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• Labourer/Pre boarder with telehandler ticket

  06-01-2026 16:13 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Labourer/preboarder with a telehandler ticket required for a large nationwide house builder.
  Our client is looking for an experienced labourer to join a project in Middleton Tyas
  The contract is ongoing
  Responsibilities Include:Assisting with general labouring work
  Ad hoc assisting of work on sitepre boarding experiencetelehandler ticker
  Requirements for the Role:Valid CSCS card
  Own PPE - high vis vest, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested in the position please contact 07752 790754
  
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• Multi skilled plumber (Bathrooms)

  09-01-2026 15:28 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Join Our Talented Team!Are you passionate about plumbing and skilled across multiple trades? We'd love to welcome you to our talented team. From bathroom refurbishments to essential repairs, you'll play a vital role in creating safe, stylish, and functional spaces for our customers.About the RoleAs a Multiskilled Plumber, you'll deliver top-quality bathroom refurbishments and essential repairs across our housing stock. This hands-on role blends plumbing expertise with skills in tiling, flooring,
  
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• Kitchen Installer (Gas Qualified)

  09-01-2026 15:12 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Kitchen Installer (Gas Qualified)
  Location: Based from Highbridge / Bristol - covering the South West Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Start Time: Typically 7:00am, Monday to Friday (hours may vary depending on site)
  About the Role
  We are looking for an experienced Gas-Qualified Kitchen Installer to join our growing team. This is a mobile role covering the South West, working across a mix of new-build developments and domestic properties.
  You will be responsible for the full installation of kitche
  
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• Residential Site Manager East Cowton

  09-01-2026 14:24 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Daniel Owen are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager for new build housing site in east cowton
  This role will be ongoing
  The successful candidate will have experience working on a new build housing siteMust have previous refurb experienceRoles & Responsibilities
  Qualifications:SMSTS
  First AidFace Fit
  experience doing CMLS
  FINISHING PLOTSIf interested in the position please apply or contact 07752790754 for more information
  
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• Housebuilder Cruden more than doubles profit as it targets partnership development

  09-01-2026 14:15 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm moving away from tendered construction contracts
  
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• Currie & Brown appoints global head of pharma

  09-01-2026 14:11 via building.co.uk
  
  Steve Townsend arrives from pharma giant GSK
  
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• Area Sales Manger - Travelling Nationally

  09-01-2026 14:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a Area Sales Manager to join our team in the Dublin office who will drive sales and order winning activities by actively promoting Portakabin products and services.***You will be travelling nationally weekly/daily looking after a number of different accounts***. You will have a Full Iris
  
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• Unite hit with £10m planning bill after student homes developer pulls plug on resi scheme in Paddington

  09-01-2026 13:01 via building.co.uk
  
  600-bed proposal finally got approval last month – three years after first being refused by Westminster council
  
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• Transport Planning CAD Technician

  09-01-2026 12:36 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Transport AutoCAD Technician
  Birmingham | £30,000 - £38,000I'm working with a well-established transport and infrastructure consultancy that delivers integrated services across transport planning, highways (S278/S38) design, drainage, environmental planning, and project delivery. Operating nationally, the business works with a diverse range of public and private sector clients on development-led schemes.The consultancy is continuing to expand it's new Birmingham office and is looking
  
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• Plans submitted for huge life sciences scheme in Paddington

  09-01-2026 12:27 via building.co.uk
  
  Demolition of Imperial College Medical School building to make way for 16-storey scheme, close to Renzo Piano’s Cube office block
  
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• Summer start planned after Leeds United get green light to increase Elland Road capacity

  09-01-2026 12:08 via building.co.uk
  
  Club says KSS proposals will increase capacity from 38,000 to 53,000
  
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• Production Graphics Engineer | Onsite | Night | Day 1 HMO

  09-01-2026 11:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Advancing Movement. Improving Lives Worldwide.Our client is a global leader in health, wellness, and rehabilitation solutions, serving professionals and consumers worldwide. Known for innovation and quality, they develop products that improve movement, recovery, and overall well-being. Their commitment to precision, compliance, and customer experience makes them a trusted name across clinical, retail, and fitness markets. This role offers structure, clear priorities, and protected personal time-
  
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• Cambridge labourer needed

  09-01-2026 10:23 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Labourer Required - Cambridge (CB2)
  Duties will include:General site labouring
  Assisting trades on site
  Keeping the site clean and tidy
  Moving materials and basic manual handlingRequirements:Previous labouring experience preferred
  Valid CSCS card (essential)
  Good work ethic and timekeeping
  Ability to work as part of a teamDetails:Location: Cambridge, CB2
  Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday
  Pay: Competitive rates (depending on experience)
  Start: Immediate start availableAbouts Us:
  Daniel Owen is an e
  
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• Building Safety Consultant

  09-01-2026 09:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Join a specialist UK consultancy as part of the growing Building Safety team . This is a new position which has been created in response to the Building Safety Act looking for someone who can slot in alongside the CDM/Health & Safety Team supporting them as BR/PD and Building Regulations Consultant. Our client is looking for a professional with a Building Control background and strong building regulations knowledge to deliver BSA related projects within the team. This role could be done from
  
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• Planned & Reactive Supervisor

  08-01-2026 17:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Planned and Reactive SupervisorLocation: North London
  Salary: £45,000 per annum
  Contract Type: Permanent
  Benefits: Van and Full Card ProvidedRequirements:
  Proven experience in social housing maintenance and management of planned and reactive repairs.
  Strong understanding of building regulations, health and safety requirements, and compliance standards.
  Ability to manage a team of operatives and subcontractors efficiently and effectively.
  Full clean UK driving licence.
  SMSTS (Site Managemen
  
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• Logistic Manager needed in Cambridge

  08-01-2026 17:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Logistics Manager - CB2, Cambridge
  Key Responsibilities:Manage daily logistics and distribution operations
  Plan, coordinate, and monitor inbound and outbound shipments
  Optimise transport, warehousing, and inventory processes
  Lead and develop logistics staff
  Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
  Control costs and improve operational efficiencyRequirements:Proven experience in logistics or supply chain management
  Strong organisational and leadership skills
  Exce
  
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• Labourer needed in Chatham

  08-01-2026 17:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job: Labourer
  Type: Temporary
  Start: ASAP
  Location: ChathamResponsibilities:Assist with general labour duties on site
  Load, unload, and move materials
  Maintain a clean and safe work area
  Follow instructions from supervisors
  Support other team members as neededRequirements:Ability to perform physical work (lifting, standing, bending)
  Strong work ethic and dependability
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  Previous labour or construction experience is an asset, but not required
  Must
  
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• Carpenter needed in London

  08-01-2026 17:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Carpenter Needed - London
  Location: London
  Type: Full-time / Contract
  Pay: Competitive, negotiableRole & Responsibilities:First and second fix carpentry
  Installation of doors, skirting, architraves, kitchens, and bespoke joinery
  Reading and working from drawings
  Maintaining high standards of workmanship and site safetyRequirements:Proven experience as a carpenter
  Own tools and PPE
  Valid right to work in the UK
  CSCS card needed
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  Punctual, pro
  
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• Contract disputes helped send offsite firm with £450m turnover ambition into administration

  08-01-2026 17:19 via building.co.uk
  
  Administrators’ report reveals Merit reached overdraft limit two months before collapse, requiring £500,000 temporary increase to pay staff
  
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• Assistant Clerk of Works - Leicestershire

  08-01-2026 16:59 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Assistant Clerk of Works Job in Leicestershire
  Assistant Clerk of Works job based in South Leicestershire, for a growing consultancy, supporting residential and commercial new build and refurbishment projects. The role offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 DOE plus a bonus scheme, with hybrid working and long-term remote options. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with experienced Clerks of Works while developing your skills in construction quality monitoring.
  The company
  
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• Construction Site Labourer - Wallingford

  08-01-2026 15:55 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Labourer needed in Wallingford
  We are working with a client who need a labourer on a residential site in Wallingford for long term work.The labourer will be working as part of a large team, assisting various trades and taking on board tasks directed by the site manager.
  The successful labourer must be reliable, punctual, hard working and show good initiative.
  Duties of the labourer:
  - Keeping the site tidy- Taking in deliveries- Assisting tradespeople- Unloading building supplies- Maintaining al
  
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• Technical Architect (ArchiCAD)

  08-01-2026 15:09 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  A new job is available for a Technical Architect to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality residential projects in Central London from Stage 4 to completion. This opportunity is available on a permanent or fixed-term contract basis (6 months minimum).This role offers the opportunity to work on a major regeneration scheme in Central London, transforming an urban site into a dynamic mixed-use development. The project includes a blend of luxury and affordable residential units, retai
  
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• Muse to develop two plots on 10,000-home Bristol Temple Quarter scheme

  08-01-2026 14:11 via building.co.uk
  
  Developer to submit first outline application in 2027
  
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• Morris Homes reduces losses as it eyes build-to-rent expansion

  08-01-2026 14:08 via building.co.uk
  
  Cheshire-based housebuilder increases turnover and completions
  
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• Metropolitan Workshop picked to design three towers next to Stratford station

  08-01-2026 13:44 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme to be third phase of wider 2,200-home redevelopment of 1960s Carpenters Estate
  
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• Bovis brings in healthcare specialist from Sisk into new head of health role

  08-01-2026 13:42 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm, which is bidding £37bn NHP programme, ooking to expand business in sector
  
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• Problem jobs see losses widen at UK arm of cladding firm Permasteelisa

  08-01-2026 12:15 via building.co.uk
  
  Company says fall comes after drawing line under some problem jobs
  
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• General Operative/Semi-Skilled Labourer

  08-01-2026 12:09 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  GENERAL OPERATIVE / SEMI-SKILLED LABOURER - A57 PROJECT
  MSSI Group Ltd is currently recruiting a General Operative/Semi-Skilled Labourer to join the long-term A57 Project in SK14. This is a great opportunity for a reliable General Operative/Semi-Skilled Labourer looking for consistent work on a major highways and civil infrastructure scheme.
  We are seeking motivated and safety-aware General Operative/Semi-Skilled Labourer candidates who can support site teams and contribute to the smooth deliver
  
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• Ganger/Chargehand (Level 3)

  08-01-2026 12:04 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  GANGER / CHARGEHAND (LEVEL 3) Start Date: ASAP✅ Requirements:Valid Gold CSCS Card
  Full UK Driving Licence
  EUSR Category 1 & 2
  SSSTS or SMSTSProven experience as a Ganger / Chargehand (Level 3)
  Ability to supervise and coordinate site operatives Apply Now:
  Contact Jordan 07345232313As an equal opportunities employer, MSS Infrastructure Ltd. is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and
  
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• Ganger/Chargehand

  08-01-2026 12:03 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  GANGER / CHARGEHAND (LEVEL 3) - A57 PROJECT
  MSSI Group Ltd is recruiting an experienced Ganger/Chargehand (Level 3) for the A57 infrastructure project. This is a long-term opportunity running through to February 2026, ideal for a proven Ganger/Chargehand with strong leadership and highways experience.
  We are looking for a reliable Ganger/Chargehand who can take responsibility for supervising site operatives, coordinating daily works, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and product
  
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