26 construction jobs found in Birkenhead

Building Construction Project Leader Up To £42.00 Per Hour – Umbrella Full time – 35 hours per week 12 Month Contract Initially Onsite requirement Broughton The Building Construction Project Leader will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. Skills/Experience Required Experience within FM in a PM role Experience in Capital Investment Project management, and project delivery is required. Ability to lead, motivate and manage a Multi-Functional Project Team (MFT) including – external professional staff, contract managers, client ONC / HNC or equivalent in a Building Engineering Services design-related discipline Previous experience of Building Engineering Services Refurbishment in existing buildings with particular emphasis on delivering small to medium sized projects Demonstrable experience of taking projects from inception and feasibility, through design and...

Project Engineering Consultant Position Type: Contract Location: Cheshire Categories: Project Management, Engineering PM Group requires an Project Engineer with chemicals manufacturing experience to lead a client team in Cheshire. Responsibilities * Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors. * Leading the multidisciplinary project team through all stages of the projects from engineering to construction to commissioning and handover. * Ensuring that the projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in-keeping with industry standard best practices. * Deliver engineering projects in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, ensuring that all work carried out meets the requirements of the business and complies with relevant legislation in force at the time. * Ultimately accountable for a multi-million-pound portfolio of capital projects for the sustenance and expansion of the Chemical Site. * Review and manage safety and regulatory requirements...

We are recruiting for experienced Hydrodemolition Technicians to join a leading industrial company specializing in high-pressure concrete cutting and demolition. This exciting opportunity is part of a major nationwide project starting early in 2026, providing an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile hydrodemolition projects across the UK. Key Responsibilities: * Carry out high-pressure hydrodemolition work for concrete cutting, surface preparation, and removal * Operate ultra-high-pressure water systems and associated equipment safely and efficiently * Maintain quality control standards to meet project specifications * Adhere to all safety and health regulations at all times * Work collaboratively with site managers and other technicians to ensure smooth project delivery Essential Requirements: * Valid WJA Card (Water Jetting Association) * Valid CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification...

NW32887 Site Design Coordinator £300 - £400 p/d Cheshire Alecto Recruitment are proudly partnering with a global leader in the Waste to Energy sector. Together, we are looking to recruit a Site Design Coordinator to support the civil works across major infrastructure projects. Role and Responsibilities: Take charge of coordinating all civil works design deliverables, working hand-in-hand with our Lead Engineer to keep everything aligned and moving. Make sure every element of the civil works meets contract, programme, budget, HSE, and quality targets-no exceptions. Control design interfaces between external consultants and our internal engineering teams, setting clear release schedules and tracking progress so nothing slips. Review and challenge design submissions to ensure constructability, flag risks early, and put forward smart, practical technical solutions. Represent the civil design function confidently in meetings, keeping communication sharp and stakeholders...

NW32887 Site Design Coordinator £300 - £400 p/d Cheshire Alecto Recruitment are proudly partnering with a global leader in the Waste to Energy sector. Together, we are looking to recruit a Site Design Coordinator to support the civil works across major infrastructure projects. Role and Responsibilities: Take charge of coordinating all civil works design deliverables, working hand-in-hand with our Lead Engineer to keep everything aligned and moving. Make sure every element of the civil works meets contract, programme, budget, HSE, and quality targets-no exceptions. Control design interfaces between external consultants and our internal engineering teams, setting clear release schedules and tracking progress so nothing slips. Review and challenge design submissions to ensure constructability, flag risks early, and put forward smart, practical technical solutions. Represent the civil design function confidently in meetings, keeping communication sharp and stakeholders...

Job Role: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer (Water Sector) Location: Redhill, Birmingham, Glasgow, Chester, Leeds (travel to office/site as required) Rate: £50-£60 p/hr (negotiable depending on experience) About the Role: Advance TRS are working with a leading consultancy who are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Water team. This is a key technical leadership role within the team where you will join a high-impact water infrastructure programme delivering sustainable solutions across the UK. Our client are looking for an experienced engineer to the lead on clean water and wastewater projects from concept to construction. Key responsibilities: Lead the production of mechanical design deliverables (layouts, calculations, specs, reports) Manage multidisciplinary design interfaces (especially P&IDs) Support procurement, site teams, and commissioning Supervise and mentor junior engineers Ensure compliance with standards, budgets, and timelines...

Senior Project Manager – Civil & Mechanical (Contract) Location: Capenhurst Rate: £65–£75 per hour (Umbrella) Role Purpose The Senior Project Manager will strengthen Urenco UK’s project delivery capability across its capital investment portfolio, with a particular focus on civil and mechanical engineering-led projects within a highly regulated environment. This role carries responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of strategically significant projects, either one major programme or several smaller initiatives of high business importance. You will lead projects through the full lifecycle — from set-up and initiation through implementation and close-out — ensuring that business benefits are realised and sustained. You will also mentor and guide junior project managers, supporting the development of robust project definitions, schedules, budgets, and delivery objectives. A typical project team will consist of 5–20 direct reports, ranging from blue-collar trades through to...

Project Manager – Contract Location: Capenhurst, near Chester Rate: £55–£65 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Urenco is a trusted, long-term supplier to the nuclear industry, specialising in safe, cost-effective, and reliable uranium enrichment services. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with proven Plant Enrichment experience to join Urenco UK on a contract basis. This role will strengthen project delivery capability across Urenco UK’s capital portfolio, with a strong focus on projects delivered within operational enrichment plant environments. The Role You will take responsibility for delivering medium to large, complex projects within highly regulated enrichment facilities. Acting as a senior delivery lead, you will also guide and support junior project managers in developing robust project definitions, schedules, budgets, and delivery objectives. You will be assigned either one major project or multiple smaller projects of strategic...

PM Group is seeking a Project Safety Lead for a client in Cheshire. Scope of Work: * Policies, standards, best practices implemented across CAPEX projects * Leadership across full project lifecycle and work with Engineering Safety Teams, Project Manager, Designers, contractors * Lead Engineering, construction and commissioning safety across CAPEX projects * Lead and support risk assessments (HAZOP & RAMS) * Support audits, assurance activities and reviews * Lead incident, near miss and unsafe condition, investigations and root cause analysis * Monitor construction safety performance * Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance Requirements: * Engineer or technical qualification ideally * Health & Safety & Construction experience within appropriate industries * Managed safety on construction projects * CDM regulations * ATEX, COMAH, CAPEX * Distillery, Petrochemical, Fine Chemical or API industry experience * HAZOP & RAMS...

JOB TITLE: Property Engineer – Whole Vehicle Design and Functional Validation MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Contribute to the Whole Vehicle Design and Functional Validation of new projects by managing the development, construction, delivery and update of Design Check and Static Validation (DCSV) properties, models and rigs to support Whole Vehicle Product and Manufacturing release. Manage internal and external suppliers for properties and parts and provide in depth technical knowledge and guidance, to support the DCSV objectives and technical development, delivering on time and within budget. RESPONSIBILITY/TASKS AND CUSTOMERS MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES internal/External Customers 1. Responsible for deliverables to a specified timeframe, quality and cost. 1. Manage the design, construction, delivery and update of properties and models, both internally and with external suppliers 2. Work with stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet all requirements 3. Ability to demonstrate...

Construction Project Manager - Solar Day Rate: £450 per day Payment Options: Umbrella / CIS Start Date: ASAP Project Type: Roof‑Mounted Solar Environment: Live / Operational Sites Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of roof‑mounted solar projects across live operational environments. This role will involve full responsibility for project planning, on‑site delivery, contractor management, health & safety compliance, and successful handover. This is an excellent opportunity to support sustainability‑focused projects while working on technically challenging installations in occupied buildings. Key Responsibilities Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of roof‑mounted solar PV projects Plan and coordinate works within live operational environments to minimise disruption Manage contractors, subcontractors, and site teams Oversee programme, cost, quality, and H&S performance Ensure compliance with relevant health &...

PES Lead Engineer/Principal Engineer Hybrid/Warrington (3 days per week in office - Mon/Tue/Wed), with occasional visits to Sellafield Site, Suppliers, and Contractors' facilities £55-61/hour Inside IR35 About the Role We are seeking an experienced SNM PES Lead Engineer to act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Programmable Electronic Systems (PES) across the SNM project portfolio. This key role will see you delivering PES projects from concept through to handover, ensuring all deliverables meet Sellafield Ltd's high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. You will work closely with Senior/Responsible Engineers, operators, maintainers, safety case managers, and the wider Integrated Project Team (IPT) to define requirements, manage stakeholders, and deliver complex PES solutions. The role also involves overseeing supply chain delivery, verifying and validating technical outputs, and managing internal PES resources. Typical projects include: North Transfers Project -...

NES Fircroft are partnering with our major Engineering & Services client to provide a Process Instrument Design Engineer for a major nuclear project based out of Warrington. Hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week. 2-3 year project! Mon-Fri minimum 37hrs per week. Overview:  To work within the Silos PFCS Supporting Projects E&I design team delivering, supporting others delivering and checking design packages to meet safety, functional and business needs. The project is working on a major nuclear SEP project. Likely to be 2-3 years' work.  Qualifications and Required Experience:   Academic Qualification: HNC minimum / Degree in relevant E/I Engineering discipline  Professional: Incorporated Engineer Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as a Process Instrument Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards.  Undertaking design assurance...

NES Fircroft are partnering with our major Engineering & Services client to provide an E&I Design Engineer for a major nuclear project based out of Warrington. Hybrid working, 2 days in the office per week. 3-year project! Mon-Fri minimum 37hrs per week. Overview:  To work within the Silos PFCS Supporting Projects E&I design team delivering, supporting others delivering and checking design packages to meet safety, functional and business needs. The project is working on a major nuclear SEP project. Likely to be 2-3 years' work.  Qualifications and Required Experience:   Academic Qualification: HNC minimum / Degree in relevant E/I Engineering discipline  Professional: Incorporated Engineer Minimum 3 years successfully delivering as an Electrical Design Engineer on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards governing the following works: Electrical Supply...

CE&I Control System Design Engineer – Drive Innovation in Nuclear Control Systems Join a leading engineering team working on a landmark 3-year nuclear project based in Warrington, with flexible hybrid working options. As a CE&I Control System Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within the Silos MSSS SEP1 & 2 design team, delivering and reviewing cutting-edge Programmable Electronic System (PES) based control system designs that support critical functional and business objectives. While implementation, testing, and commissioning are handled by dedicated site teams, your expertise will ensure that designs meet the highest quality and compliance standards from concept through handover. Required Skills: Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in PES-based Control System design on multidisciplinary external projects Strong knowledge of applicable Engineering Standards in control systems design Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of...

Safety System Design Engineers – Driving Innovation in Nuclear Safety Join a dynamic team at the forefront of nuclear engineering as a Safety System Design Engineer. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, three-year project based in Warrington, focused on designing and implementing critical safety systems that ensure operational excellence and compliance in a highly regulated industry. Working in a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust electrical, control, and instrumentation solutions that protect people, assets, and the environment. Required Skills Proven experience in electrical, control, and instrumentation engineering with a strong focus on safety system design Expertise in designing and verifying safety-related control systems in accordance with relevant nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements Proficiency in safety lifecycle processes, risk assessment, and functional...

OLG Recruitment are recruiting for a CE&I Responsible Engineer to work for a client based in Warrington. This is a full time contract position, for approximately 18 months. 3 Days in office, 2 days from home. This is role is Inside IR35. Basic Purpose: To lead a team of CE&I Engineers in the definition, implementation and delivery of specified functional work that achieves the safety, functional and business needs. Essential: * Academic Qualification: HNC * Professional Qualification: Incorporated Engineer * Experience: * Minimum 5 years successfully delivering a CE&I RE role on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the external Engineering Standards governing the following CE&I works: * Electrical Supply Infrastructure: LV drag chain, Lighting, Earthing, Fire Alarm, CCTV, etc * Programmable Electronic Systems: Lifecycle, MIS, SCADA & PLC systems * Cyber Security *...

Our client are a small engineering firm who are looking to recruit a semi skilled fitter to join the team. 2 shifts are available either a 6am or 7am start. For a 6am shift the hours are 6-3 Monday – Thursday and 6-11 Friday. * To fully assemble and construct a complete assembly as per drawings. * Monitor the build of the components assembly and ensure all parts are fit for purpose. * Ensuring that all components used in the manufacture of the products are in line, straight, by using the correct and associated jigs and tools. * Continuously assessing the assemblies for quality and ensuring that all areas of the construction, meet the agreed specification and conformance requirements. * Capable of reading and understanding of general arrangement and detailed engineering drawings. * Reporting of all non-conforming parts/parts of poor quality to the supervisor. * Ensure that all work undertaken is fully understood before commencing the final assembly of components. *...

Manage and administer NEC3 contracts in line with project requirements and governance standards. • Promptly oversee contract variations, ensuring all approvals and compliance are secured. • Maintain accurate cost control, monitoring, and forecasting throughout project delivery. • Precisely value construction work as it progresses on site. • Support the Project Manager with commercial and cost-related matters. • Continuously improve the accuracy and reliability of cost forecasts and budgets. • Collaborate effectively with clients and contractors to meet project objectives, KPIs, and value outcomes. • Deliver value for money in quotations, working closely with contractors to promote best practise and value engineering. Candidate Specification Essential: • At least Senior Quantity Surveyor level (Chartered status preferred). • Minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience. • Proven client-facing experience. • Experience within the nuclear or defence sectors is...

Site Agent / Site Engineer - Electrical (HV/LV) Location: Bridgwater Contract: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Open Project: Bridgwater Tidal Barrier - Gates & Barrier Construction Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Agent / Site Engineer with strong electrical expertise to support the construction phase of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, specifically the build of the barrier gates and associated infrastructure. The role will work closely with major civils and M&E contractor and MEICA subcontractors on a high‑profile flood defence scheme. Key Responsibilities Electrical & HV/LV Responsibilities Fully conversant with HV transformer connections and DNO LV incomer cabling. Act as the responsible person to sign off temporary electrical supplies, including tower cranes and other site utilities. Sign off transformer connections and Sub‑Main Distribution Board (SMDB) installations. Design & Technical Review Collaborate with MEICA subcontractor electrical engineers to...