15 construction jobs found in Leicester

Who are McHale Komatsu and why join us? At McHale Komatsu, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading construction equipment distributors. We supply some of the world’s most innovative machinery, including Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) and Hybrid Excavators—helping our customers improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. We’re committed to supporting our local communities, improving lives, and building a more sustainable future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re creating a culture where enthusiastic and motivated individuals can build long-term careers within a respected and growing business. Known for our quality and innovation, we’re always looking for talented people to join our friendly and supportive team. If you’re looking to start your career with a company that invests in you, we’d love to hear from you About the role: We are looking to recruit Apprentice Construction Plant Engineers to join our team and begin an exciting career in...

Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Maintenance Design Engineer in Leicestershire An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highway Maintenance Design Engineer to support a busy local authority team delivering a significant programme of carriageway and footway improvements across Leicestershire. This role will play a key part in progressing essential highway schemes that are currently on hold pending resource, with a strong pipeline of work including carriageway schemes, a large-scale footway programme, and a major link road investment exceeding £1m. The successful candidate will be instrumental in unlocking delivery across a £5m carriageway programme. The main duties of the Highway Maintenance Design Engineer include: ·Producing detailed highway design drawings for carriageway and footway schemes. ·Developing and amending CAD drawings including road markings, keylines, and general highway layouts. ·Designing works such as resurfacing, blacktop changes, lowered...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Nottingham Opportunity Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a Building Services (MEP) team based in Nottingham. This Senior Mechanical Engineer role sits within a multidisciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will support the delivery of mechanical building services across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and infrastructure. Role Overview – Senior Mechanical Engineer As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical building services systems across multiple project stages. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with electrical engineers, BIM technicians and other disciplines to deliver coordinated mechanical design solutions. Key...

Role: Mechanical Project Engineer Location: Derby Rate: Up to £475 p/d - Umbrella PAYE Duration: 18 months+/Ongoing Sector: Water/Wastewater   Are you a Project Engineer or with experience in the water/Wastewater sector?   Do you want to join a market leading business who encourage high work load and opportunities to think differently?   My client is a Contractor looking to strengthen their delivery team for the AMP8 funding cycle on their large framework portfolio on behalf of Severn Trent Water The successful Project Engineer's will work with the project managers and construction teams, as well as the sub contractors to ensure the successful on site delivery of complex Non-Infrastructure projects in the water sector. The projects are attached to Wastewater schemes, overseeing packages of work with the aim of improving the quality of discharged Wastewater on sites in the Derby and Nottingham region. Due to the complexities involved, you MUST have experience as a Site...

Carmichaels are seeking a Site Engineer with Earthworks, Highways or Structures experience to work on the HS2 project in Northamptonshire. The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations.  You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist...

Carmichael UK is working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a key package of works on the HS2 project in Northamptonshire. We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the successful delivery of major civils and infrastructure works on this nationally significant scheme. The Role As Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This is a site-based position, working closely with construction and project teams to drive a strong quality culture. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) Carry out site inspections and audits to ensure compliance Manage NCRs, observations, and corrective actions through to close-out Support quality reporting and continuous improvement initiatives Liaise with engineers, site teams, and client representatives Ensure works comply with HS2 standards,...

Job Title: High Voltage Estimator Location: West Midlands and surrounding areas Start Date: ASAP Contract: 6 months (Possibility of a permanent position) Pay: £37,392 - £44,100 Hours: Monday to Friday 9 -5pm (Hybrid) Overview of the role - Team / Projects / Key challenges As the HV Estimator, you will have expert knowledge of the tendering process whilst being capable of dealing with a wide range of cost-planning activities. You will have the ability to perform detailed reviews of technical drawings and associated documentation and be responsible for both the creation and analysis of cost plans and risk profiling for a wide range of HV construction projects, including full measurement and detailed rating exercises. You will also be capable of easily visualising outline designs, drawings and specifications. Regular national travel. Flexibility required to suit the needs of the business. Projects will range from small one-off network connections to complex, multi-faceted...

Exciting Opportunity for a Highway Inspector in Nottinghamshire An excellent opportunity has arisen for a reliable and experienced Highway Inspector to join my client's highway maintenance team in Nottinghamshire. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the safe condition of the highway network, assisting with reactive maintenance works and statutory inspections in line with the Highways Act 1980. The ideal candidate will have experience in highway inspection and maintenance, with a strong focus on safety, record-keeping, and compliance. The main duties of the Highway Inspector include: ·Inspecting, investigating and ordering necessary works to maintain the highway network safely. ·Conforming to relevant legislation, policy and codes of practice for highway maintenance. ·Maintaining accurate records for inspection, maintenance and to support statutory defence in case of legal claims. ·Investigating third-party insurance claims, providing inspection records, and attending...

Electrical Design & Delivery Lead electrical engineering activities across water and wastewater infrastructure schemes, including treatment facilities, pumping installations, and wider network assets. Develop and review electrical designs, calculations, specifications, schedules, and technical drawings in line with project requirements. Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, legislation, and health & safety obligations. Identify safe, reliable, and cost-effective electrical solutions through optioneering and value engineering. Provide technical input through construction, commissioning, and handover stages. Power, Control & Instrumentation Design and specify LV power distribution systems, MCCs, switchgear, UPS, and standby power solutions. Produce earthing, lightning protection, and cable sizing designs. Coordinate with control and instrumentation specialists to ensure alignment with control systems, instrumentation, and telemetry requirements....

As a Verify Electromechanical Source Inspector, you will represent Verify and its customer at supplier sites to ensure products meet all contractual, engineering, and industry quality requirements. You will conduct in-process, pre-cap, and final inspections while maintaining strict adherence to customer standards and specifications. Acting as the dedicated on-site quality authority, you will be trained on all customer procedures and will provide accurate inspection reporting, clear communication, and timely escalation of any non-conformances or issues to all stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of AS9100 requirements, raw materials, special processes, and applicable testing standards. This role requires a strong understanding of diverse aerospace manufacturing disciplines and the ability to ensure that all products meet contractual, engineering, and industry standards before delivery to the customer. Industry: Aerospace/Defence Position:...

About The Role EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.   We're seeking to recruit a Site Engineer with Highways experience on a freelance basis in the Brackley area. The Site Engineer will oversee and supervise construction activities and ensuring that they comply with the project plans and drawings.   In this role you will liaise with subcontractors, and other professional staff, particularly Works Managers, Foremen, Section Engineers and Sub Agents. You will check and prepare site reports, designs and drawings and also manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents. You will ensure project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets or timescales and provide technical advise and solving problems on-site.  In addition you will be doing Basic Setting out and as built survey, placing requisitions/material orders, requesting...

We are proud to be partnering with a leading contractor in the construction industry, renowned for delivering high-profile infrastructure projects, including major Highways works. This contractor has a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, and they are currently delivering an exciting, large-scale highways scheme. Due to the high turnover of changes and the sheer volume of work, they are looking to expand their team by hiring a dedicated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be working on one of the contractor's most significant and high-profile projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work and change. You will be expected to manage the financial aspects of the project, oversee cost control, and ensure the project is delivered within budget. You will be joining a dynamic team, where your contribution will play a key role in the success of...

MPI require a Mechanical Fitter to work on a long term contract basis, for our client based in Kempston 40 hours per week Mon - Fri 7:00am – 15:30pm, with half hour lunch break but this can vary when working on client sites Our client is an established manufacturer of water processing equipment, based in Bedford. They require a skilled mechanical fitter to assist with installations of equipment on client sites. The role will involve travelling to client sites and assisting an engineering team with the installation of a wide range of processing / treating equipment. Experience of working on Water Treatment works is always an advantage. ESSENTIAL CSCS Card – Green (as a minimum) Blue or Gold SSSTS or SMSTS EUSR (water Hygiene) Confined Space PASMA (Scaffold Towers) First Aid JOB PURPOSE To work safely at all times and to always consider the safety of others in anything they do. To deliver mechanical services on defined projects. To take instruction from a team leader. To...

6 month contract (initially) £375 per hour day umbrella (Inside IR35) Job Role: The Mechanical Engineer will manage engineering design drawing revision control and work closely with customers to update drawings, review P&ID, block diagrams, and schematics, ensuring all technical files are accurately uploaded to the database. The role includes overseeing the engineering change control process and maintaining up-to-date documentation of all process modifications, changes, and improvements within the BOM structure and routing system to ensure full traceability. The engineer will also develop and implement structured methodologies for New Product Introduction (NPI) to support a seamless transition from design to full-scale production and actively participate in DFMA workshops to support value engineering (VA/VE) and the standardization of products. Key Responsibilities: Design Deliverables: Production of schematics and valve schedules for build. Check and submit client...

Job Title: Warranty Technician (Rolling Stock) Job Location: Bletchley Hourly Pay Rate: £28.36 PAYE / £ 37.00 Umbrella Shifts: 12-hour shifts Shift Pattern: Mon - Thurs Duration: On-going contract Start Date: ASAP Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Client Summary: A world-renowned Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and employs over 70,000 employees in...