13 construction jobs found in Penrith

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sub Agent to lead and control a key section of a significant infrastructure project located near Penryth. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a 2.5KM highway and roadworks project, managing a dedicated team of section engineers, site engineers, and apprentices to ensure efficient delivery of works. Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Take overall responsibility for the construction works, ensuring that all activities align with project schedules and business objectives. Health, Safety & Environment: Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm. Review method statements and risk assessments, lead accident investigations, and ensure all site activities comply with rigorous safety standards, including confined space and hot works permits. Team Management: Motivate and mentor your team, monitoring performance and providing coaching to ensure the development of technical skills across all levels. Commercial &...

SITE ENGINEER - CUMBRIA - MAJOR HIGHWAYS PROJECT - CONTRACT ROLE - INSIDE IR35 Carmichael UK is recruiting for a Site Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a nationally significant scheme while working alongside a highly experienced engineering and construction team. We are seeking an engineer with strong setting out and quality assurance experience who can support the successful delivery of earthworks, drainage, highways and associated infrastructure works. The successful candidate will also help develop junior engineers and contribute to maintaining high engineering and quality standards across the project. Key Responsibilities Carry out setting out for highways, drainage, structures and associated civil engineering works. Produce and maintain accurate as-built records. Undertake topographical and site surveys using Leica, Trimble, GPS and Total Station equipment....

SUB AGENT – HIGHWAYS – CUMBRIA – CONTRACT ROLE (Inside IR35) Major Highways Infrastructure Project Sub Agent currently required to join a major highways scheme in Cumbria, delivering complex civil engineering works that will improve connectivity, enhance safety and provide a lasting legacy for the region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor and take ownership of key sections of work, managing delivery teams, subcontractors, quality assurance processes and design interfaces from inception through to completion. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, timely and efficient delivery of allocated sections of the project, ensuring all works are completed to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day delivery of highways and civil engineering works. Leading Site Engineers, Section Engineers and operational teams. Coordinating and...

Site Engineer Highways Jobs | Freelance Site Engineer | Cumbria | £440/day Inside IR35 Are you a Site Engineer with highways experience looking to join a major infrastructure project in Cumbria? We're recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of a large-scale highways scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project, working alongside an experienced delivery team on complex civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, structures and road construction. The Opportunity As a Site Engineer, you'll take ownership of day-to-day site engineering activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You'll work closely with site management, subcontractors and the wider engineering team to maintain programme, quality and compliance throughout construction. What You'll Be Doing ·Setting out and carrying out dimensional control for highways and civil engineering works. ·Producing and...

Job title - Project Manager (Subsea connectors) Location - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Duration - 6 months initial contract with possibility to extend depending on performance Rate - £35-38 per hour (PAYE contract) Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager, ideally from a Subsea background, to support their operations in Barrow in Furness. This would be a hybrid role, with 3 days minimum onsite, and 2 days from home. But, for initial period employee needs to connect with direct manager to clarify when he can work remotely.   Working hours: 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 per day. 8.30 - 5pm with 1 hour lunch. Or, 9-5pm with 30 mins lunch No overtime is applicable or available for this roleThe Project Manager is responsible for delivering a high standard of engineering and service support to project teams. Execute safe, accurate, on-time delivery of project deliverables for internal and external customers Mentor others as required Participate in job risk analysis and...

What Are We Looking For? Due to continued growth, our Integrated Asset Delivery team is looking for a Site Administrator to join on a Fixed Term Contract at Coniston Wastewater Treatment Works, to support with on-site administration tasks. You’ll be required to provide administrative support with the management of projects, document control and production, as well as assist other departments all within in a fast-paced environment. This will be for a 20 hours per week, spread over 3 days per week and we can be flexible with start and finish times. Some of Your Key Duties Include: * Creating and organising work parks for project and site teams. * Creating and keeping site files and documents. * Carry out data entry tasks ensuring Excel is up to date with current and accurate information on completion of works. * Completion and filing of documents, carrying out any modification work to documents as required. * Liaising with project teams and managers with the...

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting plate Welders with stainless steel TIG and Flux core experience for a long-term (18 month) project on the Sellafield Nuclear site in Cumbria. Excellent opportunity for the right candidates. Key Details: Working Mon-Thurs every week plus weekends (Fri-Sat-Sun) every other week. Welders will be put through Security Clearance ahead of start - potential to work on other sites whilst waiting on this to come through though NAECI Grade 5 rates and accommodation etc Will be required to attend weld tests in Motherwell - so would make it easier for you if you're based North of England / Scotland! Experience: Experienced in plate welding, Stainless Steel, tanks / vessels etc TIG and Flux core experience is a must Previous site experience on Nuclear is ideal, though any heavy engineering O&G / Petrochem / COMAH sites etc Candidates must be UK-based with current right to work in the UK given the SC clearance required. With over 90 years' combined...

SITE AGENT – MAJOR ENERGY PROJECT – NORTH EAST – CONTRACT (Inside IR35) Major Energy / Carbon Capture Project Site Agent currently required in the North East - CarmichaelUK is recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join one of the UK's most significant low-carbon energy infrastructure projects. This landmark scheme will play a key role in the UK's decarbonisation strategy through the delivery of world-leading carbon capture technology and associated energy infrastructure. We are seeking a driven and proactive Site Agent with a proven track record of delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of site operations, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of works while maintaining the highest standards of quality, programme performance and subcontractor management. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of construction activities across designated project areas. Manage and coordinate...

Commissioning & Systems Completion Lead Position Type: Contract Location: Northumberland Categories: Engineering, CQV PM Group requires a Commissioning Lead will be responsible for monitoring the Principal Contractors (PC) commissioning process and execution of the scope being HVAC, mechanical, electrical, data, BMS, Business Technology (BT) and utility/sprinkler systems. The role ensures systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, timely and in compliance with Project URS, GMP, GxP, FDA, EU GMP, and project-specific requirements. The Commissioning Lead acts as the primary interface with the PC between construction, engineering, CQV, Business Technology (BT) and quality assurance personnel. The commissioning lead will also liaise with client operations/BT, and equipment vendors to assist in the delivery of operational and validated systems from installation through start-up and handover. Note that this role will be full time site based to monitor the progress....

Highway Engineer Overview: My client in the North East is seeking an Highway Engineer to provide technical leadership across a varied programme of highway schemes. This role is design-focused and will involve working on highway maintenance and improvement projects, including minor works such as footways, resurfacing, and localised drainage improvements. Key Responsibilities: ·Work on the technical design and delivery of the annual highway maintenance and improvement programme. ·Produce and oversee detailed engineering designs, drawings, and standard details using AutoCAD. ·Deliver schemes from concept through to construction, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, and buildable. ·Ensure all designs meet CDM 2015 requirements, including preparation of relevant pre-construction information. ·Undertake site visits for surveys, feasibility assessments, and technical input during construction. ·Contribute to the delivery of both major and minor works, including footway schemes,...

Highways Clerk of Works Vacancy- Outside IR35 North East England Contract - 12 Months £35-£40 per hour- Outside IR35 I am currently recruiting for an experienced Highways Clerk of Works to support a programme of highway works across the North East of England. This is an initial 12-month contract working on a range of heritage and Active Travel schemes, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and in line with required standards. This role will suit someone with strong site supervision experience within highways or civil engineering, who is comfortable overseeing contractors and reporting on progress and quality of works. Key Responsibilities ·Carry out regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality of works ·Ensure construction activities comply with design specifications, standards and health & safety requirements ·Monitor contractor performance and workmanship on site ·Identify and report defects, non-compliance or safety issues ·Maintain...

Clerk of Works - ICP Projects   Role Overview   ·Contract - Outside IR35 ·Locations considered - Hull, Teeside and Newcastle ·Duration - 6-12 months with likely extension ·Hours per week - 40 per week ·Travel - Travel may be required to various sites ·Working arrangement - 3 days on site with opportunity to complete reports 2 days from home   We are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works (CoW) to support Independent Connections Provider (ICP) projects being delivered for adoption into the network. The role is responsible for ensuring construction quality, compliance, and adherence to approved designs, standards, and safety requirements across high-voltage electrical infrastructure schemes. The CoW will act as our client's on-site representative, undertaking regular inspections, reporting, and quality assurance throughout the construction lifecycle.   Key Responsibilities   Pre-Construction Phase   ·Review project scope, design, drawings, and construction programme...

Heating Engineer This post is subject to a disclosure. Listed below are the responsibilities this role will be primarily responsible for: The installation, repair, maintenance and servicing of mechanical and plumbing appliances and/or systems to drawing, specification or as instructed including where applicable electrical connections. Attend to out of hours emergency call-outs on a rota basis. (Voluntary) To work in accordance with the information, instruction and training given and to inform the Mechanical Services Foreman of any potential safety hazards not adequately controlled. Carry out Site Specific Risk Assessments and undertake works in a safe manner and using agreed methodologies wearing the appropriate PPE. Complete timesheets and other relevant documentation including service sheets. You may be required from time to time to undertake plumbing/heating works depending on levels of demand and staffing resources in both commercial and domestic premises. Qualification *...