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• Winners of the 2025 Building Awards unveiled

  05-11-2025 00:00 via building.co.uk
  
  Firms to claim prizes include Multiplex, Kier and Turner & Townsend
  
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• Carpenters needed in Didcot

  27-07-2026 17:54 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  x2 Carpenter needed in Didcot
  We are working with a client who are looking for two carpenters in Didcot, Oxfordshire to start as soon as possible on a residential site.The Carpenter will be needed for roof works, fixing internal panels, fascias, etc.The Carpenters will be required for up to 18 months (if you get on well).Job requirements:- Full PPE (Hard Hat, Hi-Vis and steel-toe cap boots)- Own tools (hand and power)If you are interested in this role, please apply below and we will contact you
  
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• Electrical Contracts Manager (Maintenance)

  27-07-2026 17:49 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Job Title: Maintenance Contracts Manager - Electrical Compliance
  Location: Hertford (Hybrid)
  Salary: £55,000-£65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
  Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
  An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Contracts Manager to oversee electrical compliance maintenance services across social housing contracts.
  You will manage the delivery of emergency lighting, lightning protection, PAT testing, height safety and photovoltaic (PV) maintenance programm
  
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• Committee Services Manager

  27-07-2026 15:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Committee Services Manager
  Location: East London
  Type: Temp ongonig
  Rate: 300 Umbrella per day
  Hours: 36 Hours per week
  Work pattern: Hybrid working
  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 Committee Services Manager to join their team.
  Key Responsibilities - Committee Services ManagerCoordinate and manage the work of the Committee Services Team, ensuring efficient, customer
  
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• Principal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant

  27-07-2026 14:39 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Principal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant - Leeds (Hybrid)
  Our client, a leading independent environmental consultancy, is looking to appoint an experienced Principal EIA Consultant to join their growing team in Leeds. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile infrastructure and development projects across the UK.
  As a Principal EIA Consultant, you'll play a key role in coordinating environmental inputs for major projects across secto
  
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• Losses increase at London Square amid ‘unprecedented strain’ caused by building safety delays

  27-07-2026 13:44 via building.co.uk
  
  But housebuilder says figure doesn’t reflect underlying profitability of business
  
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• Housing committee chair Eshalomi made junior minister at MHCLG as McDonald keeps construction brief

  27-07-2026 12:54 via building.co.uk
  
  Round-up of ministerial appointments
  
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• Housing committee chair Eshalomi made junior minister at MHCLG

  27-07-2026 12:54 via building.co.uk
  
  Round-up of ministerial appointments
  
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• Esh trebles profit as it hails ‘strong demand’ in housing and infrastructure

  27-07-2026 12:43 via building.co.uk
  
  Durham-based contractor increases turnover 17%
  
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• Piercy & Co and Emrys Architects working on two Piccadilly Circus retrofits for the Crown Estate

  27-07-2026 12:33 via building.co.uk
  
  Projects to transform southern end of Regent Street with nearly 170,000sq ft of mixed-use space
  
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• Associate Director - Highways Engineering

  27-07-2026 11:34 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Associate Director - Highway DesignLocation: Flexible / Hybrid
  Salary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienced Highway Design professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a highly respected engineering consultancy looking to appoint an Associate Director to lead the delivery and growth of its Highway Design team.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader who enjoys combining technical excellence with business development, team leaders
  
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• Labour with minibus pickup

  27-07-2026 11:33 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  General Labour Required in HMP Channingswood with mini bus pickupOur specialist Trades & Labour team are seeking a general Labourer for a job in HMP ChanningswoodEach General Labour must:* Must Have cscs and no criminal convictions* Have full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment - Hard Hat, boots, hi-vis, gloves & goggles)
  * Be hard working, reliable and punctual
  * Have good communication skills and be able to work alone on your own initiative or as part of a team.
  Please note MadiganGill
  
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• Mechanical/Senior Mechanical Engineer

  27-07-2026 11:25 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
  Berkhamsted or Birmingham | Hybrid WorkingI'm currently working with a well-established, privately owned engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing Building Services team.This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, education, industrial, cultural and regeneration sectors, delivering innovative and sustainable mechanical building ser
  
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• 360 roto Forklift Driver

  27-07-2026 09:29 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  360 Roti Forklift cpcs Required in HMP Lancaster
  Our specialist Trades & Labour team are seeking 360 Forklift for a job in LancasterEach Forklioftmust:
  * Must Have Npoors orCPCS Card - 360 roto* Have full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment - Hard Hat, boots, hi-vis, gloves & goggles)
  * Be hard working, reliable and punctual
  * Have good communication skills and be able to work alone on your own initiative or as part of a team.
  Please note MadiganGill are an equal opportunities employer an
  
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• Logistics Director

  26-07-2026 22:15 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Logistics DirectorSouth West England£105,000 - £145,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Car Allowance + Accommodation + Pension + Career ProgressionAre you an experienced Logistics Director looking to lead logistics on one of the UK's largest and most technically complex construction projects?Join one of Europe's leading international main contractors delivering landmark mission-critical developments across the UK and Europe. This is an opportunity to take complete ownership of the logi
  
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• Construction Manager - Blockwork

  26-07-2026 21:58 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Construction Manager - BlockworkSouth West England£65,000 - £85,000 + Travel Allowance +Private Medical + Pension + Bonus + Accommodation + Long-Term Projects + Career ProgressionJoin one of Europe's leading international main contractors delivering one of the UK's largest and most technically advanced advanced manufacturing projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager / Package Manager to lead the delivery of the blockwork package across multipl
  
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• Construction Manager - Ancillary Buildings

  26-07-2026 21:47 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Construction Manager - Ancillary BuildingsSouth West England£60,000 - £80,000 + Travel Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Bonus + Accommodation + Long-Term Projects + Career ProgressionJoin one of Europe's leading international main contractors delivering one of the UK's largest and most technically advanced advanced manufacturing projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager / Package Manager to lead the delivery of multiple ancillary buildi
  
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• Construction Manager - Building Envelope

  26-07-2026 21:39 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Construction Manager - Building EnvelopeSouth West England£650,000 - £85,000 + Travel Allowance+ Private Medical + Pension + Bonus + Accommodation + Long-Term Projects + Career ProgressionJoin one of Europe's leading international main contractors delivering one of the UK's largest and most technically advanced advanced manufacturing projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager / Package Manager to lead the delivery of the external building envel
  
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• Civil & Structural Engineer

  26-07-2026 18:21 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  We are currently seeking a CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER with an interest in doing some work on HIGHWAYS and other projects to join our client based in YORK.
  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 help to design, develop and deliver solutions in civil engineering for highways and projects for a range of building projects for a good range of
  
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• Civil & Drainage Engineer

  26-07-2026 12:41 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  We are currently seeking a CIVIL & DRAINAGE ENGINEER to join our client based in Hull.
  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 help to design, develop and deliver solutions in civil engineering, drainage, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, external works and also for paving making sure that your work ensures compliance with the relevant i
  
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• Technical Sales Specialist

  25-07-2026 13:17 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Technical Sales Specialist
  Reading
  £32,000 - £41,000 Basic + Bonuses + Commission (OTE £48,000+) + Remote Working + Technical Training + Private Healthcare + Holidays + Career Progression + Industry-Leading Pension + Company Car / Car Allowance + Company Credit Card + Immediate Start
  Are you an Analytical Chemist or Laboratory Technician looking to take your career in a new direction? Do you have a chemistry background and want to break into a Technical Sales Specialist role wi
  
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• Senior Civil & Drainage Engineer

  25-07-2026 12:48 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  We are currently seeking a SENIOR CIVIL & DRAINAGE ENGINEER to join our client based in Hull.
  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 design, develop and deliver solutions in civil engineering, drainage, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, external works and also for paving making sure that your work ensures compliance with the relevant in
  
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• Principal / Senior Civil Engineer

  25-07-2026 12:09 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  THE ROLE
  We are currently seeking a PRINCIPAL / SENIOR CIVIL 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 able to work on an interesting range of projects which will include buildings for schools, offices, residential, industrial, hospitals, waste handling and recycling plants and some decarbonisation projects.
  
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• Telehandler Operators

  24-07-2026 18:24 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Telehandler Operator
  McGinley Support Services are looking for Telehandler Operators for a major infrastructure project at Heathrow Airport.
  This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work on a project expected to run for approximately 2 years.
  Location
  Heathrow Airport
  ContractOngoing Contract (Approx. 2 Years)Shifts07:00 - 17:00
  Days & Nights AvailablePay Rates£18.22 per hour- £27.33 per hourPAYEDutiesOperating Telehandlers safely and efficiently
  Loading, unloading an
  
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• Carpenter needed in North West London

  24-07-2026 17:56 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Carpenter Required - North West London
  Details:Location: Noth West London
  Start Date: ASAP
  Duration: Ongoing work available for the right candidateRequirements:Valid Blue CSCS Card
  Proven experience in carpentry
  Own tools and PPE
  Reliable and punctualDuties will include:General carpentry work
  1st and 2nd fix tasks (depending on project stage)
  Making ramps from the raised access floor to the scabs.
  Making Timber
  Working as part of a site team to meet deadlinesDaniel Owen is an experienced recruit
  
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• Project Manager - Contaminated Land

  24-07-2026 16:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Project Manager (Contaminated Land)
  I am working with a leading multi-disciplinary Consultancy who has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual as a Geo-Environmental Consultant/Project Manager to join their team. Working with a small team serving various client types predominantly across the South of England but with national coverage. For more information, please contact Barrie Dempster - [email protected]
  You will report to the consultancy department head but wi
  
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• 2xSteelfixers

  24-07-2026 15:45 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  2xSteelfixers required. Happy to take a pair or two singles.
  Location: BBV HS2 Project - Stoneleigh, Kenilworth
  We are currently recruiting experienced Steelfixers to join our team on the BBV HS2 project at Stoneleigh, Kenilworth.
  Requirements:
  * Proven experience in steelfixing on major construction or civil engineering projects
  * Valid CSCS Blue or Gold Card
  * Ability to read and interpret reinforcement drawings
  * Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
  * HS2 induction and relevan
  
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• Steelfix Charge Hand

  24-07-2026 15:32 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Charge Hand - Steelfixers
  Location: HS2 - BBV Project, Stoneleigh/Kenilworth
  We are currently looking for an experienced Steelfixing Charge Hand to join our team on the BBV HS2 project in Stoneleigh, Kenilworth.
  Requirements:
  * Proven experience as a Steelfixing Charge Hand
  * Strong leadership and communication skills
  * Ability to read and interpret drawings
  * Valid CSCS Black/Gold Card
  * SMSTS or SSSTS
  * HS2 induction and relevant safety-critical tickets are advantageous
  Responsibilities:
  * Sup
  
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• Painters needed in Wantage!

  24-07-2026 15:16 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Painters needed in Wantage
  We're seeking multiple skilled and reliable painters to join our team for a commercial project in Wantage.Role: Interior / Exterior painting on a commercial siteDuration: 2 months
  Working Hours: 7:30 AM- 4 PM (Monday - Friday)What we're looking for:
  Previous experience in painting & decorating
  Good attention to detail and neat finish
  Ability to work independently or as part of a small team
  Reliable, punctual, and safety-consciousThe successful applicant will need t
  
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• HMRC files winding-up petition against Avison Young

  24-07-2026 14:50 via building.co.uk
  
  Property giant told website it expected tax dispute to be ‘resolved shortly’
  
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