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• Junior Graphic Designer

  10-01-2025 15:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Junior Graphic Designer Job in Central London
  A Junior Graphic Designer job is now available at an award winning AJ100 architecture and masterplanning practice. An amazing opportunity with generous benefits!
  Established 30 years ago this international placemaking practice is seeking a passionate Graphic Designer to join their London studio. Working directly with project teams, you will be involved in an array of projects and have the opportunity to develop your skills within a thriving practice.
  
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• Low Loader Driver / Plant Operator - Oxfordshire

  23-01-2026 17:19 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Low Loader Driver / Plant Operator - Oxfordshire
  Contract: Permanent (PAYE) Salary: £30,000 - £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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• Senior Civil/Infrastructure Engineer

  23-01-2026 16:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Civil / Infrastructure EngineerPermanent | London (Wimbledon) | 37.5 hours per week
  Salary: £54,000 - £60,000I'm working with a highly respected, design-led engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer to strengthen their London team. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of masterplanning and enabling works projects, while playing a key leadership role within the business.Reporting to Associate / Associate Di
  
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• Associate Partner Project Management Manchester

  23-01-2026 16:20 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Associate Director Project Management
  Associate Director /Partner – Project Management | Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy
  Location: Central Manchester (M1/M2) Salary: £80,000 ++ (Negotiable Base + Executive Bonus + Benefits) Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reference: ADPM/MANC/26Opportunity Overview: Associate Director, Manchester
  Are you a seasoned Project Management professional ready to take a defining seat within a premier multidisciplinary consultancy? Stafford Lawrence is partn
  
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• 360 Excavator Operator - Portsmouth

  23-01-2026 15:47 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
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• Male Cleaner - Bicester

  23-01-2026 15:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  We are working with a client who require a cleaner to start in Bicester.They are looking for a male cleaner as it will be cleaning the male changing rooms and toilets whilst still in use.It is Monday to Friday - either 05.30-2.00pmThis is an ongoing role if you get on well.
  
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• Graduate/Assistant Building Surveyor

  23-01-2026 15:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Graduate/Assistant Building Surveyor
  Construction Consultancy | Cambridge
  Growth phases don't come around often - and this is one of them.Our client is expanding their Cambridge presence and is looking for an Assistant Building Surveyor to join at a genuinely exciting point in the business's journey. This is not a backfill role. You'll be part of a growing team, helping shape how things are done while building your own career at the same time.They're looking for someone bright, curious and enthu
  
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• MPs’ report says SFO should look into government retrofit debacle that left thousands of homes needing repairs

  23-01-2026 14:53 via building.co.uk
  
  Public Accounts Committee chair says ‘sheer level’ of fiasco means investigation has to begin
  
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• Birmingham council approves Lovell’s 3,500-home Druids Heath project

  23-01-2026 14:30 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm also pays tribute to London and Southern boss Mick Laws who passed away recently
  
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• Design Managers

  23-01-2026 13:52 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Design ManagerLeeds£70,000 - £120,000 + Travel Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Career Progression + 'Immediate Start'Join a high-performing, fast-growing contractor delivering complex, high-value (£100m+) mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe. This is a rare opportunity for a driven Design Manager to take ownership of technically challenging builds in the data centre, pharmaceutical, and advanced logistics sectors
  
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• Site manager who claimed his name was ‘James Bond’ fined after threatening HSE inspectors

  23-01-2026 13:50 via building.co.uk
  
  Pair forced to visit site in Staffordshire with police officers after threats of violence
  
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• Stanton Williams submits plans for new Oxford University building

  23-01-2026 13:45 via building.co.uk
  
  Plans for 25 Wellington Square would see a 1970s graduate accommodation block demolished and replaced with new academic
  
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• Facades firm FK Group took £5.5m hit in last set of accounts

  23-01-2026 12:18 via building.co.uk
  
  £100m turnover firm filed notice of intent to appoint administrator earlier this week
  
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• CAD Designer | Day | Onsite | Makati | Weekends Off | Day 1 HMO

  23-01-2026 12:07 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  High-performance machinery design grounded in proven expertiseOur client is a leading Australian innovator in timber prefabrication with over 40 years of engineering excellence. They design and manufacture world-class machinery, advanced software, and building products that empower fabricators to achieve unmatched productivity and accuracy. Renowned for continuous innovation, technical mastery, and superior quality, they provide hands-on support and state-of-the-art solutions. Our client fosters
  
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• BU Electrical Engineering Lead

  23-01-2026 10:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Business Unit Electrical Engineering Lead
  Ireland - Travel across Europe
  €110,000-€130,000 + Bonus + PackageA fantastic opportunity to step into an Engineering Lead role, overseeing the Data Centre business unit across Europe. The successful candidate will be managing site engineering leads across Europe.
  Responsibilities:
  Travelling to multiple projects across Europe to help ensure the delivery of projects.
  Ensuring that the technical issues are resolved without delay.
  Process interna
  
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• Accounts Receivable & Administration Officer | WFH | Day Shift

  23-01-2026 09:51 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Supporting people-first recruitment through strong financial operations.In fast-moving recruitment environments, strong cash flow keeps everything running.Our client operates in the HR and recruitment services industry, connecting talent with opportunities across the Australian market. Their business relies on accurate billing, timely collections, and dependable administrative support to keep operations moving efficiently. Joining their team means becoming a trusted part of a growing recruitment
  
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• Street Scene Manager

  22-01-2026 19:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Street Scene Manager
  Allen & York are excited to be partnering with Blackburn & Darwin Borough Council in the recruitment of this exciting new role in their Environmental team.
  About the Role
  To effectively and efficiently manage, develop and plan for the future, specified service activities green spaces, amenities, arboriculture, play areas, enviro crime, pest control, dog control, cemetery crematorium & bereavement services, street cleansing, fly tipping and bulky waste removals th
  
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• Plasterer (Response team)

  22-01-2026 19:02 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  What if your plastering skills could make a real difference in our customers' homes every day?If you take pride in your craftsmanship and are looking for a role where the quality of your work genuinely improves living environments, this could be the opportunity for you.We're looking for a skilled, customer focused Plasterer to join our Responsive Repairs team, delivering high quality repairs and maintenance across our housing stock.
  About the RoleYou'll deliver plastering repairs and maintenance
  
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• Electrician (Haringey)

  22-01-2026 18:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Electrician
  Haringey£38,000 - £42,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £72,000) +Domestic Work + Tools +Company Van + Training + Progression + Stability + Pension + Immediate StartEarn in excess of £70'000 a year with a leading electrical contractor! Be rewarded for the work you put in and take charge of your earnings. This electrician role truly gives you the reward for your hard work and effort. Progression available with technical development on offer for the long term.As an elec
  
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• Trainee Recruitment Resourcer - Rail/Civils

  22-01-2026 18:09 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Trainee Recruitment Resourcer - Rail & Civils
  Watford Head Office
  Salary: £25-30k + monthly bonus opportunities
  Location: Watford (2 minutes from Watford Junction)
  We're looking for a motivated Trainee Recruitment Resourcer to join our central team of six at our Watford Head Office, supporting a £100m turnover recruitment business specialising in the rail and construction infrastructure market.
  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in recruitment.
  
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• Painter and Decorator need

  22-01-2026 17:48 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Painter and Decorator
  Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
  Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
  Job Type: Full-Time
  Start: ASAPKey Responsibilities:Interior and exterior painting and decorating of residential and commercial properties.
  Preparation of surfaces (sanding, cleaning, priming, etc.).
  Application of paint, wallpaper, and other decorative finishes.
  Ensuring work is completed to the highest standard and in line with customer specifications.
  Maintaining a clean and safe wor
  
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• Trainee Estate Agent

  22-01-2026 15:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Junior Estate Agent Assistant
  Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 6:00pmJob Overview
  We are looking for a proactive and organised Junior Estate Agent Assistant to support our busy lettings and sales teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting a career in property, offering hands-on experience across customer service, administration, marketing, and compliance in a fast-paced estate agency environment.
  You will be the first point of contact for clients and play a
  
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• Dusty Access Manager

  22-01-2026 15:19 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Are you a Duty Access Manager and interested in working on the largest critical infrastructure project in Europe?  Our client has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across a 225km section of the new high speed rail link between Euston and Birmingham, and we are proud to supply Duty Access Manager , among many other skilled trades and labour across multiple sites and projects.  Presently, the scope of works includes
  
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• Newham approves Howells’ 1,700-home Silvertown scheme

  22-01-2026 13:55 via building.co.uk
  
  Industrial site to be cleared to make way for 12 buildings up to 18 storeys in height
  
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• Westminster council formally adopts ‘benchmark’ retrofit-first policy

  22-01-2026 13:41 via building.co.uk
  
  Policy will require developers to fully explore ‘all reasonable options’ for retrofitting a building
  
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• Forterra weighing up impact of Budget and interest rate cut as brickmaker says revenue climbed last year

  22-01-2026 13:40 via building.co.uk
  
  Turnover at brickmaker up 12% to £386m
  
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• Firms on alert over race to build near £6bn reservoir in Oxfordshire for Thames Water

  22-01-2026 13:06 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme near Abingdon would be one of largest in country by time it opens in 2040
  
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• Firms on alert for race to build near £6bn reservoir in Oxfordshire for Thames Water

  22-01-2026 13:06 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme near Abingdon would be one of largest in country by time it opens in 2040
  
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• Mears says 2025 profit at upper end of expectations after strong trading in second half

  22-01-2026 12:41 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm says maintenance workloads jumped 10% last year
  
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• Derwent London chief executive stepping down

  22-01-2026 12:25 via building.co.uk
  
  Paul Williams has been in post at developer since 2019
  
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