projects, as well as leading the operations and asset category teams. Create strategic procurement plans for the delivery of financial and non-financial value improvements in the delivery of the capital programme of works.
  You will have overall accountability for the quality of work delivered by the capital, operations and asset Pro
  
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• Senior Environment and Consent Consultant

  17-04-2024 15:39 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Environment and Consent Consultant
  Competitive salaryYorkshire/Lancashire (hybrid working)Allen & York are excited to be working with an ambitious UK organisation, at the forefront of the environmental and construction sector.
  Our client is looking for a proactive Senior Environment and Consent Consultant to support the successful delivery of various client projects.
  You will play a pivotal role, supporting the post planning consent and construction phases - project managing and provi
  
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• Purchasing/Planning Manager

  17-04-2024 15:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Role: Purchasing/Planning Manager
  Location: Meath (Hybrid)
  Salary: Negotiable DOE
  Our client a healthcare company are currently recruiting for a Purchasing/Planning Manager to join their team.
  This permanent position will be responsible for managing the activities involved in the acquisition and use of all material employed in the production of finished product. Responsible for overall management of Product Supply Chain.
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Manage purchasing activities, develop and implement
  
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• Pest Control Technician

  17-04-2024 15:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Technical Officer - Pest Control
  Start Date: ASAP
  Duration: Temp ongoing
  Location: Lewisham
  Salary: £17.50 per hour
  A Technical Officer - Pest Control is required, working for a local social housing contractor. The role will involve carrying out responsive pest control service for residential and commercial premises within the borough.What does a Technical Officer - Pest Control role entail:To carry out responsibilities and statutory duties of the Council under delegated authority as assig
  
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• FRA Carpenter

  17-04-2024 15:07 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  FRA CarpenterStart Date: ASAP
  Duration: Temp to Perm
  Location: Portsmouth
  Salary: £36,500 + Van & Fuel CardA FRA Carpenter is required, working for a local social housing contractor. The role will involve carrying out fire door installs. Must have previous social housing/domestic experience.
  What does a FRA Carpenter role entail:Must be able to install fire doors
  General FRA worksRequirements for the FRA Carpenter role:Must be able to deal with tenants/ have social housing experience
  F
  
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