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• Former ISG boss takes up commercial director role at Keltbray

  11-06-2026 11:59 via building.co.uk
  
  Tom Smith spent decade at firm which sank nearly two years ago
  
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• 2 x Site Manager / Assistant Site Manager

  11-06-2026 18:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Site Manager / Assistant Site Manager x2
  Durham
  £26.00 - £28.00 per hour
  39 Hours Per Week | Ongoing Contract
  We are currently recruiting for 2 x Site Managers / Assistant Site Managers to work on a long-term social housing contract across Durham.
  This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and growing team delivering a range of planned maintenance and retrofit projects within occupied social housing properties.
  The Role
  You will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the d
  
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• Hoist Operator in London

  11-06-2026 15:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Location: London, UK Job Type: Full-Time / Contract Salary: £21- £22per hour (depending on experience)
  About the Role
  We are seeking an experienced and reliable Hoist Operator to join a busy construction site in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation of passenger and goods hoists, ensuring the efficient movement of personnel and materials throughout the project.
  Key ResponsibilitiesOperate construction hoists safely and efficiently.
  Transport work
  
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• Court rubber stamps Van Elle’s £59m takeover by Austrian giant Strabag

  11-06-2026 15:19 via building.co.uk
  
  Deal due to be formally completed next week
  
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• Part Time Welfare Operative in Cambridge

  11-06-2026 15:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Part-Time Welfare Operative - Cambridge
  Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Job Type: Part-Time Hours: 15-25 hours per week (flexible)About the Role
  We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Welfare Operative to join our team in Cambridge. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining welfare facilities to a high standard, ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for staff and visitors.
  Key ResponsibilitiesCleaning and maintaining welfare units, offices, kitchens, and t
  
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• Civil Design Engineer / Senior Civil Design Engineer

  11-06-2026 15:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Civil Engineer / Senior Civil EngineerLocation: Abingdon
  Salary: Up to £52,000 (DOE)
  Type: Full-Time | Permanent
  Civil Engineer / Senior Civil EngineerA well-established and growing engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to join its infrastructure team in Abingdon.This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their experience across a range of development and infrastructure projects while working within a supportive tea
  
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• Ardmore’s construction business goes into administration

  11-06-2026 15:15 via building.co.uk
  
  Company says decision follows High Court ruling last month over Portsmouth residential scheme
  
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• Assistant / Transport Planner

  11-06-2026 13:37 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Assistant / Transport Planner
  BristolI'm currently working with a highly respected transport consultancy that is continuing to grow its Bristol team and is looking to appoint an Assistant Transport Planner or Transport Planner.This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career transport planner to join a collaborative and supportive consultancy, working on a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.The business has built a strong reputation for
  
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• More than 1,000 homes in Derby get council thumbs-up

  11-06-2026 13:26 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme being developed by shopping centre owner Derbion
  
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• HVAC Fitter / Engineer

  11-06-2026 13:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HVAC Technician/Supervisor with over 10 years of hands-on experience in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems across commercial and industrial environments. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical systems, safety protocols, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  Key Responsibilities:Install, maintain, and
  
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• Fosters’ Sainsbury Centre set for revamp after £90m donation

  11-06-2026 13:13 via building.co.uk
  
  Money from Sainsbury family will enable upgrades to building’s envelope and environmental systems
  
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• M&E Operational Planner

  11-06-2026 13:02 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  M&E Operational Planner
  - 37.5hrs a week Monday to Friday- Salary Up to £31,531.50 DOE- Leatherhead
  The Planner is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring work orders to ensure efficient workflow across operational teams. This role acts as a key link between engineers, field operations and internal stakeholders to achieve service delivery targets and resource optimisation.
  Key Skills & Attributes:Strategic mindset: Ability to understand how daily planning decisions
  
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• Brickability chair to step down next year

  11-06-2026 12:54 via building.co.uk
  
  John Richards oversaw firm’s listing on AIM
  
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• Derwent appoints replacement for outgoing chief executive

  11-06-2026 12:32 via building.co.uk
  
  London developer brings in former boss of healthcare property firm to take over from Paul Williams
  
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• Skid Steer Loader

  11-06-2026 12:21 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  2 Skid steer operators required on a busy solar farm based in Ipswich SuffolkContract starts Monday 15th June 2026 for a minimum 4 months workCPCS or NPORS EssentialFull orange ppeIf you feel you are suitable then please call Sophie Jones @ Daniel Owen 01793550020
  
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• Construction Labourer - Bicester

  11-06-2026 12:06 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Labourer needed in BicesterWe are working with a client who are looking for a labourer to work on a commercial site in Bicester, Oxfordshire.They are looking for an experienced, reliable and proactive worker with good initiative and good time keeping skills.Duties will include:
  - Taking in deliveries- Assisting trades- General site tidy up- Unloading materialsRequirements for the role
  - PPE (hard hat, hi vis and steel toe-cap boots)- Able to provide a reference proving previous site experienceIf
  
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• Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer

  11-06-2026 11:14 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer - Energy InfrastructureLocation: Epsom
  Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (DOE)
  Type: Full-Time | Permanent
  Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer - Energy InfrastructureA major infrastructure engineering business is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Civil Design Engineer to join its growing energy infrastructure team in Epsom.This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of nationally significant energy projects, wor
  
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• Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

  11-06-2026 11:02 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer
  Cardiff | Hybrid Working AvailableWe are working with a growing building services consultancy in Cardiff that has built an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging and architecturally sensitive projects across the UK. Their portfolio includes high-rise residential developments, education schemes, major refurbishment projects, and heritage/listed buildings where creative engineering solutions are essential.Due to continued growth, they ar
  
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• Weston Williamson wins green light for 91-storey tower in Toronto

  11-06-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Mixed-use scheme to include refurbishments of four historic buildings
  
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• Cleaner with Enhanced DBS

  10-06-2026 17:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  School Cleaner - Stafford (ST17)
  We are currently recruiting reliable and hardworking Cleaners to join our team at a school site in Stafford (ST17).
  Position Details
  Role: School Cleaner
  Location: Stafford, ST17
  Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
  Hours: 15 hours per week
  Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  Start Date: Immediate start available
  Key ResponsibilitiesCleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets, and communal areas
  Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately
  Va
  
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• Senior Client Accountant

  10-06-2026 15:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Client Accountant - Essex - £45,000 - £55,000 DOEOur client, a firm of Chartered Surveyors, specialising in commercial Property and Asset Management are looking for an experienced Senior Client Accountant to join their accounts team based in Essex. This is an exciting time to join the company as they can offer great career progression.Responsibilities:Prepare and issue client statements and any supplementary reports and documents as required across a set portfolio
  Prepare and
  
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• In pictures: the teams behind the Built Environment Football and Netball World Cups

  10-06-2026 14:17 via building.co.uk
  
  More than 300 players took to the fields and courts
  
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• Hundreds gather as winners of inaugural Football and Netball Built Environment World Cups revealed

  10-06-2026 14:17 via building.co.uk
  
  More than 350 built environment professionals took part in the new industry sporting event, recently held in east London
  
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• Hundreds gather as winners of inaugral Football and Netball Built Environment World Cups revealed

  10-06-2026 14:17 via building.co.uk
  
  More than 350 built environment professionals took part in the new industry sporting event, recently held in east London
  
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• Cardiff bridge scheme gets green light

  10-06-2026 14:12 via building.co.uk
  
  Moxon Architects structure will link new homes with city centre
  
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• Lorne Stewart returns to profit

  10-06-2026 13:50 via building.co.uk
  
  M&E firm says turnaround down to series of restructuring initiatives
  
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• Estimator - Architectural Glazing & Fenestration

  10-06-2026 12:41 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Estimator - Architectural Glazing & Fenestration
  Location: Harlow, Essex
  Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 DOE
  Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
  A specialist glazing and fenestration contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its growing commercial team.
  Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects throughout London and the South East, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive quotations for a wide range of architectural glazi
  
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• CAD Technician - Glazing & Fenestration

  10-06-2026 12:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
  A specialist glazing and fenestration contractor is seeking an experienced CAD Technician to join its growing design team based in Harlow.
  Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects throughout London and the South East, you will play a key role in producing technical drawings and supporting the delivery of bespoke glazing, curtain walling, window, door and internal glass systems.
  This is an excellent opportunity to join an establis
  
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• OFCI Package Manager

  10-06-2026 11:43 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  OFCI Package Manager | Sines, Portugal | DC ConstructionThis leading contractor are seeking a OFCI Package Manager to join a Data Centre construction project based in Portugal.
  A great opportunity to work for a market leading contractor with a fantastic reputation in the market who are experts in the delivery of mission critical projects. They have an excellent project pipeline with a fantastic training budget and progression plan allowing you the tools to truly advance your career.
  Responsibili
  
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• Trade body calls on chancellor to accelerate £39bn social housing development funding

  10-06-2026 11:35 via building.co.uk
  
  Kate Henderson warns asking housing associations to ‘scale back bids’ risks undermining progress on 300,000-home programme
  
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