29 construction jobs found in Chatham

Construction Project Director (Contract), London (Hybrid) | ASAP Start We're seeking a Construction Project Director (Contract) to lead the safe, on-time and on-budget delivery of major construction projects in London, including a flagship Main Energy Centre scheme. This is a senior, client-side delivery leadership role within the London Regional Management Team, accountable for delivery strategy, governance, commercial performance, stakeholder confidence and handover into operations. Long-term contract with an ASAP start. Based from our client's Central London office with hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office). What you'll do Own end-to-end delivery strategy from mobilisation through construction, commissioning readiness, handover and close-out Provide visible safety leadership (CDM, contractor assurance, site governance) Lead client-side governance, reporting and decision papers; maintain delivery confidence and effective escalation Own the commercial position...

Freelance Civil Engineering Project Manager Location: Dover / Rochester, Kent Rate: £450 per day (CIS) An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Freelance Civil Engineering Project Manager to oversee the delivery of marine and civil engineering works within a live 24/7 operational port environment. Working on a long-term infrastructure project, you'll take responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of works, ensuring projects are completed on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of marine and landside civil engineering projects from planning through to completion. Develop and manage project programmes, lookahead schedules and sequencing of works. Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery. Build and maintain strong relationships with the client, stakeholders and operational teams. Manage subcontractor performance, site logistics and...

Mobile Plant Fitter Location: Maidstone (Covering a 2-hour radius) Salary: £19.95 per hour + Door-to-Door Travel + Company Van + Fuel Card Hours: 40 hours per week   About your new role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join a leading manufacturer within the construction equipment sector. This is a field-based role covering a 2-hour radius, carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on plant equipment at customer sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking for a role offering door-to-door pay, a company van, fuel card and ongoing manufacturer training. What you will be doing Service, maintain and repair plant equipment. Carry out maintenance and breakdown repairs. Attend customer sites to respond to machine breakdowns. Complete service reports and job documentation accurately. Deliver a high standard of customer service while representing the business professionally. Ensure all work is carried out...

Civil Site Engineer, Heavy Civils, Thames Water Capital Delivery Location: South East London Contract Type: long-term Rate: Umbrella PAYE - Salary dependent on experience. Help deliver Thames Water's Capital Delivery programme We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support heavy civils construction on a Thames Water Capital Delivery contract in South East London. Works include pipelines, deep drainage, shafts, chambers, reinforced concrete structures, and associated temporary works that improve resilience and environmental performance across the network. This is a long-term opportunity within a busy programme. Water Civil experience are essential. The Role You will provide accurate setting out, engineering control, and quality assurance to keep construction safe, compliant, and on programme. Working closely with the Site Manager, Project Engineer, and framework delivery teams, you will coordinate subcontractors, maintain site records, and manage handover in line...

Civil Site Manager – Water Industry Location: Gallows Corner, Romford Start Date: Immediate We are currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Site Manager to join a major water infrastructure project based at Gallows Corner, Romford. The successful candidate will have a strong background delivering civil engineering works within the water industry and will have previous experience managing pipeline installations, excavations, and Temporary Works (TW). You will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of site activities, ensuring works are completed to programme while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance. Key Responsibilities * Manage day-to-day site operations and coordinate site teams and subcontractors. * Oversee pipeline installation, excavation, and associated civil engineering activities. * Manage and coordinate Temporary Works, ensuring compliance with approved designs and procedures....

Site Manager  Location: Romford, Essex Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Duration: 2 Months We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects in Romford. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and hands-on Site Manager with experience working within utilities, water, civil engineering, or infrastructure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the project programme. Plan, monitor, and coordinate site activities, labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors. Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements...

Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – AMP Project Location: East London Rate: £450–£500 per day (CIS/Self-Employed) Duration: 6–9 Months Start: ASAP We are recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join on the major upgrade works at a major Sewage Treatment Works, one of the UK's largest and most significant water infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a flagship AMP7/AMP8 scheme, helping deliver major improvements to treatment capacity, resilience, and MEICA infrastructure at one of Europe's largest sewage treatment facilities. About the Project The client is delivering a substantial programme of works at a mojor STW, including: * New inlet works * Activated sludge plant upgrades * Aeration systems * Settlement tanks * Sludge treatment improvements * Major MEICA infrastructure works This is a technically focused engineering role, ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating engineering solutions and...

Senior Structural Engineer - Data Centre Projects Beckenham | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Office) £39-£44 per hour 6-Month Contract (Temporary) | Outside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to support the delivery of a major data centre development within a specialist structural engineering consultancy. This Senior Structural Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading technically complex structural projects, managing client relationships and delivering practical engineering solutions from design through to construction. The successful Senior Structural Engineer will take ownership of a major long-term data centre project, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The Role As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll be involved in: Leading the structural design and delivery of a major data centre project Producing...

Senior Project Manager – AMP8 Capital Delivery (Front-End) Location: Kent - Flexible / Hybrid Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure AMP8 represents one of the most ambitious periods of investment the UK water sector has ever seen. We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to help turn strategic investment plans into deliverable projects that will improve resilience, protect the environment and support future communities. This is a front-end project management role, responsible for leading projects through their development and mobilisation phases before construction begins. You'll oversee procurement and tender activities, navigate regulatory and governance requirements, and bring together internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are fully developed, approved and ready for delivery. Working across a portfolio of high-value capital schemes, you'll play a critical role in ensuring AMP8 investment is delivered safely, efficiently and compliantly from...

Location: Kent Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Sector: Utilities / Infrastructure Client: Tier 1 Contractor Project Engineer (MEICA) – Utilities Project We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer (MEICA) to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a major utilities infrastructure project in Kent. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile programme of works, supporting the successful delivery of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) packages from design through to construction and commissioning. Reporting to the Construction & Delivery Leads (C&DLs) and the MEICA & Commissioning Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating MEICA activities, ensuring technical compliance, managing interfaces with design and procurement teams, and supporting project delivery teams throughout the lifecycle of the scheme. Key Responsibilities Ensure all work is undertaken safely in...

Freelance Senior Planner - 12 Month Contract - North London - Immediate Start - Up to £570 per day Location: Hackney, London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Contract: 12 Months Rate: £570 per day (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a major infrastructure and energy project based in Hackney. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable planning professional to play a key role in delivering complex projects across the design, procurement, and construction lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Engineers, Commercial teams, and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for producing robust, detailed programmes and ensuring project plans remain aligned with changing project requirements. Key Responsibilities Build, optimise and implement construction programmes, including resources, outages, consents and wayleaves, to successfully deliver project objectives. Produce detailed progress trackers and reporting...

Document Controller | BESS Projects | Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Document Controller to support the delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. These projects are at various stages of development, including execution, mobilisation and Final Investment Decision (FID), providing an excellent opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle. Working within a multi-project environment, you will take ownership of document control processes and ensure all project documentation is managed, maintained and distributed effectively through Aconex. Key Responsibilities * Set up and administer project document control systems in Aconex. * Manage document workflows, transmittals, approvals and revision control. * Maintain project document registers and reporting. * Support project teams, contractors and stakeholders with document management activities. * Ensure compliance with company and project procedures. * Manage project records...

ALink Recruitment are working with a medium sized engineering and project management consultancy based in Canary Wharf, looking for a handful of Project Engineers with a strong rail background. Day-to-day you will be involved in the design, engineering and project management of infrastructure projects based in the UK. You will be required to assist in planning, coordinating and executing engineering projects within your area of expertise, as well as representing at client facing meetings with confidence and credibility. You will be working closely and directly with external/client staff, key stakeholders and the internal team. · Experience in multidisciplinary environment · Prepare, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects · Prepare technical specifications and documents for bidding and construction · Monitor compliance to applicable codes, standards and specifications · Communicate with the project manager and wider team to provide assistance and technical...

Job Title: Integrated Management System (IMS) Auditor Location: Based in our London office with hybrid working available Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Job Purpose / Overview The IMS Auditor provides independent, objective and evidence-based assurance...

My client is a specialist mechanical contractor working within the construction industry who have been established since the early 2000’s. They design, supply, install, service & maintain air conditioning, heating & ventilation systems to commercial buildings. The position requires an Improver Air Conditioning Engineer who is looking to further develop their skills within the HVAC industry. The role will involve assisting senior engineers with maintenance, diagnostics and repair works across a range of air conditioning systems while gaining further hands-on experience. Duties The Improver AC Engineer will be required to perform the following: ? Assist senior engineers with maintenance, inspection and repair of air conditioning / ventilation / refrigeration / cooling systems ? Support with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks across various commercial sites ? Work on systems such as split units, VRV/VRF systems, fan coil units and AHUs under supervision ? Assist with...

Job Purpose / Overview The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large-scale, complex IT and business change projects and programmes that enable the strategic objectives for Sizewell C (SZC). The role holder will ensure delivery to agreed time, cost, and quality baselines while managing significant budgets, multi-vendor teams, and senior stakeholder relationships. Reporting to the SZC IT Programme Manager, the post holder will also provide leadership to Project Managers and oversee critical delivery workstreams that support the SZC Nuclear New Build programme. Framework & Boundaries The Senior Project Manager is given delegated authority to deliver large-scale programmes within approved budget, schedule, and scope tolerances, in line with SZC's governance, EDF Group IT standards, and nuclear regulatory requirements. The role holder will balance compliance obligations with pragmatic, outcome-focused delivery...

Interface Engineer Location: Suffolk (Sizewell C Site) Closing Date: 16th July 2026 At Morson Edge, were proud to be partnering with Sizewell C (SZC) to recruit an experienced Interface Engineer to join one of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role on a nationally important nuclear new build programme that will help deliver secure, low-carbon energy for generations to come. If youre looking for a technically challenging position where your work will have a genuine impact, this could be the opportunity for you. About Sizewell C Following the success of Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C is the UKs next major nuclear power station under construction in Suffolk. Backed by Government support and progressing through its construction phase, the project will provide reliable, low-carbon electricity to around six million homes for at least 60 years, making a significant contribution towards the UKs Net Zero ambitions....

Senior CAD Architectural Technician (Remote Contract) Residential Development Project | Fully Remote We are seeking experienced Senior CAD Architectural Technicians to support a major residential development project consisting of 46 dwellings across 12 different house types. This is an excellent opportunity for highly skilled technicians who can hit the ground running and deliver high-quality technical drawing packages on a remote contract basis. Rate: £35 per hour The Project You will be working on a detailed residential scheme featuring: ·46 dwellings ·12 unique house types ·Approximately 3 house types allocated per technician ·Multiple design variations per house type ·Around 30 detailed drawing packages per technician ·Estimated workload of approximately 75 working days What We're Looking For ·Senior-level Architectural Technician with strong AutoCAD experience ·Proven residential housing sector experience ·Ability to produce high-quality detailed technical and...

Senior Project Manager - District Heating London | 12-Month Contract | ASAP Start Competitive Day Rates | Ltd Co / Umbrella The Opportunity An established mechanical services contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major district heating and energy centre projects across London. This is a high-impact role with full project ownership-ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, technically complex environments and has a strong track record delivering large-scale mechanical or heat network schemes. What You'll Be Doing Leading full lifecycle delivery of district heating and energy projects Managing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers across multiple workstreams Driving programme, cost, quality, and HSE performance Overseeing large-scale pipework, plant rooms, and network installation Managing client relationships and acting as the key point of contact Controlling commercials including variations, valuations, and budgets Identifying risks...

Role Overview The Site Engineer (Agency) will act as the engineering representative during rail possessions for Temporary Works and Instrumentation & Monitoring (I&M) installations ahead of the TBM route. The role will be responsible for safe and efficient delivery of works during possessions, including go/no-go presentations and other rail planning, coordination of subcontractors, and accurate reporting of shift activities. The role will predominantly involve night shifts and weekend working, aligned to possession access. Works are planned to continue until 2031. Key Responsibilities Possession Planning & Pre-Construction - Support planning and readiness activities for rail possessions, ensuring all documentation, resources, and access requirements are in place ahead of shift. - Review and understand possession plans, work scope, methodology, and constraints prior to access. - Interface with planners, possession management teams, and construction teams to...