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• Control Room Team Leader (Wind Turbines)

  21-09-2026 16:48 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Control Room Team Leader
  Perth, Scotland | Renewable Energy | Wind
  I'm currently working with a growing renewable energy business that is looking to appoint an experienced Control Room Team Leader to strengthen its operational monitoring and control room function in Perth.
  The business specialises in the operation, maintenance, optimisation and asset management of onshore wind assets across the UK, and this is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in SCADA, operational control or
  
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• Senior Civil/Structural Design Engineer

  21-09-2026 18:36 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Freelance Principal Civil / Structural EngineerLocation: Bridgend / South Wales - Hybrid & Remote Working
  Rate: £40-£50 per hour Umbrella
  Contract: Freelance | Long-Term OpportunityI'm working with a major engineering and construction organisation that is looking to bring an experienced Principal Civil / Structural Engineer into its internal design consultancy on a freelance basis.The design team supports major projects across a range of sectors, including water, heavy industrial
  
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• Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

  21-09-2026 18:26 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer
  Birmingham | Building Services Consultancy | Hybrid FlexibilityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join a growing building services consultancy in Birmingham.Established for more than 25 years, this independently owned consultancy delivers mechanical, electrical and building performance engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, commercial, education, residential, life sciences
  
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• Experienced Civil Design Engineer (Drainage)

  21-09-2026 18:20 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Drainage Engineer - Highways, Infrastructure & SuDSLocation: UK - Office-based/hybrid options available
  Type: Full-Time | Permanent
  Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / DrainageI'm working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to strengthen its drainage and infrastructure team with an experienced Drainage Engineer.The business works across a broad range of major infrastructure, development, highways, masterplanning and renewable energy proj
  
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• Senior/Principal Marine Ecologist

  21-09-2026 16:57 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior or Principal Marine Ecologist
  Contract | Bristol / Hybrid | Marine & Defence
  I'm currently recruiting for an exciting Senior or Principal Marine Ecologist contract opportunity with a leading organisation supporting complex environmental projects across the defence and marine sectors.
  This is a specialist role for an experienced marine ecologist with strong Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) experience, who can provide senior technical input across coastal and marine trials, operati
  
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• NRSWA Streetworks Operative

  21-09-2026 16:55 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  NRWSA Streetworks Operatives Required - Immediate StartsWe are currently recruiting experienced Streetworks Operatives for long-term work on the HS2 infrastructure projectWhat we offer:Immediate starts available
  Long-term work
  Competitive rates
  Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projectsRequirements:Valid NRSWA/Streetworks ticket
  CSCS card
  Previous streetworks or civil engineering experience
  PPE
  Right to work in the UKIf you're available and interested, please get in t
  
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• Plumber - Frome

  21-09-2026 14:51 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Plumber - FromeLocation: Frome, with work across Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and surrounding areas
  Salary: £36,000 to £38,000 per year
  Contract: Permanent or subcontract
  Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  Immediate startThe Opportunity
  We are looking for a qualified Plumber to join a growing business delivering plumbing work across domestic and commercial properties.
  The role will be approximately two thirds domestic work, with the remainder covering commercial projects. The suc
  
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• Electrician - Frome

  21-09-2026 14:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Electrician - FromeLocation: Frome, with work across Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and surrounding areas
  Salary: £36,000 to £38,000 per year
  Contract: Permanent or subcontract
  Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  Immediate startThe Opportunity
  We are looking for a qualified Electrician to join a growing business delivering electrical work across domestic and commercial properties.
  The role will be approximately two-thirds domestic work, with the remainder covering commercial project
  
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• Senior Associate Fire Engineer - Remote

  21-09-2026 13:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title
  Senior Associate Fire Engineer
  Location
  Multiple UK locations
  Salary
  Competitive salary, dependent on experience
  Employment Type
  Permanent
  Job Overview
  A Senior Associate Fire Engineer opportunity within a technically focused fire consultancy, working across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, transport and infrastructure projects. Based across multiple UK locations, the role suits an experienced consultancy professional ready to lead technical delivery, quality assurance a
  
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• Legendre UK appointed main contractor for London office-to-hotel scheme

  21-09-2026 13:18 via building.co.uk
  
  Premier Inn owner appoint firm to Phoenix House conversion in Vauxhall
  
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• Glancy Nicholls managing director leaves to join Ridge as architecture lead in the Midlands

  21-09-2026 13:17 via building.co.uk
  
  Adam McPartland behind some of region’s biggest projects including 51-storey One Eastside tower
  
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• Temporary Administrator

  21-09-2026 12:57 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Temporary Site AdministratorLocation: Hornsea, HU18 1JB
  Contract: Temporary - 3-4 weeks initially
  Dates: Immediate start
  We are currently looking for an organised and reliable Site Administrator to provide temporary administrative support on a busy site in Hornsea.
  Duties will include:Managing subcontractor documentation
  Uploading information to online portals
  Maintaining accurate site records
  Providing general administrative support to the site teamAbout You:Previous administration experience
  C
  
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• Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer

  21-09-2026 12:57 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Highways, Drainage & Development InfrastructureLocation: Cambridge
  Type: Full-Time | Permanent
  Sector: Development Infrastructure - Highways, Drainage & Infrastructure DesignCivil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - CambridgeI'm working with a highly regarded engineering consultancy that is looking to strengthen its Cambridge team with the appointment of a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer.The consultancy has an excellent reputation and a st
  
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• University of Cambridge gets green light for extra 2,500 homes in Eddington neighbourhood

  21-09-2026 12:36 via building.co.uk
  
  Councils approve new plans for future phases of urban extension, after lapse of 2013 consent
  
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• Operations Manager - Waste Logistics & Fleet Operations

  21-09-2026 11:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Operations Manager - Waste Logistics & Fleet Operations
  Location: Leeds and Quarrington, with regional travel
  Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
  Contract: Permanent
  The Opportunity
  We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead regional waste logistics and fleet operations across Leeds and Quarrington.
  This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a large articulated fleet, including company-owned vehicles
  
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• Thermic Welder - London

  21-09-2026 11:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Thermic Welding staff required. We are seeking experienced and motivated Thermic Welders to join our expanding workforce. All applicants require a valid PTS with rail welding experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a reputable company offering stable, long-term employment. Applications will not be considered if you only hold fabrication MIG/TIG certs.
  Requirements
  Proven experience in Thermic Welding with the following valid certifications, trained in a Network Rail approved tr
  
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• Senior Employers Agent/ Senior Quantity Surveyor

  19-09-2026 11:19 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Employer’s Agent – Residential DevelopmentsLocation: Kent (Hybrid / Flexible Working)Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + Package (Negotiable DOE)Job Reference: SEA/26/KENTEmployment Type: PermanentRole OverviewA prominent UK construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Employer’s Agent to take lead responsibility for delivering a high-profile portfolio of residential new-build schemes across Kent and the South East.This position involves acting as the principal
  
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• Senior Quantity Surveyor Grade A

  19-09-2026 11:13 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Quantity Surveyor – MMUP/ UPDA- Grade ALocation: Qatar (Site-Based)Contract Duration: 2 YearsStart Date: Early January 2027Salary: Commensurate with experienceReference: QAR/GRADE A/SQSAbout the OpportunityAn upcoming requirement exists for a highly competent Senior Quantity Surveyor (MMUP/ UPDA Grade A- Quantity Surveying) to manage on-site commercial operations for a major public infrastructure project in Qatar. This is a 2-year site-based appointment delivering key post-contract
  
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• ASHP Installers and Plumbers (Mcr / Solihull)

  18-09-2026 19:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  About Net Zero Careers
  Net Zero Careers supports roles that ensure high-quality retrofit delivery and compliance across residential projects. Customer-facing roles like this are vital to ensure residents are informed, safe, and satisfied while supporting the UK's net-zero goals.
  We are recruiting experienced Air Source Heat Pump Installers and Plumbers to work across South Manchester and Solihull. Candidates may specialise in either ASHP installation or general plumbing/heating, although experie
  
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• Electrician/Solar Electrician Manchester

  18-09-2026 19:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  About Net Zero Careers
  Net Zero Careers supports roles that ensure high-quality retrofit delivery and compliance across residential projects. Customer-facing roles like this are vital to ensure residents are informed, safe, and satisfied while supporting the UK's net-zero goals.
  Job Summary
  We are looking for skilled and motivated Electricians and Solar PV Electricians to join our expanding team delivering renewable energy, retrofit, and energy-efficiency projects across the West Midlands and su
  
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• Cavity, Loft, Internal Wall Insulation Manchester/Solihull

  18-09-2026 19:08 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  About Net Zero Careers
  Net Zero Careers supports roles that ensure high-quality retrofit delivery and compliance across residential projects. Customer-facing roles like this are vital to ensure residents are informed, safe, and satisfied while supporting the UK's net-zero goals.
  We are recruiting experienced Insulation Installers across three specialist disciplines:Cavity Wall Insulation
  Loft Insulation
  Internal Wall Insulation (IWI)Candidates may specialise in one or more of these areas. You mu
  
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• Head of Coordination & Design

  18-09-2026 18:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  About Net Zero Careers
  Net Zero Careers supports roles that ensure high-quality retrofit delivery and compliance across residential projects. Customer-facing roles like this are vital to ensure residents are informed, safe, and satisfied while supporting the UK's net-zero goals.
  Role Overview
  We are seeking an experienced Head of Coordination & Design to lead the design and technical coordination function across a portfolio of construction projects.
  The role will be responsible for ensuring
  
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• Senior Electrical Project Manager- HW

  18-09-2026 17:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior MEP Project ManagerHigh Wycombe£85,000 - £120,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away Expensed + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Package + Technical Progression + 'Immediate Start'Take on the role of a Senior MEP Project Manager with a rapidly growing contractor in the thriving data centre and mission-critical construction sector. This role offers a clear path to progression into senior management. In this role, you will be reporting directly
  
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• Lead Groundworker

  18-09-2026 17:10 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Lead Groundworker
  South East London & Kent
  £60,000 per annum + Company Benefits
  Are you an experienced Groundworker ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Groundworker to join a growing and well-established business operating across South East London and Kent.
  This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading by example whilst remaining actively involved on site. You will be responsible for overseeing a small team of two
  
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• Places for People becomes biggest housing association in UK

  18-09-2026 13:40 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm sees turnover top £1.2bn
  
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• Multi Trade Operative - Carpentry Focus - London

  18-09-2026 13:27 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Multi-Trade Operative - Carpentry Focus - London
  Location: North and South London
  Salary: £38,000 per annum
  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.
  The Opport
  
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• Japanese housebuilding giant Daiwa House buys 30% stake in Miller

  18-09-2026 13:26 via building.co.uk
  
  Edinburgh-based Miller is eyeing 7,000 completions a year
  
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• Multi trade plumber - London (South and North)

  18-09-2026 13:25 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative - London
  Location: North and South London
  Salary: £38,000 per annum
  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.
  The Opportunity
  We
  
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• McAlpine set to build new roof at award-winning Sky HQ

  18-09-2026 12:47 via building.co.uk
  
  Building completed in 2016 has been hit by series of leaks leading to lengthy insurance battle
  
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• Labourer - South Broomhill

  18-09-2026 12:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Labourer required for a large nationwide house builder.
  Our client is looking for an experienced labourer to join a project in South BroomhillThe contract is Ongoing
  Responsibilities Include:Assisting with general labouring work
  Ad hoc assisting of work on site
  Requirements for the Role:Valid CSCS card
  Own PPE - high vis vest, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested in the position please contact 07752 790754
  
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