21 construction jobs found in Prestonpans

Welder Fabricator – East Lothian Temporary & Permanent Roles | Days & Nights | Competitive Pay A leading engineering company in East Lothian is seeking experienced Welder Fabricators to join their growing team. This role may include occasional site work. 💰 Pay & Shifts: * Days: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm – £22/hour * Nights: Monday–Friday & Thursday, 8:00pm–6:00am – £28/hour * Overtime: Paid after 39 hours at enhanced rates 🔧 What You’ll Do: * MIG welding (solid wire & flux core) on mild steel * MIG welding on aluminium * Work across MIG-MAG, MMA & TIG welding processes * Fabrication duties including drilling, grinding, polishing, dressing, and use of band saws ✅ Requirements: * Proven experience as a Welder/Fabricator * Experience working with aluminium (6mm up to 25mm thickness) * Relevant qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent) * Welding certifications preferred...

Welder Fabricator – East Lothian Temporary & Permanent Roles | Days & Nights | Competitive Pay A leading engineering company in East Lothian is seeking experienced Welder Fabricators to join their growing team. This role may include occasional site work. Pay & Shifts: * Days: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm – £22/hour * Nights: Monday–Friday & Thursday, 8:00pm–6:00am – £28/hour * Overtime: Paid after 39 hours at enhanced rates What You’ll Do: * MIG welding (solid wire & flux core) on mild steel * MIG welding on aluminium * Work across MIG-MAG, MMA & TIG welding processes * Fabrication duties including drilling, grinding, polishing, dressing, and use of band saws Requirements: * Proven experience as a Welder/Fabricator * Experience working with aluminium (6mm up to 25mm thickness) * Relevant qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent) * Welding...

Site Agent – Scottish Borders (Freelance) Boyd Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a freelance project across the Scottish Borders. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a civil engineering project while leading a skilled site team. The Role As Site Agent, you will: * Lead and manage the site team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery * Allocate resources effectively and ensure each team member has the right skills and support * Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions * Monitor and analyse fully resourced programmes to meet project targets * Manage subcontractors and build strong collaborative relationships * Produce operational target programmes aligned with the overall construction programme * Ensure all works meet quality standards and maintain rigorous QA control * Uphold health & safety standards across the site * Communicate effectively...

Job Specification: Project Quality Manager - UK Solar Projects Position: Project Quality Manager (PQM) Sector: Renewable Energy - Utility‑Scale Solar PV Location: UK-wide (regular travel to Scotland and Midlands) Contract: Freelance / Contract Start: 2026 Working Model: Hybrid - combination of remote work and site presence Project Overview You will be supporting multiple large‑scale solar PV construction projects across the UK: Berryhill Solar PV Project Capacity: 68.8 MWp Location: 8 miles outside Dundee, Scotland Timeline: Access roads start: Mid‑March 2026 PV installation starts: Mid‑April 2026 Grid connection planned: End‑March 2027 Delivered by an EPC contractor. Tamworth Solar PV Project Capacity: 44.2 MWp Location: 22 miles north‑east of Birmingham Status: Already in construction COD (Commercial Operation Date): October 2026 Delivered by an EPC contractor. Future Projects Additional UK solar projects are in development and may be assigned to the same PQM. Role...

Health & Safety Advisor, Site-based – Infrastructure project (A9 Perth), Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, £25.00 - £35.00 per hour DOE, Full-time, Contract Benefits: * Company pension scheme * Income protection * Death in service benefit * Comprehensive training and professional development Responsibilities: * Advise site management on day-to-day health and safety matters. * Work closely with the project team to promote a proactive safety culture. * Support the management and implementation of the ISO 45001 Safety Management System. * Coordinate the completion of safety paperwork by supervisors, including briefings and inspections. * Conduct daily and weekly site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards. * Deliver toolbox talks covering health, safety, and wellbeing topics. * Attend and chair safety meetings as required. * Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and share lessons learned with the team. *...

HGV / Class 2 Driver – Temp to Perm Opportunity Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland (occasional trips to Manchester & Hull) Rate: £16 per hour - Overtime £21 per hour after 39 hours Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm (initial probationary period via Umbrella or CIS) Are you a reliable, motivated HGV / Class 2 driver looking for a long-term opportunity with a supportive team? Global Recruitment Group is looking for drivers like you to join a growing company, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. What You’ll Do: * Deliver façade panels and other materials across Scotland. * Support occasional stock movements to Manchester and Hull. * Work as part of a two-person driving team. * Minimal overnight stays (with some flexibility on rare occasions). * Assist warehouse colleagues with general duties when not driving. * Operate a Moffett truck occasionally (training may be funded by the...

Platers & Welders Required Global Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking experienced Platers & Welders to support our client’s operations. We pride ourselves on delivering the very best service to both clients and candidates, and we are looking for skilled professionals to join our team. Location: Coatbridge Duties & Experience: * Welding/fabrication of heavy structures such as bridges, vessels, or ships * Ability to produce high-quality welds to a good visual standard * Full UK driving licence (preferred) Contract & Hours: * Temporary & Permanent positions available * Dayshift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm * Nightshift: Monday – Friday & Thursday, 8:00 pm – 6:00 am (9.5 hours paid, 0.5-hour unpaid break) * Overtime available, paid after 39 hours Pay Rates: * Dayshift: £22 per hour * Nightshift: £28 per hour * Enhanced rates for overtime Payment Model: * CIS/Umbrella * PAYE available after 13 weeks How to Apply: If you have the...

Opportunities exist with a tier one principal Contractor, for Section Engineers to manage a package of works, as well as a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, delivery personnel and subcontractors, on a major project. Your responsibilities will include: Checking technical information (specifications and drawings). Identification of any ambiguities or shortcomings therein and submission of Technical Queries to enable their resolution. Take- Off materials from drawings. Ensuring the Site Engineers are fully conversant with the construction methodology for the civil engineering works. Managing the development of HSEQ controls for the civil engineering works. Managing the detailed look-ahead programme for the civil engineering works. Delegation of dimensional control to the Site Engineers and ensuring that the Temporary and Permanent Works are consistently and accurately set out. Requirements for this opportunity include – HND/HNC/Degree in civil engineering...

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to -   Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor progress and ensure timely...

Remote working Freelance Lead Electrical Engineer required for a large Solar & BESS Project in South America. The Lead Electrical Engineer will provide all coordination, engineering, document management, technical supervision and construction and commissioning support services for a hybrid power plant project. Fluent French speakers only. Remote working but candidates must be based in France for monthly meetings in our clients offices and be able to visit the project site (South America) for at least one week every 2 months. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit

We are currently looking for Mechanical Fitters to join one of our clients on a contract basis, working on a large heavy engineering/engineering construction site The client is a market-leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of specialist rotating equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering, power generation and petro-chemical. The role will include carrying out a range of mechanical fitting duties including helping to remove a wide range of equipment, the planned and preventative maintenance of equipment and breakdown repairs and the installation of new equipment Applicants must be experienced Mechanical Fitters ideally with a proven track record of working in a heavy engineering/engineering construction environment. The ability to read and understand engineering drawings is preferable. Previous experience of mechanical fitting is preferred as is experience of working in heavy engineering and construction environments. A relevant recognised...

Project Manager - Flood Defence Programme    Are you an experienced Project Manager from a flood defence, environmental or water-sector civil engineering background looking to lead a meaningful programme that protects communities and landscapes from flooding?   We are supporting a major engineering consultancy delivering a significant flood risk and resilience programme in the Lake District on behalf of a national public-sector environmental body. This is a high-impact role where you will play a key part in safeguarding vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure in one of the UK's most unique natural environments.   The Role As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for leading the delivery of a complex flood defence programme from planning through to delivery. Working closely with engineers, environmental specialists, contractors and key public-sector stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, sustainably and to programme. This is a Hybrid...

Job Title: Plant Operatives - Rail & Infrastructure Location: North West & Midlands Contract Type: Contract / Temporary Industry: Rail, Infrastructure, Construction About the Opportunity A leading provider of Infrastructure Services, Construction, and Property Developments is seeking experienced and technically skilled Plant Operators to support major rail and infrastructure projects. These roles offer the opportunity to work on essential upgrades and renewals that help improve transport networks and enhance journeys for millions of people. Available Positions (PTS and Non PTS) We are currently recruiting for the following plant roles: - Excavator 360 (Above 10t) - Excavator 360 (Below 10t) - Excavator 360 (Below 10t) - Including Lift Operations - Forward Tipping Dumper Operator - PTS Excavator 360 (Above 10t) - Telehandler Operator - Telehandler Operator - Underslung Role Responsibilities Depending on the position, duties may include: - Operating...

Overview * An opportunity to join a fast-growing international renewable energy organisation focused on developing and delivering large-scale clean energy infrastructure. The role supports expansion into the German energy market, focusing initially on battery energy storage systems (BESS) alongside solar, wind, and hybrid assets. * The successful candidate will support market entry and growth by developing new projects, building stakeholder relationships, and managing projects through permitting and development stages until ready for construction. Key Responsibilities * Develop and expand the renewable energy project pipeline in Germany. * Identify and secure sites, grid connections, and development opportunities for BESS, wind, solar, and hybrid projects. * Build and manage relationships with utilities, grid operators, municipalities, landowners, and development partners. * Lead project development activities including permitting, interconnection, and planning...

We are currently seeking three talented individuals to fill the role of Lead Protection and Control Design Engineer for our client, SPEN Transmission. These positions are part of a long-term 12-month rolling contract. As a Lead Protection and Control Design Engineer, you will work remotely, with fortnightly 2 day visits to our client's Glasgow office - Fully reimbursed upto £125/day expenses for fortnightly two-day visits Your primary responsibility will be to contribute your expertise to exciting and engaging projects involving SPEN protection and control transmission systems, spanning from 132kV to 400kV. You'll be involved in every aspect of the project, from feasibility assessment to detailed design, including the critical task of protection settings calculations. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and deliver engineering solutions for protection and control systems within transmission networks, focusing on voltages of 132kV and higher. This includes crafting essential...

Senior C&I Designer (SPI Intools) – Hybrid Working Location: Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Hydrogen, Renewable Energy and Nuclear sectors. Strong working knowledge of Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI Intools) is essential. Our client can accommodate hybrid working with alternate weeks to be spent working remotely and then form their offices in West Wales. Role & Responsibilities * Producing new / updating existing produce Instrument Index’s, Instrument Schedules, Cable Schedules, Hook-up Diagrams, Interconnecting Diagrams and Loop Diagrams in SPI. * Strong working knowledge of Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI Intools) is essential. * Managing change and identifying, formalising and notifying relevant parties of changes in the project. * Contributing to site requests by providing technical analysis. * Production of documentation to...

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Setting out Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility in Teesside. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to -   Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor...

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – 66kV (Siemens 8VM1) Location: Taiwan (Offshore) Duration: 5–7 Months (Project Dependent) Rotation: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off Day Rate: £750 per day The Role We are seeking an experienced 66kV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for a major offshore wind project in Taiwan. This role is focused on the construction and commissioning phases, specifically supporting high-voltage operations within the turbine transition pieces and towers. As a technical lead on-site, you will be responsible for managing safety-from-the-system during the termination, testing, and energization of the Siemens 8VM1 Blue GIS switchgear. Key Responsibilities Switchgear Operations: Perform switching, isolation, and earthing duties specifically on Siemens 8VM1 (66kV) vacuum-insulated switchgear. Safety Management: Act as the primary authority for issuing and cancelling safety documents, including Permits to Work (PTW), Sanctions for Test (SFT), and Limitation of Access (LOA)....

Offshore Control Engineer (HV) We are seeking a highly specialized Lead Control Engineer to oversee High Voltage operations for a major offshore wind development in Taiwan. This is a critical consultancy and long-term support role, acting as the primary authority for the offshore network during the high-pressure construction and commissioning phases. The successful candidate will join an international team of experts, ensuring the safe management of the grid and the successful energization of offshore assets. Key Information Location: Taiwan (Offshore) Daily Rate: Up to £ 900 per day (Inclusive of agency fees) Rotation: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off (Providing back-to-back coverage) Duration: Initial 6-month contract (High likelihood of extension) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Technical Responsibilities Network Authority: Serve as the primary Control Engineer for the offshore network, managing systems from 220kV up to 400kV. Safety Coordination: Implement and enforce strict High...

Sub-Agent – Structures (Preconstruction) Glasgow Scotland 07:30 – 17:00 | Site visits required on occasion/ An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sub-Agent with structures experience to join a major infrastructure project, based out of the contractors office in Glasow. This role will play a key part in the preconstruction phase of a significant bridge project, supporting the planning and development work ahead of a scheduled site start in late 2027. Working with an established delivery team, you will help shape the early stages of the project, coordinating technical activities, developing construction methodologies and engaging with stakeholders to ensure the project is ready for successful delivery. Key Responsibilities Support the preconstruction planning of a large bridge structure (circa 90m span) Liaise with stakeholders on planning and project development matters Coordinate and manage ground investigation (GI) works and ecology surveys Assist with the...