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• Skanska posts improved annual numbers but warns on weakening UK market

  11-02-2025 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Swedish giant says most of its markets staying flat or getting worse in coming 12 months apart from US
  
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• Howells submits plans for 1,200-home Northampton town centre regeneration

  05-10-2026 14:08 via building.co.uk
  
  Redevelopment of former bus station site to include offices and student accommodation
  
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• Liverpool City Region agrees first-of-its-kind regeneration partnership with Homes England

  05-10-2026 13:05 via building.co.uk
  
  Government’s housing agency aims to sign such deals with every mayoral authority over coming weeks
  
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• Conservatives to unveil radical proposals to scrap Future Homes Standard and environmental quangos

  05-10-2026 12:51 via building.co.uk
  
  Measures to boost housbuilding to include replacing Section 106 and CIL payments with combined levy
  
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• Repairs Team Leader

  05-10-2026 12:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
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• Construction Project Manager - Fitouts

  05-10-2026 11:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  We're looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager on behalf of the Birmingham office of a highly successful, independently owned Construction and Property Consultancy. Having shown consistent growth and with a robust client base, they are now looking to add to their team. Primary service offerings are within Project and Cost Consultancy working with clients across a variety of sectors. Their award winning service delivery has no doubt contributed to this expansion.This opportunity wi
  
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• Civil Design Engineer - Data Centres

  05-10-2026 11:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Civil Design EngineerLocation: Hertfordshire
  Salary: £39,000 - £47,000 + Excellent BenefitsAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Civil Design Engineer to join a leading, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Hertfordshire.The consultancy has a strong reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative approach, with an established project pipeline across sectors including residential, commercial, distribution and technology, including data centres.This is a great
  
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• Associate Electrical Trainer - Manchester

  05-10-2026 11:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Associate Electrical Trainer - Renewables
  Manchester
  Freelance | £330 - £400 per day
  About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)
  At the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.
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• Labourer - Cambridge

  05-10-2026 11:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Labourer
  Cambridge
  Full Time | Permanent | £29,000 - £32,000 per year
  About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)
  At the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.
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• Drainage and Flood Risk Engineer

  05-10-2026 11:22 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer
  Location: Central ManchesterType: Full-time, PermanentWorking Model: Hybrid (flexible working supported)Experience Level: 2-4 years
  A leading Civil & Environmental Engineering Consultancy is seeking a Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join their team in Manchester.
  With a strong reputation for sustainable design and public sector work with local authorities-you'll be supported to develop your technical skills and grow your career in a collaborative, inc
  
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• Labourer - Kent

  05-10-2026 11:19 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Labourer
  Kent
  Full Time | Permanent | £29,000 - £32,000 per year
  About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)
  At the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.
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• Commercial Property Manager - Part Time

  05-10-2026 10:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Commercial Property Manager
  Part Time | Up to 30 hours per week | Up to £50,000 pro rata | Richmond-upon-Thames / Thames Valley
  We are recruiting on behalf of an established property investment and development business for an experienced Property Manager to join its team.
  This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial property professional looking for a part-time role with broad responsibility and genuine autonomy. Working closely with the Senior Asset Manager and Managing Director, you
  
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• Housing maintenance specialist Cardo snaps up another firm

  05-10-2026 10:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Company buys Norfolk roofing business Aspect Group Services
  
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• William Hare improves margins as profit jumps one third

  05-10-2026 09:56 via building.co.uk
  
  Steelwork contractor says conditions expected to be ‘more challenging’ in second half of this year and next
  
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• Regional Finance Director

  04-10-2026 10:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR - HOUSEBUILDING
  Kent | £100,000-£150,000 + Bonus & Package - DOE
  A leading UK housebuilder is looking to appoint a Regional Finance Director to join its senior regional management team, supporting the Managing Director in driving financial performance, commercial decision-making and long-term business strategy.
  This is a senior, commercially focused Finance Director position rather than a traditional financial reporting role. You'll have genuine influenc
  
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• Shuttering Carpenter (DIgs)

  02-10-2026 16:37 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Shuttering Carpenters Required - Immediate Start - - DIGS WELCOMED 10-12 HOURS A DAY UPLIFT AFTER 39 HOURS
  Experienced Shuttering Joiners required for an ongoing infrastructure project in the CV8 area. Immediate starts available for suitable candidates.
  Role requirements:Proven experience as a shuttering joiner on civil engineering/infrastructure projects
  Ability to read and work from drawings
  Experience with timber formwork, reinforced concrete structures, and general shuttering works
  Ability t
  
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• SHDF Project Administrator - Dartford

  02-10-2026 16:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  SHDF Project Administrator
  Dartford
  Full Time | Permanent | £30,000 per annum
  About the Role
  We are supporting the delivery of a Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) retrofit programme and are looking for an organised and detail-focused SHDF Project Administrator to join the project team based in Dartford.
  The role will provide administrative and project support across domestic retrofit works, helping to maintain accurate property, assessment and project information and ensuring docu
  
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• Mechanical & Electrical Apprenticeships

  02-10-2026 15:36 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Mechanical & Electrical Apprenticeships - HS2 Midlands
  Location: Midlands
  Project: HS2
  Job Type: Apprenticeship / Long-Term Opportunity
  Disciplines: Mechanical & Electrical
  About the Role
  MSS Infrastructure are looking for Mechanical and Electrical Apprentices to join major HS2 works across the Midlands.
  We are looking for candidates who have already gained a relevant NVQ qualification in either Mechanical or Electrical and are looking to develop their practical experience and career wit
  
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• Margins up at Scottish affordable homes specialist

  02-10-2026 13:34 via building.co.uk
  
  Improvement comes as McTaggart Construction says jobs hit by delays in starting on site
  
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• London boroughs identify sites to build more than 50,000 council homes

  02-10-2026 13:15 via building.co.uk
  
  Building full pipeline would cost just £500,000 more than capital’s total SAHP allocation
  
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• Shoreditch high-rise cluster set to grow with plans for 40-storey tower unveiled

  02-10-2026 13:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Two-block scheme designed by PRP and earmarked to contain around 400 homes
  
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• Kent contractor improves profit despite building safety regs slowing down high-rise starts

  02-10-2026 12:47 via building.co.uk
  
  RGCM improves margins as bottom line rises by more than half
  
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• Global Account Manager MTDC

  02-10-2026 11:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Strategic Account Manager - Data Center Solutions, EMEA
  Location: Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, Dublin or Paris
  Travel: 25-50% across EMEA
  Company: Confidential Global Data Center Solutions Provider
  We are supporting a leading global provider of data center infrastructure and supply-chain solutions in the appointment of a Senior Strategic Account Manager to lead and grow major data center developer accounts across EMEA.
  This is a high-impact commercial role focused on strategic account gr
  
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• Stanhope reveals updated designs for Paddington hospital rebuild

  02-10-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme by Allies and Morrison and HOK to include 30-storey hosptial tower and 10-acre life sciences campus
  
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• John F Hunt sells power business to equipment giant Finning

  02-10-2026 08:00 via building.co.uk
  
  £50m deal will see around 150 staff move to UK arm of £5bn turnover Canadian business
  
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• Senior Lettings Negotiator - Crouch End

  01-10-2026 17:50 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Basic: £30K,000 - £35,000 OTE: £70K
  Working Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-6:30pm , Fri 9am-6pm , Sat 9:30am - 4pm(5-day week, day off in lieu when you work a Saturday)Car Allowance: £150 mileage allowanceDove & Hawk Property Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of permanent workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's and Privacy Policy which can be found at doveandhawk.co.uk
  
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• Plant Operative - Dumper / Roller Driver

  01-10-2026 17:36 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  PLANT OPERATIVE - DUMPER / ROLLER DRIVER
  Location: Winchester
  Start: Immediate
  ⏳ Duration: Long-term
  We are currently looking for an experienced Plant Operative / Dumper & Roller Driver to join a busy site in Winchester.
  Requirements:
  Valid NPORS CSCS / CSCS BlueExperience operating Dumpers and Rollers
  Must have relevant site experience
  Full UK driving licence required
  Reliable and available for an immediate start
  Looking for a long-term position
  Competitive rates available
  If you are
  
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• Environmental Compliance Site Manager

  01-10-2026 17:31 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Lead Compliance. Shape Strategy. Drive Continuous Improvement.
  Are you an experienced environmental professional with a strong operational and maintenance management background? Do you thrive in complex manufacturing environments where no two days are the same? If so, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of environmental compliance, site operations, and continuous improvement.
  Reporting directly to the Managin
  
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• Working Foreman (Digs)

  01-10-2026 17:20 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  CIVILS WORKING FOREMAN REQUIREDBIRMINGHAM & COVENTRY
  IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE
  LONG-TERM WORK
  GOOD RATES OF PAY
  DIGS
  We are currently looking for an experienced Working Foreman to join an ongoing project.
  REQUIRED:
  ✅ First Aid
  ✅ CSCS Gold Card
  ✅ CSCS Black Card
  ✅ SMSTS
  ✅ Previous Working Foreman experience
  ✅ Strong knowledge of site health & safety
  ✅ Able to lead and manage site teams
  Immediate start available with long-term work for the right ca
  
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• EUSR Supervisors (digs)

  01-10-2026 17:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  EUSR SUPERVISORS REQUIREDCOVENTRY & BIRMINGHAM
  IMMEDIATE STARTS
  LONG-TERM WORK AVAILABLE
  GOOD RATES OF PAY
  We are currently looking for experienced EUSR Supervisors for ongoing projects in Coventry and Birmingham.
  Required:
  ✅ EUSR Gold Card
  ✅ SSSTS / SMSTS
  ✅ First Aid
  ✅ Black Card
  ✅ Relevant site supervision experience
  ✅ Strong health & safety awareness
  Immediate starts available with long-term work for the right candidates.
  Interested? Get in touch to
  
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