818 jobs found in Whitehaven

Civils Project Manager Blackpool, North West £350–£425 per day (DOE) Contract Role A highly respected Civil Engineering contractor, known for delivering complex infrastructure and groundworks packages across the North West, is seeking an experienced Civils Project Manager to lead a flagship public realm scheme in Blackpool. This high-profile project forms part of a major new education facility and represents one of the region’s most significant developments. Working alongside some of the North West’s leading main contractors and developers, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a landmark scheme with real community impact. The Role As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of major civils and groundworks packages, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include: * Overseeing all on-site operations across groundworks and major civils works *...

Role: Construction Manager * Location: UK * Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical * Type: Full-Time About PM Group PM Group is an employee-owned, international project delivery firm with a 50-year track record of delivering complex, capital-intensive projects across the life sciences, food, mission-critical, and advanced manufacturing sectors. With deep expertise in data centre delivery, we provide fully integrated Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services to global hyperscale clients. Our strength lies in combining technical excellence, governance leadership, and world-class project controls to deliver certainty in cost, schedule, quality, and safety on fast-paced, high-value developments. The Opportunity We are currently providing PMC services for a major hyperscale data centre development and are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support on-site delivery on behalf of our client. As Construction Manager, you will play a key role in leading...

Great opportunity to work on a major Hyper -Scale Data centre project. We are looking for an experienced Construction Logistics Manager working directly with the Construction Manager. You will manager and work with Subcontractors & be accountable for ensuring the logistics and planning for all subcontractors. Ensuring they perform their scope of work in the strictest of compliance to the contract documents. This role is focused on managing all subcontractor logistics planning and field installation details for a large complex data centre project, having stringent technical requirements. You will be working with a PMC structure ,client side to manage the overall Project from design to full commissioning/operation. To be successful in the role you will be a very detail-oriented individual with extensive prior experience working as a Logistics Construction Manager on data centre projects or other large scale technical projects. There will be a significant amount of "hands...

Senior Buyer – Construction & Facilities Management 12 Month Contract, potential to go Perm Bolton   The Opportunity We are partnered with a globally renowned manufacturing giant to find a Senior Buyer to join their Indirect Procurement team.   This is a high-impact role supporting the UK Construction procurement strategy. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end tender lifecycle, ensuring functional excellence, and building robust relationships with key stakeholders across FM, Security, and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) teams.   The Role As a Senior Buyer, you will drive value across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects. Your core responsibilities will include: Lead competitive tender events via e-procurement tools, from supplier sourcing to final award. Negotiate critical contract clauses (pricing, liquidated damages, termination, insurance) using industry-standard templates (JCT/NEC). Identify and record savings opportunities...

Fawkes & Reece have an opportunity for a temporary Site Engineer located in Edinburgh for a well-established, main contractor in the UK. Our client specialises in key construction projects including new build and refurbishments of hotel and leisure, commercial, industrial, health and education. As Site Engineer you will have experience on setting out working on a range of contracts RC frame multi storey ideally student accommodation, high rise residential properties, hotels etc.). You should also have solid experience working in the construction industry especially on RC Frame developments. As Site Engineer you will be required for an immediate start – ASAP – for 18 to 24 months work. This project is a multi-story RC frame, accommodation project. Previous experience: • 5 years minimum Site Engineer / Setting out Engineer experience. • Able to use Leica TS16 • Experience on commercial and RC frame projects – ideally hotels and student accommodation • You must have Main contract...

Senior Bid Writer - Defence Sector (FM & Maintenance)Contract: 3 months (with potential to extend)Clearance: BPSS required Day Rate: £650-£750 per day (Umbrella)PAYE: £500-£577 per day (+ holiday pay) Location: Remote About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Bid Writer to support the development of a high‑value, complex Facilities Management and Maintenance bid within the defence sector. You will play a key role from the earliest stages of the bid, translating technical, operational and commercial inputs into compelling, compliant and persuasive written content.This is a fast‑paced and strategically important bid, requiring someone who can work collaboratively with technical teams, capture managers, solution leads and project leadership to deliver a winning submission. Key Responsibilities Lead the creation of high‑quality, compliant bid responses for a complex FM and maintenance contract covering complex FM for UK military bases. Work...

Senior Construction Assurance Manager - Earthworks (Major Projects) Location: Chipping Warden (G2S area) Working Pattern: 4 days per week Company Overview: A leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering complex, large-scale programmes across the built environment. Operating across sectors including energy, defence, education, commercial and industrial infrastructure, the business provides end-to-end services from consultancy and engineering through to project delivery and asset life cycle management. Teams work in highly integrated, multidisciplinary environments on nationally significant and technically challenging projects. Role Overview: An experienced Senior Construction Assurance Manager is required to support delivery on major civil engineering works, with a particular focus on earthworks. The successful candidate will provide construction assurance across project activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to...

Job Title: Site Manager - HV Authorised Person (Up to 132kV) Location: Sellafield (with potential placement on alternative projects during clearance process) Duration: 12–18 Months (Initial Contract) Overview We are seeking an electrically biased HV Authorised Person (up to 132kV) to support ongoing works at Sellafield. This is a site-based role requiring five days per week on site. The successful candidate does not need to hold Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status. Accommodation and a company vehicle will be provided. Key Responsibilities * Operate as an Authorised Person for HV systems up to 132kV * Carry out and oversee HV switching operations * Issue and manage Permits to Work (where applicable under company rules) * Ensure all electrical works are carried out safely and in compliance with site procedures * Liaise with site teams, engineers, and project stakeholders * Support safe system of work implementation and...

Contract Bus Engineer “Are you looking for ongoing opportunities as a Bus Engineer and to develop your skillset?” Why work as a Venatu Contractor? Wages paid weekly. Roles inside and outside of IR35. Local work wherever possible, as well as national opportunities, short and long-term contracts available. Developing your skill set, training courses subject to meeting the criteria. Technical backup from a qualified engineer. What you will be doing as the Bus Engineer: Carry out repair and maintenance to exceed DVSA standards. Diagnostics and repair of mechanical faults including steering, brakes, air systems, driveline but not limited to. Diagnostics and repair of electrical, and body systems. Use diagnostic equipment to assist diagnostics. Routine inspection and servicing to maintain roadworthiness and MOT standards. Carry out major unit changes and repairs where applicable. Complete necessary paperwork including service sheets to a good standard. Meet and work to site health...

Senior Quality inspector x 4 Inside IR35 Full time on site.. Play a critical role in building world-class submarines that protect national security. Role Description The role holder: * The role of the Quality Inspector II is to undertake inspections of the product during build in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans * Competent Quality professional capable of working under their own initiative and providing guidance to more junior members of the Quality department within own capability and skill base areas * A member of the Quality team who escalates problems where required * Conduct Quality activities in accordance with the relevant processes and procedures and update where required * Domain areas include, but are not limited to: Dimensional Control, Electrical, Paint, Pipe/Mechanical, Radiography, Structural / Steelwork, Non-Destructive Examination (Weld Inspection), Receipt Inspection, Sheet Metalwork, Acoustic Tiling Core Duties The role holder: *...

Sheet Metal Worker Barrow Based £26.89 an hour Umbrella + £10.47 per hour if non local OR £20.10 an hour + £8 an hour if local PAYE Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Barrow. The role holder: Fabrication, assembly and installation of sheet metal items, including the use of welding and fabrication equipment. Generic Manufacturing Competencies: Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Quality Continual Improvement Assuring Product Conformance Ensuring Manufacturing Excellence Manufacturing Operations: Assembly Key Systems and security systems Install stainless steel equipment and fittings Design, Fabricate and Install Dust Traps and Infills Outfit cabins Installation of HVAC Ventilation Systems Installation of Metal Lockers Manufacture and Assembly of Metal Lockers Manufacture HVAC Ventilation Systems Manufacture Cable Containment Dreadnought Manufacturing of Reactor...

Our Major Projects Team are recruiting for Traffic Marshall/Gateman for work starting in Penrith. Job Details Starting: 4/3/26 Duration: On Going Location: Penrith Hours: 07:00-17:00 Basic rate: £19ph Duties: Gateman/Traffic Marshall duties on a roads project.  Essential requirements CPCS or NPORS Traffic Marshall Ticket Safety Critical Medical  Checkable work references

Our Civils team are currently recruiting for: 1x Front Line Supervisor in the Penrith area. Job Details: Start date: ASAP Location: Penrith (CA10) Rate: £26PH Duration: Ongoing work Project: Highways work Essential requirements Own transport  CSCS Gold/Blue SMSTS/SSSTS Machine Tickets Preferred  Full Clean Driving Licence Candidates must pass D&A test prior to start on site Safety Critical Medical

Contract Bus Engineer “Are you looking for ongoing opportunities as a Bus Engineer and to develop your skillset?” Why work as a Venatu Contractor? * Wages paid weekly. * Roles inside and outside of IR35. * Local work wherever possible, as well as national opportunities, short and long-term contracts available. * Developing your skill set, training courses subject to meeting the criteria. * Technical backup from a qualified engineer. What you will be doing as the Bus Engineer: * Carry out repair and maintenance to exceed DVSA standards. * Diagnostics and repair of mechanical faults including steering, brakes, air systems, driveline but not limited to. * Diagnostics and repair of electrical, and body systems. Use diagnostic equipment to assist diagnostics. * Routine inspection and servicing to maintain roadworthiness and MOT standards. * Carry out major unit changes and repairs where applicable. * Complete necessary paperwork including service...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Groundworker on a PERMANENT BASIS with a valid 360 ticket to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple long-term framework sites throughout Cumbria, supporting essential infrastructure projects within the water sector. Key Responsibilities * Carry out all aspects of groundworks to a high standard * Operate 360 excavators safely and efficiently * Work on water-related infrastructure projects * Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations on site Essential Requirements * Proven experience as a Groundworker * Valid 360 Excavator Ticket * Experience working on water sites (preferred) * EUSR Ticket (desirable) * Willingness to be flexible to meet company and site needs ________________________________________ What We Offer * Competitive pay (dependent on experience and flexibility) * Paid travel time to and from site (based on hourly rate) * Company vehicle * Fuel card * Company pension scheme *...

On behalf of our valued client, WINNER Recruitment are currently looking for 4x General Labourers to work on a solar project in Carlisle starting ASAP. As a general labourer working on this project, your role will include, but not limited to: Assisting site engineers General housekeeping duties Torque marking General construction related tasks All applicants for this role must have a valid CSCS Card For more information call Dylan on (phone number removed) (option 4) or (phone number removed)

2 x Experienced Fire Door Carpenters Required 2 x Fire Door Carpenters required wef From Monday 23rd February 2026. 4 to 6 weeks work Install of New Fire Doors Must have Blue Card CSCS NVQ2 OWN TOOLS OWN TRANSPORT 5 YEARS PLUS EXPERIENCE IN FITTING FIRE DOORS

Search are currently recruiting for x2 General Groundworkers to start in Kendal Start date - ASAP Must have civils experience 9-10 hours paid CIS D&A Testing on site Potenital for long term work Rate: £20 ph cis Successful applicants must be able to provide work references covering the past 2 years. If interested please contact/ send cv to Daniel Woods (phone number removed) or (url removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Our Major Projects Team are currently recruiting 2x Shuttering Joiners in the Penrith area. Job Details: * Start date: March 2nd 2026 * Duration: 2-3 Weeks * Location: Penrith * Hours: 07:30-17:30 Monday-Friday * Rate: £28PH Essential requirements: * Blue CSCS Card * Checkable work references * Safety Critical Medical (we can organise this if not already held) * Pass a drug/alcohol test

Maintenance Package Manager - Civil engineering - Highways Projects – Lockerbie – 18 Month Contract - Up £320 per day Umbrella The successful candidate will be responsible for the organisation and coordination of all logistical operations and procedures for several major maintenance contracts, to ensure organisational effectiveness, efficiency and safety of the contract. Responsible for liaison with Autolink and outside organisations for major maintenance contracts, including assisting with maintenance and upgrade schemes. This will involve the management and supervision of various works packages based on project requirements. The job is overseeing routine maintenance to the motorway this is to include Bridge repairs & painting, repairing boundary fences, updating signage, maintaining verges etc. Driving licence will be needed This role will include available overtime and Weekend and Night shift rates KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities of the Major...