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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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• Chancellor announces £100m expansion of apprenticeships as he calls cutting welfare bill a ‘moral duty’

  28-09-2026 18:35 via building.co.uk
  
  Mayors to be handed control over thousands of apprenticeships for young people in local areas
  
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• Office Apprentice - Business Administration

  28-09-2026 17:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Office Apprentice - Business Administration (Level 3 Apprenticeship)
  Location: Derby, Pride Park
  Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)
  About the Role
  The Resolute Group is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Office Apprentice, undertaking a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration fully paid for by The Resolute Group.
  Our previous apprentice has recently been promoted within the business and now we need the next apprentice to develop.
  
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• Lead Planner / Planning Manager

  28-09-2026 17:24 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Lead Planner / Planning ManagerBridgwater, Somerset£120,000 - £135,000 + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Private Medical Insurance + Career Progression + Immediate StartAre you a Lead Planner who wants to own the master programme on a major mission-critical project, not just update it? This role suits someone who understands how projects are actually built, not just sequenced, and wants to work alongside senior leadership driving delivery from construction through to commissioni
  
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• Joiner/Handyman

  28-09-2026 17:23 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Our client is looking for an experienced joiners to join a project in NE6 Walker
  The contract is for 3 weeks, with hours being 8am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
  Building flar pack sheds on a new build housing site Requirements for the Role:a valid CSCS card & asbestos awareness prefered
  Own tools
  Own PPE - high viz vest, safety glasses, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested please call Jennah on 07752790754
  
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• 360 Driver with Rubberduck

  28-09-2026 15:49 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Looking for an experienced Rubber Duck Operative to join a Civils Project in Ashington NE63
  Start ASAP for ongoing work
  MUST HAVE CPCS OR NPORS
  Starting ASAPRate is negotiable phr and can be paid CIS, umbrella or PAYE
  39 hours minimum per week
  To apply for this role you must be able to provide the following informationProof of valid CPCS/NPORS card
  Picture of either passport or birth certificate and NI number
  2 working references to validate previous experience working within a similar rolePleas
  
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• Costain brings in new boss for HS2 joint venture

  28-09-2026 14:24 via building.co.uk
  
  Australian Rohan O’Grady to start next month at SCS
  
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• Plans in for first phase of Arada’s 5,000-home Thameside West scheme

  28-09-2026 14:18 via building.co.uk
  
  Initial stage of £2.5bn project by Emirati developer would deliver 1,500 homes across six buildings
  
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• Boss of housing association leaves ‘with immediate effect’

  28-09-2026 14:11 via building.co.uk
  
  Former Foxtons COO goes after nearly four years in charge
  
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• Gilbert-Ash sees double-digit profit jump

  28-09-2026 13:28 via building.co.uk
  
  Contractor’s current jobs include largest Premier Inn hotel for Whitbread
  
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• Housebuilders welcome new equity loan scheme for first-time buyers but wait on detail

  28-09-2026 13:01 via building.co.uk
  
  Relief at initial proposals but full plans won’t be made available until chancellor John Healey’s budget next month
  
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• Burnham refuses to back Heathrow airport expansion

  28-09-2026 12:48 via building.co.uk
  
  Prime minister said £49bn scheme was a ‘matter for Londoners’ as airport claims work could be delayed by four years
  
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• Kier triumphs in five-way race for £65m Holborn office refurb

  28-09-2026 12:44 via building.co.uk
  
  London job is firm’s first for railways pension scheme Railpen
  
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• Associate / Associate Director / Technical Director

  28-09-2026 12:36 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Associate / Associate Director / Technical Director - Civil Engineering
  Location: Norwich
  Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 DOE
  Type: Full-Time | Permanent
  I'm working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a senior Civil Engineer to lead its civil engineering team in Norwich.
  The business works across sectors including data centres, energy, pharmaceuticals, logistics, retail, highways, residential and public sector projects, offering a v
  
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• Electricaian

  28-09-2026 10:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Domestic Electrician
  Horsham
  Up to £43,056 + Company Van & Fuel CardRequirementsNVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
  18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection (or equivalent)
  Full UK Driving Licence
  DBS clearance required
  PASMA/IPAF and Legionella knowledge desirable
  Basic understanding of mechanical systemsKey ResponsibilitiesCarry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, including EICRs, PAT testing, emergency lighting and
  
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• Steelwork Project Manager

  28-09-2026 09:27 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Steelwork Project Manager
  London / London Colney (Hybrid)
  £60,000 - £80,000 + Benefits
  A growing structural steelwork and architectural metalwork contractor is seeking an experienced Steelwork Project Manager to join its expanding team. With a strong pipeline of projects across London and the surrounding areas, this is an excellent opportunity for a project-focused professional looking to play a key role in delivering complex steelwork packages from design through to completion.
  The
  
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• Burnham announces equity loan scheme for first-time buyers in bid to boost housing market

  27-09-2026 12:53 via building.co.uk
  
  Housebuilders have been consistently calling for demand-side support
  
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• Senior Project Manager - Residential

  25-09-2026 17:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Project Manager - Construction ConsultancyLocation: London | Public Sector, Residential & Education | Excellent Career ProgressionAre you an experienced Project Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership of exciting projects, broaden your experience and genuinely progress your career?I'm working with an established and highly regarded construction consultancy in London looking to appoint a talented Senior Project Manager to join their growing team.This is a fantastic oppo
  
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• Commercial Property Lawyer - 12 Month FTC

  25-09-2026 15:03 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Commercial Real Estate Lawyer - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
  Location: Canary Wharf, London
  Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE
  Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
  Working Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH)
  We're looking for a commercially minded Commercial Real Estate Lawyer to join a dynamic London property company on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
  The business has a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, residential and hotel assets. Reporting to the Senior Solicitor
  
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• Green light for Nottingham Forest stadium expansion

  25-09-2026 14:30 via building.co.uk
  
  Application received nearly 900 letters of support
  
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• Reprieve for City developers as government clears path for tall buildings near the Tower of London

  25-09-2026 13:08 via building.co.uk
  
  Ministerial direction halted approval of plan in June following concerns raised by Historic England
  
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• ‘We put growth before consistency,’ admits Vistry’s Stephen Teagle

  25-09-2026 11:39 via building.co.uk
  
  Housebuilder bought land before lining up partners, leaving cash tied up in ‘balance sheet drag’ boss of partnerships business says
  
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• Pair fined £1.3m after window fell from London penthouse killing passer-by below

  25-09-2026 11:36 via building.co.uk
  
  St James Ltd and Lindner Prater Ltd ordered to pay total £1.55m after coach driver killed eight years ago
  
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• Grounds Maintenance Operative - Multiple Locations

  25-09-2026 11:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Grounds Maintenance Operative - Dagenham, Haywards Heath, Slough & Watford
  Location: Dagenham, with work across Haywards Heath, Slough and Watford
  Salary: From £27,352 per annum, depending on experience
  Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  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
  
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• 360 Roto Telehandler

  25-09-2026 11:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  360 Roto Telehandler required in Cambridge.
  MadiganGill's specialist Trades and Labour team are seeking a CSCS card holding 360 Roto Telehandler for a job in Cambridge.
  The Roto Telehandler must:Hold a validcard with the relevant ticket.
  Have full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, Hard hat, boots, hi-vis & goggles.
  Have previous experience in a similar role - be reliable, hard-working and punctual.
  Have good communication skills and be able to work both independently and as part
  
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• McLaren signs deal for £50m University of Greenwich plan to extend 1920s landmark

  25-09-2026 10:59 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme to add three-storey block at listed building within world heritage site
  
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• Client Side Property Project Manager - Hospitality

  24-09-2026 21:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Client Side Property Project Manager - HospitalityWe're working with a fast-growing hospitality brand looking to appoint a Project Manager to join their Property team.This is a genuinely hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial build through to handover, managing multiple new openings and refurbishment schemes across a growing UK estate.With around five new locations opening each year, alongside ongoing investment in existing sites, this position would su
  
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• Mobile Plant Fitter - Leeds

  24-09-2026 18:45 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Mobile Plant Fitter
  Location: Leeds
  Rate: £16-£20 per hour DOE
  Contract: Permanent
  About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)
  The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's net zero ambitions.
  The Opportunity
  A leadin
  
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• Site Manager - Recycling - Lincolnshire

  24-09-2026 18:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Site Manager
  Location: Barkston, Lincolnshire
  Salary: £50,000-£65,000 DOE
  Contract: Permanent
  Working Pattern: 6 days per week operation
  About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)
  The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to
  
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• Fixed Plant Fitter - Cheshire or Craythorpe

  24-09-2026 18:34 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Fixed Plant Fitter
  Location: Cheshire or Craythorpe
  Rate: £16-£20 per hour DOE
  Contract: Permanent
  Working Pattern: Full-time
  About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)
  The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's n
  
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