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• Labourer in High Ongar

  25-02-2026 18:07 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  We are seeking a reliable and motivated Labourer to join our team in High Ongar. You'll assist with general site tasks, ensuring smooth operations and supporting skilled workers.
  Key Responsibilities:
  General site clean-up and preparation
  Transporting materials and tools
  Supporting tradespeople on-site
  Adhering to health and safety guidelines
  Requirements:
  Previous experience preferred but not essential
  Physically fit and reliable
  CSCS card
  
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• Plumber Multi-Trade

  20-03-2026 18:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Plumber Multi Trade
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  Sector: Property Services
  Location: Oxford
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Pay Rate: £23.00 - £24.00 per hour
  We have an opportunity for a Plumber Multi Trade to join a dedicated property maintenance team for a social housing contractor in Oxford. In this role, you will provide high-quality plumbing and multi-trade services, helping to ensure homes are safe, well-maintained, and comfortable for residents.
  Respo
  
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• CPCS Grader operator

  20-03-2026 17:52 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  McGinley support services are looking for experienced Grader/ scraper operators in the West MidlandsThis is a long term position working on the Uk's largest civil engineering project. You must be a competent Grader/ Scraper operator with at least 2 years experience
  Location - West MidlandsRate - £32.51 - 43.24 - (PAYE only)
  Digs availableThe following is required:
  CPCS Grader / Scraper2 years experience
  UK Driving Licence
  Seqohs safety critical medical is preferred but not essential
  If you
  
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• CPCS Dozer operator

  20-03-2026 17:45 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  McGinley support services are looking for experienced Dozer operators in the West MidlandsThis is a long term position working on the Uk's largest civil engineering project. You must be a competent Dozer operator with at least 2 years experience
  Location - West Midlands -
  Rate - £26.99 -£35..90 - (PAYE only)
  Digs availableThe following is required:
  CPCS Blue - Dozer operator2 years experience
  UK Driving Licence
  Seqohs safety critical medical is preferred but not essential
  If you are
  
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• CPCS Grader/ scraper operative

  20-03-2026 17:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  McGinley support services are looking for experienced Grader/ scraper operators in the West MidlandsThis is a long term position working on the Uk's largest civil engineering project. You must be a competent Grader/ Scraper operator with at least 2 years experience
  Location - West MidlandsRate - £24.11 - £36.16 - (PAYE only)
  Digs availableThe following is required:
  CPCS Grader / Scraper2 years experience
  UK Driving Licence
  Seqohs safety critical medical is preferred but not essential
  
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• Gateman / Logistics operative

  20-03-2026 17:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  McGinley support services are looking for experienced Gateman/ Logistics operative in the West MidlandsThis is a long term position working on the UK's largest civil engineering project. You must be a competent gateman with at least 2 years experience.
  Location - Aylesbury
  Rate - £14.95- £22.42 - (PAYE only)
  Digs availableThe following is required:
  CSCS Or CPCS2 years experience
  UK Driving Licence
  Seqohs safety critical medical is preferred but not essential
  If you are interested ple
  
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• Construction Manager - Earthworks

  20-03-2026 16:37 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Earthworks Construction ManagerThis is a rare opportunity to take a leading role on one of the UK's most significant earthworks schemes in decades.
  We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor, delivering a large-scale earthworks project in the South of England. With a huge earthworks programme already underway and plenty of programme left to run, this is a long-term, high-impact role where you'll have real ownership of delivery, not just oversight.
  The Role
  As Earthworks C
  
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• CSCS Labourer - Bedford

  20-03-2026 16:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Site Labourer needed in Bedford
  We are working with a client who are looking for a labourer to work on a residential site in Bedford.The client have just won the next phase of the project so there is up to a year of work available for the right person.We are looking for a reliable and proactive worker with good initiative and good time keeping skills.The labourer will need previous site experience and a valid CSCS card.
  Requirements for the role
  - PPE (hard hat, hi vis and steel toe-cap boots)-
  
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• Handyman/woman - Kidlington

  20-03-2026 16:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Handyperson needed in KidlingtonWe're supporting a client who need an experienced Handyperson to join their team in Kidlington. The job involves making good / snagging on large new build office. There is up to two months of work for the right person.Key Details:
  Commercial site in KidlingtonOn‑site parking available
  Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:30 (paid 9 hours per day)
  Requirements:
  Strong snagging and finishing skills
  Own hand and power tools
  Full PPE (hard hat, hi‑vis, safety boots)
  Re
  
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• Mobile Engineer 

  20-03-2026 16:13 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Mobile Engineer
  North London£32,000 - £40,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £70k) + Van + Paid Qualifications + Progression + Stability + Pension + Immediate StartLaunch a new career as a Mobile Engineer with a leading electrical contractor operating nationwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn in excess of £70'000 with a company that values quality workmanship, professionalism, and employee development.
  As a Mobile Engineer, you will work across domestic and commercial pr
  
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• Five firms sign maintenance contracts worth a total of £1bn with Guinness

  20-03-2026 13:39 via building.co.uk
  
  £500m turnover housing association announces winners of planned mainteance work
  
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• Group of nine east London boroughs unveils investment prospectus in bid to attract development funding

  20-03-2026 13:34 via building.co.uk
  
  Local London says region has capacity to deliver more than 145,000 new homes
  
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• Opportunities and threats for wider UK hardwood use explored at V&A event

  20-03-2026 13:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Ways to scale the use of UK hardwood in construction were unpacked at a V&A museum symposium that tackled the question: what if our built environment was shaped by local, climate-resilient, mixed-species forest? The audience heard about projects across the country that are facilitating the use of homegrown timber – ...
  
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• Security Operative Queen Victoria East Grinstead

  20-03-2026 12:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Location : Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead , RH19 3DZ , SussexShift Patterns
  Full-Time Position:Monday to Sunday shift pattern available
  Day shifts: 07:00 - 19:00
  Average: 72 hours per weekPart-Time Position:Flexible shifts available (days & nights)
  12-hour shifts
  Must be flexible to cover both day and night shiftsKey ResponsibilitiesProvide a professional and approachable security presence at all times
  Carry out internal and external patrols across the hospital site
  Monitor CCTV syst
  
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• Kerb Layers

  20-03-2026 11:07 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  KERB LAYERS REQUIRED - CV8 2UAWe are currently looking for experienced Kerb Layers for an immediate start in CV8 2UA (Coventry area).
  Requirements:
  Proven experience in kerb laying
  Ability to work to high standards
  Blue CSCS card preferred
  Reliable and hard-working
  Details:
  Immediate start available
  Ongoing work for the right candidates
  Competitive rates (DOE)As an equal opportunities employer, MSS Infrastructure Ltd. is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants.
  
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• Group Construction Quality Manager

  20-03-2026 09:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Head Office is looking to recruit a Group Construction Quality Manager to join the Group Const
  
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• Thermit Welder - Doncaster

  19-03-2026 17:08 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Thermit Welding staff required.Doncaster
  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 ap
  
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• ARC Welder - Doncaster

  19-03-2026 17:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  ARC Welding staff required.DoncasterWe 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 tra
  
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• Thermit Welder - Manchester

  19-03-2026 16:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Thermit Welding staff required.Manchester 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 a
  
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• ARC Welder - Manchester

  19-03-2026 16:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  ARC Welding staff required.ManchesterWe 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 tr
  
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• Allies and Morrison’s £200m Wimbledon expansion plan moves step closer after tennis club wins High Court legal battle

  19-03-2026 14:22 via building.co.uk
  
  Proposals to treble size of venue had faced fresh clash over status of golf club site
  
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• Plan for 2,000-home garden village on former green belt land in Tameside approved

  19-03-2026 13:25 via building.co.uk
  
  Godley Green Garden Village will be developed by joint venture consisting of Barratt Redrow, Homes England and Lloyds
  
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• Social housing regulator to probe potential ‘serious failings’ at Heylo’s RP after group investment companies enter administration

  19-03-2026 13:21 via building.co.uk
  
  Group was unable to secure approval from lenders for restructure following breach of regulatory standards in 2022
  
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• Countryside appointed by west London council to build 300 homes at £125m redevelopment of leisure centre

  19-03-2026 13:19 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme to built at 1970s-built Gurnell leisure centre that closed during covid
  
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• Senior Ecologist - Habitat Restoration East

  19-03-2026 13:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Ecologist - Habitat RestorationLocation: East Anglia / East Midlands
  Department: Ecology
  Package: CompetitiveWe are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our team, providing ecological consultancy and habitat restoration services across East Anglia and the East Midlands. The role involves delivering expert support in botany, hydrology, and terrestrial ecology, working with both existing and new clients. Responsibilities include conducting botanical and vegetation surveys, UK Hab
  
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• Landsec signs up BP for Timber Square office being finished by Mace

  19-03-2026 12:29 via building.co.uk
  
  Oil giant to use Bankside scheme as its global headquarters
  
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• Multi-trader

  19-03-2026 11:58 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Multi-Trade Operative - Kitchens & General Maintenance (Reading & Surrounding Areas)
  We're currently looking for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join a busy social housing contract, working across occupied and void properties in and around Reading.
  Why join us:
  Ongoing work with a well-established contractor
  Contract running through to December
  Temp rate: £22-£25 per hour (depending on experience)
  Key duties:
  Full kitchen installations
  Basic plumbing, carpentry, and g
  
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• Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

  19-03-2026 11:12 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Great opportunities for Structural Engineers looking to work for a contractor!A respected civil engineering contractor is expanding its London-based technical team and is looking to appoint a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer. The company is involved in the delivery of some of the capital's most innovative infrastructure and regeneration schemes. With a strong emphasis on technical quality, efficiency and collaboration, it offers a progressive environment for structural engineers seeking to s
  
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• Thermit Welder

  19-03-2026 10:45 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Thermit Welding staff required.ManchesterWe are looking for qualified Thermit Welders to join our team. All applicants require a valid PTS with rail welding experience. Applications will not be considered if you only hold fabrication MIG/TIG certs.
  Requirements for Thermit Welding roles
  PTS AC/DCCRTW 1 - 3RT 1- 3Full UK Drivers Licence
  Benefits of Welding staffRequired PPE supplied
  PAYE contract
  Holiday pay on top of weekly payGuaranteed hours working midweek and weekendsUse of company vehicles
  
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• Stonemason Labourer

  19-03-2026 09:14 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Stonemason Labourer
  Location: BA2, Bath
  Project: Care Home Heritage Restoration
  Start Date: ASAP
  Duration: Ongoing, Full-Time
  Job Description:
  We are currently seeking an experienced Stonemason Labourer to join a heritage restoration project in Bath (BA2). This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a historic care home restoration, contributing to the preservation of traditional stonework.
  Key Responsibilities:
  Cleaning and preparing stone surfaces
  Assisting skilled stonemasons on sit
  
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