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• Quay Port Operative

  24-10-2024 17:58 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Quay Port Operative
  Location: Sheerness
  Shift: Varies depending on vessel schedule
  Pay Rate: From £12 per hour
  Access to own vehicle preferred due to site location.
  Job Role:
  Join our team as a Quay Port Operative and play a vital role in the UK's supply chain, facilitating the efficient movement of cargo from discharge to distribution. Your key responsibilities will include:Stevedore Duties: Supporting the loading and unloading of cargo within the vessel
  Equipment Operation: Op
  
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• Service and Maintenance Engineer

  29-01-2026 11:02 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Service and Maintenance Engineer
  £42k to £46k per annum + Van, call out bonus, phone & tablet
  Hampshire
  Job Description:
  Our client, a Hampshire-based heating and plumbing specialist, are looking to recruit a Gas Service and Maintenance Engineer to carry out boiler servicing and repairs in domestic properties as part of their expanding Home Aftercare Team.
  As a mobile Service and Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for breakdown, service and maintenance works across a r
  
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• Temporary Assistant Company Secretary

  29-01-2026 10:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our G
  
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• Traffic Marshall Required

  29-01-2026 10:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Traffic Marshall Required
  Commencing:
  Saturday 21st February 2026
  Last Shift:
  Sunday 22nd February 2026
  Number of Shifts:
  2
  Manual Handling and Emergency first aid required
  Location of Works:
  Sandy Yard, Biggleswade
  Reporting Postcode:
  SG19 1NX
  Shift Times:
  04:00 - 13:00As an equal opportunities employer, MSS Infrastructure Ltd. is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage
  
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• Quantity Surveyor - Prime Residential

  29-01-2026 09:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Quantity Surveyor - Prime Residential Location: Hampshire Industry: Building and Construction Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
  Due to continued growth, our client is now seeking a Quantity Surveyor - prime residential background to join their commercial team on a permanent basis.
  The Benefits
  This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking and collaborative organisation working on some of the country's finest residential projects.
  The
  
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• Project Controller - Covering the Nottingham Area

  29-01-2026 09:39 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a Project Controller to join our successful team to cover the Nottingham Area - Must live within this area.
  As a Project Controller you will manage the delivery of allocated projects, ensuring programmes are planned and delivered safely, costs are controlled and customer expectations are
  
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• Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure - Suffolk

  28-01-2026 18:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Quantity Surveyor
  Construction Consultancy | SuffolkMy client is a highly regarded and rapidly growing construction consultancy that has doubled in size over the last few years and continues to expand across the UK infrastructure market. This is an exciting time to join the business, offering the chance to play a senior role within a consultancy that values collaboration, progression and long-term careers.They are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support and lead the
  
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• Senior Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor

  28-01-2026 17:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  THE ROLE
  I am seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager for a small successful firm of PQS / PM consultants who specialise in working on high end residential projects and boutique hotels for new build and refurbishment.
  This is a great opportunity to join a small, growing firm and to be able to do both project and cost management.
  You will be based in central London with some travel as required by projects.
  THE COMPANY
  My client is a successful boutique firm of PQS / construction cons
  
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• BMS Controls Lead

  28-01-2026 17:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  BMS Controls LeadAn opportunity has arisen with one of the world's largest and most advanced data centre operators for an experienced BMS-focused Controls Lead to join their global design function.
  This organisation designs, builds and operates hyperscale, mission-critical data centres across multiple regions worldwide. As part of a Global Design Standards / Centre of Excellence team, you will take ownership of the Building Management System (BMS) strategy that underpins these facilities at scal
  
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• Health & Safety Training Coordinator

  28-01-2026 16:24 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Health and Safety TrainerOffice locations: Halifax, Wakefield, Blackburn Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 Contract: Temp - Permanent Driving Requirement: Must hold a valid UK driving license
  We are partnering with a leading housing association to recruit a Health and Safety Trainer to join their team. This is a pivotal role, responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating health and safety training programmes for staff, contractors, and residents, ensuring compliance with legislation
  
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• Senior/Principal Civil Technician

  28-01-2026 15:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior / Principal Civil Technician
  Location: Southwark, London
  Salary: Up to £65k
  Full-Time | Hybrid Working (2 days in the office per week)An established and trusted civil engineering and transport planning consultancy in London is looking for a Senior / Principal Civil Technician to join their growing team. With a strong focus on residential projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading technical role in a supportive and collaborative environment.
  Why Join?This role offers
  
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• Mid-Senior Interior Designer

  28-01-2026 14:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Mid-Senior Interior Designer Job in SW London
  A Mid-Senior level Interior Designer job is now available with a long-standing and award-winning interior design practice based in London. The studio is a top 100 House & Garden design firm focused primarily on residential and hospitality interiors in the UK and overseas. The successful candidate will bring creative flair, technical proficiency, and a collaborative spirit to the design team.
  Established for over 45 years, our client has a world-r
  
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• Senior Chiller Technician

  28-01-2026 14:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Chiller Technician - Industrial / CommercialGreater Houston Area
  $55-$65/hour D2D
  A highly respected, family-owned industrial services provider is expanding its Houston team and is seeking experienced Industrial and Commercial Chiller Technicians to support continued growth across large-scale refrigeration and process facilities.
  The Role
  You will work on complex, large-scale chiller and refrigeration systems across industrial facilities including cold storage, distribution centers, and p
  
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• Tunnelling begins on HS2 Euston job as scheme’s boss states line is ‘on the right path’

  28-01-2026 14:16 via building.co.uk
  
  Skanska, Costaind and Strabag JV starts 4.5-mile journey from Old Oak Common two-and-a-half years after scheme was paused
  
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• ‘Getting gateway 2 approval now much closer to stated 12 weeks,’ Building Safety Regulator boss says

  28-01-2026 14:12 via building.co.uk
  
  Figure once stood at 48 weeks as Andy Roe outlines plan for tackling remediation backlog and calming fears over gateway 3 process
  
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• Government adopts funding model first proposed by Housing Today and G15

  28-01-2026 14:02 via building.co.uk
  
  MHCLG confirms go-ahead for policy first set out in State of the Capital report ahead of further detail on affordable housebuilding acceleration package later today
  
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• Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure - Suffolk

  28-01-2026 13:34 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure
  Construction Consultancy | SuffolkOur client is a fast-growing construction consultancy that has doubled in size over the last few years and continues to build an impressive pipeline of work. This is an exciting time to join the business, offering the opportunity to grow alongside a company that genuinely invests in its people and values long-term careers.They are now looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support a range of infrastructure-led projects.The R
  
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• T&T warns rising tender prices set to hit projects’ viability

  28-01-2026 13:10 via building.co.uk
  
  Consultant says rise could stall jobs as Mace keeps tender price forecast unchanged
  
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• Plans submitted for US billionaire’s London science institute HQ due to be built by McAlpine

  28-01-2026 12:25 via building.co.uk
  
  Ellison Institute of Technology, named after Larry Ellison, planning Fosters-designed head office in St James’s Square
  
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• Senior Quantity Surveyor - Winchester

  28-01-2026 11:42 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy
  Location: Hampshire
  Sector: Residential, Education, CommercialI'm delighted to be working with a well-established construction consultancy who are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to their Hampshire team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional who wants to broaden their project exposure and play a key role in delivering schemes across multiple sectors.The Role
  As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll join a dynami
  
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• Slinger Required

  28-01-2026 10:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Slinger Required - M3/J9
  We are currently looking for 1x experienced Slinger to start ASAP on a highways project at M3/J9.
  Details:
  Start Date: ASAP
  Duration: Long term
  Rate: £17.59 per hour + rolled-up holiday pay (12.08%)
  Hours:
  7:00am - 6:00pm
  10-hour days
  1-hour unpaid break
  Some overtime available
  Requirements:
  Blue CPCS Slinger/Signaller card
  Safety Critical Medical
  Highways Passport
  Minimum 3 years slinging experience
  Experience slinging Hiab (note: this is not crane work)
  Role Duti
  
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• Pre Boarder / Handyman - Sunderland

  28-01-2026 10:47 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Labourer required for a large nationwide house builder.
  Our client is looking for an experienced labourer to join a project in Sunderland.
  The contract is Ongoing.Responsibilities Include:Assisting with general labouring work
  Ad hoc assisting of work on sitesiliconing
  insulationRequirements for the Role:Valid CSCS card
  Own PPE - high vis vest, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested in the position please contact 07752 790754
  
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• Pre Boarder / Handyman - Teeside

  28-01-2026 10:26 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Labourer required for a large nationwide house builder.
  Our client is looking for an experienced labourer to join a project in Teeside.
  The contract is Ongoing.Responsibilities Include:Assisting with general labouring work
  Ad hoc assisting of work on sitesiliconing
  insulationRequirements for the Role:Valid CSCS card
  Own PPE - high vis vest, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested in the position please contact 07752 790754
  
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• Building Surveyor - Project based

  28-01-2026 09:43 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Commercial Surveyor (Project Management Focus)
  Rate: £32-£35 per hour PAYE
  Contract: Interim / Contract - ongoing or potential for permanentLocation: NW LondonAn organisation within the public sector housing space is seeking an experienced Commercial Surveyor with Project Management experience to support the delivery of planned maintenance, reinvestment, and refurbishment works across a residential portfolio. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge, commercial aw
  
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• Stanhope team appointed to masterplan redevelopment of Paddington hospital site

  28-01-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  NHS Trust wants to build new facility and expand life sciences cluster on surrounding land
  
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• Green light for plan to expand Vivienne Westwood’s Battersea headquarters

  28-01-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme inspired by fashion brand’s trademark tartan designs
  
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• CLC’s materials group admits market looks ‘bleak’ at moment

  28-01-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Length of PCSAs, regulatory delays, investor worries and falling consumer confidence all cited as reasons for downbeat update
  
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• Bovis eyes £50m resi deal at wider Bloomsbury tower scheme

  28-01-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm, which won office job last summer, now looking at housing part of central London redevelopment
  
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• 180/3CX

  27-01-2026 18:47 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Operate 3cx- Groundworks
  
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• Senor Architect

  27-01-2026 17:33 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist Job in East Grinstead, West Sussex offering the chance to lead complex cladding remediation and retrofit projects within a technically driven, RIBA Chartered practice. This is a hands-on role for a confident Revit user looking to work at the forefront of Building Safety and regulatory compliance in a collaborative hybrid environment.
  This well-established, multi-sector RIBA Chartered architectural practice is recognised for its technical rig
  
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