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• Clients keeping cool amid Trump tariff chaos, says T&T Alinea

  08-04-2025 18:29 via building.co.uk
  
  No “kneejerk reactions” to investment with many firms doubtful US president’s trade policy will stay the course, consultant says
  
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• Project Manager (Construction)

  15-09-2026 17:52 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Construction Project ManagerSale, Greater Manchester | £35,000 + 2% - 4% project-based commissionLocation: Sale, Greater Manchester, with travel to project sites
  Salary: £35,000 basic salary plus project-based commission
  Start date: ASAP
  Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager looking for a role where your performance is recognised and rewarded?
  Our client is looking for a proactive and commercially aware Project Manager to oversee a range of construction projects across
  
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• Design & Change Programme Lead

  15-09-2026 16:36 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Design & Change Programme Lead - Responsive Repairs
  Up to £500 per day | 9-Month Interim Contract | Council | Social Housing
  I'm currently recruiting for a senior Design & Change Programme Lead to join a Local Authority and lead a major organisational restructure within its Responsive Repairs service.
  The programme will impact 300+ employees across a Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), making this a high-profile role requiring someone with strong experience across organisation design
  
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• Groundworker - Social Housing

  15-09-2026 16:03 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Groundworker (Permanent)
  Salary: £31,824 per annum
  Location: Covering South Northwest - Liverpool, Warrington, Chester, Crewe & Northwich
  Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card Provided
  Sector: Social Housing Maintenance
  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworker to join a well-established maintenance contractor on a permanent basis. Covering the southern regions of the North West, including Liverpool, Warrington, Chester, Crewe and Northwich, you will be responsible fo
  
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• Mobile Plant Fitter - Caythorpe

  15-09-2026 14:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Mobile Plant Fitter - Caythorpe
  Location: Caythorpe
  Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour, competitive rate depending on experience
  Contract: Permanent
  At the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environ
  
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• Mobile Plant Fitter - Ashbourne

  15-09-2026 14:47 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Mobile Plant Fitter - Ashbourne
  Location: Ashbourne
  Salary: £20.00 per hour
  Contract: Permanent
  At the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.
  We are looking for an experienced Mobile P
  
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• New chief construction adviser to be appointed by end of year

  15-09-2026 14:01 via building.co.uk
  
  Current adviser Thouria Istephan to leave at end of September without a month to hand over as originally expected
  
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• Profit jumps at Preston contractor Eric Wright

  15-09-2026 13:46 via building.co.uk
  
  Turnover edges up towards £300m mark
  
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• Hygiene Supervisor

  15-09-2026 13:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Hygiene Supervisor
  £39,000 - £41,000 + Stability + Progression + Training & Development + Excellent Benefits + Competitive Pension +Normanton
  Fantastic opportunity for a Hygiene Supervisor to join an industry-leading business offering excellent long-term stability and constant opportunities for progression. This is a great chance to join a secure and successful organisation that continues to invest heavily in its people, facilities and future growth. You'll be responsible for lea
  
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• CSCS Labourer - Civil

  15-09-2026 12:27 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  CSCS Labourer required on a busy civil contract based in Crewkerne Somerset
  Contract starts Monday 21st September 2026 for a minimum 3 weeks.Works include assisting groundwork's on site.CSCS Card is essential and full orange ppe.10 Hours paid per dayIf available please call Sophie Jones @ Daniel Owen 01793550020
  
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• Gleeson slumps to pre-tax loss after being hit by £13m in one-off costs

  15-09-2026 12:12 via building.co.uk
  
  Housebuilder says legacy repairs and restructuring bill send firm into red
  
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• FAE - South East

  15-09-2026 12:06 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Fire Alarm Engineer
  Location: South East London
  Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 DOE
  Job Type: Permanent
  Transport: Company Van & Fuel Card
  Daniel Owen are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to cover London. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and minor works on fire alarm, AOV and emergency lighting systems.
  Requirements for the Fire Alarm Engineer
  * 3+ years' fire alarm experience
  * BS5839-1 & BS5839-6 knowledge
  * Strong fault-find
  
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• Kier to pull out of property as firm turns in record set of results

  15-09-2026 11:21 via building.co.uk
  
  Contractor to focus on infrastructure and construction instead and to return £150m cash saving of move to balance sheet
  
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• Norman Foster warns renewables could threaten ecosystems as he calls for nuclear ‘revolution’

  15-09-2026 10:48 via building.co.uk
  
  Foster + Partners founder said there was a ‘massive communication gap’ on the benefits of zero-carbon nuclear power
  
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• Compliance & Testing Engineer

  15-09-2026 09:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Compliance & Testing Engineer
  London | Full-Time
  About the Role
  We are recruiting for a Compliance & Testing Engineer to support a growing portfolio of commercial buildings across London.
  This is a foot-mobile role focused on statutory compliance, safety inspections, and testing. You'll play a vital role in ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, and fully documented.
  Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out statutory compliance testing across commercial properties.
  Conduct emergency lighting te
  
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• Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

  15-09-2026 09:41 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
  Maintenance | London | Full-Time
  About the Role
  We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong mechanical background to join a growing maintenance and engineering team across a portfolio of commercial buildings in London.
  This is a foot-mobile role suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their career within building maintenance and engineering.
  ResponsibilitiesAct as the first point of response for mainte
  
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• Names of contractors and consultants appointed to build £5bn Universal Studios theme park revealed

  15-09-2026 08:58 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme was given £1.3bn of government backing in June
  
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• Top 150 consultants more negative about Labour government’s performance than a year ago

  15-09-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Four in 10 firms now think Labour’s supporting of the built environment is ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’
  
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• Tractor Operative

  14-09-2026 18:33 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Tractor Operator - Bridgwater, TA6
  MadiganGill are currently looking for an experienced Tractor Operator to join a long-term project in Bridgwater.
  Job Details:£24-£27 per hour
  12 months work
  Starting ASAP
  10-12 hour shifts
  Bridgwater, TA6
  Long-term opportunityRequirements:Relevant tractor operating experience
  Valid tickets/certifications
  Reliable and hardworkingIf you are available and interested, please apply and a member of the team will contact you.
  
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• Fire Door Installer / Carpenter

  14-09-2026 17:45 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.
  Fire Door Installer Responsibilities:
  We are looking for a Labourer to join our site team on a project in the Bordon area.
  A fire door installer fits specialized doors and frames designed to slow down the spread of
  
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• Bovis brings in new consulting boss from Mace Consult

  14-09-2026 17:33 via building.co.uk
  
  Lesha Chetty spent seven years at rival as Aecom brings in new building surveying boss
  
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• Asset Data Lead

  14-09-2026 16:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Asset Data Quality Lead
  Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £38,897 (£42,992 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
  Working Hours: 35 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday - Friday
  Location: Liverpool - National / Hybrid
  he role is primarily home working with 1-2 office days a month (mostly Liverpool, but sometimes in London/Carlisle/Birmingham/Manchester)
  The Asset Data Quality Lead will lead on sourcing, assessing, monitoring, and improving the quali
  
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• Resident Liaison Officer - Stevenage

  14-09-2026 15:58 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Resident Liaison Officer - Stevenage
  Location: Stevenage
  Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
  Contract: Permanent
  Working Pattern: Site-based, with office attendance for meetings as requiredAt the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, w
  
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• Resident Liaison Officer - Brentwood

  14-09-2026 15:48 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Resident Liaison Officer - East London
  Location: Brentwood / East London
  Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
  Contract: Permanent
  Working Pattern: Site-based across East London, with office attendance in Brentwood for meetings as required
  At the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction,
  
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• Plans submitted for 45-storey student tower in Southwark

  14-09-2026 12:38 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme to add to new cluster of towers north of Elephant and Castle roundabout
  
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• Sales Director - Data Centre

  14-09-2026 11:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Sales Director - Data CentreSalary up to £170,000 + Bonus + PackageClear. are currently working with a rapidly growing data centre business that is expanding its presence across the Neo Cloud and Hyperscale markets. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a Sales Director to take ownership of their commercial strategy and drive new business across some of the most significant data centre clients in the market.
  As Sales Director, you will be responsible for developing and execut
  
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• Output creeps up in July, official figures say

  14-09-2026 11:41 via building.co.uk
  
  But three month output fell after four consecutive increases
  
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• HOK’s UK business back in black as turnover increases 28%

  14-09-2026 11:04 via building.co.uk
  
  Pre-tax profit at London office jumps from a loss of £688,400 to a profit of £897,556
  
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• Grounds Maintenance Operative - Watford

  14-09-2026 10:43 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Description:
  About Net Zero Careers
  Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) is dedicated to advancing careers that make a tangible impact on environmental sustainability and the green economy. Our mission is to connect talent with meaningful roles that support a low-carbon future.
  We are currently seeking a hardworking and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a growing team delivering high-quality communal garden maintenance services to Housing Association clients across Watford and th
  
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• Grounds Maintenance Operative - Slough

  14-09-2026 10:41 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Description:
  About Net Zero Careers
  Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) is dedicated to advancing careers that make a tangible impact on environmental sustainability and the green economy. Our mission is to connect talent with meaningful roles that support a low-carbon future.
  We are currently seeking a hardworking and reliable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a growing team delivering high-quality communal garden maintenance services to Housing Association clients across Slough and the
  
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