13 construction jobs found in Melksham

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Chippenham (3 days on-site, 2 days working from home) 12 month contract (outside of IR35) £(Apply online only) per day About the Role: - We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide post-contract commercial support across a range of work packages. This is a key role supporting project delivery, ensuring commercial success while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners. - You will play a vital role in managing costs, controlling change, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on time. Responsibilities: - Provide post-contract commercial support across subcontract, materials, and direct labour packages - Ensure projects are delivered within cost and time constraints - Support the commercial management of work packages including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and...

Structural Engineer Bristol Contract Salary: £(Apply online only) per day (umbrella) We are looking for experienced, Structural Engineers to a engineering team on the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex reinforced concrete and steel structures using advanced digital construction methods. You will collaborate with site engineers, CAD teams, and international design offices to deliver innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities: Modify and detail reinforced concrete and steel designs in line with Eurocodes. Prepare and coordinate 3D BIM and 2D drawings with CAD and design teams. Manage engineering changes, field requests, and non-conformance issues. Liaise with site teams, contractors, and international back-office engineers. Conduct site inspections and technical reviews.Requirements: Civil, Structural, or Infrastructure Engineering background. 5+ years UK experience, ideally in reinforced concrete and steel design. Experience in...

Civil Structural Engineer (Reinforced Concrete / Temporary Works) Location: Bristol - Hybrid Working Salary/Rate: Up to £40 Per Hour Inside IR35 Start Date: May / June (candidates must be UK-based) We are looking for a Civil Structural Engineer to join a growing team supporting the delivery of Hinkley Point C-one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on nuclear-grade reinforced concrete structures, gaining exposure to advanced construction methods including 3D BIM rebar modelling (TEKLA), within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities You will play a key role in supporting site-based design and construction activities, including: Modifying reinforced concrete and steel designs in line with Eurocodes / ETC-C Coordinating detailing with CAD and BIM teams (2D & 3D modelling) Managing engineering changes in line with QA procedures Responding to: Field Change Requests (FCRs) Field Information...

An opportunity exists for a senior planning professionals who can bring structure, clarity, and strategic vision to a major infrastructure project. You will be expected to take the lead on complex infrastructure projects, leveraging cutting-edge tools and forward-thinking methodologies to shape national energy solutions. Whether overseeing offshore wind connections, substation builds, or underground cabling programmes – this is planning that truly makes a difference. Your duties will include – Develop, manage, and maintain fully resourced, logically linked programmes across all project stages. Lead the creation and presentation of compelling tender programmes and planning strategies that influence bid outcomes. Oversee the management and performance of contract programmes, ensuring alignment with commercial and operational objectives. Identify project risks, analyse impacts, and implement robust mitigation measures. Provide detailed planning updates, progress reports,...

MPI are looking for Aircraft Structural Fitters with Composite experience to work on site at Western Approach, Bristol. Contract is for approx. 6 months – and is ongoing/rolling contract Rate of pay - Paye: - INSCOPE OF IR35 £23.59 per hour on shift Weekday overtime - £27.65 Weekend overtime - £36.86 ** Likely be up to a couple of weeks on Core Day Shift Training paid at £18.43/per hour ** Shift Pattern: Currently working 12/7 shift on days, 11.5 hour days average 40.25 hrs per week (known as 7 Day Fort Days) all days start from 6.00am to 6.00pm Week 1 – Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat and Sun. Week 2 Wed, Thursday. Duties: As a Skilled Aircraft Fitter with Composite experience, you will be involved in working on a range of aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies from detail parts, whilst embracing appropriate assembly techniques, tools and fixtures, in accordance with the appropriate technical data and competencies .Assemble composite and metallic aircraft components in line with...

Senior Site Manager – Roofing & Cladding Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Onsite - Monday - Friday The Project CarmichaelUK is supporting delivery partners at Hinkley Point C (HPC), one of the UK’s most complex mega‑projects. We’re recruiting an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead roofing and cladding packages across live, high‑compliance work fronts, coordinating multiple subcontractors and interfacing with QA, safety and programme teams. Key Responsibilities Own day‑to‑day delivery of roofing & cladding packages (metal roofing systems, composite/secret‑fix cladding, built‑up systems, rainscreen, penetrations, flashing details). Plan works, set short‑interval look‑aheads, sequence activities and manage resources to meet programme and milestones. Lead subcontractor coordination: RAMS reviews, permits, access/laydown, cranage, deliveries, logistics and interfaces with adjacent trades. Drive H&S excellence: daily briefings/toolbox talks, point‑of‑work...

Job title: Technical Support Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to £180 PAYE / £240 Umbrella per day Location: Hinkley Point C Hours of work: 3 days on site, 2 working from home. Whether you're a recent engineering graduate or an early-career professional with a few years of experience, this is an excellent opportunity to step into the nuclear sector and develop your career on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station, gaining hands-on experience, structured training, and exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams while building a strong foundation in a highly sought-after industry, with strong support for professional growth, continuous learning, and long-term developmental opportunities. Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience: Demonstrates a proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn,...

Our prestigious client based in North Gloucestershire are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Fitter to join their loyal and experienced team. Experience required ; * Manufacture of cable looms and harnesses. * Construction of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies and machinery/equipment. * Performing electrical systems installation. * Performing sub-assembly testing, commissioning and acceptance testing activities. * Building of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies * Switch boards, * Lockers, Drop safes, Transfer hatches * PSM (Power Switch Modules) * Manufacturing of cable looms and harnesses from drawings, diagrams and tables of cabling. * Fitting housing panels, devices and modules for security vehicles: * HMI (Human Machine Interface) panels, * CCTV cameras and video recorders * GPS, radio and mobile phone aerials. * Reverse systems (cameras and parking sensors) * Additional sensors to signal door and shutter...

Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you have an interest in assisting Local Authorities country-wide with in-house Highway Infrastructure Delivery. Local Authorities' requests have recently come out seeking specialist Project/Programme Managers in form of contractual basis to oversee Highway (Complex) Infrastructure Schemes through Planning, detailed Design and Construction. Expertise in delivering under NEC4 ECC Options, A, B or C is greatly appreciated. As well as having expertise in managing Tier 1 Contractors. If any of these positions above are of interest, I'd welcome a CV and am happy to add you to my records and have an initial chat. Following this, my clients propose potential requirements for the above country-wide. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Engineering/Transport world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more...

Our client. is seeking a highly skilled Structures Senior Engineer to join their Highways team on a contract basis. This role offers a blend of remote working and office presence, focusing on a range of infrastructure projects within the council's responsibility. Key Responsibilities: Undertake work on road bridges, foot bridges, culverts, subways, retaining walls, and gantry assets as part of the planned structures maintenance programme. Design and support the development of highway structures schemes, managing projects from concept to construction. Produce and review design drawings, specifications, tender documents, and preconstruction information. Develop the planned programme based on asset management prioritisation. Ensure project delivery within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with technical standards and legal obligations. Conduct visual, general, and principal inspections on site, and assess information through desktop studies and asset management software. Manage...

About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Development Infrastructure Officer to play a key role in the delivery and oversight of developer-funded and third-party highway infrastructure projects. These projects are secured through Section 106 (S106) and Section 278 (S278) agreements and span from planning consent through to final highway adoption. This position will act as the principal point of contact for developers, contractors, designers, and key stakeholders, ensuring projects progress smoothly while meeting legal obligations, technical standards, and programme requirements. The successful candidate will oversee technical administration, coordinate project delivery, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with highway legislation, design standards, and health & safety requirements. Key Responsibilities * Manage and oversee the delivery of highway infrastructure projects secured through S106 and S278 agreements. * Act as the main liaison for...

Quality Lineside Engineer 6 month contract Based in Filton Offering £31.30ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in a Lineside/Quality Inspection capacity? Do you have experience on the Shop Floor? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Quality Lineside Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Perform product inspections according to standards, delegation rules, and guarantees attestation of work-orders under your accountability Perform Clearance of areas, Pre-delivery checks, Duplicate checks of Customer Protection Board items; Duplicate checks of Key Risk items Participate in setting of quality standards and ensures...

Our client is looking for a Project Engineer to start ASAP in Somerset. This is a 10 month project paying between £560 and £730 per day, depending on experience. The working week is Monday to Friday from 07:30hrs to 17:00hrs. You will be based on site. Project Details and Duration: * The project is a substation next to a much larger project run by a company called Gravity, which includes a large data centre and a battery EV battery factory. * The substation is a 400/132 KV substation. * The team has just mobilized the site. * Work currently involves getting the 'danties' in place for overhead lighting connections, followed by civils work. * The project is due to run until 2029. * The contract will hopefully start in March and will run until the end of December of this year. * The speaker suggested starting with a six-month contract with the possibility of an extension. The company is trying to recruit for a permanent position. Role and Responsibilities: * The role...