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• Government picks former Olympic chief to chair Oxford Growth Commission

  12-05-2025 15:25 via building.co.uk
  
  Group tasked with accelerating plans for new housing and infrastructure
  
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• Shuttering Carpenter Chargehand

  25-08-2026 18:12 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Carpentry Chargehand - Coventry
  Location: Coventry / West Midlands
  Rate: £26.07 per hour PAYE
  Hours: 50 hours per week
  Contract: Ongoing
  We are currently looking for an experienced Carpentry Chargehand to join a major construction project in the Coventry/West Midlands area.
  The RoleLead and supervise a team of carpenters on site.
  Coordinate daily carpentry activities and allocate work.
  Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently
  
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• Asset Project Manager

  25-08-2026 17:59 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Housing Asset Assistant Project Manager
  Location: Bedfordshire Day Rate: £300-£500 per day, depending on experience Contract: Temporary to PermanentWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Asset Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of major refurbishment, planned maintenance and improvement programmes across a substantial residential property portfolio.
  This is a broad opportunity that could suit Assistant Project Managers, Housing Asset Managers, Building
  
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• Senior Voids Surveyor

  25-08-2026 16:49 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Voids Surveyor
  Potters Bar | Office Based with Site Inspections | £70,000-£75,000
  I'm currently recruiting for a Senior Voids Surveyor to join a well-established and highly regarded property services contractor based in Potters Bar.
  This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor / Property Surveyor with strong residential voids experience and a good understanding of both technical surveying and commercial cost control.
  CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) experie
  
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• Freight Account Manager

  25-08-2026 16:26 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Gleeson is partnering with a Global Freight Forwarder searching for a Freight Account Manager.
  This is a great opportunity for a freight forwarder to join a growing business that has developed year on year there team and overall size across the UK after further investment.
  This role will be the key point of contact between the customer and covering for the account supervisor supporting the growth of the account manager within the business.
  Job Title : Key Account Specialist
  Location: North -Birm
  
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• Principal/Associate Structural Engineer

  25-08-2026 15:04 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Principal or Associate Structural Engineer£60k-£75kLondon WC1Reputable and well established multi disciplinary design consultancy with around 150 staff are investing in their London office development and growth, so exciting times ahead for this business!This is a great time to join, with very real rewards for an ambitious and dynamic structural engineer to join and work alongside the reputable London Director to help drive this team forward.
  The London team currently stands at 6 sta
  
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• Hampshire civils firm boosts turnover and profit

  25-08-2026 14:08 via building.co.uk
  
  Knights Brown income jumps 17%
  
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• Cardo continues run of acquisitions with takeover of energy specialist

  25-08-2026 13:44 via building.co.uk
  
  Deal for Correct Contract Services to expand regional presence in south and central England
  
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• Painter - Cambridge

  25-08-2026 13:03 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Daniel Owen are currently looking for an experienced Painter to work on a busy construction site in Cambridge.
  Job DetailsPosition: Painter
  Location: Cambridge
  Duration: 4 weeks
  Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  Start: Immediate
  Pay: Competitive rate, depending on experienceDutiesPainting doors on a live construction site
  Preparing surfaces before painting
  Applying paint neatly and professionally
  Ensuring a high-quality finish throughout
  Keeping the work area clean and tidyRequirementsPrevious experience a
  
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• Scape fires starting gun on £8bn construction and housing framework

  25-08-2026 12:41 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme split into five lots with winners due next summer
  
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• Strapping Teams

  25-08-2026 12:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  STRAPPING TEAMS - PORTSMOUTH / WESSEX
  MSS Infrastructure Ltd is building a pool of experienced Strapping Teams for ongoing rail infrastructure projects across Portsmouth and the Wessex region.
  OpportunityOngoing long-term work
  Midweek and weekend shifts
  PAYE or Umbrella PAYE
  Immediate opportunities available on selected projects
  Experience RequiredValid PTS & Track Induction
  Level B Strapping Competency (Essential)
  COSS preferred
  6+ months' railway experience
  Experience with possessions, lin
  
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• PTS Gangs - Clapham

  25-08-2026 12:28 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  PTS GANGS - CLAPHAM, SOUTH LONDONMSS Infrastructure Ltd is looking to build a pool of experienced PTS Gangs for upcoming long-term rail infrastructure projects in the Clapham area.OpportunityOngoing long-term work
  Midweek and weekend shifts
  PAYE or Umbrella PAYE
  Immediate starts available on some projects
  RequirementsValid PTS & Track Induction
  Experienced Ganger/Supervisor
  Minimum 1 driver within the gang
  6+ months' railway experience
  P-Way, trackside, possession or blockade experience
  Whit
  
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• Bam brings in Robertson boss for leadership role in Scotland

  25-08-2026 12:21 via building.co.uk
  
  New arrival takes up post next month
  
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• Lab Techician

  25-08-2026 12:18 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  LAB TECHNICIAN REQUIRED - EUSTON, NW1
  MSS Infrastructure Ltd is recruiting for a Lab Technician to work within a concrete laboratory environment, carrying out concrete sample testing and recording results.
  Location: Euston, NW1 (5-minute walk from the station)
  Shift: Minimum 10-hour shifts
  Pay Rates:
  £16.06 per hour for the first 39 hours
  £24.09 per hour after 39 hours
  Saturday: £24.09 per hour for the first 4 hours
  £32.12 per hour thereafterRequirements:
  * Blue CSCS Card
  
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• Morgan Sindall confirmed for first phase of Civic Centre revamp in Plymouth

  25-08-2026 11:54 via building.co.uk
  
  Work set to begin in earnest next month
  
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• Carpenter multi trader

  25-08-2026 11:51 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Carpenter Multi Trade - Property Services
  Job Type: PermanentStart Date: ASAP
  Location: Camden
  Salary: £41,000 per AnnumA Carpenter Multi trader is required, working for a local social housing contractor. The Multi trader role will involve carrying out maintenance works on domestic properties. As well as carpentry works, it would be ideal if you can carry out basic multi trade works, such as; Tiling, patch plastering and plumbing. Must have previous social housing/domestic experience.
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• Government reveals allocations for first £10bn spend from affordable homes programme

  25-08-2026 11:47 via building.co.uk
  
  Councils to be named as Homes England strategic partners for first time
  
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• General Operatives/Labourer

  24-08-2026 17:04 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  General Operatives Required - Coventry | HS2
  General Operatives required for a major HS2 project in Coventry.£14.50 per hour
  ⏰ 10-hour shifts
  Coventry
  Long-term work available
  Immediate starts
  We are looking for reliable and hardworking General Operatives to join a busy HS2 site.
  Requirements:Valid CSCS card
  Previous construction/site experience preferred
  Good attitude and strong work ethic
  Reliable and available for immediate startInterested? Send your CV and contact details today
  
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• Thermit Welder - Bristol

  24-08-2026 16:39 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Thermit Welding staff required. We are seeking experienced and motivated Thermit 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 Thermit Welding with the following valid certifications, trained in a Network Rail approved tr
  
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• M&E Compliance / Lift Contracts Manager

  24-08-2026 15:58 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  M&E Compliance / Contracts Manager - Social Housing
  Location: London
  Rate: Up to £400 per day
  Contract: Interim
  We are recruiting for an experienced M&E Compliance / Contracts Manager to join a Social Housing organisation, managing M&E programmes, compliance contracts and projects, with a particular focus on lift and electrical compliance.
  Key ResponsibilitiesManage M&E works programmes and projects from conception to completion.
  Contract manage lift and electrical complian
  
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• Associate/Senior Associate Electrical Engineer

  24-08-2026 15:53 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Associate / Senior Associate Electrical Engineer - Building Services
  Location: Plymouth or Exeter
  Job Type: Full-timeThe Opportunity
  A leading engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to join its Electrical Engineering team in Plymouth or Exeter.This is a senior-level opportunity for an electrical engineer with strong experience in building services, project delivery, client management and team leadership.You'll work across a varied
  
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• Principal Mechnical Engineer

  24-08-2026 15:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre & Mission Critical
  Location: Leeds
  Job Type: Full-time
  Level: PrincipalThe Opportunity
  A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its specialist Data Centre and Mission Critical team in Leeds.This is a senior technical leadership role, ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in data centres, mission-critical environments or other highly technical building services projects.
  
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• Thermit Welder - London

  24-08-2026 15:26 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Thermit Welding staff required. We are seeking experienced and motivated Thermit 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 Thermit Welding with the following valid certifications, trained in a Network Rail approved tr
  
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• Principal/Associate Mechanical Engineer

  24-08-2026 15:25 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Principal / Associate Mechanical Engineer - Building ServicesLocation: Bournemouth or Reading
  Employment: Full-time
  Sector: Mechanical / Building Services EngineeringThe Opportunity
  A leading UK engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Principal or Associate Mechanical Engineer to join its Mechanical Engineering team, based in either Bournemouth or Reading.You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of
  
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• Turnover flat at warehouse specialist Winvic

  24-08-2026 14:30 via building.co.uk
  
  Revenue stays at £1bn as profit slips 6% in latest results
  
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• Mayors to be given call-in powers over planning decisions

  24-08-2026 14:03 via building.co.uk
  
  Burnham says measure will ‘cut both ways’ with regional leaders able to reject unsuitable schemes as well as overriding local refusals
  
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• Senior Commercial Manager - RAIL

  24-08-2026 13:58 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  My client seeks a SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER / Q.S. for a long term contract role working RAIL related projects - based in Milton Keynes.You must have experience of all quantity surveying and commercial management duties and have good Rail experience using NEC contracts.
  Experience of doing Cost Verfication and cost audit work is required.
  THE COMPANY
  My client is a long established busy firm of PQS with several offices.
  My client works on projects for infrastructure and also for buildin
  
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• Gateway 2 delays hit housing landlord’s new build target

  24-08-2026 13:52 via building.co.uk
  
  Guinness Partnership says its missed figure by more than a third
  
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• ARC Welder - Bristol

  24-08-2026 13:37 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  ARC Welding staff required We are seeking an experienced and motivated Arc 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 ARC Welding with the following valid certifications, trained in a Network Rail approved training scho
  
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• ARC Welder - London

  24-08-2026 13:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  ARC Welding staff required We are seeking an experienced and motivated Arc 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 ARC Welding with the following valid certifications, trained in a Network Rail approved training scho
  
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