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• Senior Fire Engineer - Glasgow

  05-08-2024 16:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Fire Engineer Job in Glasgow for an established and leading fire consultancy. As a key part of the Fire Engineering team, you will be working through all stages of complex fire engineering projects and reporting to an Associate level fire engineer.The role offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + 27 Days Holiday + BH + hybrid working + healthcare + continuous CPD / professional development.
  They offer strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight and risk m
  
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• Mechanical Engineer- Frankfurt

  16-07-2026 18:21 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Mechanical Project Engineer
  Relocation to Frankfurt, Germany
  €75,000 - €95,000 + Accommodation + Travel + Bonus + Package
  Work on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre projects while building a long-term career with a leading international contractor. This is an opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a growing project team delivering a major mission-critical development in Frankfurt. You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers, Construction Managers and E
  
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• Customer Complaints Team Leader

  16-07-2026 15:51 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Customer Complaints Team LeaderBased in EssexPermanentoffice based£34,680 per annum + benefits
  About the Role
  As the Customer Complaints Team Leader, you will ensure the contact centre operations delivers the required performance, delivering a great customer contact experience through a variety of customer contact channels including phone, email, video, social, correspondence.
  Working to deliver the best quality service, you'll lead, motivate, and manage team performance, promoting best pr
  
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• Technical Director - Ecology

  16-07-2026 15:12 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Technical Director - Ecology
  Location
  York, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh
  Salary
  £80,000 - £100,000
  Employment Type
  Permanent, full-time or part-time
  Job Overview
  A permanent opportunity for a Technical Director - Ecology to provide strategic technical and commercial leadership across energy, residential and infrastructure projects. Based from one of several regional offices with hybrid working and regular travel, the role suits an established ecology specialist with sen
  
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• EUSR/SWQR Ganger / Operative Required

  16-07-2026 15:10 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  EUSR/SWQR Ganger / Operative Required
  We are currently looking for experienced EUSR/SWQR Gangers and Operatives to join our growing team on ongoing utility and civil engineering projects.
  Requirements:Valid EUSR Card.
  Valid SWQR/NRSWA Street Works qualification.
  CSCS Card.
  Full UK driving licence (preferred).
  Previous experience in utilities, highways, water, gas, or civils.
  Strong understanding of health & safety procedures.
  Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Duties:Carry out exc
  
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• Housing Complaints and Service Improvement Manager

  16-07-2026 14:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Housing Complaints and Service Improvement Manager
  Location: East London
  Type: Temp ongonig
  Rate: £325.86 Umbrella
  Hours: 36 hours per week
  Social Housing Experience Required
  Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the East London area, who are looking for a highly skilled Housing Complaints and Service Improvement Manager to join their team.
  Key Responsibilities - Housing Complaints and Service Improvement ManagerExperience of managing within a complex / high
  
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• Senior Packaging Technologist

  16-07-2026 14:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Packaging Technologist
  Normanton
  £63,000 - £65,000 + Industry-Leading Pension + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression + Training + Immediate Start
  Are you a Senior Packaging Technologist looking to step into a role where you can influence packaging strategy, drive innovation, and lead major improvement projects across a market-leading FMCG manufacturer?
  This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, investing heavily in its people, packag
  
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• Slinger/Signallers

  16-07-2026 13:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Slinger/Signallers
  Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
  Pay Rate: £19.44 - £25.87 per hour
  Start Date: ASAP
  McGinley Support Services is currently recruiting experienced Slinger/Signallers to work on major infrastructure projects in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure long-term work with competitive rates and the support of one of the UK's leading infrastructure recruitment specialists.
  RequirementsValid CPCS Slinger/Signaller Card, or
  Valid NPORS Sling
  
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• Khan reveals tiered affordability thresholds and 558,000-home target in draft London Plan

  16-07-2026 13:42 via building.co.uk
  
  Mayor of London’s proposed planning framework falls well short of central government’s housebuilding target for the capital
  
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• CSA Design Manager

  16-07-2026 13:37 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  CSA Design ManagerCardiff£65,000 - £80,000 + Travel Allowance + Accommodation + Private Medical + Pension + Bonus + Career Progression + Long-Term Project + Immediate StartJoin a leading international main contractor delivering one of the UK's largest and most technically challenging construction developments. This is an opportunity to become a CSA Design Manager on a landmark project that is expected to run for several years, providing genuine long-term stability, exposure to comple
  
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• Transport Coordinator

  16-07-2026 13:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Transport Coordinator
  Carnwath
  £30,000 - £40,000 Basic + Family Feel + Career Progression + Private Healthcare + Pension + Stability + Immediate StartAre you an organised Transport Coordinator looking to join one of the UK's leading structural steel fabrication and construction companies? Join a growing and respected business where you'll play a key role in coordinating transport operations, supporting major projects across the UK and Ireland, and ensuring the smooth movement of mate
  
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• Scaffolder P2

  16-07-2026 13:14 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Scaffolder - Immediate Start
  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Scaffolder for an immediate start.Essential Requirements:Blue CISRS Card (Part 2 Scaffolder).
  Safety Critical Medical (if you do not currently hold one, this can be arranged).If you have the required qualifications and are available to start immediately, please send your CV along with copies of your relevant certificates.MSS Infrastructure Ltd operates as a recruitment agency and is committed to equal opportunities for a
  
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• Scaffold Foreman

  16-07-2026 13:03 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Scaffold Foreman/Inspector - Immediate Start
  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Scaffold Foreman.
  Pay Rates:£24.92 per hour for the first 39 hours
  £31.09 per hour for all hours worked after 39
  Saturday: £37.38 per hour for the first 4 hours, then £49.84 per hour thereafter
  Sunday: £42.45 per hourEssential Requirements:Gold CISRS Scaffolder Card.
  SSSTS or SMSTS.
  Safety Critical Medical (if you do not currently hold one, this can be arranged).If you have t
  
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• T&T pays out £174m in dividends as firm turns in more bumper results

  16-07-2026 13:02 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm has handed out close to £365m to shareholders in past three sets of accounts
  
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• Laing O’Rourke expands manufacturing bases

  16-07-2026 12:57 via building.co.uk
  
  Crown House and Explore will both see factory capacity increased
  
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• Green light for Perkins & Will’s Oxford lab campus scheme after change of architect

  16-07-2026 12:50 via building.co.uk
  
  Plans include restoration of 12th century former pub
  
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• Crest Nicholson sinks to £35m first half loss as talks with lenders continue

  16-07-2026 12:40 via building.co.uk
  
  Housebuilder slows site starts and reduces land buying, warning full year profit will be at lower end of previous guidance
  
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• Quarterly construction output rises again but May’s monthly number heads into reverse, ONS says

  16-07-2026 12:11 via building.co.uk
  
  Latest figures paint mixed bag for sector
  
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• Groundworker labourer

  16-07-2026 11:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  GROUNDWORKER LABOUREROur client is looking for an experienced GROUNDWORKER labourer to join a project in CA14.
  Will be general labouring on a new build home site IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTIONThe contract is for ONGOING WORK
  Responsibilities Include:Assisting with general labouring work
  Ad hoc assisting of work on siteWorking hours being 8am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
  Can pay PAYE or Umbrella
  Requirements for the Role:A valid CSCS card
  Previous experience labouring on a new build homes site
  Own P
  
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• Shortlist for 2026 Stirling Prize unveiled

  16-07-2026 11:17 via building.co.uk
  
  Cambridge college expansions by former winners Haworth Tompkins and Witherford Watson Mann in running for UK’s top architecture award
  
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• Helical expecting Gateway 2 sign-off on student resi block above Southwark tube station by end of year

  16-07-2026 11:10 via building.co.uk
  
  London developer adds shortage of top class office space ‘will continue for number of years’
  
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• Groundwork Working Supervisor

  16-07-2026 10:51 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Experienced Groundwork Supervisor required on new commercial contract based in Salisbury Wiltshire,Contract starts 28th July 2026 and will run until Christmas.Qualifications required
  SMSTS/SSSTS
  first aidCSCS
  CPCS OR NPORS
  Previous experiencewith sub - base, laying kerbs, foundations and installing below ground ductwork.Working hours 730- 4.00
  Free parking on site.if you feel you are suitable then please call Sophie Jones @ Daniel Owen 01793550020
  
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• Energy & Utilities Manager

  16-07-2026 10:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Energy & Utilities Manager (7-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
  Location: Central London
  Contract: 7-month fixed-term contract
  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Energy & Utilities Manager to join our team on a 7-month fixed-term contract, based in Central London. Reporting to the Head of Environmental Sustainability, you'll play a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious goal of becoming Net Carbon Zero by 2050.
  This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong techn
  
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• Field Operations Manager

  16-07-2026 10:14 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Field Operations Manager
  Location: London & Surrounding Areas
  Salary: Up to £67,000 + Benefits
  Field Operations Manager - Commercial Heating & Building Services
  We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing building services contractor for an experienced Field Operations Manager to lead the delivery of commercial and residential mechanical maintenance contracts across London and the surrounding areas.
  This is an excellent opportunity for an operationally focused man
  
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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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