24 construction jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

Outside IR35 Contract | Civil Design Engineer | Water Sector Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location: Chatham, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in water is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across a broad programme of work. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Chatham office. Key Responsibilities Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical,...

NW33280 Site Supervisor (Electrical Controls & Instrumentation) £500 - £550 (Inside IR35) Tilbury, Essex Duration: 12-month contract Target Start Date: June 2026 Alecto Recruitment is partnering with market leading Energy from waste company and together we are seeking an experienced EC&I supervisor for their ongoing project in Essex. Role and Responsibilities Oversee all EIC activities on site, covering electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Serve as the primary on‑site liaison between contractors, site leadership, and engineering teams. Support installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure key programme milestones are achieved. Drive safe, efficient delivery in line with project schedules and quality expectations. Provide hands‑on leadership to ensure work is completed correctly the first time. Champion and enforce HSEQ standards, ensuring all activities follow approved RAMS. Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to maintain progress and resolve...

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager - Complex Works (Highways Major Project) Role Purpose The Senior Commercial Manager will lead commercial management across complex enabling and civils works packages within a major highways programme. This includes ground investigation, archaeology, ecology, drainage, and major civil engineering works, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership (Package-Level) Lead commercial management for multiple complex works packages across the programme. Provide strategic commercial advice to Project Directors and Delivery Leads. Ensure alignment with overarching programme commercial strategy.Procurement & Contract Management Develop and deliver procurement strategies for enabling and civils works packages. Manage tender processes, evaluation, and contract award. Administer and manage contracts (primarily NEC3/NEC4), ensuring compliance...

Job Title: Civil Engineer Salary: £50-55 per day (dependent on experience) | Outside IR35 Location: Snodland, Kent Type: Contract | Hybrid About the Role: Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to join their Civils team on essential water infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in delivering safe, clean drinking water from project inception through to completion. Working within a supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to shape your own technical deliverables and make a tangible impact on communities in the South East. About the Client: Our client is a respected consultancy delivering vital water infrastructure projects across the UK. They provide a collaborative and professional environment where engineers are empowered to lead technical work, develop their skills, and contribute to projects that improve everyday life for local communities. Key Responsibilities: Review and check project scopes to ensure outcomes are achieved Provide technical...

Overview We are currently recruiting for an M&E Site Supervisor on behalf of a leading Mechanical & Electrical design and build contractor. The company offer a complete end to end design and installation service for projects throughout the Uk, primarily within commercial and industrial projects such as hotel and leisure, healthcare, retail, distribution warehouses and education. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated M&E Site Supervisor to oversee the installation of mechanical and electrical services on a major project in Dartford, Kent. The development comprises three new-build warehouse units. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery throughout the construction process. This position is scheduled to commence on 27th April 2026 and continue through to practical completion in October 2026. Role Description * Manage site inductions and supervise subcontractors, ensuring compliance with risk...

Randstad are recruiting for experienced Highways Scheme Supervisor to join a reputable integrated services contractor on a highways pre-construction package in South East London near Woolwich / Beckton Scope of includes pre-construction activities: ground investigation, trial pits, boreholes, groundworks Previous experience working on highways contracts (eg TFL) is highly enouraged. This role is a contract role paid UMBRELLA PAYE Work Hours 730am-4pm Key Accountabilities: Review and check Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Construction Phase Plans Monitor works programmes and liaise with contractor, client and Borough to ensure programme dates are met. Liaise and facilitate relationships with designers, contractors, stakeholders, and client. Maintain contemporaneous daily site records, phots, plant and labour resources. Manage permits to work / dig etc and approvals process Ensure Permitting conditions are maintained and adhered too. Assist in resolving...

B3 Engineer – Surface and Highways Structures Contract | £474.40 per day (umbrella) | London | Shift Work including Nights Ceto Talent is recruiting for a B3 Engineer to join a growing Surface and Highways Structures team based across the London network. This is a site-based delivery role requiring attendance across a variety of shift patterns, including days, nights, and some weekend working. We are looking for candidates with strong reinforced concrete experience and a thorough understanding of quality assurance inspection — those with job titles such as Section Engineer, Sub-Agent, or Package Manager are particularly encouraged to apply. Essential Requirements * Proven experience delivering or inspecting reinforced concrete elements on behalf of a client or Works Examiner, including the ability to read reinforcement drawings and inspect works on site against these. * Demonstrated ability to name and apply key inspection items for quality assurance on reinforced concrete...

A well-established, design-led civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Senior Civil Engineer on a long-term, Outside IR35 basis. This is a fully remote role with a strong pipeline of secured work across commercial, industrial and data centre developments. The Role You’ll take ownership of infrastructure packages from concept through detailed design, with a particular focus on: Detailed levels strategy Surface & foul drainage design Drainage slope design and optimisation External works coordination Technical delivery for planning and construction stages Projects include large commercial schemes, industrial developments and major data centre infrastructure. Software MicroDrainage (essential) What We’re Looking For Proven UK development infrastructure experience Strong background in commercial / industrial schemes Confident working autonomously in a remote environment Able to deliver technically sound, buildable drainage and...

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Social Housing Locations such as: West London and Haringey Salary: £38,784 - £42,038 base (OTE up to £80,000) Job Type: Permanent Overview We're recruiting an experienced Electrical Engineer to work across social housing properties in London. This is a great role for a qualified electrician seeking long-term stability, progression and excellent earning potential. Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical repairs, installations, maintenance and testing in social housing properties. Complete EICRs, remedials, fault finding, upgrades, first and second fix work. Work safely in line with BS 7671 and all electrical standards. Deliver high-quality, customer-focused service to tenants. Maintain accurate job records and documentation. Requirements Level 2 / Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (essential). AM2 qualification (Gold Card eligible). Experience in social housing, domestic maintenance, EICR testing or repairs (preferred)....

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Social Housing Locations such as: West London and Haringey Salary: £38,784 - £42,038 base (OTE up to £80,000) Job Type: Permanent Overview We're recruiting an experienced Electrical Engineer to work across social housing properties in London. This is a great role for a qualified electrician seeking long-term stability, progression and excellent earning potential. Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical repairs, installations, maintenance and testing in social housing properties. Complete EICRs, remedials, fault finding, upgrades, first and second fix work. Work safely in line with BS 7671 and all electrical standards. Deliver high-quality, customer-focused service to tenants. Maintain accurate job records and documentation. Requirements Level 2 / Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (essential). AM2 qualification (Gold Card eligible). Experience in social housing, domestic maintenance, EICR testing or repairs (preferred)....

Design Manager Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Are you a passionate Design Manager ready to take on a leading role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? Join our client's team and make a significant impact on the future of cities and environments, working on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical UK infrastructure projects, collaborating with a talented, multi-disciplinary team within the Water market. You'll help shape transformational programmes that deliver industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from design through to construction-phase support. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Design Manager, your responsibilities will include: ·Coordinating or managing a team of engineers to deliver technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary...

Job Title: InfoWorks ICM Modeller Location: Either London, Bristol, Manchester or Nottingham (3-4 days per week, the rest from home) Contract Type: Contract - 6 months rolling Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £40.00 - £45.00 per hour Outside IR35   We are seeking an experienced InfoWorks ICM Modeller to join a dynamic team delivering comprehensive drainage and flood risk management solutions. In this role, you will play a key part in managing the design process from inception to construction for a range of flood alleviation, surface water management, and drainage projects. You will also be involved in producing, reviewing, and checking Flood Risk Assessments to ensure effective solutions for residential, commercial, and public developments.   Key Responsibilities:   ·Lead the day-to-day on InfoWorks ICM modelling, ensuring the successful delivery of projects from concept through to detailed design. ·Develop flood protection measures, drainage strategies, and flood...

Structured Cabling Engineers – Upcoming Projects Location: London Area (in and around) Contract Type: Contract / Ongoing Project Work Start Dates: To Be Confirmed We are preparing for a number of upcoming structured cabling projects across varied environments including offices, retail sites, warehouses, construction builds, data centres and temporary installations. These positions are not live yet; we are shortlisting now to ensure rapid mobilisation once programmes are confirmed. The work will involve both 1st and 2nd fix tasks, including the installation, routing, termination and testing of copper cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7). Engineers must be confident working from plans, producing clean and professional installations, and using Fluke test equipment to certify work. Requirements * Proven experience in structured cabling installations * Strong copper skills across Cat5e–Cat7 * Competent with 1st and 2nd fix work * Able to test using Fluke equipment *...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

Job Title: Design Manager - Civil Engineering - Water Location: National - Priority is Epsom, London, Peterborough, Cambridge Pay Rate: £65 per hour via Umbrella Contract Length: 12 Month contract Are you a Design Manager who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? We are looking for an energetic and experienced Design Manager to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT). You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side...

Project Manager - BMS Package | Canary Wharf | 10-Month Contract We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the BMS package on a large mission critical project in Canary Wharf. This is a 10-month contract opportunity, ideal for someone with a proven track record delivering complex BMS or M&E packages on high-value construction projects. Key Details: * Location: Canary Wharf, London * Duration: 10 months * Scope: BMS package delivery on a major mission critical site. * Experience: Strong understanding of BMS systems, project delivery, and stakeholder management within mission-critical environments If the role above is of interest, please apply below or drop me a message on LinkedIn

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 on a contractual basis to oversee Highway (Complex) Infrastructure Schemes through Planning, detailed Design and Construction. Added expertise in delivering under NEC4 ECC Options, A, B or C is greatly appreciated. As well as having expertise in managing Tier 1 Contractors and Governance [Balfour Beatty, Bloor Homes, Homes England, Atkins] 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...

The role As a Schemes Supervisor, you will play a critical role in assisting the construction manager in overseeing the delivery of highway improvements. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in highways engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects. * Develop and implement detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. * Monitor project schedules and collaborate with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to timelines. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily site records, including photos, equipment, and labor resources. * Assist in resolving site and construction-related issues, communicating changes to Scheme Engineer, Designers, and Quantity Surveyors. * Conduct...

Role: M&E Site Manager - Location: Kent Rate: up to £400 a day Duration: 6 month +   Are you a M&E site manager who is looking to be a apart of a successful team within the Water sector? Could you be the  M&E Site manager working on the Southern Water framework for a tier 1 client? What will you be doing? As a new Site Manager, you'll be working within clean water treatment, Non- Infrastructure scheme to manage the Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability with responsibility for CDM for managing compliance for all delivered construction work. Whilst being primarily focussed on managing construction delivery, you'll always adopt a wider pan-Alliance view, modelling appropriate Alliancing behaviours and leadership skills within integrated teams. Key responsibilities: ·Lead and manage site construction teams within designated portfolios to deliver projects within approved budget and to an agreed time frame; facilitate project construction kick off...