43 construction jobs found in Reading

Building Construction Project Leader Portsmouth £40 per hour + overtime initially 12 months 1-stage interview Mon-Fri (flexible working hours) Advantage Resourcing is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Building Construction Project Leader who will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. What will you be doing: • Lead the team through the detailed design of Building Services for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works. • An awareness of the associated maintenance and operation of engineering services including condition surveys, service delivery audits and preparing plant replacement/life cycle plans would be a distinct advantage. • Application of industry standard design and calculation software • Liaising with clients,...

Do you holds SC or DV clearance? Do you have a strong electrical background? Are you a quality specialist? About the Role We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Quality Engineer to join our team within the nuclear sector. This is a critical role ensuring that all electrical systems, installations, and components meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance required in a highly regulated environment. You will play a key role in maintaining nuclear safety standards, supporting quality assurance processes, and ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations and industry codes. Key Responsibilities Perform inspections and verification of electrical installations in line with project specifications and regulatory standards Ensure compliance with nuclear industry quality standards, including ISO 9001 and site-specific procedures Review electrical drawings, test results, and certification documentation Conduct audits of installation and...

Authorised Person (Electrical) - Nuclear Project AWE (Site-Based) | £(Apply online only)/day Outside IR35 | SC Clearance Required (DV desirable) The Opportunity We're supporting a major nuclear programme and are looking for an experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) to take ownership of electrical safety across a complex, large-scale project. This is a critical role at the heart of project delivery - ensuring safe systems of work, managing energisations and isolations, and driving compliance with nuclear licence conditions, JSP375, and project procedures. If you're an established AP(E) who thrives in high-integrity environments and enjoys influencing teams across construction and commissioning, this is a standout opportunity. What You'll Be Doing As the Electrical AP, you'll be the focal point for electrical safety governance across the project. Key responsibilities include: Managing and coordinating electrical safety in line with approved procedures * Overseeing...

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to support a Berkshire based client for a May start. Responsibilities: * Project engineering small packages of works. * Delivery of a portfolio of small – medium sized projects in accordance with the company project roadmap throughout the project lifecycle ensuring governance to current engineering standards and compliance with CDM regulations. * Strict GMP compliance to be adhered throughout the lifecycle of the project. * Coordination with the Principal Contractor and all other project team members to ensure completion to schedule. * Project management services to oversee the completion snags and any construction defects identified. * Project management services to oversee the completion of any installation, commissioning and qualification by liaising with the vendor, company Validation and any other company teams. * Weekly project progress reporting to the company Portfolio Manager. * Weekly project reporting to...

MEICA Lead / Project Manager (Slough) Rate: £450 - £500 per day (LTD) Start: ASAP Duration: Minimum 2027 Finish Project Overview We are seeking a MEICA Lead at Project Manager level to oversee the planning, delivery, and commissioning of multiple water design and infrastructure upgrade projects. This is a long-term contract running until at least 2027, requiring a professional who can fully manage the MEICA lifecycle across a portfolio of local schemes. You will be responsible for coordinating designers, site teams, and subcontractors, ensuring all interfaces, outages, and risk factors are managed within budget and programme constraints. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop the MEICA and commissioning strategies across the project portfolio from design through to completion. Technical Compliance: Review subcontract Technical Specifications and Appendices against water industry specifications, British Standards, and WIMES. Interface & Risk...

We are supporting a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor in the appointment of a Section Engineer to support the delivery of a major UK tunnelling and wastewater infrastructure project. This role offers the opportunity to work on a complex, high-profile civil engineering programme, coordinating site engineering activities, subcontractors, health & safety, quality, and programme delivery within a fast-paced construction environment. The successful candidate will have experience working on large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of construction methodologies, site coordination, and engineering best practice. This position would suit an engineer with strong technical and communication skills who is looking to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure scheme while developing within a collaborative project team

Senior Decommissioning Manager - Major Nuclear Programme Abingdon / Culham £56-61 per hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 12 Month+ Contract Are you an experienced decommissioning leader with a track record of shaping strategy on complex nuclear or highly regulated infrastructure programmes? We're supporting a major UK programme at UKAEA Culham that is entering a critical new phase of strategic planning and programme delivery - and we're looking for a Senior Decommissioning Manager to help drive it forward. This is a high-impact role sitting at the heart of a nationally significant decommissioning programme, supporting senior leadership with strategic decision-making, delivery planning, commercial strategy, and long-term hazard reduction objectives. You'll play a key role in helping shape how one of the UK's most complex decommissioning challenges is approached over the coming years. The Opportunity The programme is transitioning from concept strategy into tranche-based...

Quantity Surveyor - Decommissioning Projects Abingdon / Culham Site (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) £50-56/hour Inside IR35 12-Month Contract We're supporting a major UK nuclear and fusion programme and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile decommissioning portfolio delivering technically complex construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's clean energy and scientific innovation sector, supporting large-scale decommissioning and construction activities within a highly regulated environment. You'll play a key role in commercial delivery, cost control, procurement strategy, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across projects valued in excess of £20m. What You'll Be Doing: * Leading QS activities across complex construction and decommissioning projects * Preparing cost estimates, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies * Supporting procurement strategy, tender...

Junior Engineering Surveyor Great Missenden 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 £130 – £175 per day PAYE (excluding holiday pay) We are currently supporting a major infrastructure contractor delivering one of the UK’s largest civil engineering projects and are looking to recruit a Junior Engineering Surveyor to join their established site engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious surveying professional looking to further develop their experience within large-scale infrastructure, rail and civil engineering projects. The Role: The successful candidate will support the Engineering Surveying team in carrying out site surveys in line with project procedures, health & safety standards and engineering requirements. The role will involve assisting with setting out, control networks, laser scanning, survey data capture and reporting across a live construction environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with engineering surveying activities across the...

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...

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in structural engineering / structures delivery to lead and manage multi-million pound capital projects across the council's portfolio. This role will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex infrastructure and structural schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with council priorities, statutory requirements, and community needs. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead the delivery of large-scale structural and infrastructure projects (e.g., bridges, highways structures, public realm, buildings, or civil structures). Manage the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, and handover. Ensure projects meet time, cost, quality, and safety objectives. Stakeholder Management Act as the primary interface between the council, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. Engage effectively...

An opportunity exists for a Quantity Surveyor on a water framework in Oxfordshire OX13. There will be a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes. You will be involved in the design, construction, commissioning and putting to work of contracts to ensure they are completed in the most efficient manner. Your responsibilities will include Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and developing...

About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Section Engineer (Earthworks & Drainage) to join our delivery team on the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes, supporting the successful delivery of major earthworks and drainage packages within a high-performing engineering team. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the engineering aspects of earthworks and drainage works, including bulk earthworks, cut & fill, and formation Oversee drainage works, including deep drainage, culverts, and attenuation systems Supervise Site Engineers and subcontractors to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery Ensure all works comply with design specifications, method statements, and ITPs Oversee setting out activities, QA documentation, and technical queries Coordinate with design, planning, and commercial teams to ensure programme alignment Support construction management with...

About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Section Engineer (Earthworks & Drainage) to join our delivery team on the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes, supporting the successful delivery of major earthworks and drainage packages within a high-performing engineering team. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the engineering aspects of earthworks and drainage works, including bulk earthworks, cut & fill, and formation Oversee drainage works, including deep drainage, culverts, and attenuation systems Supervise Site Engineers and subcontractors to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery Ensure all works comply with design specifications, method statements, and ITPs Oversee setting out activities, QA documentation, and technical queries Coordinate with design, planning, and commercial teams to ensure programme alignment Support construction management with...

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...

Randstad are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent from a civils background to lead the on-site delivery of a major upgrade package at London Heathrow Airport. Operating within a highly regulated, live airport environment, you will take full ownership of day-to-day site operations. You will be responsible for leading delivery teams, managing subcontractors, driving an exemplary safety culture, and ensuring that this high-profile infrastructure package is executed safely, on time, and to budget. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned civils professional to spearhead complex works on one of the world's busiest aviation hubs. Key Responsibilities Site Leadership: Manage and mentor site engineering and supervisory teams (including Sub-Agents, Section Engineers, and Foremen) to ensure high-quality engineering control and robust record-keeping. Operational Delivery: Oversee daily construction activities, coordinating labor, plant, materials, and temporary works to meet...

MicroStation Technician (2D) - Rail Bridges Clapham Junction, South West London £35 per hour Outside IR35 Contract Hybrid Working | Rail Infrastructure Projects Looking for your next rail contract opportunity? An established Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy in South West London is seeking an experienced MicroStation Technician to support a growing portfolio of major rail infrastructure projects across the South East. The consultancy has a strong presence within the rail, bridge engineering, and infrastructure sectors, with ongoing work across a number of Network Rail and transportation schemes. Current projects include a range of Network Rail bridge schemes, station upgrades, structural refurbishments, and associated civil engineering works involving both steel and reinforced concrete structures. Why apply? ·Outside IR35 contract ·3-month contract opportunity ·Hybrid working arrangement ·Immediate start available ·Opportunity to work on major Network...

Senior Highway CAD Technician An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Highway CAD Technician with experience in highway design and CAD production to join a leading engineering and design consultancy in Central London. This role is primarily responsible for supporting the detailed design and delivery of highway engineering schemes, ensuring construction drawings, plans and schematics are produced accurately and in accordance with current design and engineering standards. The successful candidate will work across multiple transport and infrastructure projects while supporting the efficient delivery of schemes throughout London. Working within the highways design team your main duties include: ·Producing, reviewing and submitting highway and civil engineering design drawings ·Preparing detailed construction drawings, schematics and technical plans for highway schemes ·Producing Cycle Superhighway drawings and associated highway layouts ·Producing Traffic Management drawings in...

Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer – 1 year contract Our client, a leading developer within the global offshore wind sector, is looking to hire a Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer for an initial 1 year contract. This role can be based at one of 3 locations – London, Coventry or Swindon. The role will be offered on Outside IR35, Limited Co, contract for initial duration of 1 year. Duties / Responsibilities: The Engineer will sit in Client Renewables Electrical System & Project Engineering team, supporting the Project’s Engineering and Package Managers with responsibilities including: • Working in construction or development phases of our offshore wind farm projects, the Engineer will be responsible for ensuring a robust and optimised through life design of the project’s electrical system supporting on all aspects of the generation and transmission system up to the grid interface point. • Advise projects on specific questions regarding...

We are supporting a leading UK energy developer delivering large-scale grid-connected infrastructure projects, who are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join on an initial 12 month contract. The role sits within an Owner’s Engineer function and will focus on providing electrical engineering oversight across design and construction phases of major power projects. This includes review and verification of contractor designs, supporting key electrical studies (fault level, protection coordination, earthing, and grid compliance), and contributing to the specification and procurement of primary electrical equipment such as transformers and switchgear. You will also be responsible for coordinating electrical design inputs across multiple contractors, managing technical interfaces, and ensuring all engineering deliverables are aligned, controlled, and delivered in line with programme requirements. The role will include regular engagement with site teams during...