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• Field Ventilation Cleaner

  30-04-2025 18:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Field Ventilation CleanerBirmingham£28,000 - £32,000 (OTE £36,000+) + Vehicle + Door to Door + Overtime + Bonus + Training + Pension + StabilityWork for an organisation thatprides themselves on their company culture - where you are more than just a number. Their employees enjoy the flexibility of field-based roles, the stability of a company that has been going strong for over 25 years, and the opportunity to grow within the business. As a Field Duct Cleaner, you'll find not on
  
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• Low Loader Driver / Plant Operator - Manchester

  13-01-2026 18:26 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Low Loader Driver / Plant Operator - Manchester
  Contract: Permanent (PAYE) Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (negotiable DOE) Start: ASAP Location: Manchester & North West (site based)
  Overview
  The Resolute Group are supporting a well-established contractor in the North West. This is a permanent Low Loader Driver role, transporting plant and operating machinery across multiple sites, supporting ongoing civil engineering and infrastructure works.
  Role Responsibilities
  Operating
  
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• 1st Fix Plumbers

  13-01-2026 17:55 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  1st Fix Plumbers
  Hampshire area
  1st fix installation plumbers required for new build housing developments across Hampshire and surrounding counties.
  You must be JIB qualified, with a minimum 2 years' experience working on new build residential developments.
  Excellent rates of pay for experienced workers who have a proven track record in the industry, are shown to be reliable and can demonstrate work of a high quality.
  The work will be ongoing for candidates that are happy to travel to different
  
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• Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer

  13-01-2026 17:47 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer
  Location: Large Commercial Building Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
  Salary & Benefits:Up to £40,000 + packageJob Purpose
  This client is seeking a Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer to deliver planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a large commercial building. The role ensures all mechanical and HVAC systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory regulations and operational standards.
  Key Re
  
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• Lead Mechanical Fitter

  13-01-2026 17:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Lead Mechanical Fitter / Engineer - Large Commercial Building
  Location: BlackburnContract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
  Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary + package including 24 days annual leave (25 after 1 year) + public holidays, life cover 1.5x salary, employee discounts, gym membership discounts, cycle to work scheme, holiday purchase scheme, CSR days, professional development opportunities, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
  Job Purpose: The client is
  
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• Roofing Site Manager

  13-01-2026 17:45 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title- Roofing Site Manager
  Location-Manchester
  Salary-£40,000-£45,000
  Are you a site manager with experience on working on roofing contracts within social housing?
  We are working with a regional roofing contractor with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
  They are looking for a site manager to oversee planned works on social housing contracts across Manchester.
  As roofing site manager, you will;Manage the on site team of direct employed and subcontractors
  Carry out risk
  
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• Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

  13-01-2026 17:36 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
  Derby
  £30,000 - £40,000 + Hybrid Working + Clear Progression + Long-Term Career Stability + Excellent Benefits
  Are you a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer or an aspiring Design Engineer looking for a role that offers long-term stability, structured training, and clear career progression within a well-established engineering business? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company with decades of experience delivering high-quality engineer
  
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• Head of Streetworks (Strategic & Advisory)

  13-01-2026 17:20 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Streetworks Strategy & Transformation Lead
  Salary: £80,000-£85,000
  Location: Hertfordshire (client-facing, hybrid)This role suits a senior Streetworks professional who has moved beyond service ownership and is motivated by influence, problem-solving, and system-level improvement.
  Role Purpose
  The Head of Streetworks is a senior, strategic advisory role responsible for overseeing, diagnosing, and improving Streetworks performance across utility networks and local authority environ
  
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• Assistant QS

  13-01-2026 16:40 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Assistant Quantity Surveyor
  Cardiff, South Wales£30,000 to £36,000 + 28 days holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for your birthday + flexible 37.5 hour working week + clear progression + future profit share through an employee ownership modelThis is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a growing, independent surveying and construction consultancy operating across project management, quantity surveying and monitoring services. Working
  
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• Graduate/Trainee Contracts Manager

  13-01-2026 15:09 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Trainee/Graduate Contracts Manager
  Location: Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne
  About Us:Ourt client is a construction company based in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne. We specialize in all aspects of commercial building works, including dilapidation, refurbishment, roofing, and both planned and reactive maintenance.Role Overview:
  The Assistant Contracts Manager will work closely with the Contracts and Site Management teams to ensure the successful execution of multiple projects. This includes
  
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• CSCS General Operative

  13-01-2026 14:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  General Operative (CSCS) - Long-Term Opportunity
  We are currently recruiting 2 x General Operatives with a Green CSCS card for a long-term role on a major project.
  This is an entry-level position and full training will be provided. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within construction and surveying.
  The Role:
  Assisting with land surveying works
  Working as part of a site team under a Foreman
  Full training provided on all aspects of the role
  Monday to Fr
  
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• Persimmon completions jump 12% to close in on 12,000 for 2025

  13-01-2026 13:45 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm said underlying profit at upper end of expectations
  
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• Establish development corporation to drive growth in Ox-Cam corridor, Labour think tank argues

  13-01-2026 13:17 via building.co.uk
  
  An influential think tank has argued that the government should aim to triple GDP in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor
  
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• Senior FP&A Accountant

  13-01-2026 12:58 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our H
  
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• Legal battle over Allies and Morrison’s £200m Wimbledon expansion plans back in High Court this week

  13-01-2026 12:45 via building.co.uk
  
  Proposals to treble size of venue face fresh clash over status of golf club site
  
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• Construction vacancies fall amid wider labour market downturn

  13-01-2026 12:22 via building.co.uk
  
  Only IT and Computing along with Secreterial/Clerical saw faster declines, according to business survey
  
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• Trade body suspends five firms over audit failings

  13-01-2026 12:03 via building.co.uk
  
  BESA says companies failed to reach its ‘required competence assessment standard’
  
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• Henry Boot secures outline consent for 5.5 million sq ft Goole freeport development

  13-01-2026 11:37 via building.co.uk
  
  The Sheffield-based firm described it as a “nationally significant industrial and logistics scheme” with the potential to create 5,500 jobs in the wider Yorkshire and Humber region. 
  
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• In pictures: John Puttick Associates completes Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby

  13-01-2026 11:12 via building.co.uk
  
  Grade II-listed granary warehouses have been redesigned as a campus for young people to partake in sports and lesiure activities
  
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• PTS Track Operative - Carlisle

  13-01-2026 11:02 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  MSSI Infrastructure are looking for PTS Track Operatives for various upcoming job opportunities we have in Carlisle.Location: Carlisle - CA1
  Shifts: adhoc - primarily weekends, with some midweek availability
  Contract Type: Ongoing (subject to performance and project demand)Requirements:Valid PTS AC & DCCR
  Track Induction and Small Tools required
  Experience in P-Way Maintenance and Renewals is advantageousWhite Hat status preferred
  Own transport is advantageous due to site accessibilityBeginn
  
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• Project Controller - Covering the South West

  13-01-2026 10:02 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a Project Controller to join our successful Building Services team to cover the South West (Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Plymouth area). We are looking for candidates that live within this region.
  As a Project Controller you will manage the delivery of allocated projects, ensuring programmes
  
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• Void Property Inspector

  13-01-2026 09:27 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Dove & Hawk are working alongside a Property Management Company based in East London, who are looking for an experienced Void Property Inspector Manager to manage a portfolio of residential properties consisting of a mixture of lettings and vacant properties located across East London.Duties/Functions of the role:Attend every property within 24 hours of it becoming vacant
  Conduct a full condition inspection immediately upon vacancy
  Identify damage, wear and tear, compliance issues, and requ
  
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• Client Experience Support Specialist | WFH | Night | Day 1 HMO

  13-01-2026 07:03 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  The technology behind the world's most dynamic digital campaignsOur client is a global advertising technology company trusted by leading brands to power high-impact, data-driven digital campaigns. Operating at the intersection of creative storytelling and advanced technology, they enable marketers to deliver dynamic, personalized experiences across channels. Known for innovation, precision, and scalability, they support some of the world's most sophisticated advertising teams-offering profession
  
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• Jr. Underwriter | Onsite | Night | With Commissions!

  13-01-2026 06:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Smarter Lending, Built on Speed and TrustOur client is a state-licensed consumer finance company transforming access to credit for underserved communities. Through a secure online lending platform, they deliver installment loan solutions designed for longer-term financial stability-not quick fixes. Operating across multiple U.S. states, their success is built on speed, integrity, and customer trust, with instant funding capabilities and transparent terms. Their mission-driven team plays a direct
  
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• Inventory Coordinator | Permanent WFH | Night Shift | Day 1 HMO

  13-01-2026 05:53 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Built on culture. Sustained by precision.Our client is a globally respected apparel and lifestyle brand rooted in modern culture, known for setting trends rather than following them. What began as a creative movement has evolved into a world-class fashion operation with international reach, loyal consumers, and carefully curated product lines. Behind the brand's cultural influence is a disciplined, data-driven engine-where inventory accuracy, operational integrity, and smart decision-making prot
  
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• Accounts Payable Clerk | Permanent WFH | Night | Day 1 HMO

  13-01-2026 05:23 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  More than apparel-it's a movement.Our client is a globally recognized lifestyle and fashion brand known for blending premium design with cultural influence. What started as a bold creative vision has grown into an international name respected for quality, authenticity, and purpose. Their collections go beyond trends-each piece reflects values of integrity, accountability, and excellence. Joining their team means supporting a brand that shapes culture, values its people, and operates with intenti
  
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• Site Electrician

  12-01-2026 18:21 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Electrician - Office Fit Out Project
  Job Title: Electrician
  Start Date: ASAPPay: CompetitiveHours: 7:30-16:30
  We are looking for an experienced Electrician to join our clients team on an office fit out project in Central Bristol
  Role Overview: You will be working on a commercial office fit out, carrying out electrical installations to a high standard while working closely with site management and other trades to meet project deadlines.
  Key Responsibilities:
  Installation of containment, wiring, l
  
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• Westminster council set to adopt ‘benchmark’ retrofit-first policy

  12-01-2026 14:45 via building.co.uk
  
  The policy, in the works since 2022, will require developers to fully explore ‘all reasonable options’ for retrofitting a building
  
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• £100m government office in Blackpool built by Vinci to reopen tomorrow after cladding failure

  12-01-2026 14:07 via building.co.uk
  
  Staff told to leave premises last week after brise soleil panel fell from sixth floor and landed next to front entrance
  
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• Senior Mine Closure Consultant - London

  12-01-2026 13:52 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Mine Closure Consultant
  Global Environmental Consultancy | Permanent | Gauteng
  We're working with a leading international environmental consultancy to appoint a Senior Mine Closure Consultant to support complex mining projects globally.
  This role will see you leading mine closure strategies, plans and cost assessments across the mine life cycle, managing projects end-to-end and advising clients on regulatory compliance, rehabilitation and end land use. You'll also contribute to audits, pe
  
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