21 construction jobs found in Ely

Construction Manager / Superintendent Location: Royston, Hertfordshire Duration: 12-18 Months Contract Type: Contract Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Superintendent to support the successful delivery of construction and punch-list activities on a major industrial project in Royston. This role will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and stakeholders, ensuring safe execution of works, maintaining quality standards, and driving project completion in line with programme requirements. Previous experience within industrial, process, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, energy, or similar environments is highly desirable. Experience with plastic piping systems and/or GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) pipework would be a distinct advantage, although it is not essential. Key Responsibilities Manage and supervise all on-site construction activities. Coordinate and interface with project...

Construction Manager - Major Highways Project 📍 Norfolk 💷 Outside IR35 🏗️ Tier 1 Main Contractor 🕒 6 Month Contract The Opportunity A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join a flagship highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile scheme that will enhance the region's transport network and leave a lasting legacy. Reporting to the Project Director, you will be responsible for managing construction activities across multiple work packages, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners. Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with health, safety, and environmental requirements. Oversee programme delivery and coordinate construction activities across the project. Monitor progress,...

MEP Construction Superintendent - Data Centre Our client is looking for multiple MEP Superintendents for hyper scale data centres across (New York / Indianan / Louisiana). Role Scope Run the field on a gigawatt-scale data centre build: sequencing, trade coordination, and daily production against the plan. Walk the job daily and clear blockers before crews wait: RFIs, materials, access, inspections. Enforce quality and safety standards at the workface, not from the trailer. Coordinate with commissioning so systems complete in the order startup needs, not the order construction prefers.What our client looks for You've superintended heavy industrial or mission critical construction and hit the dates. You sequence trades in your head and spot a clash before it costs a day. Inspectors and foremen both respect you, for different reasons. You've closed out punch lists that stayed closed. You'll travel and live where the work is. Bonus: Data centre MEP-heavy builds. Modular...

Electrician – Long-Term Contract Location: Newmarket Rate: £200–£220 per day Contract: Long-term freelance Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are looking for a skilled and reliable Electrician to join the team on a long-term contract basis. The initial role will be based within a secured environment, working as part of a day-to-day reactive maintenance team. You must therefore be comfortable working in a secure environment and able to successfully complete the required security vetting. The Role You will be responsible for a range of reactive electrical maintenance tasks, including: * Reactive electrical maintenance and repairs * Fault finding and diagnostics * Electrical testing and inspection where required * Installing and replacing sockets and other electrical accessories * General electrical repairs and remedial works * Using power tools safely and effectively Long term opportunities to work across a wider range of public and private sector...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Project Manager on a 6 month contract based Wisbech. Role Summary We’re growing our UK business and have exciting opportunities for experienced and motivated industry professionals to join us as we continue our journey to help make clients successful. We have a specific opportunity for an experienced EPC project manager to join our team, working on a variety of transmission projects across the UK. The role will be primary based at Walpole site. This role will fit within our EPC Group in the UK and be an integral part of the EPC delivery function. The role will be to manage projects of various sizes, working for our certified EPC Senior Project Managers following the client’s project execution systems and processes in the UK and US. We are working on a range of projects across the energy transmission sector, supporting the UK to transition to a low carbon future with significant gigawatts of renewable electricity on the national...

EPC Project Manager Location: Walpole, Norfolk (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) IR35 Determination: Outside IR35 Duration: 6 – 12 months rolling contract with potential for extension About the Role We are seeking an experienced EPC Project Manager to join a leading engineering and construction business delivering major transmission infrastructure projects across the UK. Based primarily on the Walpole project, you will lead the successful delivery of high-voltage substation projects within the UK transmission sector. Working alongside Senior Project Managers and multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, commercial, and construction teams, you will manage projects from concept through to completion while ensuring safety, quality, programme, and commercial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with proven experience delivering EPC projects for Transmission Network Owners, particularly within 132kV–400kV substations. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery...

Infrastructure Engineer - Contract Peterborough An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a busy consultancy in Peterborough on a contract basis, with the potential to move into a permanent position for the right candidate. The successful candidate will have senior-level consultancy experience and be confident taking a lead role across a varied portfolio of projects, including new-build and refurbishment schemes within the retail, commercial and office sectors. A degree or HND in Civil Engineering is preferred, together with a minimum of 5 years' consultancy experience and the ability to work autonomously. Experience should include advising on, planning, designing and project managing civil and infrastructure schemes through to construction. Strong technical and client-facing skills are essential, with responsibilities including the preparation of tenders, technical reports and consent applications, alongside the design of foul and...

QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical & Piping About the Role We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer to support a major industrial mechanical and piping project. The role will be responsible for ensuring quality requirements are met throughout construction, with a strong focus on documentation, inspection, welding, NDT and material compliance. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review Quality Plans, ITPs and QA/QC documentation. Provide quality support to engineering and construction teams. Review supplier and subcontractor Quality Plans and ITPs. Coordinate material certification, welding, NDT and inspection requirements. Liaise with Welding Engineers, Project Engineers and site teams. Coordinate inspections with third-party inspectors and clients. Monitor quality performance against project KPIs. Maintain accurate quality records and documentation. Raise and manage quality issues and continuous improvement actions. Support internal and external quality audits. Ensure project...

Senior SHEQ Adviser Location: Leiston, Suffolk Salary: £45,000 – 55,000 The Role: Reporting to the Head of SHEQ, you will lead and support a team of SHEQ Advisers while ensuring the delivery of high standards of health, safety and environmental performance across operations. Working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, you will help develop, implement and continuously improve SHEQ systems, procedures and best practices, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and industry standards. Responsibilities: Lead, coach and mentor a team of SHEQ Advisers. Drive a proactive and positive health, safety and environmental culture. Build strong relationships with project teams and stakeholders. Support the achievement of SHEQ performance targets and KPIs. Develop and enhance SHEQ procedures and management systems. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards and company policies. Conduct audits, inspections and incident investigations. Promote...

Team Leader - Structures (Bridges) Carrington West are assisting a busy Council with their search for a Team Leader - Highway Structures (Bridges) to join them on an ongoing contract basis.   As a chartered Engineer, you will lead three other staff in the structures team on a daily basis, including resourcing, financial, technical and safety responsibility and delivery to time on all structures projects.  Directing, motivating, monitoring and developing staff within the team whilst prioritising tasks to enable this.   This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £380 - £400 per day - negotiable for the right candidate and dependant on experience. Flexible working arrangements are available. You will also:   ·Act as the main point of contact for all highway structures related matters across the Council, assisting the Manager for Engineering Services in responses to the mayor, Portfolio Holder and Council members when required. ·Respond to emergency...

Design Engineer Wellingborough based company with hybrid working (required to live within a commutable distance of Wellingborough) Temporary - 6 month contract minimum Monday to Friday working Salary £40k + DOE About the Role We are very excited to be recruiting for a hands-on Design Engineer to support our Wellingborough based client. As a project design engineer, you will be working on projects across both new product development and existing work. You'll be involved in designing components and assemblies for engine systems that are used within various sectors including commercial vehicles, marine, military & defence and rail producing. You will be conceptual designs and progressing them through to detailed engineering using CREO. This role suits someone who enjoys creating designs from the ground up, thrives in a practical engineering environment, and can work effectively across multiple projects while collaborating with teams, suppliers and customers worldwide. Key...

Site Engineer Civil Engineering Essex We’re recruiting a Site Engineer for an excellent regional business delivering projects as a main contractor upwards of £50m. They offer a full design and build solution for major developments building spine roads, roundabouts, pumping stations, bridges and bespoke groundworks packages. They have excellent in-house training facilities and promote from within to create a culture of high standards, real development and opportunity. The Site Engineer will join the project team and be involved with the daily engineering operation of a large civils and groundworks package comprising of new highway works, 278 works, a new road and footbridge with ponds, drainage works and public street furniture. Site Engineer duties: * Setting out and surveying (Total Station & GPS) * Support and mentor degree apprentice and placement engineers * Produce as built drawings in AutoCAD * Quality control throughout construction process and ITP check sheets...

Workpack Engineer - Piping About the Role We are seeking an experienced Workpack Engineer to support the delivery of a major industrial piping project. The role involves developing and coordinating detailed workpacks to ensure engineering information is translated into clear, practical instructions for site construction teams. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage workpacks for piping and mechanical construction activities. Review P&IDs, isometrics, drawings, specifications and engineering deliverables. Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Construction, Quality and HSE teams. Ensure workpacks include the required materials, drawings, procedures, inspections and testing requirements. Support construction planning, sequencing and execution. Update workpacks in line with design changes and site requirements. Resolve technical and documentation queries during construction. Maintain accurate documentation and workpack records. Skills & Experience Previous experience...

A leading oil & gas company is hiring a skilled Offshore Mechanical Technician to join their offshore team. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of trade technicians to manage the maintenance and operational monitoring of mechanical equipment, ensuring safe, environmentally sound, reliable, and efficient offshore operations. Job Offer: Core role with a competitive PAYE day rate. 12 months inially but possibility of ongoing, long-term work  Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off. 12-hour shifts. Mobilising from Norwich. Key Responsibilities: Perform scheduled trade maintenance activities as per the maintenance management system. Ensure maintenance is conducted in accordance with company standards and procedures to minimize production impact and maximize plant availability. Raise relevant permits within the agreed time frame and generate new work requests for plant and equipment failures. Manage and maintain inventory of critical spares and stock equipment to...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Site Coordinator on a 8 Month Contract, based in Suffolk. Role Summary The Site Coordinator manages typical administrative tasks on a construction site and reports functionally to the Site Management and disciplinary to the Operation Manager in the back office. The SCO acts as a central point of contact and interacts with all stakeholders involved in the project execution. The SCO contributes to the safe execution of projects on site on behalf of Site Management. The SCO is primarily responsible for the daily planning and execution within individual area and functions of the construction site, as directed by the Site Manager. The SCO is a key interface to all Site Team members, visitors, clients and back office and must always maintain good relationships. The SCO is authorized to make corrections, changes or rejections within the assigned area of responsibility to ensure compliance with and adherence to SGRE procedures and...

Are you a Health and Safety Advisor with Rail experience?   Do you possess a NEBOSH Construction certificate?   Location: Between Hertfordshire and South Essex Rate: £325 per day outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months + Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm   A specialist infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a growing portfolio of rail projects in South Essex.   This is a hands-on, site-based role providing practical H&S support across live projects, with a mixture of site inspections, briefings, documentation and stakeholder engagement.   Responsibilities: ·Provide day-to-day H&S support across live projects. ·Deliver site briefings, toolbox talks and task briefings. ·Prepare and review RAMS and other H&S documentation. ·Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks. ·Support incident investigations and corrective actions. ·Produce cost assessments where required....

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...

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Foreman / General Foreman to join the HS2 project in the Northamptonshire area. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest and most prestigious civil engineering schemes, supporting the successful delivery of key construction works. The advert style is based on an internal Carmichael UK foreman template.  The Role As a Foreman / General Foreman, you will play a key role in coordinating site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. You will lead site teams, manage day-to-day activities and work closely with Site Agents, Engineers and project management teams. Responsibilities Managing and supervising direct labour and subcontractors on site. Organising works, logistics and resources to achieve programme milestones. Ensuring all activities are carried out in line with health, safety and environmental requirements. Delivering daily briefings, toolbox talks and site...

Are you a Track CRE with experience delivering PWay works across major rail infrastructure projects? Do you have previous CRE sign-off and experience leading engineering teams?   Rate: £500/day DOE, Inside IR35 Duration: Long-term contract - expected through to mid-2029 Location: Milton Keynes   This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Track CRE / Lead Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure programme delivering significant track and rail systems.   This is a construction-focused role combining CRE and Lead Engineer responsibilities, with the successful candidate responsible for leading the engineering team while supporting the safe and efficient delivery of PWay works.   Requirements: ·Previous experience working as a Track / PWay CRE ·CRE sign-off is highly desirable ·2-3+ years' experience operating as a CRE ·Strong PWay / track construction experience ·Experience leading and coordinating engineering teams ·Strong understanding of construction...

Are you a Site Manager or Supervisor with strong PWay experience across major rail infrastructure projects?   Do you have experience planning and leading track works on site?   Rate: £350-£400/day DOE, Inside IR35 Duration: Long-term contract - expected through to mid-2029 Location: Milton Keynes   This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Track Site Manager / Supervisor to join a major rail infrastructure programme delivering significant track and rail systems works.   Strong PWay / track experience is essential for this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and leading works on site, alongside managing the associated site logistics and resources.   Requirements: ·Strong previous experience delivering Track / PWay works ·Previous experience as a Site Manager, Track Supervisor, Construction Manager or similar ·Experience planning and undertaking track works ·Experience leading site teams and coordinating the...