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• Optimism that recovery is underway on the rise, RLB says

  18-09-2024 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Growing commercial workloads expected to see more orders next year
  
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• Health & Safety Director

  15-06-2026 22:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Health & Safety DirectorUK Based£130,000 - £150,000 Basic + Package + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + ProgressionAre you a senior Health & Safety leader looking to influence the direction of a growing international construction business?This is an opportunity to join a major contractor delivering large-scale projects across the UK. With multiple live projects and a strong pipeline of future work, you will play a key role in shaping the company's health, safety and envi
  
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• Loft Boarding Installer

  15-06-2026 17:55 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Loft boarding installer required in west midlands area installing a high quality loft boarding system on new build properties. Own van and tools required. Rates up to £200 per day with performance related bonus.
  
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• Setting Out Engineer - High-End Residential Project

  15-06-2026 17:08 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Daniel Owen are currently looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a high-end residential refurbishment project in London.
  This is a unique opportunity to work on a prestigious existing building conversion where accuracy and attention to detail are critical. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting out works on a room-by-room basis, ensuring all trades are working to the correct lines, levels, and dimensions throughout the project.
  Key Responsibilities:Setting out
  
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• Facilities Manager (part-time)

  15-06-2026 16:28 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  About the School - Breaside Orchard Road:
  Located in Bromley, Kent, Breaside Preparatory School provides a rich learning environment for your son or daughter. Our curriculum will prepare your children for the senior schools of choice through a balanced and broadly based education, from their first days in Kindergarten through to the age of 11.We believe in getting the basics right and teaching the core subjects with a mixture of traditional teaching styles with the more modern approaches to lear
  
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• CISRS Part 2 Scaffolder

  15-06-2026 15:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Part 2 CISRS Scaffolder Required - HS2 Project, Stoneleigh
  We are currently seeking an experienced Part 2 CISRS Scaffolder to join our team on the prestigious HS2 project in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.
  Role Details:
  * Position: Part 2 CISRS Scaffolder
  * Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
  * Project: HS2 Infrastructure Works
  * Start Date: Immediate start available
  * Hours: Full-time
  * Duration: Long-term opportunity
  Requirements:
  * Valid CISRS Part 2 Scaffolder Card
  * Safety Critical Medical (prefer
  
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• Strabag formally completes deal to buy Van Elle for £59m

  15-06-2026 14:24 via building.co.uk
  
  £20bn turnover giant inks takeover of 40-year-old piling firm
  
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• Construction Project Manager - Leisure & Hospitality Projects

  15-06-2026 14:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Construction Project Manager - Leisure & Hospitality & Projects (Client Side)
  Location: South East & Midlands (Multi-Site)We're working with a growing leisure group with an exciting pipeline of acquisitions, refurbishments, and new developments across the UK.This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager to play a key role in delivering high-quality environments across a multi-site portfolio.The Role:You'll act as the client-side Project Manager, taking ownership of p
  
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• Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

  15-06-2026 14:10 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
  Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
  Covering London offices
  Up to £70K
  About the Role
  As our Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, you will advise on statutory compliance of all relevant operational activities, ensuring current procedures / systems within the business comply with relevant policy and legislation and industry best practice.
  You will work closely with projects and business hubs promoting a positive and proactive approach to
  
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• Vistry invites staff to apply for ‘voluntary exit’ from company

  15-06-2026 13:40 via building.co.uk
  
  CEO Adam Daniels sends memo to workforce announcing ‘voluntary exit scheme’ with ‘enhanced terms’ for those choosing to leave
  
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• WSP appoints deputy COO for UK business

  15-06-2026 13:15 via building.co.uk
  
  Ruth Bailey arrives from AtkinsRéalis
  
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• Industry figures among King’s Birthday honours recipients

  15-06-2026 12:50 via building.co.uk
  
  Recipients include former Tideway boss Andy Mitchell who is given knighthood
  
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• Highway / Infrastructure Design Engineer

  15-06-2026 12:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Highways Design EngineerLocation: Gateshead
  Salary: £35,000 - £46,000 (DOE) + Benefits
  Type: Full-Time | PermanentHighways Design Engineer - GatesheadAre you a Highways Design Engineer looking for a role where you can gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, rather than being siloed into one area?An established and growing transport & infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Highways Design Engineer into its Gateshead office. This is a fantastic opportunity to j
  
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• Delaying Parliament refurb decision will add over £400m of cost every year to work, NAO says

  15-06-2026 12:20 via building.co.uk
  
  NAO warns that more hold-ups risk saddling job with even greater bill in long run
  
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• 360 Wheeled Excavator Operator

  15-06-2026 11:42 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  360 Wheeled Excavator Operator Required - HS2 Project - Coleshill
  We are currently seeking an experienced 360 Wheeled Excavator Operator to join a major HS2 infrastructure project based in Coleshill.Requirements:
  ● Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Wheeled Excavator ticket
  ● Previous experience operating wheeled excavators on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
  ● Safety-critical mindset with a strong commitment to site standards
  ● Ability to work effectively as part of a b
  
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• Pipelayer / Drainage Ganger

  15-06-2026 11:27 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Pipelayer / Drainage GangerBrackley (NN13)
  £19.85 per hour (first 39 hours)
  1.5x rate after 39 hours
  Ongoing contract on a major infrastructure project.
  Requirements for Pipelayer / Drainage Ganger role:
  * SSSTS (essential)
  * Green CSCS card or above
  * Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisor role
  * Driving licence & own vehicle
  Key Skills:
  * Strong knowledge of drainage, pipelaying, and ducting
  * Ability to lead and coordinate a drainage gang
  * Confident supervising site activities
  
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• Senior/Principal Transport Planner (Development Planning)

  15-06-2026 11:09 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior / Principal Transport PlannerLocation: Bedford or Cambridge (flexible / hybrid options available)
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  Senior / Principal Transport Planner - Bedford / CambridgeI'm currently working with a well-established, multidisciplinary transport planning and engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join its growing Transport Planning team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to take the n
  
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• Civil Engineering Technician - Bristol

  15-06-2026 11:01 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Civil Engineering TechnicianLocation: Bristol
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  Civil Engineering Technician - BristolI'm currently recruiting on behalf of a growing multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy that is looking to appoint a Civil Engineering Technician to join its Bristol team.This is an excellent opportunity for a Technician with experience in civil infrastructure design who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive consultancy environm
  
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• CSCS Labourer - CB22

  15-06-2026 10:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  A CSCS Labourer is required for a large nationwide construction company that specialises in commercial refurbishment and fit out projects. Our Client is looking for an experienced and hardworking labourer to work on a project based Herne Bay. The working hours are 7:30am-5:00pm.Daily responsibilities include:- Clearing Site.
  - Taking in deliveries.
  - Assisting with general labouring work.
  - Assisting with Ground works.
  Requirements of a labourer:- A valid CSCS card.
  - The ability to perform manu
  
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• Block Manager - Contract

  14-06-2026 17:43 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  IRPM-Qualified Block Property Manager - 6-Month Contract
  LondonWe're partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced IRPM-qualified Property Manager to support a key Build to Rent (BTR) client portfolio on a 6 month contract.
  This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and commercially minded property professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and enjoys managing complex residential developments across the UK.
  The Role
  You'll take responsibility f
  
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• Senior MEP Surveyor

  12-06-2026 17:49 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor - Cambridge
  Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | £60,000-£80,000 DOE + Benefits
  A leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Cambridge team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take ownership of major mechanical and electrical packages across a diverse portfolio of projects. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality c
  
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• Civils Technician

  12-06-2026 14:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Civils TechnicianLocation: London
  Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE)
  Type: Full-Time | Permanent
  Civils Technician - LondonAn award-winning, employee-owned engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Civils Technician to join its growing London team.This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected practice known for delivering low-carbon, sustainable developments across some of the UK's most complex urban sites. The team works on a diverse range of commercial developments, office sc
  
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• Latest images unveiled of £500m masterplan for St Pancras Hospital redevelopment

  12-06-2026 13:22 via building.co.uk
  
  Host of architects including Bennetts, AHMM and Howells working on London plans
  
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• Housing demand and sales remain in doldrums but decline stabilises, RICS says

  12-06-2026 13:05 via building.co.uk
  
  RICS says ‘pace of decline no longer intensifying’ in latest UK Residential Market Survey
  
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• Senior BMS Service Engineer

  12-06-2026 12:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior BMS Service EngineerAre you an experienced BMS professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior BMS Service Engineer to join a highly respected building automation team delivering critical maintenance, fault-finding, and optimisation services across a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, data centre, and mission-critical facilities.
  This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge smart building technologies, take ownership of key customer relatio
  
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• Traffic Marshalls with Hoist

  12-06-2026 11:51 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Traffic Marshals with Hoist
  Heathrow
  £18.64 (first 39 hours) + 1.5x OT
  Requirements for Traffic Marshal / Hoist role:
  * Traffic Marshal (Blue CPCS or NPORS CSCS)
  * Hoist Operator (Blue CPCS or NPORS CSCS)
  * 5 years references with no gaps
  * Ability to pass DBS checks
  Our client is recruiting for Traffic Marshals with Hoist for a major project at Heathrow. This role requires experienced operatives who meet strict compliance and security standards.
  As a Traffic Marshal/Hoist Operator you wil
  
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• Senior Engineer - Rail (Renewals)

  12-06-2026 11:28 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Engineer - Rail (Renewals)
  Newcastle
  £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
  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 r
  
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• Output edges up in April, official figures say

  12-06-2026 11:27 via building.co.uk
  
  Wider economy contracted with Iran war blamed for fall
  
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• McAlpine leaving Agratas’s £4bn car battery job after ‘agreeing to part ways’ with client

  12-06-2026 08:01 via building.co.uk
  
  Contractor says decision made in wake of ‘extensive discussions’ with Tata subsidiary who says ‘different construction delivery model now needed’
  
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• 2 x Site Manager / Assistant Site Manager

  11-06-2026 18:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Site Manager / Assistant Site Manager x2
  Durham
  £26.00 - £28.00 per hour
  39 Hours Per Week | Ongoing Contract
  We are currently recruiting for 2 x Site Managers / Assistant Site Managers to work on a long-term social housing contract across Durham.
  This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and growing team delivering a range of planned maintenance and retrofit projects within occupied social housing properties.
  The Role
  You will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the d
  
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