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• Persimmon boosts profit by a third in H1 2017

  22-08-2017 13:21
  
  Persimmon has posted an increase in pre-tax profit of almost a third on the back of a boost in revenues, according to the housebuilder’s latest results.
  
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• Senior Interior Design Leader

  24-05-2024 14:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Interior Design Leader Job in Dallas, TX
  Due to an upcoming promotion, a Senior Interior Design Leader job is available with a global architecture and design firm, based out of their office in Dallas, TX. The role is focused on aviation projects across the region, often focused on high-end hospitality elements of airport terminals. Offering a salary up to $100,000 plus bonus potential and extensive benefits.
  The company is a distinguished architectural and design firm known for its compre
  
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• Accounts Assistant - 20 hours Per Week

  24-05-2024 13:06 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Title: Accounts Assistant - 20 Hours Per Week
  Location: Dublin West
  Salary: DOE
  Job ResponsibilitiesMatching / Processing Stock Receipts / Invoices
  Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues in a timely manner
  Provide prompt and courteous responses to issues raised
  Bank Reconciliations
  Journal entries
  Month end close activities
  Assist in month-end reporting
  Supporting Yearend activities
  Assisting in annual audit process
  Cash Application
  Assist with the Credit Control function
  Assist with the Payro
  
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• Pre-Board Labourer - Bishop Auckland

  24-05-2024 13:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Our client is looking for an experienced labourer to join a project in Bishop Auckland.
  Will be pre-boarding on a new build home site.
  The contract is for 6 weeks.Responsibilities Include:Assisting with general labouring work
  Ad hoc assisting of work on site
  Requirements for the Role:a valid CSCS card
  Own PPE - high viz vest, safety glasses, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested in the position please apply or contact 07740822232 for more information
  
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• Green light for latest Oxford life sciences block

  24-05-2024 12:41 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme to replace seven existing buildings with 105,000sq ft of laboratory space
  
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• Housing association Clarion targets 20% biodiversity net gain on new development

  24-05-2024 12:18 via building.co.uk
  
  Goal is part of housing association’s new nature strategy
  
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• Mechanical Handyman

  24-05-2024 11:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Engineering Maintenance TechnicianLondon / Romford£32,000 - £36,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £50K+) + Vehicle + Package + Technical Progression + Pension + PackageDo you consider yourself a maintenance technician? If so, a great opportunity on offer to join a leading company within the building services and renewable energy sector!A fantastic opportunity on offer to join a true technical specialist in a varied & thriving industry. Earn a good package whilst enhancing your expe
  
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• Labour pledges to merge NIC and IPA if elected in infrastructure shake-up

  24-05-2024 11:53 via building.co.uk
  
  Policy the result of party’s review into major project delivery
  
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• UKREIIF round-up: Election news gives ‘shot in the arm’ to industry frustrated over housing slowdown

  24-05-2024 08:23 via building.co.uk
  
  Half of the built environment sector descended on Leeds this week for Yorkshire’s answer to MIPIM. Daniel Gayne was among those present to talk about housing, regulations and the impending general election
  
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• PreBoarder - Wallsend

  23-05-2024 20:01 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Our client is looking for an experienced labourer to join a project in Wallsend.Will be pre-boarding on a new build home site.
  The contract is for 6 weeks, with hours being 8am-4:30pm.
  Responsibilities Include:Assisting with general labouring work
  Ad hoc assisting of work on site
  Requirements for the Role:a valid CSCS card
  Own PPE - high viz vest, safety glasses, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested in the position please apply or contact 07740822232 for more information
  
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• Town Planner - Bristol

  23-05-2024 19:10 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Town PlannerCompetitive (hybrid working)Bristol, UKAllen & York are excited to be working with one of the largest, independent town planning consultancies, with offices across England.
  Our client is looking for a proactive Planner to join their growing Planning team based in Bristol. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of challenging and exciting projects and represents a fantastic opportunity to build your career in Planning.
  You'll be educated to und
  
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• Planning Director - Sheffield

  23-05-2024 18:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Planning Director
  Competitive (hybrid working)Sheffield, UKAllen & York are excited to be working with one of the largest, independent town planning consultancies, with offices across England.
  Our client is looking for a dynamic Planning Director to lead the Sheffield Planning Office, with the remit to develop its profile and build upon its varied and well-established project portfolio. As office director, you will assume responsibility for the financial and performance planning of the Sheff
  
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• Senior Principal Designer

  23-05-2024 18:52 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Principal Designer Job in Central London
  Senior Principal Designer job in Central London or Sevenoaks, Kent for a multidisciplinary consultancy. Our client is a reputable and growing consultancy specialising in residential and affordable housing projects in London and the South, due to expansion of they now need a Senior Principal Designer to join their Principal Designer team, reporting to the Associate Director. They will consider Principal Designers or Architects or Design Managers loo
  
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• Senior HVAC Service Technician

  23-05-2024 18:40 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior HVAC Service Technician
  A great opportunity has become available for a Senior HVAC Service Technician who is keen to grow and excel with a leading Service group. This national market-leading business is looking for experienced HVAC technicians who can grow the company's service and applications to customers.
  $35 - 50 p/h + Overtime
  * Company Vehicle
  *Health/Vision/Dental
  *401k
  Greensboro, NC
  Work for a Service group, well established across the East Coast with locations across South Carol
  
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• Senior Civil Structural Engineer

  23-05-2024 18:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Civil Structural EngineerEdinburgh£45,000 - £55,000 + Hybrid + Progression + Training + 29 days holiday + 5% pension +private healthcareAre you a seasoned civil structural engineer seeking an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects for a rapidly growing company? Are you ready to take on multiple projects and be accountable for their success? If you take pride in your work and strive to maintain high standards for clients, then this role could be the perfect fit fo
  
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• EDI & Social Values Manager

  23-05-2024 18:01 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  EDI & Social Value Manager
  Excellent opportunity to join a growing SME, looking to expand their EDI and Social value offerings both internally and to its client base.
  Location: Nottingham
  Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 basic + Car or Allowance
  Role Description:
  The Resolute Group is working in partnership with a growing Civil Engineering regional contractor, approaching £100m t/o and needing to expand their EDI and Social Values. Currently split between different departments, th
  
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• Telehandler (with Medical)

  23-05-2024 17:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Telehandler Op required for a large nationwide house builder.
  Our client is looking for an experienced Telehandler driver to join a project in Ashington NE63.
  The contract is for 2 weeks, working hours being 8am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
  MUST have a Fit to work Medical / Safety Critical MedicalResponsibilities Include:Operating telehandler machine on and around the site
  Unloading deliveriesSupplying tradesmen with their materials
  Getting out the machine and help when site is quiet
  Requirements
  
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• Project Support Administrator- Leeds

  23-05-2024 17:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Project Support Administrator-Leeds
  This an amazing opportunity to join the Rail sector and work in the Customer Experience team to coordinate the management of documentation to assist in the successful delivery of Train Operator business plans.
  Location: Leeds
  Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 Per Annum
  Hybrid working 2-3 days a week in the office and 2-3 days a week from home.
  Role and responsibilities:
  The Resolute Group are working with a Rail organisation that needs support within their
  
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• Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report to be published on 4 September

  23-05-2024 17:20 via building.co.uk
  
  Second report follows hearings to determine how the Kensington tower block came to be in a condition that allowed fire to spread
  
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• Groundworker & Dumper Driver

  23-05-2024 17:04 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  At Daniel Owen Recruitment Swindon, we are looking for Groundworkers with CPCS Blue Dumper Tickets to start in Swindon, Wiltshire.
  The job will start on Tuesday 28/05/2024 on a site in Swindon and it will be ongoing work if you get on well. You will be operating a dumper and helping out in the grounds.
  Required:We require you to have a CPCS or an NPORS card with the CSCS logo
  Previous experience on the machine.
  Good knowledge of all aspects of groundworking
  Full PPEIf you're interested please co
  
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• Quantity Surveyor - Thurles

  23-05-2024 16:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Title: Quantity Surveyor
  Location: Thurles, Co Tipperary
  Role and Responsibilities
  Our client that specialise in the civils sector are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team.
  The key areas of responsibility include depending on experiencePrepare Sub Contractor enquiries
  Subcontractors evaluation and negotiation
  Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure.
  Monitor and keep track of project progress, measurement and valuation of variations, f
  
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• Digger Driver - Residential Sites

  23-05-2024 16:21 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Title: Digger DriverLocation: Limerick
  Digger Driver required for works in Limerick and surrounding areas- immediate start
  All relevant tickets required - CSCS 360 Digger Ticket, Safe Pass & Manual Handling etc
  Excellent Rates
  Due to the urgency of this vacancy, it is not possible for our client at this time to consider anyone without the appropriate work permits, visas or sponsorship's already in place. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to wo
  
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• PPM Engineer

  23-05-2024 15:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  This recession proof company is a well established and respected coffee machine manufacturer that installs, services and maintains their equipment all across the UK. They prioritise offering a great experience to their customers and due to continued growth, they require a field service engineer to come and join the team. Secure a career now where you will be respected every day whilst enjoying a good work / life balance!The role as a Field Service Engineer will include:
  * Monday to Friday ONLY -
  
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• Senior Test & Inspection Engineer

  23-05-2024 15:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Electrical Testing & Inspection EngineerCroydon
  £42,000 - £45,100 basic + Bonus + Training +Technical Development + Pension + Company Van + Early Finish + Limited Weekends + Paid Qualifications + ' Immediate Start'
  Finish work before 5 PM and do not work on the weekend! My client promotes work life balance and values hard work. This company has recently opened a dedicated training centre for their current and future employees. If you are an Electrical Testing & Inspection En
  
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• GPE rethinking £200m London Bridge tower plan Gove kicked into touch last year

  23-05-2024 14:03 via building.co.uk
  
  Developer looking at retrofit and extension of existing building in wake of last autumn’s decision by communities secretary
  
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• GPE rethinking £200m London Bridge tower plan after Gove kicked it into touch

  23-05-2024 14:03 via building.co.uk
  
  Developer looking at retrofit and extension of existing building in wake of last autumn’s decision by communities secretary
  
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• Cyber attacks on construction firms jump, new report finds

  23-05-2024 14:02 via building.co.uk
  
  Kroll says growth in email compromise mean scams have doubled in first quarter of this year
  
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• Sellar boss to run London structures specialist Kilnbridge

  23-05-2024 14:01 via building.co.uk
  
  Owen Dannatt left developer earlier this year
  
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• Project Manager - CRE

  23-05-2024 13:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Project Manager - CRE
  Excellent opportunity to work for a Tier 1 contractor working on HS2, supporting several new bridge installations.
  Location:Birmingham
  Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 basic + Car or Allowance + Package
  Role:
  The Resolute Group are working in partnership with a Tier 1 contractor who are working on a number of new bridges linked to HS2, be it new and replacement bridges over Rail, Road and Rivers.
  This position focuses on the Rail bridge projects, being the CRE construc
  
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• Housing minister asks for patience on spending plans

  23-05-2024 13:49 via building.co.uk
  
  Lee Rowley’s comments made hours before prime minister Rishi Sunak announced general election
  
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