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• Proposals for 18,000 homes held up by wastewater impasse set to get going after Anglian Water deal

  03-07-2026 14:09 via building.co.uk
  
  Water Delivery Taskforce negotiates agreement with utility which had concerns over capacity
  
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• Multi-trade

  03-07-2026 17:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  JOB TITLE: Multi-Trade INDUSTRY: Building and Construction START DATE: ASAP SALARY BAND: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour LOCATION: Dorset area including WeymouthMulti-trade required to join projects over the somerset including Bridgwater and Dorset region with an office based in Yeovil. Travel expected up to 1 hr. The working hours are 07:30-17:00 Monday to Friday. There will be a 12 week probation period on a temporary contract with the offer to go on permanently for the right person.The w
  
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• Roofing & Repairs Supervisor

  03-07-2026 17:20 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Roofing & Scaffolding Supervisor - Social Housing
  Location: South London
  Rate: £27.00 per hour
  Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
  Roofing & Scaffolding Supervisor - Responsive Repairs
  A leading Social Housing Contractor is seeking an experienced Roofing & Scaffolding Supervisor to join their responsive repairs team covering South London and surrounding areas. This is a temporary opportunity for an experienced supervisor with a strong background in roofing, scaffolding, and day-to-d
  
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• Senior Rail Engineer

  03-07-2026 15:48 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Senior Rail EngineerNewcastle
  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 rail renewal works in the Newcastle area. This role req
  
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• Major schemes ‘at risk’ as government delays future development plan, City says

  03-07-2026 14:29 via building.co.uk
  
  Minister holds up City Plan 2040 over Tower of London heritage concerns
  
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• Consultation on Euston masterplan set to begin next weekend

  03-07-2026 13:34 via building.co.uk
  
  Plans to redevelop area around station due to be sent in next year
  
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• Plan to turn listed building in City into apartments gets green light

  03-07-2026 12:58 via building.co.uk
  
  Emrys Architects behind makeover for Victorian Albert Buildings
  
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• Lead Quantity Surveyor

  03-07-2026 11:33 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Lead Quantity SurveyorLocation: Bolton / North West
  Working Pattern: Hybrid working available
  Package: Competitive salary + car allowance + excellent benefits
  An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Housing Partnerships team in the North West, focusing on refurbishment and planned maintenance schemes.
  This is a key commercial leadership role, offering genuine ownership of the planned maintenance commercial function. You will be responsible
  
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• 3x CSCS Shuttering Carpenters

  03-07-2026 10:41 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  3x Shuttering Carpenters - HS2 Project (BBV) in Water Orton.
  Location: HS2 - BBV Section Water Orton
  Position: 3x Shuttering Carpenter
  Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing Contract
  Start Date: Monday 6/7/26
  We are currently recruiting experienced Shuttering Carpenters to join our team working on the prestigious HS2 BBV project. Singles or gangs all welcome to apply.
  Requirements
  * Proven experience as a shuttering carpenter on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
  * Valid CSCS Blue or Gold
  
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• Principal Transport Planning

  03-07-2026 10:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Principal Transport Planner
  Location: Central LondonSalary: £55,000+ (DOE)Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working (2:3 or 3:2)A specialist transport planning and development planning consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to take on a leadership-focused role in their London office. This is a key appointment for someone with strong experience in transport planning, development planning, Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and advanced junction modelling (ARCADY
  
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• Civil Engineer - Highways

  03-07-2026 10:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Civil Engineer - Development Highways - BirminghamAre you a Civil Engineer with experience in development-related highways design? Looking to advance your career within a growing and energetic transportation consultancy?A dynamic and expanding transportation engineering firm, with offices across the UK, is seeking to strengthen its Birmingham development highways team. They are looking for a Civil Engineer to support the delivery of S278 and S38 design packages for a wide range of developer cli
  
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• Project Civil Engineer

  03-07-2026 10:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Project Civil Engineer - Cambridge
  Are you a Civil Design Engineer looking for your next step in a high-performing consultancy environment? If you are motivated to take ownership of projects and further your professional development, this role could be the ideal move.
  I am working with a leading consultancy in Cambridge that is looking to recruit a Project Civil Engineer. With 3+ years of UK civil infrastructure design experience, this is an opportunity to take on more responsibility while being
  
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• Intermediate Grade Civil Design Engineer

  03-07-2026 10:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Assistant Civil Design Engineer - Development Infrastructure
  Location: Central London (Hybrid Working)
  Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 + Benefits
  Type: Full-Time | PermanentCivil Design Engineer - London
  Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer or early-career engineer with up to 2 years' experience looking to build your career in development infrastructure design?An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate / Civil Engineer to join an award-winning, employee-owned consultancy working on a
  
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• Director of Infrastructure Solutions

  02-07-2026 18:04 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Director of Infrastructure Solutions
  Wimborne or Woking | Hybrid
  Help shape the future of Biodiversity Net Gain across the UK's largest infrastructure projects.
  Wild Capital is the UK's leading national developer of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units and Nutrient Neutrality credits. As Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) come into scope for BNG, we're looking for a commercially driven Director of Infrastructure Solutions to establish and grow our presence in this emerging marke
  
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• Structures Working Foreman

  02-07-2026 16:58 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Working Foreman Required - Structures BackgroundLocation: Solihull AreaWe are currently looking for an experienced Working Foreman with a strong structures backgroundRequirements:
  ✅ Proven experience as a Working Foreman
  ✅ Strong background in structural/civil engineering works
  ✅ Ability to supervise site teams while remaining hands-on when required
  ✅ Good understanding of health & safety and site procedures
  ✅ Valid CSCS card (SSSTS/SMSTS advantageous)
  Immediate
  
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• Groundworks Multi Trader Required

  02-07-2026 16:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Groundworks Multi Trader - Bromsgrove Salary: £36,000 per annumCompany Van ProvidedLocation: Bromsgrove & surrounding areas
  ⏰ Immediate Start Available
  Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworks Multi Trader to join a well-established and growing contractor working across the Midlands.
  This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent role with a busy company offering consistent work, a company van and the chance to be part of a friendly, hardworking
  
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• JIB/GOLD ECS Electrician

  02-07-2026 16:49 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  ⚡ Electricians Required - , Wendover - HP22 6EW ⚡
  Location: Wendover, HP22 6EW (travel between Aylesbury area sites required)Requirements:
  ✅ JIB Electrotechnical Certification OR
  ✅ ECS Gold Card / ECS White-Brown Card OR
  ✅ CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
  ✅ Own vehicle essential (travel between sites)
  Immediate starts available.Get in touch today if you're available and meet the above requirements.MSS Infrastructure Ltd operates as a recruitment agency and is com
  
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• Skilled Cold Cutters

  02-07-2026 16:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Skilled Cold Cutter required in Hemel Hempstead.
  MadiganGill's specialist Trades and Labour team are seeking a CSCS card holding Skilled Pipe Cold Cutter for a job in HP3.
  The Skilled Cold Cutter must:Hold a valid CSCS card with the relevant ticket.
  Have full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, Hard hat, boots, hi-vis & goggles.
  Have previous experience in a similar role - be reliable, hard-working and punctual.
  Have good communication skills and be able to work both independently
  
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• IPAF MEWP Operator

  02-07-2026 16:14 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  IPAF MEWP Operator required in Hemel Hempstead.
  MadiganGill's specialist Trades and Labour team are seeking a CSCS card holding IPAF Operator for a job in Hemel Hempstead.
  The IPAF must:Hold a valid CSCS card with an IPAF ticket.
  Have full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, Hard hat, boots, hi-vis & goggles.
  Have previous experience in a similar role - be reliable, hard-working and punctual.
  Have good communication skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a te
  
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• Decarbonisation Manager

  02-07-2026 15:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Decarbonisation Branch Manager
  Location: Orpington (covering the South East)
  Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Package
  Are you an experienced operational leader with a strong background in decarbonisation, retrofit or planned works within the social housing sector?
  We're working with a well-established contractor that is continuing to expand its decarbonisation division and is looking to appoint an experienced Decarbonisation Branch Manager to lead its South East operation. Based from the
  
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• Building safety regulator says average gateway 3 approval time stood at 16 weeks in latest data bulletin

  02-07-2026 15:07 via building.co.uk
  
  Nearly 300 applications received for final part of process, BSR says, although no new build jobs have reached stage yet
  
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• Lendlease and Crown Estate set up new development management JV

  02-07-2026 14:23 via building.co.uk
  
  Pair set to start work on an initial three schemes at Euston, Silvertown and Stratford
  
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• Contractors not guaranteed to price London jobs just because output is low, T&T Alinea warns

  02-07-2026 14:02 via building.co.uk
  
  Consultant says firms citing capacity issues and risk for not working up bids on some schemes
  
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• Vistry and L&Q get green light for 3,500-home neighbourhood in Essex

  02-07-2026 12:38 via building.co.uk
  
  Development forms part of 10,000-home Chelmsford Garden Community masterplan
  
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• Continuous Improvement & Projects Manager

  02-07-2026 12:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Gleeson is proud to partner with leading distributor across the UK, in the search for a Continuous Improvement & Project Manager to drive operational excellence across their supply chain network.
  This is a fantastic opportunity to lead business-critical improvement initiatives across warehousing, logistics, inventory, and distribution operations. Working with cross-functional stakeholders, you will deliver projects that enhance efficiency, optimise processes, improve service levels, and sup
  
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• JP Morgan submits plans for £60m Barbican office refurb

  02-07-2026 12:23 via building.co.uk
  
  Top two storeys of 2005 building to be extended and facades overhauled
  
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• Senior Ecolgist

  02-07-2026 11:57 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Ecologist (Early / Mid / Advanced Stage - Principal Track)Full-Time | Northern Ireland (Home-Based)A forward-thinking ecological consultancy operating across Ireland and the UK is expanding its senior technical team. This is a home-based opportunity for an experienced ecologist ready to step into greater leadership, influence, and project ownership across a wide range of high-impact ecological work ?
  Designed as a structured career pathway, this role flexes around your experience level -
  
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• Hill edges profit and turnover up despite building safety approval delays

  02-07-2026 11:44 via building.co.uk
  
  Housebuilder says trading was ‘satsifactory’ but continues to be dogged by regulatory hold-ups
  
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• Contracts Engineers / Contracts Manager (U.S.A.)

  02-07-2026 11:25 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  My client now seeks a SENIOR CONTRACTS ENGINEER / CONTRACTS MANAGER to join them on a large industrial new build project which is in the U.S.A.
  This role can be either full time in the USA or a hybrid role between the U.K. and the U.S.A. with around 50/50 in each country.
  We need someone who has trained as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a BSc and MRICS qualified.
  You will work on contracts administration and contracts management and possible a smaller amount of claims.
  You will need
  
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• Contracts Engineers / Contracts Manager (U.S.A. & U.K.)

  02-07-2026 11:19 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  My client now seeks a SENIOR CONTRACTS ENGINEER / CONTRACTS MANAGER to join them on a large industrial new build project which is in the U.S.A.
  This is a hybrid role between the U.K. and the U.S.A. with around 50/50 in each country.
  We need someone who has trained as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a BSc and MRICS qualified.
  You will work on contracts administration and contracts management and possible a smaller amount of claims.
  You will need to be able to add value to the client.
  T
  
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