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• Budget worries putting starts and investment decisions on hold, G&T warns

  12-11-2025 14:15 via building.co.uk
  
  Consultant says market feels ‘hesitant’ while firms await outcome clarity from chancellor
  
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• Principle Enforcement Officer

  29-07-2026 15:25 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Principal Enforcement Officer (Housing)
  Location: South London (Hybrid Working Available)
  Rate: Up to £38 per hour (DOE)
  Contract: Temp to Perm
  Sector: Local Authority / Housing
  Daniel Owen are proud to be partnering with a Local Authority in South London who are looking to appoint an experienced Principal Enforcement Officer to join their Housing Enforcement team on a temp-to-perm basis.
  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing enforcement professional looking to take o
  
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• Asset Engineer (E&P) - Fixed Plant & Traction Power

  29-07-2026 15:25 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Asset Engineer (E&P) - Fixed Plant & Traction Power
  Location: Stratford, London - Hybrid WorkingContract: 8 months, with potential extensionRate: £380-£450per day, depending on experience. 37 Hours per weekPTS RequiredBPSS Clearance Required
  Must be local, digs not provided
  We are currently looking for an experienced Asset Engineer (E&P) to support a major long-term rail infrastructure programme, focusing on fixed plant and traction power assets.
  This is a great opportuni
  
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• Assistant Site Manager / Retrofit Supervisor

  29-07-2026 13:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Assistant Site Manager / Retrofit Supervisor
  Location: Reading, Newbury, Chippenham & surrounding areas
  Salary: £45,000-£50,000
  Sector: Social Housing - Retrofit & Planned Works
  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager / Retrofit Supervisor to join a successful social housing contractor delivering retrofit, energy efficiency and planned refurbishment programmes across the region.
  This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a background i
  
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• Interim Fire Safety Surveyor

  29-07-2026 12:37 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Interim Fire Safety Surveyor
  Location: South London
  Type: Temp ongonig
  Rate: £375 per day Umbrella
  Hours: 36 hours per week
  Social Housing Experience Required
  Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the South London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Interim Fire Safety Surveyor to join their team.
  Purpose of the Job
  To ensure that fire safety risks are effectively identified, assessed, managed, and mitigated by undertaking fire safety inspections, sup
  
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• Quinlan Terry retires from architecture

  29-07-2026 12:35 via building.co.uk
  
  King Charles’ ‘favourite architect’ is succeeded by Roger Barrell at Quinlan Terry Architecture
  
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• ‘Modest delays’ suppress housing association Clarion’s completions figure in first quarter

  29-07-2026 12:10 via building.co.uk
  
  But G15 housing association says delays won’t affect full-year development performance
  
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• Severfield full-year profit expectations on track after ‘positive start’ to year

  29-07-2026 12:09 via building.co.uk
  
  Steelwork contractor in ‘transitional year’
  
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• Head of Portfolio Performance

  29-07-2026 10:52 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Head of Portfolio Performance
  Warwick | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
  Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance + Other Benefits
  Are you an experienced portfolio, PMO or programme professional looking to influence investment decisions on nationally significant infrastructure projects?
  We're exclusively supporting one of the UK's leading infrastructure organisations in the search for a Head of Portfolio Performance. This is a senior leadership op
  
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• Senior Billing Analyst

  29-07-2026 10:33 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Billings Analyst
  PermanentBased in Leatherhead37.5 hours per week
  To effectively maintain the billing and invoicing process for numerous contracts across the company. This ranges from the review and approving jobs for payment (AFP) to raising invoices and ensuring that they are paid within the agreed time. This is a Senior accounting and analytical role which will involve utilizing various methods to ensure accurate billing and invoicing in a timely manner.
  ROLE SPECIFICATION:Create appli
  
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• Roofer Responsive Repairs

  29-07-2026 10:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  working on all aspects of domestic roofing and related repairs including: Roof tile replacements, fascia/soffit and rain water goods repairs/replacements, chimney and valley repairs and flat roof refelting.
  Working from job tickets or a handheld device daily.
  Manage Systems to ensure they are up to date and accurate.
  Working in co-operation with other trades/occupations as well as the site or contract team, whilst managing own time effectively.
  Competitive Pay rate.
  23 days holiday + bank holida
  
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• Senior Consultant - Solutions Design

  29-07-2026 10:04 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Gleeson is partnering with a high-growth supply chain and logistics solutions provider that is transforming the way businesses optimise their warehousing, distribution, and transport operations.
  Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Solutions Design Consultant to support the development and delivery of innovative end-to-end supply chain solutions. This is a customer-facing role that combines strategic consultancy, operational design, data analysis, and project delivery. You'll w
  
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• Installation Electrician

  29-07-2026 09:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Installation Electrician
  Job Details:Location: Sheffield (S20)
  Start: ASAP
  Duration: 2-4 Weeks
  Rate: £25.50 per hour (CIS)
  Hours: 10-12 hours per day
  Schedule: 6 days per weekWe are currently recruiting for experienced Installation Electricians to join a busy shop-fit contract in Sheffield (S20).
  Duties:Installation of lighting systems
  Wiring and cable installation
  Installation of containment systems
  Working from drawings and specifications
  Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a hi
  
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• Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - RAIL

  28-07-2026 18:37 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  My client seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join their London office on a CONTRACT or PERMANENT basis.This is to work on various RAIL projects.
  You must have experience of all quantity surveying and commercial management duties and have good Rail experience using NEC contracts.
  THE COMPANY
  My client is a long established busy firm of PQS with several offices.
  My client works on projects for infrastructure and also for buildings.
  THE CANDIDATE
  You will be a Quantity Surveyor / commercial mana
  
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• NPORS CSCS Accredited / CPCS Telehandler - Swadlincote

  28-07-2026 17:52 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  We are currently looking to register experienced NPORS (CSCS Accredited) Telehandler Operatives or CPCS Telehandler Operatives for an upcoming new build housing development in Swadlincote.
  Job Details:Location: Swadlincote
  Rate: £20.00-£22.00 per hour (Umbrella only)
  Start: Project due to commence soon (exact start date to be confirmed)
  Duration: Ongoing work available once the project begins
  Hours: Full-timeDuties Include:Operating the telehandler safely and efficiently on a busy ne
  
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• CSCS Labourer Required - Swadlincote

  28-07-2026 17:42 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  CSCS Labourer Required - Swadlincote
  We are currently looking to register experienced CSCS Labourers for an upcoming new build housing development in Swadlincote.
  Job Details:Location: Swadlincote
  Rate: £17.43 per hour
  Start: Project due to commence soon (exact start date to be confirmed)
  Duration: Ongoing work available once the project begins
  Hours: Full-timeDuties Include:General labouring duties on a busy new build housing site
  Keeping the site clean and tidy
  Assisting trades on site a
  
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• CSCS Labourer Required - Newark

  28-07-2026 17:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  We are currently looking to register an experienced CSCS Labourer for an upcoming new build housing development in Newark.
  Job Details:Location: Newark
  Rate: £17.43 per hour
  Start: Project due to commence soon (exact start date to be confirmed)
  Duration: Ongoing work available once the project begins
  Hours: Full-timeDuties Include:General labouring duties on a busy new build housing site
  Keeping the site clean and tidy
  Assisting trades as required
  Moving materials around site
  Loading and u
  
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• Chains Person

  28-07-2026 16:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  MSSIare currently looking for an experienced Chains Person to join the team on a major HS2 project at the West Street site.
  Location: West Street Site, HS2 Job Type: Full-time / Contract
  The RoleSupporting the Setting Out Engineer with day-to-day site activities
  Assisting the Engineer with surveying and setting-out equipment
  Helping with measurements and site checks
  Supporting the wider engineering team with accurate setting out
  Working safely and efficiently within a busy HS2 construction envir
  
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• Mechanical Director

  28-07-2026 15:21 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Mechanical Director
  London | Building Services Consultancy | Leadership OpportunityWe are recruiting on behalf of an ambitious, design-led building services engineering consultancy that has built a strong reputation for delivering technically excellent mechanical and electrical engineering solutions across the commercial, workplace, healthcare, education, residential and mixed-use sectors. The business works alongside leading developers, architects, contractors and occupiers, supporting projects
  
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• Burnham says UK will ‘value hard hat as much as graduation cap’ as he announces new technical education routes

  28-07-2026 13:32 via building.co.uk
  
  PM commits to boost quality, availability and status of technical offer to 14-to-16-year olds
  
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• Regeneration must avoid ‘cultural displacement’ of older people, says University of Manchester study

  28-07-2026 12:51 via building.co.uk
  
  Development should involve collaboration with older residents and investment in social infrastructure and community organisations
  
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• Court overturns decision to approve Spurs women’s football academy

  28-07-2026 12:51 via building.co.uk
  
  Council’s new Conservative administration ‘delighted’ at ruling after campaigning to block scheme during May local elections
  
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• Housing association Vivid builds more than 1,500 homes for third successive year

  28-07-2026 12:46 via building.co.uk
  
  Hampshire-based landlord builds more than 1,500 homes for third successive year but turnover and surplus down
  
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• New home registrations down in second quarter

  28-07-2026 12:42 via building.co.uk
  
  Signs of improvement in London but analysts caution that capital’s data is most volatile
  
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• VolkerWessels UK increases profit 47%

  28-07-2026 12:28 via building.co.uk
  
  Contractor with focus on rail, highways and water sectors improves margin
  
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• Admin Assistant / Administrator

  28-07-2026 11:18 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Admin Assistant
  Location: CatterrickPay: £14.70 per hour (PAYE)
  Hours: 40 hours per week
  Duration: 18 months
  We are currently recruiting for an Admin Assistant to support our team with candidate and subcontractor clearances. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for someone with strong administration skills and excellent attention to detail.
  Duties will include:Assisting with the vetting and clearance process for candidates and subcontractors
  Checking and processing ID documents and ri
  
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• Soft Services Area Manager

  28-07-2026 10:36 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Soft Services Area Manager
  Edinburgh (Multi-Site)
  £38,000 - £40,000 + Company Vehicle/Allowance
  Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 2:00am (flexibility required)
  Permanent | ASAP Start
  We are seeking an experienced Soft Services Area Manager to oversee multiple client sites across Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operational leader with a background in Cleaning, Soft Services or Facilities Management who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
  Key Responsibil
  
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• Carpenters needed in Didcot

  27-07-2026 17:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  x2 Carpenter needed in Didcot
  We are working with a client who are looking for two carpenters in Didcot, Oxfordshire to start as soon as possible on a residential site.The Carpenter will be needed for roof works, fixing internal panels, fascias, etc.The Carpenters will be required for up to 18 months (if you get on well).Job requirements:- Full PPE (Hard Hat, Hi-Vis and steel-toe cap boots)- Own tools (hand and power)If you are interested in this role, please apply below and we will contact you
  
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• Electrical Contracts Manager (Maintenance)

  27-07-2026 17:49 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Maintenance Contracts Manager - Electrical Compliance
  Location: Hertford (Hybrid)
  Salary: £55,000-£65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
  Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
  An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Contracts Manager to oversee electrical compliance maintenance services across social housing contracts.
  You will manage the delivery of emergency lighting, lightning protection, PAT testing, height safety and photovoltaic (PV) maintenance programm
  
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• Committee Services Manager

  27-07-2026 15:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Committee Services Manager
  Location: East London
  Type: Temp ongonig
  Rate: 300 Umbrella per day
  Hours: 36 Hours per week
  Work pattern: Hybrid working
  Social Housing Experience Required
  Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the East London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Committee Services Manager to join their team.
  Key Responsibilities - Committee Services ManagerCoordinate and manage the work of the Committee Services Team, ensuring efficient, customer
  
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