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• Stanhope set to be brought onto £200m City office job

  12-10-2026 12:51 via building.co.uk
  
  McLaren set to start main construction work on Tenter House scheme next year
  
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• Controversial Cambridge college approved for second time

  13-10-2026 14:06 via building.co.uk
  
  Decision follows judicial review which resulted in original consent being quashed over heritage concerns
  
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• Contract Surveyor - Damp & Mould

  13-10-2026 13:34 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Contract Surveyor - Damp & Mould
  Location: West London
  Rate: £30-£33 per hour Umbrella
  Contract: Ongoing Temporary to Permanent
  Sector: Social Housing / Property Maintenance
  I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Contract Surveyor specialising in Damp, Mould and Condensation (DMC) to join a well-established social housing contractor operating across West London.
  This is an excellent opportunity for a surveying professional with a strong background in social housing and prope
  
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• Commercial & Process Lead

  13-10-2026 13:25 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Commercial Operating Model & Process Design Lead
  Location: Southwark, London
  Rate: Up to £600 per day Umbrella
  Contract: Contract opportunity
  I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Operating Model & Process Design Lead to support a major transformation programme within a complex public sector environment in Southwark.
  This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with strong social housing and commercial experience, alongside a proven trac
  
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• Bellway boosts profit but warns of continuing margin squeeze

  13-10-2026 12:38 via building.co.uk
  
  Housebuilder warns completions expected to fall in current year
  
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• Balfour Beatty sells stake in Hong Kong business for £250m

  13-10-2026 12:29 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm has owned 50% share of Gammon since 2004
  
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• Business Development Lead - Construction & Safety

  13-10-2026 11:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  This is an exciting opportunity to join a start-up Health & Safety and CDM consultancy with established Tier 1 client relationships across construction, healthcare, energy and infrastructure. They are now hiring their first dedicated Business Development Lead, to build a proactive commercial engine around the business. This is a commercial position rather than a project delivery focused role. The successful Business Development Lead will own the entire commercial process from identifying pro
  
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• Lettings Agent

  13-10-2026 11:47 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Lettings Agent- WimbledonA well-established property and asset management business based in Wimbledon is looking for a motivated and confident Lettings Agent to join its busy team.Managing a substantial portfolio of properties across London, you will play a key role in the day-to-day lettings operation, overseeing the process from initial enquiries through to successful tenancy agreements.
  Key ResponsibilitiesManaging and updating online property listings
  Responding to and managing applicant enq
  
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• Contract Resident Engineer / Site Engineer - Civil & Structural

  13-10-2026 11:07 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Contract Resident Engineer / Site Engineer - Civil & StructuralLocation: Essex / East London
  Rate: £300-£400 per day
  Contract: Freelance / ContractI'm working with a specialist civil and structural engineering consultancy focused on maritime infrastructure, including ports, quays and large-scale waterfront structures.They are looking for a Resident Engineer / Site Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in the Thames Estuary area.
  The RoleThis position will be split ap
  
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• Donald Insall dies aged 100

  13-10-2026 04:58 via building.co.uk
  
  Conservation pioneer a leader in the protection of historic buildings since the 1950s
  
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• Weighbridge Operator - Sheffield

  12-10-2026 15:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Weighbridge Operator
  Location: Sheffield
  Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £15 per hour
  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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• Banksman - Sheffield

  12-10-2026 15:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Banksman
  Location: Sheffield
  Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £14 per hour
  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.
  The Opportunit
  
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• McLaren gets Gateway 2 green light for next phase of £350m housing scheme going up opposite Chelsea Barracks

  12-10-2026 14:24 via building.co.uk
  
  Firm to build second phase of Ebury Bridge job which includes 330 homes
  
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• Real PM co-founder joins JP Morgan to work on bank’s planned tower at Canary Wharf

  12-10-2026 14:12 via building.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Ruff takes up post as managing director of real estate
  
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• Mayor of London backs KPF’s City fringe office quarter following call-in

  12-10-2026 13:11 via building.co.uk
  
  Hackney council had opposed the scheme prior to call-in earlier this year
  
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• Welfare

  12-10-2026 13:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  MadiganGill are rescouricng for a Welfare - HMP Guys MarchHold a valid CSCs card
  you will require you to have an EL1 clearance, if you do not have one you can still apply for the job and also apply for the EL1
  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 team.This is a full ti
  
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• Doc controlla/admin

  12-10-2026 12:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  MadiganGill are rescouricng for a Logistics Manager - HMP Guys MarchHold a valid SMSTS
  you will be required to have an EL1 clearance, if you do not have one you can still apply for the job and also apply for the EL1
  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 team.This is a f
  
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• Handyman/Finisher - Walker NE6

  12-10-2026 12:13 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Our client is looking for an experienced Handyman/Finisher to join a project in Walker ne6Will be working on a new build home site.
  Responsibilities Include:Painting, Patching, Siliconing
  finihsing plots ready for CML
  Ad hoc assisting of work on siteCustomer care worksGeneral tidy up of plotsRequirements for the Role:a valid CSCS card
  Own PPE - high viz vest, safety glasses, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested in the position please apply or contact 07752790754 for more information
  
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• Government should freeze regulatory burdens for three years to kickstart housing market, new report recommends

  12-10-2026 12:12 via building.co.uk
  
  Group chaired by Gavin Barwell says regulations ‘placing huge barrier to new development’
  
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• Kier launches specialist projects building business in London

  12-10-2026 12:10 via building.co.uk
  
  New business will target large-scale refurb and new build jobs
  
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• Clerk of Works/Repairs Inspector

  12-10-2026 12:07 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Clerk of Works Inspector / Repairs Surveyor
  Location: Hastings, East Sussex
  Salary: £47,500 + £1,800 car allowance
  We are recruiting for two experienced Clerk of Works Inspectors / Repairs Surveyors to cover a residential housing portfolio in Hastings.
  This role is ideal for someone with strong repairs surveying experience, excellent resident-facing skills and a background in contractor and contract management.
  Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out pre- and post-inspections of residential re
  
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• Electrical testing, inspecting and remedial works

  12-10-2026 10:34 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Electrician - Testing, Inspection & Remedial Works
  Location: Bristol
  Rate: £200 - £230 per day
  We are currently seeking an experienced Electrician to carry out testing, inspection, EICRs, and remedial works across residential properties in the Bristol area.
  Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in occupied and void residential properties.
  Diagnose electrical faults and identify non-compliant installations.
  Complete remedial works followin
  
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• Director of Building Surveying

  12-10-2026 10:11 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  An established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy are looking to appoint a Director of Building Surveying to lead and develop their Manchester offering.
  The Director of Building Surveying Role
  This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Building Surveying Director to take a leading position within an established consultancy, combining technical expertise, commercial responsibility and the opportunity to shape the future of a regional team.
  The business operates across a broad range
  
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• Commercial Dwellings Engineer

  12-10-2026 08:47 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Commercial Dwelling EngineerLocation: West London
  We are seeking an experienced Commercial Dwelling Engineer to join our Commercial Heating & District Energy Team.
  The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, repairing and commissioning Heat Interface Units (HIUs), communal heating systems and district heating networks across residential properties and mixed-use developments.
  Key ResponsibilitiesService, maintain and repair HIUs and communal heating systems.
  Diagn
  
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• Ventalation Engineer

  12-10-2026 08:46 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Ventilation EngineerLocation: [Insert Location]
  Salary: [Insert Salary]About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Ventilation Engineer to join our team, carrying out installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs to ventilation systems across domestic, commercial and local authority properties.You will undertake planned and reactive works in occupied and vacant properties, ensuring all work meets current regulations, safety standards and customer expectations.Key Responsibilities
  Install,
  
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• Plumbing Multi-trader

  09-10-2026 17:35 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Plumber Multi-trader - Property Services
  Location: South East London
  Type: Temporary
  Salary: £22 Per Hour
  Company Overview:
  Daniel Owen are recruiting for a social housing contractor based in South East London. We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Plumbing Multi-trader to join their team on an ongoing temporary basis, working across social housing.
  Key responsibilitiesCarrying out General Maintenance on occupied properties
  Such as Internal and external door fitting, k
  
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• Supervisor - Social Housing

  09-10-2026 17:21 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Repairs Supervisor | Social Housing Maintenance
  Location: London
  Salary: £25-£28 Per hour
  Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
  A key client of ours are currently looking for Repairs Supervisors to oversee responsive repairs and maintenance works within occupied social housing properties.
  This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business, with the potential to secure a permanent position following an initial temporary period.
  The RoleSupervising day-to-day repairs and maint
  
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• Labourer for loft installation

  09-10-2026 15:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Labourer - Social Housing / Loft Insulation
  Location: TS15 & TS16
  Job Type: Temporary/3 months of work
  Industry: Social Housing / Construction
  We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Labourer to support loft insulation installations in tenanted social housing properties across the TS15 and TS16 areas.
  We are looking for someone with previous social housing experience who is comfortable working in occupied properties, understands the importance of professionalism around ten
  
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• Civil / Water Design Engineer

  09-10-2026 15:03 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Civil / Water Design Engineer - North WestLocation: Manchester / Warrington
  Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE
  Type: Full-Time | Permanent
  Working Pattern: Hybrid, with regular attendance at the Manchester and Warrington officesThe OpportunityA well-established engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil / Water Design Engineer to support a major UK water company through a long-term client secondment.This is an opportunity to gain valuable client-side experience within the water industry,
  
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• Contract Civil/Highways Design Engineer

  09-10-2026 14:44 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Contract Civil / Highways Design EngineerLocation: London (fully remote option)
  Rate: £35-£40 per hour
  Contract: Outside IR35An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Senior Civil Engineer to join an established consultancy, supporting a range of highways and development infrastructure projects.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer looking for a flexible, fully remote contract, with the engagement expected to be outside IR35.The RoleDelivering civil engine
  
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