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• Part 2/Advanced Scaffolder

  14-07-2026 17:57 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Scaffolders Required - Immediate Starts - Coventry
  We are currently recruiting experienced Scaffolders for a long-term project in Coventry, with immediate starts available.
  Requirements:Valid CISRS Scaffolder Card ( Part 2 or Advanced)
  Harness Training (essential)
  Working at Heights Training
  Previous experience on commercial or industrial construction projects
  Strong understanding of site health and safety procedures
  Ability to work as part of a team and deliver work to a high standardJob Detail
  
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• Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling - Senior Consultant

  14-07-2026 17:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Flood Risk and Hydraulic Modelling
  Senior Consultant
  Leeds or LondonOur client is a leading independent environmental consultancy, underpinned by a growing team of experts in environmental policy, strategy, design, and assessment.They are seeking a Senior Consultant to join the team, with at least 4+ years’ experience undertaking hydraulic modelling and preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA). This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking solution focused environmental consulta
  
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• Flood Risk and Drainage - Consultant or Senior Consultant

  14-07-2026 17:01 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Flood Risk and Drainage
  Consultant or Senior Consultant
  Bristol or LondonOur client is a leading independent environmental consultancy, underpinned by a growing team of experts in environmental policy, strategy, design, and assessment.
  With a proven track record of success, they has been involved with UK Government expert groups and European Commission working groups, providing expert evidence at Public Inquiries, and helped clients gain planning consent for thousands of projects.The Role
  We are
  
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• IPAF / MEWP Operator

  14-07-2026 16:14 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  About us:
  Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality, temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment.Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance and engineering companies.
  Labourer's Responsibilities:
  We are looking for a MEWP Operatorto join our site team on a project in the Farnborough area.
  When working as a MEWP Operator you will be responsible for safely operating the Mobile Ele
  
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• AD/TD - Carbon and Climate Change

  14-07-2026 15:13 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  We are seeking an experienced carbon and climate change professional at Associate Director or Technical Director to join a growing carbon and climate change team. The company is a leading independent environmental consultancy, underpinned by a growing team of experts in environmental policy, strategy, design, and assessment.
  With a proven track record of success, they has been involved with UK Government expert groups and European Commission working groups, providing expert evidence at Public In
  
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• Speller Metcalfe profit jumps

  14-07-2026 14:23 via building.co.uk
  
  Regional contractor says 98% of this year’s workload already in bag
  
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• Government agency downgrades confidence in ability to deliver cladding remediation programme

  14-07-2026 14:03 via building.co.uk
  
  NISTA says worries have increased because of capacity issues and rising construction costs
  
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• In pictures: Grosvenor Square transformation to open next week

  14-07-2026 13:50 via building.co.uk
  
  New images show reinstatement of Mayfair square’s original 1720s oval by Tonkin Liu and BDP
  
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• Materials business sees profit nearly halved

  14-07-2026 13:47 via building.co.uk
  
  BRCK was subject of failed takeover bid by Bovis owner Atlas earlier this year
  
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• Principal / Associate Structural Engineer

  14-07-2026 13:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  We are currently seeking a PRINCIPAL / ASSOCIATE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER to join our client based in Leeds.
  This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm of consulting engineers who offer the right candidates interesting projects to work on and good prospects for promotion.
  You will be involved in doing structural engineering design, organisation and team management etc. for a wide variety of project types including Hospitals, Commercial offices, Schools, Residential, Industrial,
  
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• Estates Caretaker

  14-07-2026 13:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Job Title: Estates Caretaker
  Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
  Sector: Property Services
  Location: High Wycombe
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  Salary: £17,650.00 per annum
  We have an opportunity for an Estates Caretaker to work across residential social housing estates in High Wycombe, delivering a proactive and responsive cleaning and caretaking service.
  Responsibilities:Cleaning communal areas across residential properties to a high standard.
  Vacuuming, wiping surfaces, removin
  
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• Delancey latest to scale back life sciences plans as Islington lab scheme becomes offices

  14-07-2026 12:54 via building.co.uk
  
  KPF-designed proposals for north London’s Knowledge Quarter amended to ’better reflect today’s occupier requirements’
  
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• Profit at Laing O’Rourke doubles but building safety defect provisions head north again

  14-07-2026 12:35 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm hails improved bottom line and record order book but contractor sees exceptional items hit £48m
  
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• Works Surveyor (Project)

  14-07-2026 12:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Works Surveyor (Project)
  Location: South London, Sutton
  Type: Temp ongonig
  Rate: £413.30 Umbrella
  Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  Social Housing Experience Required
  Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the South London, Sutton area, who are looking for a highly skilled Works Surveyor (Project) to join their team.
  Key Responsibilities - Works Surveyor (Project)Planned maintenance within social housing or residential property.
  Carrying out property surveys and fea
  
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• Port Operatives

  14-07-2026 12:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Port Operative
  Location: Liverpool, L21 1LA
  Pay Rate: £13.45 - £20.18 per hour
  Contract: Ongoing
  Start Date: ASAP
  McGinley Support Services are currently recruiting Port Operatives to join a a client based at the Port of Liverpool.
  The Role: Working within a busy port and industrial environment, you'll be responsible for supporting operational activities, maintaining safe and clean working areas, and assisting with general port duties as required.
  Key Duties:
  Industrial and site clea
  
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• Head of Asset Programmes & Capital Investment

  14-07-2026 11:52 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Head of Asset Programmes & Capital Investment
  Location: Sutton
  Daily Rate: £471.44 (PAYE) | £619.96 (Limited Company/Umbrella)
  We are recruiting for an experienced Head of Asset Programmes & Capital Investment to lead the planning and delivery of a significant housing investment programme for a well-established social housing organisation.
  This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in asset management, capital works and data-driven investment
  
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• Property Accquistions Coordinator

  14-07-2026 10:26 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Property Acquisitions Coordinator - Battersea - £60,000Our client, a leading property investor specialising in companies with commercial and residential properties in London, is seeking an experienced Property Acquisitions Coordinator to join their team.ResponsibilitiesCreating and maintaining property schedules
  Carrying out desktop valuationsKeeping on top of incoming leads and opportunities
  Assisting the acquisitions team day-to-daySpeaking with and meeting vendors
  Helping progress sales
  
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• Infrastructure Project Manager

  13-07-2026 17:33 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Infrastructure Project ManagerBirminghamSalary up to £55k
  I'm working with a growing, independent construction consultancy that's looking to appoint an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to join their Birmingham team.This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking consultancy that was built on doing things differently. Established by industry professionals who wanted to move away from the constraints of large corporate firms, they've created a business with a g
  
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• Graduate Electrical Project Engineer

  13-07-2026 16:28 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Graduate Electrical Project EngineerMaynooth€38,000 - €40,000 + Career Progression + Technical Training + Accommodation Covered When Travelling + Holidays + Private Healthcare + Immediate Start
  Are you a recent Electrical Engineering graduate ready to launch your career with a global leader in technical construction and engineering?Join a renowned main contractor working on multiple £100M+ projects across the UK and Europe. This is a unique opportunity to step into a role where
  
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• Civil/Structural Pre-Construction Engineer

  13-07-2026 16:06 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Civil/Structural Pre-Construction EngineerNewcastle, UK£55,000 - £75,000 + Travel Allowance +Private Medical + Pension + Bonus + Long-Term Projects + Career ProgressionJoin one of Europe's leading international main contractors delivering some of the UK's largest and most technically advanced mission-critical construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a Civil/Structural Pre-Construction Engineer to play a key role in the planning and development of major projects bef
  
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• MEP Pre-Construction Engineer

  13-07-2026 16:01 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  MEP Pre-Construction EngineerNewcastle, UK£55,000 - £75,000 + Travel Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Bonus + Long-Term Projects + Career ProgressionJoin one of Europe's leading international main contractors delivering some of the UK's largest and most technically advanced mission-critical construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an MEP Pre-Construction Engineer to play a key role in the successful planning and development of major engineering projects befor
  
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• Crush Screener Operator

  13-07-2026 15:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Crusher Screener Operator - Construction
  MadiganGill are looking for an experienced Crusher Screener Operator for an immediate start on a construction project in Portishead, BS20.
  Location: Portishead, BS20
  Start: ASAP
  Duration: 1 Month
  Rate: Negotiable, depending on experience and tickets
  Requirements:Previous experience operating crusher and screener machinery.
  Valid CPCS or NPORS ticket (or other relevant plant tickets).
  Experience working on construction or demolition projects.
  Good understa
  
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• UK office of BIG sinks to £4.2m loss in wake of largest project being stopped

  13-07-2026 14:36 via building.co.uk
  
  Architect goes into red after work on Saudi scheme put on hold
  
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• In pictures: all 32 RIBA National Award-winning projects

  13-07-2026 14:32 via building.co.uk
  
  List used to select Stirling Prize shortlist
  
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• Cheshire housebuilder boosts turnover and profit

  13-07-2026 12:34 via building.co.uk
  
  Warrington-based housebuilder increases annual completions 16% as it targets 1,400 homes a year in the long term
  
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• JRL says strategic review of business paying off after firm edges back into black

  13-07-2026 12:12 via building.co.uk
  
  Contractor says return to profit ‘starting point’ for recovery after three years of losses
  
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• GPE development director to leave

  13-07-2026 12:11 via building.co.uk
  
  Andrew White has been at business more than 13 years
  
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• Employers need confidence to bring in more staff to meet skills targets, NAO says

  13-07-2026 11:59 via building.co.uk
  
  Problems in recruiting to hit labour aspirations need to be identified early, spending watchdog says
  
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• Design Manager (Facades)

  13-07-2026 11:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Design Manager - Facades
  Location: Bristol, UK
  Job Type: Contract (6-12 Months)
  Start Date: ASAP
  Salary/Rate: Negotiable DOE (Depending on Experience)
  Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
  Design Manager - Facades
  We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in facades and external envelope systems to join a leading construction project based in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to work on a high-profile project,
  
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• Senior / Principal Transport Planner

  13-07-2026 10:28 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior / Principal Transport Planner (Development Planning)Location: Woking or London (Holborn)
  Salary: Excellent Salary (DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits
  Type: Full-Time | PermanentSenior / Principal Transport Planner - Woking or LondonAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join a well-established, employee-focused transport planning and civil engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality development planning advice acro
  
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