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• Government commits to ‘system wide’ construction products reform as CE marking deadline is extended again

  03-09-2024 12:57 via building.co.uk
  
  Package of building safety measures include scrapping national fire testing standards and mandating sprinklers in care homes
  
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• BMS Commissioning Lead

  25-06-2026 18:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  BMS/Controls Commissioning ManagerStep into a senior leadership role at the forefront of mission-critical infrastructure delivery. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value data centre projects where precision, coordination, and technical excellence directly impact global digital operations. You will be leading the commissioning strategy and execution of sophisticated Building Management Systems (BMS) and controls packages across large-scale, fast-paced environments, ensuri
  
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• Groundworker (Blue CSCS)

  25-06-2026 16:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Groundworker needed to start on a Commercial Project in Heaton, Newcastle NE7Start ASAP for ongoing workMUST HAVE NVQ OR BLUE CSCS
  Commercial Site - Prep work for FoundationsRate is negotiable - we can pay CIS, Umbrella and PAYE
  39 hours minimum per week
  CSCS Card and previous experience is essential
  Plant tickets desired but not essential
  To apply for this role you must be able to provide the following informationProof of valid BLUE CSCSPicture of either passport or birth certificate and NI num
  
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• Former Laing O’Rourke deputy chair Bernard Dempsey dies

  25-06-2026 15:42 via building.co.uk
  
  Dempsey joined business in 1979 and stayed there three decades
  
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• Fomer Laing O’Rourke deputy chair Bernard Dempsey dies

  25-06-2026 15:42 via building.co.uk
  
  Dempsey joined business in 1979 and stayed there three decades
  
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• Balfour Beatty wins £325m electricity job in Scotland

  25-06-2026 14:31 via building.co.uk
  
  Aberdeenshire scheme being carried out for Scottish and Southern
  
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• Lighting Controls Sales Engineer

  25-06-2026 14:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Lighting Controls Sales EngineerAre you an experienced lighting controls professional with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for building lasting customer relationships?
  We're partnering with an innovative organisation within the lighting controls sector that is looking to appoint a Lighting Controls Sales Engineer to drive growth across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong technical understanding of lighting control systems who enjoys developing business, e
  
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• Engaging young people with video games could help tackle NIMBYism, Lords committee finds

  25-06-2026 13:56 via building.co.uk
  
  Games including Minecraft and The Sims could foster more positive attitudes to the planning process, government told
  
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• Iran conflict and impact of new regulations set to see project costs rise, Arcadis says

  25-06-2026 13:47 via building.co.uk
  
  Consultant repeats previous warnings that recent peace deal does not mean end of effect on jobs
  
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• Cut & Core Operative

  25-06-2026 12:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  MadiganGill require Cut and Core Operatives operating from our clients Luton Office with projects across London and Home Counties:
  Requirements for the Cut and Core Operative:Must have proven experience in cut and core works
  NVQ Level 2 in Cut and Core (or equivalent)
  Full, Clean driving license essentialRequirements for the Support Operative:To work alongside the Cut and Core Operative as part of a team
  Will travel to sites together with the Cut and Core Operative
  CSCS Card
  Own PPE
  If you are i
  
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• Green light for Michael Laird Architects’ Glasgow student resi tower

  25-06-2026 11:43 via building.co.uk
  
  Approval for first phase of £250m mixed-use schemein city centre
  
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• Former McAlpine executive joins T&T in infrastructure role

  25-06-2026 11:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Steve Hudson takes up director role at consultant
  
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• Business Development Manager - Telesales

  25-06-2026 09:27 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Business Development Manager - Telesales
  Location: Reading (Office Based) Sector: Commercial Interiors / Design & Build Industry: Building and Construction Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE + CommissionThe Role
  The Business Development Manager will be responsible for generating and qualifying new business opportunities through proactive outreach, market research, and strategic prospecting.
  Key Responsibilities
  Business Development & Lead GenerationConduct high-volume ou
  
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• Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

  24-06-2026 17:45 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
  Location: West London
  Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + Company Car / Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
  Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  A leading social housing contractor is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to support the delivery of repairs, maintenance, compliance, and planned works contracts across West London.
  The Role
  You will be responsible for promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental cult
  
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• Part Time Office Manager

  24-06-2026 16:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Part-Time Office Manager
  Are you an experienced Office manager looking for a part time role based in Birmingham? Our client is able to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced office administrator or office manager who has previously worked within an engineering, architectural, construction or wider professional-services environment.
  Our client is an established consultancy working in the construction space. The business currently employs a close-knit team of consultancy proffesionals a
  
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• Deputy Head of Building Control

  24-06-2026 16:03 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Deputy Head of Building Control (Social Housing)
  Location: London
  Salary: £70,000 per annum
  Contract: Permanent
  Sector: Local Government / Social Housing
  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Head of Building Control to join a forward-thinking local government organisation responsible for managing and maintaining a substantial social housing portfolio.
  This is an excellent opportunity for a senior building control professional seeking a leadership role with responsibility f
  
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• Junior Bid Writer

  24-06-2026 15:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Junior Bid Writer Role
  Working with large Repairs ContractorRemote Working available - potentially full time after training£29,000 per annum37.5 hour week
  Supports the creation of tailored proposals, as well as helping with the coordination of the end-to-end bid process and bid library management, ensuring high quality, timely and compliant responses across SQ's, PQQ's and tenders.
  The position will help the Bid Team to continue to develop our award winning culture.
  The role is ideal for a
  
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• Slowing heat pump installations putting UK at risk of energy shocks, climate watchdog warns

  24-06-2026 14:56 via building.co.uk
  
  Chris Williamson says report is a ‘wake-up call to act’
  
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• Diagnostic Surveyor

  24-06-2026 14:07 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Diagnostic Surveyor
  Location: North London
  Type: Temporary ongoing
  Rate: Up to £43 per hour Umbrella
  Hours: 35 hours per week
  Social Housing Experience Required
  Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the North London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Diagnostic Surveyor to join their team.
  Key Responsibilities - Diagnostic SurveyorConduct diagnostic surveys and inspections across the council's housing stock.
  Investigate and identify the root causes o
  
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• Expect construction costs to head up despite Middle East peace deal, Currie & Brown warns

  24-06-2026 14:05 via building.co.uk
  
  Steel, copper and aluminium prices all expected to continue rising, consultant says
  
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• Three London councils launch legal challenge to Khan’s cut to affordable housing quota

  24-06-2026 13:22 via building.co.uk
  
  Local mayors claim Khan did not consult properly on change
  
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• Mobile Estate Technician

  24-06-2026 13:12 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Job Title: Mobile Estate Technician
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  Sector: Property Services
  Location: Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Salary: £36,850.00 per annum
  We have an opportunity for a Mobile Estate Technician to join a mobile team delivering a wide range of estate services, including jet washing, bin cleaning, bulk waste removal, communal window cleaning, and other estate-based duties.
  Travelling across neighbourhoods, yo
  
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• Estate Caretaker

  24-06-2026 13:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Job Title: Estates Caretaker
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  Sector: Property Services
  Location: Chesham or High Wycombe
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Salary: £30,005.00 per annum
  We have an opportunity for an Estates Caretaker to work across residential estates in the Chesham and High Wycombe areas, delivering a proactive and responsive cleaning and caretaking service.
  Responsibilities:Cleaning communal areas across residential properties to a high standard.
  Vacuuming, wiping
  
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• Principal Infrastructure Planner

  24-06-2026 12:59 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Principal Infrastucture Planner - BristolAbout the Opportunity
  A leading international engineering and consultancy organisation is seeking experienced Town Planners at Senior and Principal level to join its growing team in Bristol.
  The organisation delivers multidisciplinary consultancy, engineering and advisory services across major infrastructure and development projects, helping clients address some of today's most significant challenges, including climate change, sustainability, social inclu
  
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• Business rethink continues to pay off as NG Bailey profit heads up

  24-06-2026 12:33 via building.co.uk
  
  M&E specialist adds it has now appointed chief AI officer
  
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• Business rethink continue to pay off as NG Bailey profit heads up

  24-06-2026 12:33 via building.co.uk
  
  M&E specialist adds it has now appointed chief AI officer
  
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• Sisk confirmed for Battersea Power Station resi job

  24-06-2026 12:31 via building.co.uk
  
  Phase 3C of job will include 300 flats designed by Frank Gehry
  
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• Berkeley says it now takes eight years to build a flat in London and calls for tax cuts and red tape overhaul to kickstart building

  24-06-2026 11:49 via building.co.uk
  
  Housebuilder says profits fell last year and warns “no prospect” for improvement in London market unless ministers act
  
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• Handyman/Finisher - Ingleby Barwick

  24-06-2026 10:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Our client is looking for an experienced Handyman/Finisher to join a project in Ingleby Barwick
  Will be working on a new build home site.
  Responsibilities Include:Painting, Patching, Siliconing
  finihsing plots ready for CML
  Ad hoc assisting of work on siteCustomer care worksGeneral tidy up of plotsRequirements for the Role:a valid CSCS card
  Own PPE - high viz vest, safety glasses, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested in the position please apply or contact 07752790754 for more informatio
  
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• General Labourer - Bicester

  24-06-2026 09:06 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Construction Site Labourer needed in Bicester
  We 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.There will be up to one year of work available for the right person.** CSCS not required**
  Duties will include:
  - Keeping the site clean and tidy
  - Taking in deliveries- Assisting trades- Moving materialsRequirements for th
  
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