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• UPVC Operative

  15-01-2025 10:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  UPVC Operative - Property Services
  Job Type: Permanent
  Start Date: ASAP
  Location: Barnet
  Salary: £20 - £22 per hour.
  A UPVC operative is required, working for a local social housing contractor. The UPVC operative role will involve carrying out maintenance works on occupied domestic properties solely on UPVC windows and doors. As well as UPVC works, it would be ideal if you can carry out basic multi trade works, such as; tiling, patch plastering and carpentry. Must have previous socia
  
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• Cost of HS2 tops £43bn as contractors brace for criticism over spiralling budget

  23-03-2026 20:14 via building.co.uk
  
  Details of expected construction cost and opening timetable due by summer, government promises
  
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• Senior Repairs Manager

  23-03-2026 19:49 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Repairs Manager
  Salary: £60-75K
  Location: North West London
  We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Operations Manager to lead the delivery of responsive repairs and gas services within a high-performing housing or property services environment. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous service improvement.
  Key Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end management of responsive repairs, including plann
  
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• Pre-Construction Manager

  23-03-2026 17:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager
  Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
  Location: City Of London
  Industry: Building and Construction
  About the Role
  Our client, a leading main contractor, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Pre-Construction Manager to join their team. This is a senior role responsible for leading pre-construction planning and feasibility activities across major, high-value construction projects.
  Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environmen
  
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• Regional Logistics Manager

  23-03-2026 17:24 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Regional Logistics Manager (European projects)
  Collinstown, Ireland
  A great opportunity for an experienced logistic manager to oversee european projects for a large Irish contractor.Your responsibilities will include:Manage multiple Project Logistic Teams throughout Europe.
  Plan site set-up to move labour, plant, and materials around Projects efficiently.
  Plan internal and external logistics routes through the project phases focusing on separation of vehicles, machinery, and people. Lay down are
  
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• Carpenter Multi Trade

  23-03-2026 16:43 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for a Carpenter Multi - Repairs & Maintenance
  Location: Birmingham (South Birmingham)
  Job Type: Temporary (12 Weeks Initial)
  Sector: Trades / Social Housing
  The Role
  Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter Multi to join a busy Repairs and Maintenance team in Birmingham.
  This role requires a multi-skilled tradesperson with a strong carpentry background, alongside experience in plumbing and plastering. You will be working across so
  
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• Roofer - Permanent

  23-03-2026 16:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Daniel Owen are recruiting for a Roofer
  Location: Leicester (covering Peterborough, Leicestershire & Northamptonshire)
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
  The Role
  Due to continued growth, an excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Roofer to join a well-established team working across social housing properties.
  This role involves carrying out a wide range of roofing works including:Slate and tile repairs
  Pitched and flat roofing (including heat appl
  
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• Senior Quantity Surveyor - Roofing

  23-03-2026 16:01 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Quantity Surveyor - Roofing SubcontractorLocation: Dartford Sector: Roofing SubcontractorIndustry: Building and construction Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
  Our client is a well-established roofing subcontractor based in Dartford, delivering specialist packages across commercial and residential projects throughout the South East. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
  This is a key position within the business, o
  
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• Technical Director - Built Heritage

  23-03-2026 15:28 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Technical Director - Built Heritage
  Location: Birmingham
  Reports To: Director
  Role Overview
  An established consultancy is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technical Director - Built Heritage to lead the technical delivery, conservation strategy, and innovation across its heritage portfolio. This role is central to ensuring the highest standards of conservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings while balancing regulatory compliance, sustainability, and c
  
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• Telehandler - Whitby

  23-03-2026 15:27 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Telehandlers required across the north east to work for nationwide house buildersOur clients are looking for a telehandler in Whitby
  Responsibilities Include:Operating telehandler machine on and around the site
  Unloading deliveriesSupplying tradesmen with their materialsRequirements for the Role:a valid CPCS/NPORS card
  a valid UK drivers license
  Own PPE - high viz vest, hard hat and steel capped bootsIf interested in the position please contact07752 790754 for more information
  
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• Technical Transition Manager - Housing - Transformation

  23-03-2026 14:19 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Technical Transition ManagerNW London
  IT Transformation / Transition
  Day Rate £550-760 a dayThe Technical Transition Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering the technical elements of the transition from the Council's long-term outsourced IT service provider to a hybrid delivery model.
  The role will lead the technical transition of selected IT systems and services to new platforms, suppliers, or in-house arrangements, ensuring continuity of service, security, and value
  
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• HTA plan for Alton Estate revamp in London wins planning

  23-03-2026 13:02 via building.co.uk
  
  Scheme will include new homes and community hub
  
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• Senior / Associate Cost Consultant

  23-03-2026 12:38 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  We're looking for a Consultant from a Quantity Surveying (PQS or Employer's Agent) background to undertake an specialist role offering advice at a strategic level to clients including developers, local authorities and finance providers. This opportunity is with a leading property consultancy in Birmingham city centre whose service offering includes fund monitoring and due diligence work for lenders and investors, conducting development appraisals and viability assessments evaluating cost plans.
  
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• Government reveals names of seven new towns it plans to press ahead with

  23-03-2026 12:31 via building.co.uk
  
  MHCLG announces it will back seven settlements, down from the 12 recommended by the new town’s taskforce
  
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• Speed of HS2 trains expected to be cut in order to save scheme money

  23-03-2026 12:25 via building.co.uk
  
  Latest DfT report into project out this afternoon but will not give update on cost and schedule range which is now due by July
  
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• Bench Joiners Mate

  23-03-2026 12:13 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  We are looking for a reliable semi skilled bench joiners mate to support skilled joiners within a busy workshop. This is a hands-on role assisting with the manufacture of bespoke joinery items and keeping the workshop running efficiently.
  This position is ideal for someone with basic woodworking experience or someone looking to get into the joinery trade and learn on the job.
  
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• Plan to turn former Debenhams store in Oxford into £125m lab space gets green light

  23-03-2026 11:38 via building.co.uk
  
  Architect Perkins & Will’s proposal involves retaining existing building’s facade as part of 100,000sq ft development
  
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• Senior Project Manager / Employers Agent

  23-03-2026 08:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  A surveying and construction consultancy based in Central London are looking for a commercially aware Senior Project Manager / Employers Agent who has experience delivering developments within the living sector.
  The Company that the Senior Project Manager / Employers Agent will join:The Senior Project Manager / Employers Agent will be joining a fast-growing consultancy that includes the director, associate directors, project managers, cost consultants and building surveyors. The Senior Project M
  
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• Plumber Multi-Trade

  20-03-2026 18:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Plumber Multi Trade
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  Sector: Property Services
  Location: Oxford
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Pay Rate: £23.00 - £24.00 per hour
  We have an opportunity for a Plumber Multi Trade to join a dedicated property maintenance team for a social housing contractor in Oxford. In this role, you will provide high-quality plumbing and multi-trade services, helping to ensure homes are safe, well-maintained, and comfortable for residents.
  Respo
  
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• CPCS Grader operator

  20-03-2026 17:52 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  McGinley support services are looking for experienced Grader/ scraper operators in the West MidlandsThis is a long term position working on the Uk's largest civil engineering project. You must be a competent Grader/ Scraper operator with at least 2 years experience
  Location - West MidlandsRate - £32.51 - 43.24 - (PAYE only)
  Digs availableThe following is required:
  CPCS Grader / Scraper2 years experience
  UK Driving Licence
  Seqohs safety critical medical is preferred but not essential
  If you
  
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• CPCS Dozer operator

  20-03-2026 17:45 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  McGinley support services are looking for experienced Dozer operators in the West MidlandsThis is a long term position working on the Uk's largest civil engineering project. You must be a competent Dozer operator with at least 2 years experience
  Location - West Midlands -
  Rate - £26.99 -£35..90 - (PAYE only)
  Digs availableThe following is required:
  CPCS Blue - Dozer operator2 years experience
  UK Driving Licence
  Seqohs safety critical medical is preferred but not essential
  If you are
  
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• CPCS Grader/ scraper operative

  20-03-2026 17:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  McGinley support services are looking for experienced Grader/ scraper operators in the West MidlandsThis is a long term position working on the Uk's largest civil engineering project. You must be a competent Grader/ Scraper operator with at least 2 years experience
  Location - West MidlandsRate - £24.11 - £36.16 - (PAYE only)
  Digs availableThe following is required:
  CPCS Grader / Scraper2 years experience
  UK Driving Licence
  Seqohs safety critical medical is preferred but not essential
  
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• Gateman / Logistics operative

  20-03-2026 17:05 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  McGinley support services are looking for experienced Gateman/ Logistics operative in the West MidlandsThis is a long term position working on the UK's largest civil engineering project. You must be a competent gateman with at least 2 years experience.
  Location - Aylesbury
  Rate - £14.95- £22.42 - (PAYE only)
  Digs availableThe following is required:
  CSCS Or CPCS2 years experience
  UK Driving Licence
  Seqohs safety critical medical is preferred but not essential
  If you are interested ple
  
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• Construction Manager - Earthworks

  20-03-2026 16:37 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Earthworks Construction ManagerThis is a rare opportunity to take a leading role on one of the UK's most significant earthworks schemes in decades.
  We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor, delivering a large-scale earthworks project in the South of England. With a huge earthworks programme already underway and plenty of programme left to run, this is a long-term, high-impact role where you'll have real ownership of delivery, not just oversight.
  The Role
  As Earthworks C
  
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• CSCS Labourer - Bedford

  20-03-2026 16:30 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Site Labourer needed in Bedford
  We are working with a client who are looking for a labourer to work on a residential site in Bedford.The client have just won the next phase of the project so there is up to a year of work available for the right person.We are looking for a reliable and proactive worker with good initiative and good time keeping skills.The labourer will need previous site experience and a valid CSCS card.
  Requirements for the role
  - PPE (hard hat, hi vis and steel toe-cap boots)-
  
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• Handyman/woman - Kidlington

  20-03-2026 16:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Handyperson needed in KidlingtonWe're supporting a client who need an experienced Handyperson to join their team in Kidlington. The job involves making good / snagging on large new build office. There is up to two months of work for the right person.Key Details:
  Commercial site in KidlingtonOn‑site parking available
  Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:30 (paid 9 hours per day)
  Requirements:
  Strong snagging and finishing skills
  Own hand and power tools
  Full PPE (hard hat, hi‑vis, safety boots)
  Re
  
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• Mobile Engineer 

  20-03-2026 16:13 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Mobile Engineer
  North London£32,000 - £40,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £70k) + Van + Paid Qualifications + Progression + Stability + Pension + Immediate StartLaunch a new career as a Mobile Engineer with a leading electrical contractor operating nationwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn in excess of £70'000 with a company that values quality workmanship, professionalism, and employee development.
  As a Mobile Engineer, you will work across domestic and commercial pr
  
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• Five firms sign maintenance contracts worth a total of £1bn with Guinness

  20-03-2026 13:39 via building.co.uk
  
  £500m turnover housing association announces winners of planned mainteance work
  
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• Group of nine east London boroughs unveils investment prospectus in bid to attract development funding

  20-03-2026 13:34 via building.co.uk
  
  Local London says region has capacity to deliver more than 145,000 new homes
  
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• Opportunities and threats for wider UK hardwood use explored at V&A event

  20-03-2026 13:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Ways to scale the use of UK hardwood in construction were unpacked at a V&A museum symposium that tackled the question: what if our built environment was shaped by local, climate-resilient, mixed-species forest? The audience heard about projects across the country that are facilitating the use of homegrown timber – ...
  
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