42 construction jobs found in Bedford

My client requires a Mechanical experienced Construction Manager for a long term role (2 + Years) in Uxbridge on the delivery of a large scale infrastructure project. Paying £(Apply online only) a shift + Outside IR35 + Weekly Payments + Long Term Works (2 + years) The position will require you to assist the Project Manager managing the sub contractors deliver large scale Mechanical packages. This is a long term contract role and would suit someone who has extensive experience covering the following: * Delivery of Mechanical packages of work * Reporting into the Senior Project Manager * Forming close links with the client’s representatives and their teams at a senior level. * Attending site meetings, liaising with clients and subcontractors * Promote a positive health and safety culture across the project & workforce * Managing any changes that occur throughout the project * Can work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment * A strong...

Are you an experienced Electrical or Electronics Engineer looking to work on highly complex defence programmes at the forefront of military technology? We are currently recruiting for multiple Lead Electrical Engineers to join a leading defence organisation in Ampthill, supporting the design, development and integration of advanced electrical and electronic systems across UK classified programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technologies whilst benefiting from a flexible four-day working week and exposure to the full product development lifecycle. The Role Reporting to the Design Team Lead, you will take ownership of the design, development and support of mixed electrical and electronic Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) solutions from concept through to delivery, following a structured phase-gate development process. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design and development of electrical and electronic hardware solutions. Supporting the...

Site Manager - Principal Contractor FMCG | Milton Keynes | Contract | £450 to £700 per day outside IR35 (negotiable for the right candidate) A Principal Contractor site manager is required for an engineering upgrade programme at a major FMCG production facility in Milton Keynes. Start is immediate, duration 3 to 6 months with likely extension. The site is live. The scope covers new line installations, power, equipment, and services. You will be working around active production and need solid experience of managing engineering projects in that environment. Required: * Site management experience gained in FMCG, food and drink, or process manufacturing * SMSTS * CSCS card * Experience with permit to work systems and live-site management Food, drink, agricultural, and process engineering backgrounds are all considered. Construction-only backgrounds without process industry experience are not suitable

Class 2 Driver Required Our client is looking for a reliable and hardworking Class 2 Driver to join their busy scaffolding team. Responsibilities: * Loading, unloading, and transporting scaffolding materials. * Assisting scaffolders on-site. * Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment. * Delivering scaffolding equipment to sites using company vehicles. * Following health and safety procedures at all times. Requirements: * Valid HGV Licence (Class 2). * Previous labouring or construction experience is advantageous. * Good work ethic and ability to work as part of a team. * Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious. What We Offer: * Competitive pay. * Ongoing work with a growing company. * Opportunities for training and career progression. * Friendly and supportive team environment. If you are a motivated individual with a Class 2 licence and are looking to build a career within the scaffolding industry, please apply now

Class 2 Driver Required Our client is looking for a reliable and hardworking Class 2 Driver to join their busy scaffolding team. Responsibilities: * Loading, unloading, and transporting scaffolding materials. * Assisting scaffolders on-site. * Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment. * Delivering scaffolding equipment to sites using company vehicles. * Following health and safety procedures at all times. Requirements: * Valid HGV Licence (Class 2). * Previous labouring or construction experience is advantageous. * Good work ethic and ability to work as part of a team. * Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious. What We Offer: * Competitive pay. * Ongoing work with a growing company. * Opportunities for training and career progression. * Friendly and supportive team environment. If you are a motivated individual with a Class 2 licence and are looking to build a career within the scaffolding industry, please apply now

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Section Engineer with a strong highways background to join a major contractor delivering key works on the prestigious HS2 project in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure schemes, supporting the delivery of complex highways, earthworks and associated civil engineering works. The Role As Section Engineer, you will be responsible for managing engineering activities across your section of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Managing and coordinating site engineering teams Overseeing highways, earthworks and drainage activities Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and specifications Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with ITPs and quality requirements Managing subcontractors and site activities Producing RAMS, WPPs and construction...

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of major highways and civil engineering works on the prestigious HS2 project in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Tier 1 project environment, working on a complex programme of highways, earthworks, drainage and infrastructure works that are critical to the delivery of the UK's high-speed rail network. The Role As Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of highways and associated civil engineering works, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Setting out for highways, earthworks, drainage and structures works Managing and maintaining survey control Producing and reviewing as-built records Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications Completing QA documentation, ITPs and inspection records Raising and managing RFIs, NCRs and technical...

Job Title: Senior / Principal Civil Engineer Salary: Dependent on experience Location: St Albans (Hybrid - minimum 3 days office-based) Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35 available) - Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking experienced Senior and Principal Civil Engineers to join a multidisciplinary design team delivering projects across the regulated water sector. These opportunities are suited to engineers with strong design experience within water and wastewater who enjoy solving complex engineering problems, developing practical solutions and contributing to the successful delivery of projects. Depending on experience, you will take ownership of technical delivery, support multidisciplinary design teams and contribute to maintaining high standards of engineering quality and compliance. Principal-level candidates will also provide technical leadership and mentoring support across the team. Working closely with senior management and project teams, you will...

Carmichael UK is proud to be working with a Tier 1 contractor on the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire, and we are looking to recruit an experienced Site Engineer with a strong background in structures and highways. Location Buckinghamshire (HS2) The Role As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure on one of the UK’s largest construction projects. You will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, and supporting site operations across structures and highways works. Key Responsibilities Setting out for structures and highways works (foundations, reinforced concrete, drainage, roadworks) Ensuring works are carried out in line with design drawings and specifications Managing QA processes, ITPs and as-built records Supporting site management with daily site operations Liaising with subcontractors and site teams to ensure programme delivery Maintaining high levels of health & safety on site Requirements Proven experience...

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major HS2 infrastructure scheme in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex structures and highways works on one of the UK's flagship civil engineering projects. The Role As Section Engineer, you will be responsible for managing engineering activities across a range of structures and highways packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Managing site engineering activities for structures and highways works Overseeing subcontractors and ensuring programme targets are achieved Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs and Work Package Plans Ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards Managing setting out activities and as-built records Coordinating temporary works and construction methodologies Driving health, safety and environmental best practice across...

Job Title: QA Engineer - HS2 Bridge Project Location: Brackley, North of Oxford (A43) Salary: Competitive Day Rate (DOE) Role Highlights & Packages: 6-month contract Major HS2 infrastructure project QA-focused role - no setting out required Opportunity to work on a new bridge construction project Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join a major HS2 bridge project in Brackley. This is a quality assurance-focused position supporting the construction of a new bridge, ensuring all works meet project specifications, quality standards, and client requirements. This role does not involve setting out. Key Requirements: Previous experience working as a QA Engineer on civil engineering projects Strong background in bridge structures Experience with bridge joints and structural works Good understanding of QA processes, inspections, and documentation Ability to work effectively within a site team on a major infrastructure project Responsibilities:...

We are recruiting a Site Engineer to join a tier-two civil engineering contractor on a major water infrastructure project based near oxford. This is a direct delivery role requiring a hands-on engineer to take full ownership of site accuracy, setting out, and engineering control for a high-profile asset upgrade. The Role As Site Engineer, you will be embedded in the live delivery team, providing setting-out precision and practical technical problem-solving on the ground. Your day-to-day will involve: Direct Delivery Setting Out: Executing precise dimensional and engineering control across civils, structural, and groundwork packages. Technical Interface: Reviewing drawings, updating site CAD files, and raising TQs and RFIs to resolve design queries instantly. Quality & Handover: Managing quality control on the ground through strict enforcement of ITPs, as-builts, and gathering final handover documentation. Subcontractor Coordination: Monitoring daily outputs, coordinating...

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer for our client, who are a global, industry leader in power technology.   Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer   Location: Warwick   Hybrid working: 2 days/week in office   Contract position: initial 6-month contract   About the role   As a Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer, your day will be filled with engaging interactions with suppliers, analysing data, and driving continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality standards are met, while fostering strong relationships with our valued suppliers.   How You'll Make an Impact   • Lead Product Qualification Activities at Suppliers – Product and Process Qualifications (PPQs)   • Contain, manage and resolve Quality issues relating to supplier non-conforming components identified at gas turbine assembly facilities, warehouses or customers globally.   • Manage suppliers to properly...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer East Midlands - commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham to c£47k neg dep exp + benefits Our client can demonstrate almost half a century's expertise in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a diverse range of industry sectors and are regarded by many in the industry as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the whole of the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced Lead / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to complement their established and successful team and deliver innovative special purpose automation machinery projects. Based near Leicester and tasked with both designing and overseeing an array of special purpose machine projects from order acceptance to customer hand over, the successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer candidate will be responsible for the design, detailing...

We are urgently recruiting a Sub Agent to join a tier-one main contractor. In this role, you will take direct responsibility for managing sub-contractors and site engineering teams delivering complex groundworks and reinforced concrete (RC) packages for a new structural link bridge. This initial assignment runs through to March 2027, with strong performance unlocking long-term, multi-year pipeline opportunities across the client's regional framework. The Role Reporting into the Project Manager, you will lead daily site execution, focusing on heavy civils, groundworks, and structural concrete packages. Your day-to-day will involve: Package Management: Taking end-to-end operational ownership of groundworks and RC packages, ensuring full technical compliance and safety standard enforcement. Temporary Works & Deep Foundations: Managing complex temporary works schemes, including cofferdam installations, working platform creation/maintenance, and deep foundations. Subcontractor...

360 Excavator Operator – Telecoms Civils Location: Edinburgh,  Rate: £18.50 per hour Contract: Ad-hoc / ongoing opportunities available Pertemps is recruiting experienced 360 Excavator Operators to support telecoms civil engineering projects across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and surrounding areas. The role will involve working on telecoms infrastructure projects, including the installation and removal of telecoms infrastructure, cabinet foundations, ducting, and associated civil engineering works. Key responsibilities: Excavation for telecoms cabinet and monopole foundations Duct installation and duct diversions Installation of draw pits and chambers Shuttering and formwork Concrete foundation preparation and backfilling Working safely around live underground services Supporting groundworkers when required Maintaining a clean and safe working environmentEssential requirements: CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator Operator qualification CSCS card Previous experience within civil engineering...

Your new company Contributing to a significant amount of the UK’s highways services, this company specialises in providing highways maintenance and management services to both public and private sector clients. In addition to highways maintenance, they cover network management, emergency response services, and traffic management. They have a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, which enables them to deliver services and large-scale, complex projects in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Your new role As a Schemes Supervisor, you will play a critical role in assisting the construction manager in overseeing the delivery of highway improvements. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in highways engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully...

Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer - Contract Role An internationally recognised engineering consultancy is expanding its UK Infrastructure team and is looking to bring on a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer. Known for delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality engineering solutions, this consultancy works across major construction, infrastructure, and development projects. With a strong culture of collaboration and a track record of exceeding client expectations, this is an opportunity to contribute to impactful schemes from day one. The Opportunity You’ll join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary Infrastructure team working across the full project lifecycle—from early-stage concept and masterplanning through to detailed design and construction support. Depending on your level of experience, you’ll be involved in or lead elements of civil infrastructure design, including: * Earthworks modelling and site development layouts * Highway, access, and general civil...

Senior Project Engineer Location: London Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Long-term Contract Sector: Rail Infrastructure About the Role Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure project in London. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-profile programme of works, delivering complex engineering solutions within a multidisciplinary project environment. Working for a leading Tier 1 delivery partner, you will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities, managing technical interfaces, and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of rail infrastructure works. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate engineering activities across defined work packages. Ensure works are delivered in compliance with design specifications, project requirements, and Network Rail standards. Manage technical queries, RFIs, temporary works, and engineering documentation. Coordinate with site teams,...

Job title: Environmental Arrangements Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to £340 PAYE per day, £462 Umbrella per day Location: London or Ipswich Office Hours of work: 5 days per week, hybrid working available The Environmental Arrangements Engineer will support the development, implementation and continual improvement of the project's Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 standards and environmental legislation across a major nuclear construction programme. Working closely with internal teams, contractors and regulators, you'll help develop environmental arrangements and management plans, support audits, inspections and incident management, and ensure environmental requirements are embedded throughout design, procurement and construction activities. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to influence environmental performance, drive continuous...