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• Kier promotes chief people officer to newly created COO role

  05-01-2026 11:48 via building.co.uk
  
  Louisa Finlay joined Kier in 1988 as site engineer
  
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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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• 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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• Graduate Highway Engineer

  23-06-2026 19:14 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Graduate Highways Engineer - London (Farringdon)Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Performance Bonus
  Flexible/Hybrid Working AvailableWant to work on brilliant projects with a team of top-class engineers?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Highways Engineer to join one of London's leading independent transport consultancies, renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.This is an ideal opportunity for a recent Civil Engineering graduate or someon
  
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• Project Manager - Construction Logistics

  23-06-2026 17:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Project Manager - Construction LogisticsLocation: City of London Sector: Construction Logistics Industry: Building and Construction Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
  Overview
  Our client is a leading construction logistics specialist delivering complex logistics packages for Tier 1 contractors across commercial fit-out, infrastructure, and data centre projects throughout the UK and Europe.
  The Role
  The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery
  
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• Junior Project Manager - Construction Logistics

  23-06-2026 17:37 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Junior Project Manager - Construction Logistics
  Location: City of LondonSector: Construction Logistics / Data Centres / Fit-Out Industry: Building and Construction Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum
  Overview
  Our client is a specialist construction logistics contractor delivering complex logistics packages for major fit-out, infrastructure, and data centre projects across the UK and Europe.
  Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Junior Project Manager to join their London-based
  
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• Intermediate Electrical Engineer

  23-06-2026 16:01 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Intermediate Electrical Engineer
  Birmingham | Building Services Consultancy | Hybrid WorkingAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join a growing building services consultancy in
  Birmingham.This independent engineering consultancy has been delivering innovative building services solutions for over 25 years, earning an excellent reputation across the healthcare, commercial, education, residential, life sciences, leisure and public sectors.The business is kno
  
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• Full Time Mobile Cleaning Op-Berks & Oxon-Company Van Provided

  23-06-2026 15:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Daniel Owen are working with a client who are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Mobile Cleaning Operative to join their Operations team.
  My client is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Mobile Cleaning Operative to join their Operations team.You'll cover customer sites across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, including High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Thame, Beaconsfield, Maidenhead and Reading.
  This is a varied role covering cleaning for holidays, sickness and absences - no two days
  
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• First Fix Carpenter

  23-06-2026 15:24 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  1st Fix Carpenter Required - Canterbury
  We are currently looking for an experienced 1st Fix Carpenter to join a Restaurant Fit-Out Project in Canterbury.
  Location: Canterbury, Kent
  Start Date: 29.06.2026
  Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  Duration: 3-5 Weeks (depending on performance and project requirements)
  Duties Include:Stud walls
  Timber framing
  First fix carpentry works
  General fit-out carpentry duties
  Working from drawings and site instructionsRequirements:Valid Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card
  Own tools
  
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• Cleaner FULL TIME

  23-06-2026 14:13 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Cleaner required for an upcoming project in rugby
  Our specialist Trades & Labour team are seeking Cleaners for a job in HMP Onley
  Each Cleaner must:* Have full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment - Hard Hat, boots, hi-vis, gloves & goggles)
  * Be hard working, reliable and punctual
  * Have good communication skills and be able to work alone on your own initiative or as part of a team.
  Please note MadiganGill are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate
  If interested please ca
  
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• Civic appoints head of climate resilience

  23-06-2026 13:53 via building.co.uk
  
  Newly created role reflects ‘changing challenges’ faced by clients
  
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• Area Manager - Commercial Cleaning

  23-06-2026 13:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Daniel Owen are working with a client who are looking for an experienced Area manager for a Facilities Management Company
  Due to exceptional year-on-year growth, record customer retention and a rapidly expanding contract portfolio, My client is creating a new Senior Area Manager position within our Operations team.
  This is a pivotal role within the business, responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 25-30 commercial cleaning sites across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
  Ou
  
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• ‘Constant flow’ of new towns needed if products sector is to ramp up capacity, Lords told

  23-06-2026 13:49 via building.co.uk
  
  CPA research chief says sector has been repeatedly ‘disappointed’ by cancelled schemes
  
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• Reprieve for office developers as government delays energy efficiency targets

  23-06-2026 13:43 via building.co.uk
  
  Requirement for commercial buildings to achieve EPC B rating pushed back by a year and interim target scrapped
  
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• Manchester United to reveal vision for Old Trafford stadium regeneration scheme next month

  23-06-2026 13:15 via building.co.uk
  
  Club also closes on deal to acquire land for new stadium site
  
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• Temporary Lettings Administrator

  23-06-2026 13:14 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Temporary Lettings Administrator - 2/3 Month Duration Starting in July - £14 to £16 per hourDove and Hawk are proud to be working with a Global Real Estate firm who are seeking an experienced Lettings Administrator to support on their BTR developments in Brighton.
  You will be providing support on tenancy progression for the sites and supporting the leasing team. You will be employed on a temporary basis with Dove & Hawk supporting for 2-3 months!
  Duties
  Responding to enquiries
  Co
  
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