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• Senior Design Manager - Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital

  07-08-2024 14:13 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Are you passionate about exemplary Healthcare sector Design?
  Do you understand Healthcare Technical Memoranda? (HTMs)
  Are you either an experienced Design Manager or an experienced Healthcare designer?
  Then we would love to hear from you!!
  Laing O'Rourke has a proven and unparalleled track record of successful delivery in the healthcare sector. We have built 18 hospitals since 2010, delivering world-class facilities for clinical staff and patients, including specialist cancer care facilities. Mo
  
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• Tracked Telehandler Operator

  15-07-2026 16:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Telescopic Forklift Operator (Tracked Telehandler) - Bridgwater
  MadiganGill are currently recruiting for an experienced Telescopic Forklift Operator to join a project in Bridgwater, starting 27/07/2026.
  Pay Rate:£23.00 per hourRequirements:Valid CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Forklift Operator card
  Valid CPCS or NPORS Suspended Loads qualification
  Previous experience operating a Tracked Telehandler
  Reliable, punctual, and able to work safely on a busy construction siteWorking Hours:Monday to Fri
  
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• Cutting red tape on heritage buildings could help unlock 670,000 homes, MPs tell government

  15-07-2026 12:50 via building.co.uk
  
  Cross-party select committee calls for new heritage-to-housing scheme as current approach is branded ‘deeply complacent’
  
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• Wolverhampton Council seeks feedback on 6,700-home city centre regeneration plans

  15-07-2026 12:32 via building.co.uk
  
  ‘Our Future City Centre Plan’ identifies 10 key development sites
  
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• Barratt Redrow launches £400m share buyback after push by major investor

  15-07-2026 12:32 via building.co.uk
  
  Trading update also reports increase in completions and drop in order book
  
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• Finisher - Morpeth

  15-07-2026 12:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Our client is looking for an finisher to join a residential project in Morpeth.
  The contract is for 3 weeks.Duties:
  * Complete snagging lists
  * Painting, filling, touch ups & siliconing. Requirements for the Role:A valid CSCS card
  Previous experience working as a finisher on residential units
  Own PPE - high viz vest, safety glasses, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested please call Jennah on 07752790754
  
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• Finalists for 2026 Building Awards revealed

  15-07-2026 12:30 via building.co.uk
  
  Big names make the list across 19 categories
  
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• Quantity Surveyor - Property Services

  15-07-2026 12:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  The Opportunity:
  Our client is seeking an experienced Property Surveyor to play a key role in maintaining and improving residential housing stock. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong surveyor who enjoys leading a team while remaining hands-on with complex surveying and property maintenance challenges.
  You will manage a small team of surveyors (5), providing expert guidance on challenging repairs, structural issues, damp and mould cases, insurance-related works, and major de
  
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• Galliford Try’s adjusted profit at ‘top end’ of forecasts

  15-07-2026 12:05 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm says it will report six years of consecutive growth
  
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• Party Wall Surveyor

  15-07-2026 11:53 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Party Wall Surveyor
  Location: North London
  Type: Temporary ongonig
  Rate: Up to £43 per hour 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 North London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Party Wall Surveyor to join their team.
  Key Responsibilities - Party Wall SurveyorCarry out Party Wall surveys and inspections in accordance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
  Act as an appointed Party
  
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• Mine Closure Consultant Tanzania

  15-07-2026 11:26 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Mine Closure Consultant
  Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Hybrid - 3 Office days a week)
  Are you an environmental professional passionate about leaving a lasting, positive legacy? We are seeking a technically skilled Mine Closure Consultant to join a premier environmental and social consultancy dedicated to responsible resource development across Africa.
  In this role, you won't just be closing sites; you will be designing sustainable land-use solutions that benefit clients, communities, and the
  
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• Skilled Labourer - Bicester

  15-07-2026 11:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Skilled Labourer needed in Bicester
  We are working with a client who are looking for a skilled labourer to work on a commercial site in Bicester, Oxfordshire.Duties will involve:
  - Installing temporary floor protection- Installing general protection throughout the siteRequirements:
  - Must be relibale and punctual- Able to work to a deadline- Previous skilled labouring experience- Must work to a high standard
  If you are interested in this skilled labourer role, please apply and we will contact yo
  
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• Diversification paying off as Morris & Spottiswood hits record income

  15-07-2026 10:54 via building.co.uk
  
  Glasgow-based company says profit up by nearly half last year
  
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• Site Forman/Supervisor

  15-07-2026 10:34 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  SUPERVISOR FOR NEW BUILD SITE IN SCOTLAND - PA4PH - 1 YEAR CONTRACT - START TO FINISH
  Supervisor needed for a new build site in scotland - this will be for the legnth of the project from start to finish - duration at least 1 year .
  RATE IS NEGOTIABLE- start on 20th July 2026Tickets required:
  SSSTS
  CSCS
  FIRST AID
  MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN NEW BUILD, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTIONCALL ASAP RACHEL ON 07808242327Requiring Groundworkers, Machine Operators, 360 Drivers - if you have any recomendation please
  
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• Community Investment Executive

  15-07-2026 10:33 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Community Investment ExecutiveDepartment: Business Development, Marketing and Social ValueReports to: Community Investment ManagerLocation: Hybrid (head office and project sites)
  Role Purpose
  The Community Investment Executive will support the delivery, measurement, and reporting of social value commitments across all projects. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with public procurement requirements, particularly under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, and in delive
  
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• Senior Ratings Surveyor - Commercial Buildings/Properties

  15-07-2026 10:18 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Ratings Surveyor - Commercial Buildings/Properties
  Location: City of London - St Pauls
  Sector: Commercial Property
  Salary: £120,000 - £180,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
  Join a Prestigious Property Management Practice
  Our client is a highly respected property management practice with over 150 years of history and an outstanding reputation within the UK commercial property sector. Based in the heart of the City of London, the firm provides expert advice across business rates,
  
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• Taylor Wimpey appoints Nando’s chief customer officer to board

  15-07-2026 07:39 via building.co.uk
  
  Warby succeeds Clodagh Moriarty who stands down on 31 August
  
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• Boss of M&E contractor T Clarke leaves with immediate effect

  14-07-2026 22:14 via building.co.uk
  
  Mark Lawrence goes after nearly 41 years at firm
  
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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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• Diversification paying off as Morris & Spottiswood records record income

  14-07-2026 14:54 via building.co.uk
  
  Glasgow-based company says profit up by nearly half last year
  
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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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• Plans in for first 500 homes at major quayside regeneration scheme in Glasgow

  14-07-2026 13:53 via building.co.uk
  
  Peel Waters proposes £100m co-living towers on city waterfront site
  
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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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