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• Maintenance Assistant (FTC)

  04-06-2026 12:03 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Maintenance Assistant - Newmarket (FTC 6 months)
  The Role
  As a Maintenance Assistant, you will carry out a variety of maintenance tasks across the estate, including carpentry, basic plumbing, tiling, repairs, furniture assembly, and general property upkeep. You will work closely with the Maintenance & Installations team to ensure all works are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.
  Key Responsibilities
  * Conduct general property maintenance, including carpentry, tiling, and r
  
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• Contract Civil 3D Technician (Remote)

  04-06-2026 13:49 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Contract Civil 3D Technician£35-£40 per hour | Outside IR35 | Fully RemoteI'm currently working with a well-established, internationally recognised engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Contract Civil 3D Technician on an interim basis while they recruit for a permanent team member.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded engineering business with a strong pipeline of developer-led projects across the UK, alongside exposure to a range of international d
  
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• 1st and 2nd Fix Carpenters

  04-06-2026 13:43 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Experience of hanging doors, boxing in, skirting boards and architrave.MSS Infrastructure Ltd operates as a recruitment agency and is committed to equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups within the construction industry, including women, individuals with disabilities (where compatible with safety-critical environments), and ethnically diverse or minority candidates. By submitting your ap
  
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• 1 x HVAC Fitter / Engineer

  04-06-2026 13:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HVAC Technician/Supervisor with over 10 years of hands-on experience in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems across commercial and industrial environments. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical systems, safety protocols, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  Key Responsibilities:Install, maintain, and
  
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• Plant Operator - Telehandler

  04-06-2026 13:25 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Full understanding of all aspects and responsibilities of a telescopic handler.Experienced and knowledgeable in the full operation of various types of telescopic handler.Knowledge of the safe operation of the telescopic handler including ability to carry out daily visual checks and regular inspections.A reasonable level of work experience must have been undertaken to determine operating experience prior to starting assignment.Highly safety conscious.Good understanding of English language.
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• Middle East worries send bellwether economic index falling again

  04-06-2026 12:24 via building.co.uk
  
  Economic uncertainty sees order books shrink and confidence take another downturn
  
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• J Coffey sees turnover and profit rise

  04-06-2026 11:14 via building.co.uk
  
  London specialist says margins protected by ‘robust governance’
  
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• Offsite firm sees profit jump

  04-06-2026 11:13 via building.co.uk
  
  Premier Modular says work from healthcare and education sectors increasing
  
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• Site Manager - Fire

  04-06-2026 10:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Site Manager - Passive Fire Protection
  Swindon Area - Up to £50,000 + Package
  We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee Passive Fire Protection projects across the Swindon area.
  ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day site operations on fire stopping, fire door, and compartmentation projects.
  Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
  Ensure works are completed safely, on time, and to specification.
  Carry out site inspections, quality checks, and audits.
  Maintain si
  
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• Labourers/Landscapers

  03-06-2026 16:48 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Experienced Labourers/Landscapers required on a site based near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
  Work commences 8th June 2026, work duties include turfing and planting on site. You must have:
  - CSCS Card
  - Own transport
  - Previous experience
  - Full PPE
  If you are available and interested please call emily@danielowen 01793550020
  
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• Regional Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

  03-06-2026 16:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Regional Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
  Location: Stoke-on-Trent or Warrington (Hybrid Working)
  Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
  Regional Procurement Manager
  Our client is looking for an experienced Regional Procurement Manager to join their growing team and take ownership of procurement and supply chain activities across a diverse portfolio of refurbishment and construction projects.
  Working closely with Operations, Co
  
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• Regional Procurement Manager

  03-06-2026 16:07 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Regional Procurement Manager - Construction & Refurbishment
  Location: Stoke-on-Trent or Warrington (Hybrid Working)
  Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
  Regional Procurement Manager
  Our client is looking for an experienced Regional Procurement Manager to join their growing team and take ownership of procurement and supply chain activities across a diverse portfolio of refurbishment and construction projects.
  Working closely wit
  
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• Gateway approval decisions are speeding up, safety regulator says

  03-06-2026 14:15 via building.co.uk
  
  Latest batch of data adds that 65% of Gateway 2 verdicts in past three months related to jobs in London
  
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• Gateway approval decisions are speeding up, building safety regulator says

  03-06-2026 14:15 via building.co.uk
  
  Latest batch of data adds that 65% of Gateway 2 verdicts in past three months related to jobs in London
  
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• Muse and Homes England submit plans for 1,500-home Slough regeneration

  03-06-2026 13:30 via building.co.uk
  
  Pair proposing to redevelop former university site in the town centre
  
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• Bruntwood submits 38-storey student resi tower for Manchester’s Sister masterplan

  03-06-2026 13:18 via building.co.uk
  
  Three-block scheme to contain more than 1,000 student beds
  
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• Underlying profit edges up at Willmott Dixon as turnover stays flat

  03-06-2026 13:17 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm expected to give update on cost of Woolwich Central repairs when firm files its accounts at Companies House later this month
  
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• Murphy profit jumps again as order book tops £8bn

  03-06-2026 12:11 via building.co.uk
  
  Number of staff hit 4,700 last year
  
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• Fire Stoppers Required - Norwich

  03-06-2026 09:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Requirements:Valid CSCS Card
  Level 2 Fire Stopping Qualification preferred
  Previous fire stopping experience
  IPAF/MEWP certification beneficial but not essentialStart Date: 11th June 2026
  Hours:Monday to Friday:07:00 - 18:00
  Saturday: 07:00 - 13:00 (paid at x1.5 rate)
  Sunday:07:00 - 13:00(paid at double time)Duration:Minimum 6 weeks for Phase 1
  Potential for immediate continuation onto Phase 2The project involves installing specialist fire stopping systems using Fyllafoam green rubber pads betwe
  
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• Labourer (with Driving Licence)

  03-06-2026 08:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Labourer (with Driving Licence)Location: Ashington Rate: £16.84 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week Start: Immediate
  Duration: 1 Year Contract (Opporunity to go Permanent)
  We are currently recruiting Labourers for a long-term social housing contract, working on bathroom strip-out projects.
  Duties:
  Stripping out old bathrooms & KitchensAssisting trades on site
  Removing and loading waste
  Keeping work areas clean and safe
  Working across occupied and void properties
  ✅ Requirements:
  Val
  
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• Mechanical Assembler

  02-06-2026 19:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Mechanical Assembler
  Glasgow£28,000 to £30,500 + Four Day Working Week + Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 17:00 + No Weekends + Full Training + Great Staff Retention + Long Term Job Security + Supportive Family Feel Environment + Work Life BalanceWork a four-day week with a company that provides security, stability and work life balance. As Mechanical Assembler, you'll receive full training allowing you to do the job to the best of your ability. If you are mechanically minded with hands o
  
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• Safety Critical - Huddersfield

  02-06-2026 17:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  COSS' and Crane Controllers - Huddersfield - Rail
  MSS Infrastructure are currently recruiting for COSS' AND Crane Controllers for a month of railway works across Huddersfield.
  Requirements:
  To begin on Sat 6th of June
  Days, Afternoons Nights
  Minimum 40 hours a week
  Next 3-4 weeks
  Requirements:Valid PTS and safety critical competenciesPrevious rail experience
  Driving licence advantageous (due to site locations)Important:No digs provided - candidates must be able to travel to siteRates:NO CIS, umb
  
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• Landmark 30-year-old Bennetts office job faces wrecking ball

  02-06-2026 13:37 via building.co.uk
  
  Influential scheme in Coventry was completed by Laing in 1995 but now faces being demolished to make way for housing
  
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• South-west housebuilder says increased cost of regulation hits profit

  02-06-2026 13:33 via building.co.uk
  
  CG Fry reports 18% drop in bottom line despite rising turnover
  
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• More occupiers looking at switching to new offices, survey finds

  02-06-2026 13:16 via building.co.uk
  
  Reconfiguring existing space remains preferred option but amount of firms looking at this falls
  
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• Gateway 2 delays send income at modular builder Tide falling

  02-06-2026 12:33 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm says profit slumped by more than half last year
  
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• Balfour Beatty rejigs UK leadership team

  02-06-2026 11:57 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm says new roles will report directly to CEO Philip Hoare
  
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• Junior Design Manager

  23-05-2026 01:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Junior Design ManagerBridgwater - other project locations available too !£45,000 - £55,000 + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Career Progression + Immediate Start + Stay away includedAn excellent opportunity for an aspiring Junior Design Manager to develop their career on major construction projects with a well-established, forward-thinking contractor. This role is ideal for someone with a technical background who is looking to progress int
  
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• Landscape Architect LVIA - Associate Director or Principal

  22-05-2026 17:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Associate Director Landscape Architect - LVIA
  Sheffield/Manchester
  Salary commensurate with experienceI am looking for an LVIA Landscape Architect for a role at either Principal or Associate Director for an exciting role with a growing B Corp multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy. A key focus of the role will be on leading on and writing LVIA’s, including to support Development Consent Orders (DCO’s) for a variety of sector projects, ensuring good design is embedded from the o
  
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• Senior Archaeological Consultant

  22-05-2026 16:53 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Archaeological Consultant
  York
  £34-38kWorking with a fresh and exciting, environment led, multi-disciplinary planning and design consultancy, we have an opening for a Senior Archaeological Consultant to join and contribute to a successful and established team of historic environment professionals. We are seeking a Senior Archaeological Consultant to join the team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of heritage services and archaeological projects nationally.
  The team and compan
  
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