44 construction jobs found in Plymouth

Telehandler Operator Location: Plymouth, PL9 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4/5pm Pay: £13.90 per hour Assignment: Approx. 8‑week temporary assignment Start: Immediate / ASAP We are seeking a dependable, safety‑driven individual to support one of our clients busy operational site during a peak period.   This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience in manual labour, plant operations, and telehandler work, particularly within recycling, waste management, construction, or other industrial environments.   You’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient movement of materials across the site while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism. About the Role As a Telehandler Operator / Site Operative, you will be responsible for the safe movement of materials, supporting daily site operations, and ensuring the site remains clean, compliant and well‑organised.   This is a physically active role that requires strong awareness of safety, good...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) – Highways & Groundworks Location: Plymouth Duration: 6 Months Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 Engagement: Full-time or Part-time Considered Rate: up to £500 per shift We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a £6m highways and infrastructure scheme in Plymouth, working on behalf of a specialist subcontractor. This is a strong opportunity for a QS with proven highways and groundworks experience to contribute commercially to the successful delivery of a fast-moving civil engineering project. Project Scope: Highway and infrastructure works Road widening schemes Roundabout construction General groundworks and associated civils Key Responsibilities: Commercial management of subcontract packages Cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting Preparing and agreeing valuations and variations Managing final accounts Working closely with site teams, clients, and key stakeholders Driving financial...

CSCS Shuttering Carpenter – Job Plymouth Rate £24.00-25.00 per hour We are currently seeking experienced CSCS Shuttering Carpenters to join one of our clients on a busy construction project in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and skilled individuals looking for ongoing work. Key Responsibilities: Constructing and assembling formwork for concrete structures Reading and interpreting technical drawings and plans Ensuring all work is carried out to high standards of accuracy and safety Using hand and power tools efficiently Working collaboratively with site teams and supervisors Requirements: Valid CSCS Card (Essential) Proven experience as a shuttering carpenter Ability to read construction drawings Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship Own tools and PPE preferred Good understanding of health & safety regulations If you are a dedicated shuttering carpenter with the required qualifications, we would like to hear from you....

Cat C Driver - Plymouth - £18.09 PAYE Full Time Employment VGC Group are seeking 1no experienced Cat C Driver to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Cat C Driver Location: Plymouth Salary: £18.09 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts (Backshift and Nighshift possibility with uplifts) Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CSCS Card - Cat C Driving license and experience driving cat C vehicles Please...

Scaffolding Supervisor - Plymouth - £25.42 PAYE Full Time Employment VGC Group are seeking 1no experienced Scaffolding Supervisor to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Scaffolding Supervisor Location: Plymouth Salary: £25.42 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CISCS Gold Card - SSSTS - NVQ Level 3 in Scaffolding Please apply via directly or whatsapp Dan on...

NIGHT SHIFT Welders - MIG / TIG Roborough, Plymouth | £18.63 per hour | Shift Sun-Thur (Apply online only) | Temp to Perm | Onsite Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting skilled MIG / TIG Welders on behalf of Rittal CSM, a global leader in industrial solutions, based in Roborough, Plymouth. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability, career progression, and excellent earning potential within a busy production environment. Key Duties Carry out MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminium, and stainless steel components. Set up welding equipment and ensure correct operation. Maintain high-quality welding standards with strong attention to detail. Follow all health and safety regulations at all times. Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets. Requirements Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding. Ability to produce precise, high-quality welds. Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights. Reliable,...

Welders - MIG / TIG Roborough, Plymouth | £13.42-£17.89 per hour | Full-Time | Temp to Perm | Onsite Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting skilled MIG / TIG Welders on behalf of Rittal CSM, a global leader in industrial solutions, based in Roborough, Plymouth. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability, career progression, and excellent earning potential within a busy production environment. Key Duties Carry out MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminium, and stainless steel components. Set up welding equipment and ensure correct operation. Maintain high-quality welding standards with strong attention to detail. Follow all health and safety regulations at all times. Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets. Requirements Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding. Ability to produce precise, high-quality welds. Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights. Reliable, safety-conscious, and quality-driven...

General Builder Location: Plymouth (UK) Salary: Competitive – DOE Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Contract Work About: Our client is a trusted nationwide property maintenance, building and compliance partner, delivering high-quality solutions across residential, commercial, care homes, retirement living, education, and public sector environments. With over 25 years of industry experience, they pride themselves on quality workmanship, compliance, and long-term client relationships. The Role: We are seeking reliable and skilled General Builders/ Multi Traders who can carry out a wide range of property maintenance and building tasks to a high standard. You will work across a variety of properties completing reactive maintenance, planned repairs, and refurbishment works. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working across multiple trades. Key Responsibilities: * General property maintenance and building works *...

Site Engineer – Plymouth A great opportunity for a Site Engineer with experience in civil engineering and structures to join a an exciting project working on a large defence project. The successful Site Engineer will join a successful ambitious team. The successful Site Engineer will be a self-starter with strong communication skills. The opportunity would suit a Site Engineer with experience in civil engineering, ideally with some experience in structural engineering. The successful Site Engineer will have to successfully complete security vetting and will likely have the following qualifications and experience. Person Profile * Degree qualified or similar/ equivalent experience. * Experience in setting out for groundworks and structural packages * Strong QA/QC knowledge. * Skilled in reading engineering drawings and ensuring the setting out is to specification * Experience working as an engineer on site. * Work well independently as well as in a team environment. *...

Electrician with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood starting early Dec 2025 Summary: This role seeks a qualified electrician with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various electrical tasks primarily focused on first and second fix. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Electricians must hold ECS Gold certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified electrician with ECS Gold certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): Negotiable Start Date: December 2025 If you are a qualified electrician with security clearance, looking for a long term project, please apply...

Electrician with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood Oct 2025 Summary: This role seeks a qualified electrician with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various electrical tasks primarily focused on first and second fix. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Electricians must hold ECS Gold certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified electrician with ECS Gold certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): £26 p/h Start Date: October 2025 If you are a qualified electrician with security clearance, looking for a long term project, please apply with...

Are you or someone you know looking for work? We are looking for cleaners on behalf of our client to carry out cleaning within a supermarket. Position: Cleaning operative Location: Newton Abbott, TQ12 Pay rate: £14.85 Shifts 1: x6 days a week, 06:15-09:15, Tuesday off Shift 2: x6 days a week, 06:15-09:15, Wednesday off We are looking for someone to start ASAP! If you are interested and available you can call us on (phone number removed) or email INDPS

Plumber/Pipefitter for Channings Wood starting early April 2026 Summary: This role seeks a qualified plumber with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various plumbing/pipefitter tasks primarily focused on screwed steel pipework mainly, but also some crimped copper, drainage and sanitaryware. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Plumber/Pipefitter must hold CSCS certification and the necessary security clearance can be done by client if available Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified plumber/pipefitter with CSCS certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV), * Can be done by client if dont have * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary...

Electrician with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood starting early April 2026 Summary: This role seeks a qualified electrician with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various electrical tasks primarily focused on first and second fix. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Electricians must hold ECS Gold certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified electrician with ECS Gold certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): Negotiable Start Date: April 2026 If you are a qualified electrician with security clearance, looking for a long term project,...

Plumber/Pipefitter with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood starting early April 2026 Summary: This role seeks a qualified plumber with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various plumbing/pipefitter tasks primarily focused on screwed steel pipework mainly, but also some crimped copper, drainage and sanitaryware. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Plumber/Pipefitter must hold CSCS certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified plumber/pipefitter with CSCS certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): Negotiable Start Date: April 2026 If you are...

Plumber/Pipefitter with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood starting early April 2026 Summary: This role seeks a qualified plumber with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various plumbing/pipefitter tasks primarily focused on screwed steel pipework mainly, but also some crimped copper, drainage and sanitaryware. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Plumber/Pipefitter must hold CSCS certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified plumber/pipefitter with CSCS certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): Negotiable Start Date: April 2026 If you are...

Electrician with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood starting early April 2026 Summary: This role seeks a qualified electrician with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various electrical tasks primarily focused on first and second fix. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Electricians must hold ECS Gold certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified electrician with ECS Gold certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): Negotiable Start Date: April 2026 If you are a qualified electrician with security clearance, looking for a long term project,...

My client are a national tunnelling & civil engineering contractor who are currently seeking a Appointed Person to help manage lifting operations on a large tunnelling and civils package that will last up to 6 months. Appointed Person Responsibilities: * Producing detailed, written risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for every lift. * Choosing the suitable crane and lifting accessories based on the load and site constraints * Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times. * Maintaining comprehensive records, including lift plans and equipment inspection certificates. Appointed Person Requirements: * CPCS (Blue - Client won't accept red) * NPORS Appointed Person * SMSTS or SSSTS beneficial, not essential. * TWS or TWC beneficial, not essential. * IT literate. * Full UK driving licence. Please note, acccomodation is not provided for this contract. The next steps to apply for the role! Click the apply button and send your CV

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable housing association in Torbay for an experienced Multi-Trade Plumber/Carpenter to join their maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and dependable tradesperson to secure consistent, full-time work delivering high-quality repairs to social housing properties in the Torbay and surrounding region. Location: Torbay and surrounding Start Date: ASAP Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Duration: Temp to Perm Pay Rate: £18 - £19 per hour (Van provided) Key Responsibilities: Conducting planned maintenance in void properties Plumbing: Minor repairs to pipework, taps, toilets, and domestic systems Carpentry: Fitting Kitchens and bathrooms, Hanging doors, fitting skirting, architraves, and general woodwork Plastering: Patch repairs and making good Painting & Decorating: Internal finishing, including prep and touch-ups Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard with minimal disruption to...

Groundworks Gang Required (3 Operatives) We are currently seeking an experienced groundworks gang of three operatives for an upcoming project. Applications will be submitted directly to the client for consideration. The gang must consist of: 1 x 360 Excavator Driver 2 x Groundworkers with valid Dumper and Roller ticketsAll operatives must demonstrate a strong work ethic, a professional approach, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Requirements: Valid and relevant plant tickets for each role Proven experience in groundworks Strong understanding of health and safety on site Reliable, hard-working, and committed to high standards of workDuties may include: Operating plant machinery safely and efficiently General groundworks and excavation tasks Supporting site operations as required Adhering to all health and safety regulations