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• Construction slump levelling out as economy stabilises, Glenigan says

  04-06-2024 13:22 via building.co.uk
  
  Smaller project starts declining at a slower rate than before, according to latest data
  
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• Structural Engineering Lead

  11-09-2026 17:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Structural Engineering Lead
  Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
  Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
  Type: Permanent, Full Time
  Working Pattern: Flexible Working Available
  MSS Infrastructure Ltd are seeking an experienced Structural Engineering Lead to lead a specialist structural engineering and testing team within a unique laboratory and research environment.
  This role offers an alternative to traditional consultancy work, combining technical leadership, structural testing, client engagement and
  
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• Door Entry Engineer

  11-09-2026 17:45 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Door Entry Engineer
  Location: Medway
  Salary: £23 an hour w/ Van and Fuel Card
  Job Type: 3 Month contractDaniel Owen are currently seeking 2 x Door Entry Engineers to support an electrical engineering team within Social Housing across the Medway area.
  In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out door entry repairs, maintenance and fault finding across residential properties. This will include changing handsets, diagnosing faults and carrying out relevant remedial works
  
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• Attendance Officer/School Administrator

  11-09-2026 16:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Attendance Officer / School AdministratorLocation: OL16, Greater Manchester
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
  Contract: Temporary
  Requirements: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Attendance Officer/Administrator to support a busy school based in Rochdale.
  This is a key role within the school, responsible for monitoring pupil attendance, maintaining accurate records and following up on absences. The successful candidate must be confident work
  
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• Head of Building Maintenance

  11-09-2026 15:12 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Head of Building Maintenance
  Private Rural Estate, Bedfordshire | £45,000-£70,000 + Subsidised Estate AccommodationAre you passionate about historic buildings, beautiful architecture and the challenge of looking after properties that genuinely matter?This is a rare opportunity to live and work on a prestigious private rural estate in Bedfordshire, taking responsibility for an extraordinary and varied portfolio of historic and modern buildings.The Estate extends across thousands of ac
  
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• Renaker agrees £114m affordable housing deal to progress 2,400-home Manchester tower scheme

  11-09-2026 14:03 via building.co.uk
  
  Payments to be clawed back through viability assessments on five-tower project
  
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• First 1,000-home phase of £2bn York Central regeneration scheme gets green light

  11-09-2026 13:57 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme includes 20% of homes for affordable tenures
  
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• X4 Traffic Marshalls

  11-09-2026 12:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  raffic Marshalls X4
  Location: Kenilworth
  Rate: £15.69 PAYE
  Job Type: Full-Time | Ongoing Contract
  Start Date: Immediate Start Available
  RequirementsCPCS or NPORS (CSCS Sticker) Traffic MarshallPrevious Traffic Marshall experience.
  Full UK Drivers LicenseResponsibilitiesSafely direct site traffic and deliveries around the construction site.
  Control vehicle movements at site entrances and exits.
  Ensure the safety of pedestrians and operatives at all times.
  Communicate effectively with plant
  
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• Berkeley calls on government to lower stamp duty

  11-09-2026 12:47 via building.co.uk
  
  Housebuilder says buyers remain cautious and removing ‘binding constraint’ of higher stamp duty would boost market
  
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• Make unveils plans for 13-storey extension above historic City office block

  11-09-2026 10:48 via building.co.uk
  
  Site located on one of Square Mile’s busiest streets near Liverpool Street station
  
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• Green light for Pilbrow & Partners’ Vauxhall Square scheme with 69-storey residential tower

  11-09-2026 10:48 via building.co.uk
  
  Seven-block scheme to include UK’s second-tallest residential building
  
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• Mangagement Accountant

  10-09-2026 16:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Management Accountant
  £37,000 - £39,000 + Excellent Benefits + Progression + Training & Development + Industry Leader + ' Immideate Start'
  Wakefield
  Fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to progress their career within a highly successful, industry-leading business. Join a secure, fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll be given genuine responsibility, exposure to senior management and excellent opportunities to develop and progress.
  This is an ideal
  
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• Voids Labourer

  10-09-2026 16:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Job Title: Voids Labourer
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  Job Category: Property Services
  Location: Oxford
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Pay Rate: £16.50 per hour
  We have an opportunity for a reliable and hardworking Void Labourer to join a social housing contractor in Oxford. In this role, you will support void property refurbishment and maintenance works, helping to ensure homes are safe, well-maintained, and ready for residents.
  Responsibilities:Carrying out general labouri
  
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• Senior / Principal Design Engineer

  10-09-2026 15:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior / Principal Civil Engineer - Highways, Drainage & Development Infrastructure
  Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
  Salary: £46,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
  Type: Full-Time | PermanentSenior / Principal Civil Engineer - Bristol
  An established and highly regarded development infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer into its growing Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with strong experience in highways
  
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• Staffordshire civils firm sees turnover and profit jump

  10-09-2026 13:03 via building.co.uk
  
  M&J Evans Construction works mainly for major housebuilders
  
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• Facilities Management Electrician

  10-09-2026 12:42 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Facilities Management Electrician
  Central London (Zones 1 & 2)
  £48,000 - £50,000 + Travel Card + Uniform + Tools + Career Development Temp to Perm
  Are you an experienced electrician looking to join a growing Facilities Management business where your contribution is genuinely valued?
  We are recruiting for three Facilities Management Electricians to join a well-established and expanding FM team delivering maintenance services across more than 20 commercial sites throughout Central
  
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• Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical)

  10-09-2026 11:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Multi Skilled Engineer
  Birmingham
  Up to £40,000 + £200 Callout
  Permanent
  Our client, a leading Facilities Management provider, is looking to recruit an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer to join the engineering team at a large commercial building in Birmingham.
  This is a varied building services role covering both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of electrical and mechanical systems.
  The RoleCarry out planned and reactive maintenance
  Work on AHUs, FCUs, BMS and chiller
  
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• RLB cuts staff in wake of business review

  10-09-2026 10:51 via building.co.uk
  
  Consultant says around 2% of UK arm made redundant
  
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• O’Rourke family member leaves business, Laing O’Rourke confirms

  10-09-2026 10:49 via building.co.uk
  
  Stephen O’Rourke goes after 15 years at firm
  
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• Refurbishment of grade II-listed Temple building classed ‘high-risk’ by BSR

  10-09-2026 10:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Historic legal chambers block largely vacant after just breaching regulator’s fire safety rules
  
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• Grounds Maintenance Operative - Gatwick Airport

  10-09-2026 09:34 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 recruiting 3 full-time, permanent Grounds Maintenance Operatives on behalf of a leading UK green space management provider operating at Gatwick.
  Key ResponsibilitiesGrass cutting (large open areas)
  Strimming
  Hed
  
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• Shuttering Joiners Required

  09-09-2026 18:36 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Shuttering Joiners Required | MSS Infrastructure
  MSS Infrastructure Ltd is recruiting experienced Shuttering Joiners for a major construction project in Leamington Spa.LocationLeamington Spa, CV32 7UHRates£23.20 per hour (Days)
  £30.85 per hour (Nights)Duration3 MonthsRequirementsMust be a Skilled Operative with previous experience working as a Shuttering Carpenter on construction sites.
  Valid CSCS Card relevant to the role.
  Ability to read technical drawings and work to specification
  
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• Street Works Operatives Required |

  09-09-2026 18:28 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Street Works Operatives Required | MSS Infrastructure Ltd
  MSS Infrastructure Ltd is recruiting experienced Street Works Operatives for a project in Winchester (SO21 1HA).
  Location
  Winchester, SO21 1HA
  Rate
  £19.62 per hour (PAYE)
  RequirementsBlue CSCS Card
  NRSWA Street Works Qualification
  Valid Medical (medical can be arranged if required)
  Previous Street Works experience
  Right to Work in the UKResponsibilitiesCarrying out Street Works activities in accordance with NRSWA requirements
  Workin
  
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• Tenancy Services officer

  09-09-2026 15:04 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Tenancy Services officer
  This is a dynamic role; you'll be helping deliver improved responsive services to our customers, dealing with many different types of projects, seeing them through to conclusion and often helping customers who may be vulnerable.
  Today you could be participating in the sign up and needs assessment of customers, at the handover of Regeneration properties, ensuring a complaint is resolved, or working with a whole block to support customers whilst services are restored; tomo
  
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• Plans submitted to turn former Mile End council office into new homes

  09-09-2026 13:40 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme includes refurbishment of Victorian workhouse which has stood empty since 2007
  
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• Consultants appointed to floating homes feasibility study at London’s Royal Docks

  09-09-2026 12:27 via building.co.uk
  
  Haptic and Gort Scott to lead nine-month feasibility study on residential component of mixed-use floating scheme next to City Hall
  
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• Private equity-backed consultant picks up Berkshire building services firm

  09-09-2026 12:26 via building.co.uk
  
  Global Sustainable Buildings Consultancy continues acquisition spree with deal for Cudd Bentley
  
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• Electrical Maintenance Operative

  09-09-2026 10:23 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Electrical Maintenance OperativeLocation: Canary Wharf, London | Salary: Competitive + BenefitsAn established and growing provider of premium student accommodation is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Maintenance Operative/ Technician to join its team at a high-quality residential scheme in Canary Wharf.
  This is a frontline, hands-on maintenance role, ideal for someone with a strong electrical maintenance background who enjoys a varied role combining planned preventative maintenance,
  
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• Groundworkers Gang

  09-09-2026 10:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Groundworks Gang - Portishead BS20
  MadiganGill are looking for a 3-man Groundworks Gang for approximately 12 Months of work in Portishead BS20 starting on 21/09/2026.
  The works will involve primarily deep drainage excavation and installation alongside some kerb laying when needed.
  Gang Requirements:1 Ganger
  2 Experienced GroundworkersBetween the gang tickets must be covered for a 360 excavator, a Dumper and a Roller.
  Working Hours:07:30 - 17:00Requirements:Relevant groundworks experience
  Reliabl
  
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• Former McGee boss takes up chief executive role at Permasteelisa

  09-09-2026 09:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Seb Fossey set to start at cladding contractor later this month
  
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