Construction news

• Mace keeps tender price forecasts unchanged

  01-10-2024 12:47 via building.co.uk
  
  Pressing green light on ‘key projects will improve output’, firm adds
  
  Read more

• Site Agent / Manager

  06-07-2026 18:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Site Agent / Manager
  Cumbria
  Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
  Full-time
  On-Site
  Our client is looking to add a Site Agent / Manager to support the delivery of works across national and local civil engineering projects. This opportunity offers the chance to progress your career with a well-established civil engineering contractor.
  Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Framework Managers and Project Managers across a range of infrastructure projects.
  Manage day-to-day site operations, includi
  
  Read more

• Multitrade

  06-07-2026 17:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Multitrade
  Location: North London
  Contract Type: Temporary (Ongoing)
  Rate: £22.14 - £28.91 per hour
  Hours: 40 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 Multitrade - Plumber / Carpenter to join their team.
  Key Responsibilities: Multitrade - Plumber / CarpenterDuties:Carry out responsive repairs and maintenance in occupied and void social housing pro
  
  Read more

• Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer

  06-07-2026 17:51 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  My client is a firm of engineering consultants.
  They are now seeking a GEOTECHNICAL / GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER to join them in NORTH LONDON.
  You will do a range of site investigations and contaminated land assessments and more.
  You will supervise more junior engineers.
  The work will be both site based and office based.
  You will do specification, operation and interpretation of geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations and other duties.
  Some travel will be required around the Lon
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Electrical/Senior Electrical Engineer

  06-07-2026 15:55 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer
  Location: Glasgow or EdinburghAre you an Electrical Engineer looking to work on some of the UK's most exciting and technically challenging building services projects?I'm working with a highly regarded multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is continuing to grow its Building Services team. They are looking to appoint an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer to join their established team in either Bournemouth or Reading.This is
  
  Read more

• Graduate Grid Connections Manager

  06-07-2026 15:28 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Graduate Grid Connections Manager
  Location: Flexible (Hybrid Working)
  Salary: £35,000 - £40,000Are you a recent Electrical Engineering graduate looking to kick-start your career in the rapidly growing energy and infrastructure sector?We're working with a leading engineering consultancy that is delivering some of the UK's largest infrastructure and decarbonisation programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team working on innovative projects that are helping s
  
  Read more

• Sales Engineer - Building Automation

  06-07-2026 15:06 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Sales Engineer - Building AutomationAre you an experienced BMS Sales Engineer looking to join a growing business at the forefront of Building Automation and Smart Buildings?
  We're recruiting on behalf of an established systems integrator with a strong reputation for delivering innovative Building Management System (BMS) solutions across Belgium. With continued investment and an expanding client portfolio, they're looking for a commercially driven Sales Engineer to help grow their presence across
  
  Read more

• Sales Director - Building Management Systems

  06-07-2026 12:45 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Sales Director - BMS
  Data Centre Projects - Europe
  A rapidly growing building controls and energy management specialist is seeking a Sales Director to drive growth exclusively across the European data centre market.
  With decades of experience delivering high-performance Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) into mission-critical environments, the business partners with leading data centre operators to optimise uptime, enhance resilience, and significantly improve energy efficiency across com
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Control System Engineer - Data Centre

  06-07-2026 12:18 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre
  Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a role with more variety? Want to mix project delivery with service, optimization, and ongoing support work? Clear. are partnered with a rapidly expanding controls specialist operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment.
  This position blends hands-on service responsibilities, system optimisation, and long-term client support with involvement in new project work. If you want exposure t
  
  Read more

• Major Barratt shareholder calls on board to launch ‘aggressive’ share buyback programme

  06-07-2026 11:46 via building.co.uk
  
  Guy Channon tells The Times he will ‘escalate’ action if board doesn’t act following falling share price
  
  Read more

• Labourer in Ravensden

  06-07-2026 11:25 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Labourer Required - Cambridge
  We are currently looking for a Labourer to start Monday on a long-term project in Cambridge.
  Job Details:Location: Cambridge
  Start Date: Monday
  Duration: Ongoing until September
  Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  Paid: 8 hours per day
  Pay Rate: £16.00-£17.00 per hour
  Free parking available on siteRequirements:Valid Asbestos Awareness certificate
  Valid Manual Handling certificate
  Driving licence preferred
  Must have orange PPE
  Reliable and able to work as part of a te
  
  Read more

• Output decline slows but PMI index stays in red for 18th successive month

  06-07-2026 11:18 via building.co.uk
  
  Commercial best performing of three sectors measured with housebuilding continuing to freefall
  
  Read more

• Mace Construct report says workforce churn costing industy £1.3bn a year in lost productivity and disappearing knowledge

  06-07-2026 10:40 via building.co.uk
  
  Contractor says analysis of more than 200 sites shows staff turnover linked to £2,300 in lost output per hour
  
  Read more

• McLaren teams up with US AI firm to bring robots to site

  06-07-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Initiative marks California company’s debut in UK
  
  Read more

• Consultation launched on new mayoral development corporation for 17,000 homes at Liverpool’s North Docks

  06-07-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  North Docks development woud bring together series of major regeneration projects in region
  
  Read more

• Multi-trade

  03-07-2026 17:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  JOB TITLE: Multi-Trade INDUSTRY: Building and Construction START DATE: ASAP SALARY BAND: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour LOCATION: Dorset area including WeymouthMulti-trade required to join projects over the somerset including Bridgwater and Dorset region with an office based in Yeovil. Travel expected up to 1 hr. The working hours are 07:30-17:00 Monday to Friday. There will be a 12 week probation period on a temporary contract with the offer to go on permanently for the right person.The w
  
  Read more

• Roofing & Repairs Supervisor

  03-07-2026 17:20 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Roofing & Scaffolding Supervisor - Social Housing
  Location: South London
  Rate: £27.00 per hour
  Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
  Roofing & Scaffolding Supervisor - Responsive Repairs
  A leading Social Housing Contractor is seeking an experienced Roofing & Scaffolding Supervisor to join their responsive repairs team covering South London and surrounding areas. This is a temporary opportunity for an experienced supervisor with a strong background in roofing, scaffolding, and day-to-d
  
  Read more

• Senior Rail Engineer

  03-07-2026 15:48 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Rail EngineerNewcastle
  Requirements for Senior Engineer role:
  * Proven experience in rail renewals (S&C and plain line)
  * Strong knowledge of tamping, stressing & track geometry
  * Experience with 3D dozer systems
  * Competent with total station setting out
  * Ability to lead site engineering teams
  * Strong understanding of H&S and documentation processes
  Our client is recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to support rail renewal works in the Newcastle area. This role req
  
  Read more

• Major schemes ‘at risk’ as government delays future development plan, City says

  03-07-2026 14:29 via building.co.uk
  
  Minister holds up City Plan 2040 over Tower of London heritage concerns
  
  Read more

• Proposals for 18,000 homes held up by wastewater impasse set to get going after Anglian Water deal

  03-07-2026 14:09 via building.co.uk
  
  Water Delivery Taskforce negotiates agreement with utility which had concerns over capacity
  
  Read more

• Consultation on Euston masterplan set to begin next weekend

  03-07-2026 13:34 via building.co.uk
  
  Plans to redevelop area around station due to be sent in next year
  
  Read more

• Plan to turn listed building in City into apartments gets green light

  03-07-2026 12:58 via building.co.uk
  
  Emrys Architects behind makeover for Victorian Albert Buildings
  
  Read more

• Lead Quantity Surveyor

  03-07-2026 11:33 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Lead Quantity SurveyorLocation: Bolton / North West
  Working Pattern: Hybrid working available
  Package: Competitive salary + car allowance + excellent benefits
  An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Housing Partnerships team in the North West, focusing on refurbishment and planned maintenance schemes.
  This is a key commercial leadership role, offering genuine ownership of the planned maintenance commercial function. You will be responsible
  
  Read more

• 3x CSCS Shuttering Carpenters

  03-07-2026 10:41 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  3x Shuttering Carpenters - HS2 Project (BBV) in Water Orton.
  Location: HS2 - BBV Section Water Orton
  Position: 3x Shuttering Carpenter
  Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing Contract
  Start Date: Monday 6/7/26
  We are currently recruiting experienced Shuttering Carpenters to join our team working on the prestigious HS2 BBV project. Singles or gangs all welcome to apply.
  Requirements
  * Proven experience as a shuttering carpenter on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
  * Valid CSCS Blue or Gold
  
  Read more

• Principal Transport Planning

  03-07-2026 10:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Principal Transport Planner
  Location: Central LondonSalary: £55,000+ (DOE)Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working (2:3 or 3:2)A specialist transport planning and development planning consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to take on a leadership-focused role in their London office. This is a key appointment for someone with strong experience in transport planning, development planning, Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and advanced junction modelling (ARCADY
  
  Read more

• Civil Engineer - Highways

  03-07-2026 10:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Civil Engineer - Development Highways - BirminghamAre you a Civil Engineer with experience in development-related highways design? Looking to advance your career within a growing and energetic transportation consultancy?A dynamic and expanding transportation engineering firm, with offices across the UK, is seeking to strengthen its Birmingham development highways team. They are looking for a Civil Engineer to support the delivery of S278 and S38 design packages for a wide range of developer cli
  
  Read more

• Project Civil Engineer

  03-07-2026 10:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Project Civil Engineer - Cambridge
  Are you a Civil Design Engineer looking for your next step in a high-performing consultancy environment? If you are motivated to take ownership of projects and further your professional development, this role could be the ideal move.
  I am working with a leading consultancy in Cambridge that is looking to recruit a Project Civil Engineer. With 3+ years of UK civil infrastructure design experience, this is an opportunity to take on more responsibility while being
  
  Read more

• Intermediate Grade Civil Design Engineer

  03-07-2026 10:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Assistant Civil Design Engineer - Development Infrastructure
  Location: Central London (Hybrid Working)
  Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 + Benefits
  Type: Full-Time | PermanentCivil Design Engineer - London
  Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer or early-career engineer with up to 2 years' experience looking to build your career in development infrastructure design?An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate / Civil Engineer to join an award-winning, employee-owned consultancy working on a
  
  Read more

• Director of Infrastructure Solutions

  02-07-2026 18:04 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Director of Infrastructure Solutions
  Wimborne or Woking | Hybrid
  Help shape the future of Biodiversity Net Gain across the UK's largest infrastructure projects.
  Wild Capital is the UK's leading national developer of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units and Nutrient Neutrality credits. As Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) come into scope for BNG, we're looking for a commercially driven Director of Infrastructure Solutions to establish and grow our presence in this emerging marke
  
  Read more

• Structures Working Foreman

  02-07-2026 16:58 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Working Foreman Required - Structures BackgroundLocation: Solihull AreaWe are currently looking for an experienced Working Foreman with a strong structures backgroundRequirements:
  ✅ Proven experience as a Working Foreman
  ✅ Strong background in structural/civil engineering works
  ✅ Ability to supervise site teams while remaining hands-on when required
  ✅ Good understanding of health & safety and site procedures
  ✅ Valid CSCS card (SSSTS/SMSTS advantageous)
  Immediate
  
  Read more

Follow @ConstructionUK_ on Twitter!