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• Plumber Oxford

  14-01-2025 16:05 via The Construction Index Jobs
  Plumber - Property Services
  Job Type: Permanent
  Start Date: ASAP
  Location: Oxford
  Salary: £45k p/a.
  A Plumber is required, working for a local social housing contractor. The Plumber role will involve carrying out maintenance works on occupied domestic properties. As well as carpentry works, it would be ideal if you can carry out basic multi trade works, such as; tiling, patch plastering and carpentry. Must have previous social housing/domestic experience.
  Daily responsibilities of a Plumbe
  
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• Senior Associate Director - Quantity Surveying

  04-11-2026 16:53 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Associate / Senior Associate Director - Quantity SurveyingLocation: Reading | Construction Consultancy | Property
  Ready to take your career to the next level?I'm working with an established construction consultancy looking to appoint an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate Director Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its team in Reading.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded QS who is looking for more than simply managing projects. You'll have the opportunity to
  
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• Barratt Redrow completions fall as RICS survey highlights housing’s woes

  04-11-2026 14:25 via Building - Latest News
  
  Housebuilder says government’s Your First Home initiative has “potential” to lift sector out of doldrums
  
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• Patel Taylor co-founder Andrew Taylor dies aged 64

  04-11-2026 14:23 via Building - Latest News
  
  Practice pays tribute to ‘close friend and colleague’
  
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• In pictures: Celebrating the industry’s winners at the Building Awards 2026

  04-11-2026 14:20 via Building - Latest News
  
  Relive Tuesday night’s awards with pictures from the event
  
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• Obayashi boss appointed Multiplex director

  04-11-2026 14:08 via Building - Latest News
  
  Japanese firm expected to wrap up £490m deal for Canadian-owned contractor this month
  
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• Head of Technical Services

  04-11-2026 13:57 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Head of Technical Industries
  Location: London (Hybrid)
  Salary: Up to £90,000
  We are working with a leading membership and standards organisation looking to appoint a commercially driven Head of Technical Industries to lead its next phase of growth, with a particular focus on construction and the built environment.
  This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity for someone with a strong construction industry background, an established network and a proven track record of business development,
  
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• Watchdog committee says each year of delay on Parliament restoration costs £420m

  04-11-2026 13:38 via Building - Latest News
  
  Public accounts committee calls for creation of dedicated scrutiny committee
  
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• Principal / Associate Highways Design Engineer

  04-11-2026 13:27 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Principal / Associate Highway Engineer
  Bristol | Permanent
  £45,000 - £70,000 Package DOEWe're working with a leading UK transport planning consultancy that is looking to appoint a Principal / Associate Highway Engineer to join its team in a lovely central Bristol office.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highway design professional to join an established, multi-office design team, working alongside colleagues based across the UK.The role sits within a transport planning consu
  
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• Multiplex carrying out pre-construction advice on Canary Wharf developer’s new London skyscraper

  04-11-2026 12:53 via Building - Latest News
  
  Exchequer Court job set to be let as design and build contract and go out to tender next year
  
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• Mace Construct to change name to Forco from January

  04-11-2026 12:28 via Building - Latest News
  
  New brand name announced at Odeon Leicester Square cinema this morning
  
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• Canopy on Fletcher Priest-designed City office to be replaced due to maintenance issues

  04-11-2026 12:28 via Building - Latest News
  
  Spratley & Partners working on plans to rebuild roof terrace structure
  
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• Boundary Surveyor - UK Wide

  04-11-2026 12:20 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Boundary Surveyor - Land & Measured Surveying
  Location: UK Wide
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
  The Opportunity
  An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Boundary Surveyor to join an established and highly regarded surveying consultancy operating throughout the UK.
  This specialist position would suit a surveyor with a strong background in land or measured surveying who enjoys combining technical site work with detailed research, analys
  
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• Solutions Design Manager Logistics

  04-11-2026 10:09 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Gleeson is proud to be supporting a rapidly expanding logistics and supply chain organisation that is investing heavily in its operational capabilities, warehouse automation strategy, and cutting-edge technologies.
  As part of its continued growth, the business is seeking an experienced Solutions Design Manager to lead the development of innovative warehousing and distribution solutions for both existing and prospective customers. This is a pivotal role that combines operational design, automatio
  
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• Articulated (rear) tipping dumper

  04-11-2026 09:50 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Articulated (Rear) Tipping Dumper Driver Required - Middlesbrough
  Experienced Articulated (Rear) Tipping Dumper Driver required for ongoing work in Middlesbrough, starting 05/11/2026.
  Type of Work:Operating an articulated rear tipping dumper on a construction site
  Transporting and tipping materials safely around site
  Supporting general site operations and groundworks
  Following site health and safety procedures
  Carrying out daily machine checks
  Other associated duties as requiredRate & Workin
  
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• Winners of the 2026 Building Awards revealed

  04-11-2026 00:00 via Building - Latest News
  
  More than 900 of the industry’s best and brightest gathered to celebrate at the UK’s biggest construction awards
  
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• Labourer with BPSS

  03-11-2026 17:59 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Location: Various sites across Kent
  Job Type: Full-time / Temporary
  Pay: (depending on experience)
  Applicants must hold a valid BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance or be willing to undergo the BPSS vetting process.
  Duties and ResponsibilitiesGeneral site labouring duties.
  Keeping the site clean, tidy and safe.
  Assisting tradespeople when required.
  Loading and unloading materials.
  Moving equipment and materials around site.
  Following all health and safety procedures.Requirements
  
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• Handyman with BPSS

  03-11-2026 17:57 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Job Type: Full-time / Temporary
  Pay: (depending on experience)
  Applicants must hold valid BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance or be willing to undergo the BPSS vetting process.
  Duties and ResponsibilitiesCarrying out general maintenance and repair work.
  Basic plumbing and minor electrical maintenance (where suitably qualified).
  Painting, decorating and touch-up work.
  Basic carpentry and joinery.
  Assembling furniture and fitting fixtures.
  Carrying out general building repairs.
  I
  
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• Traffic Marshall with BPSS

  03-11-2026 17:52 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Job Type: Full-time / Temporary
  Pay: (depending on experience)
  Applicants must hold valid BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance or be willing to undergo the BPSS vetting process.
  Duties and ResponsibilitiesDirecting and controlling site traffic safely.
  Managing the movement of vehicles entering and leaving site.
  Ensuring pedestrians and vehicles are kept separate.
  Assisting with deliveries and vehicle manoeuvres.
  Maintaining safe access routes around site.
  Communicating with site
  
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• Thames Water CSCS Labourer

  03-11-2026 16:46 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  LABOURER REQUIRED - PETERBOROUGH PE15 0DZ
  We are currently looking for a reliable and hardworking Labourer for work in the Peterborough area.
  Requirements:Valid CSCS card - essential.
  Thames Water Passport - preferred.
  Previous site experience preferred.
  Must be reliable, punctual and hardworking.
  Must be able to work as part of a team.Location: PeterboroughPlease send your CV and we will be in contactMSS Infrastructure Ltd operates as an employment business and is committed to equal opportuniti
  
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• Director, Government Solutions - EMEA

  03-11-2026 16:24 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Director - Government Solutions (EMEA)
  Location: London (Hybrid)
  Salary: Competitive salary and benefits
  Type: Permanent
  Are you a commercially driven business development leader with a proven track record of winning complex contracts, developing strategic accounts and driving international revenue growth?
  We are partnering with a leading international fuel and energy services organisation to appoint a Director of Government Solutions - EMEA, responsible for growing its business across Europe, t
  
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• Aecom merges London cost and project management businesses

  03-11-2026 14:26 via Building - Latest News
  
  Combined unit will be led by Brian Smith with firm saying move allows clients to benefit from ‘our multidisciplinary, whole life-cycle approach’
  
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• Office & Accounts Administrator

  03-11-2026 13:54 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Office & Accounts Administrator - £32,000 - £36,000 DOE - CamdenOur client, a family-owned property investment business: four companies, around 90 properties across London, Liverpool and the rest of the UK. The administrator will keep the office, the paperwork and the money flowing smoothly.Responsibilities:Accounts AdminCollect supplier invoices and utility bills as they arrive by email and post. Download bills from supplier portals.
  Check each invoice against the order, contract or agree
  
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• Newham orders ‘immediate’ works on three towers evacuated due to structural safety fears

  03-11-2026 13:48 via Building - Latest News
  
  Two further buildings on Galliard and Cathedral deveopment in east London were evacuated over a week ago
  
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• Dozer Operator (excluding D10)

  03-11-2026 13:36 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  DOZER OPERATOR REQUIRED - BIRMINGHAM / WEST MIDLANDS
  Immediate Start | Long-Term Work | £27.80 Per Hour
  Experienced Dozer Operator required for a long-term groundworks / construction project in the Birmingham area.
  The position offers:£27.80 per hour
  Immediate start available
  Long-term, ongoing work
  Digs / accommodation provided
  Consistent work on a major projectRequirements:Valid CPCS or NPORS Dozer ticket
  Proven dozer operating experience
  Must be able to operate standard dozers - D10 NOT req
  
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• Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Roads and Drainage

  03-11-2026 13:31 via The Construction Index Jobs
  
  Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Roads & Drainage
  Location: Glasgow
  Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 DOE
  Type: Full-Time | PermanentThe Opportunity
  An established civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing team in Glasgow.
  This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in roads, highways and drainage design to work across a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.
  The consultancy d
  
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• Howells’ plans to redevelop Canary Wharf office approved after failed listing bid

  03-11-2026 13:17 via Building - Latest News
  
  Early 1990s building to be partly demolished and extended
  
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• Mace Consult brings in new CFO

  03-11-2026 12:36 via Building - Latest News
  
  Shaun Hughes takes over from interim James Bruce
  
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• Administrators recover £45m in two years since ISG collapsed

  03-11-2026 11:50 via Building - Latest News
  
  Unsecured creditors owed £885m and have been told they are unlikely to get anything back
  
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• Grade II-listed Pilkington canteen to be transformed into apartments

  03-11-2026 11:00 via Building - Latest News
  
  Merseyside building has been vacant for 30 years
  
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