25 construction jobs found in Uckfield

Technical Design/Risk Manager Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid Working – 2-3 days per week in office) Carmichael UK are recruiting for a Technical Design/Risk Manager to join CMDP+, the strategic joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment, delivering Southern Water's AMP8 Capital Programme. CMDP+ has secured a significant seven-year framework agreement to deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southern Water region, including treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing technical leadership and governance across a major capital delivery programme. The Role As Technical Risk Manager, you will be responsible for providing programme-level technical assurance from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detailed design, and construction support. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure technical solutions are safe,...

Technical Design/Risk Manager Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid Working – 2-3 days per week in office) Carmichael UK are recruiting for a Technical Design/Risk Manager to join CMDP+, the strategic joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment, delivering Southern Water's AMP8 Capital Programme. CMDP+ has secured a significant seven-year framework agreement to deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southern Water region, including treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing technical leadership and governance across a major capital delivery programme. The Role As Technical Risk Manager, you will be responsible for providing programme-level technical assurance from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detailed design, and construction support. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure technical solutions are safe,...

Design Manager – Water & Wastewater Location: Southern Water Region Contract Type: Permanent Sector: Water Infrastructure / AMP8 CMDP+ has secured a new AMP8 Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Partner Framework Agreement with Southern Water for Water and Wastewater delivery. This award continues the successful joint venture partnership between Costain and MWH Treatment. The framework has been awarded for an initial seven-year term, with the option to extend for up to a further five years. Between 2025–2030, CMDP+ will deliver critical investment across Water and Wastewater infrastructure throughout the region, including upgrades to Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, and Reservoirs. We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team and support the successful delivery of this major programme. The Role Design Managers are project-based and work as part of integrated project teams to deliver the design and engineering aspects of major infrastructure...

Site Manager (S278 Works) Location: Henfield Rate: £250 - £320 per day (CIS or LTD) Start: June 2026 Duration: 6 Months Project Overview We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the Section 278 works associated with a new care home development in Henfield. This is a 6-month contract focused on the highway modifications, site access, and external infrastructure required for the project. We need a site-based manager who understands the specific demands of S278 delivery, including tight coordination with the local authority, managing live traffic interfaces, and driving subcontractors to hit handover deadlines. Key Responsibilities S278 Delivery: Manage the day-to-day construction of highway access, kerbing, footways, and associated drainage or services. Subcontractor Management: Lead on-site groundworks and surfacing gangs to ensure production levels and quality meet standards required for adoption. Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager (Airfield Systems) to join a major UK airport, supporting the delivery of a multi-billion-pound capital investment programme focused on enhancing critical airport infrastructure and operational efficiency. This role sits within a dynamic construction and project delivery environment and will play a pivotal role in leading the design of large-scale, strategically important airfield systems projects (typically £100m-£150m+). The Role As the Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager, you will lead design management activities from project inception through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with operational requirements. You'll manage a small team of Design Management professionals and act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external design consultants and contractors. Key...

CAD Detailer Location: Sevenoaks Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week in the office Contract: Initial 12-month contract, with potential to become permanent Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD/SolidWorks Detailer to support the creation of high-quality manufacturing and fabrication documentation. This role is focused on converting concepts, engineering input, and design information into precise, production-ready drawings and technical packages. The successful candidate will work closely with production teams, machinists, fabricators, and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and ready for manufacture. Key Responsibilities * Produce manufacturing-ready 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and CAD software * Create detailed shop drawings, assembly drawings, and exploded views * Apply accurate dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, fasteners, and material specifications * Ensure drawings comply with...

We are working with a leading consultancy to recruit a Project Engineer/Design Manager with a strong Electrical design background, ideally with exposure to renewable energy projects such as solar PV, to support a major programme of works at a major UK airport. This role will form part of a wider infrastructure and terminal expansion programme, delivering a range of projects within a live, operational environment. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across multiple concurrent schemes. Key Responsibilities Your core duties will include: Leading and supporting the design and technical delivery of electrical-focused infrastructure projects Defining project scope, requirements and design briefs, ensuring alignment with programme and business objectives Providing technical assurance on electrical design outputs, ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements Coordinating external consultants and...

MEICA & Commissioning Manager Location: Thames Water Region (Site-Based) Rate: Competitive Contract Type: Contract / Permanent Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced MEICA & Commissioning Manager Location: Thames Water Region (Site-Based) Rate: Competitive Contract Type: Contract / Permanent Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced MEICA & Commissioning Manager to join a major water infrastructure programme within the Thames Water framework. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional with extensive experience in the design, delivery and commissioning of MEICA systems across complex water and wastewater treatment projects. You will play a key role in leading commissioning activities from design through to project handover, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, management and delivery of all MEICA and commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle....

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Resident Engineer on a 6 month rolling contract, based in South of England About the role Our Client are specialist substation contractors with an established track record delivering complex, high-value transmission infrastructure across the UK. They are currently delivering a major substation upgrade project on behalf of a leading UK transmission network operator, and are seeking an experienced resident engineer to lead our on-site delivery. The project involves the extension of an existing 400kV outdoor switchgear installation alongside the construction of a new 132kV indoor switchgear facility incorporating the latest SF6-free technology. It is a technically demanding, high-profile project with significant programme and quality requirements. The resident engineer will be our primary on-site representative throughout construction and commissioning, acting as the interface between our project management team, the contractor, the...

Senior Structural Engineer Location: North Kent Rate: £40-50 per-hour Contract Length: 6 months (potential extension) Arrangement: Hybrid An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing consultancy working with some of the UK's largest retailers and developers. The business has a strong and varied pipeline of work across the food and retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a wide range of technically challenging projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to further develop their technical expertise while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The Role ·Undertaking detailed structural engineering design across a variety of projects including food & retail, healthcare, commercial, and residential developments ·Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations following site...

Structural Revit Technician Location: North Kent Rate: £35-40 per-hour Contract Length: 6 months (potential extension) Arrangement: Hybrid An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Structural Revit Technician to join a well-established consultancy based in North Kent on a contract basis. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, with flexible hybrid working available. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing accurate structural Revit models and coordinated construction documentation while working closely with engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure project delivery is completed to a high standard. The Role ·Producing precise and well-coordinated structural Revit models ·Generating detailed plans, sections, schedules, and construction documentation from Revit models ·Collaborating closely with consultants and contractors to ensure seamless model...

Store Person - Thames Water (Beckton) - Long-Term Contract Location: Beckton, East London Duration: Long-term contract Rate: Competitive (DOE) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Store Person to join a major Thames Water project in Beckton on a long-term contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Managing and organising site stores and materials Receiving, checking, and logging deliveries Issuing fittings, materials, and equipment to site teams Maintaining accurate stock records and completing stock orders Ensuring site stores remain safe, clean, and well organised Liaising with site teams and supervisors on material requirementsRequirements: Previous experience working as a Store Person within the utilities or construction sector Strong knowledge of fittings and materials used in water/utilities projects Experience managing stock and completing orders Good IT/technical ability for stock control systems Thames Water Passport (preferred) Water Hygiene Card (essential or...

MEP Design Manager - M&E Systems (BMS & Fire Systems) Skillset: MEP/Design Management/Technical Solutions/CDM Management Job location: North Acton Base Working hours: Weekdays Contract: Permanent As the Design Manager for MEPH systems you will take a leading role in the completion of the Stage 5 (Design for Construction & Manufacturing) MEPH design. You will be the principle point of contact for design for the allocated subcontract supply chain members, in this instance the BMS and Fire Systems packages. Your role will oversee the delivery of the design on 12No assets along the line of route for the London Tunnels. You will report to the Lead MEP Design Manager. Working collaboratively with the supply chain partners you will ensure that the subcontract and technical requirements are met, and that lessons are learnt between assets, consistently improving efficiency and our value offering as the works progress. Key Responsibilities Stage 5 Supply Chain Design...

Design Manager – Hyperscale Data Centres (UK, Ireland & Europe) Location - London Rate: £550-=550 per day IR35 - Outside Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Design Manager to lead the coordination, management, and delivery of multidisciplinary design services on a portfolio of hyperscale data centre projects across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex design teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design excellence, programme compliance, technical coordination, and alignment with client requirements. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and extensive experience delivering mission-critical facilities within fast-paced and highly regulated environments. The Design Manager will act as the primary interface between clients, consultants, contractors, specialist suppliers, and internal project teams to ensure successful design delivery...

Role - Paint & Body SERP engineer (Contract) Location - London (Some hybrid working) Paint and Body Specialist Assist in the creation of the Body Repair Operating Standards. Identify and appoint an Aftersales approved paint refinishing material supplier. Assist other departments such as Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) on their Body in White (BIW) repair strategy for modified vehicles. Identify and approve tooling for: Spot and seam welding Structural repairs Smart repairs Riveting Compliant Products. Identify products used in manufacturing and equivalents for Aftersales. Developing the approved repairer network. Appoint and audit repairers. Identify and appoint a damage assessment estimating platform provider. Assist in the requirements and development of body repair training courses. Liaise with Insurance Companies on vehicle repairability and insurance group ratings. Provide information where required for vehicle crash testing (Thatcham, MIRA, TUV, Euro NCAP)SERP...

Position: HSE Manager Start Date: June 2026 Duration: 6 months Location: North London Shifts: 11 day fortnight Week 1: Mon to Fri 7-7 (9 hrs basic, 2.5 hrs OTA Mon to Thurs, 7 hrs basic + 4.5 hrs OTA Fri), Weekend 7-4.30 (Sat 4 hrs OTA + 5 hrs OTB, and 9 hrs OTB for Sun). Week 2: Mon to Wed 7-7 and Thurs 7-2:30 (6 hrs basic and 1 hr OTA) PAYE Pay Rates: Basic Rate: £27.60/hr + £3.31/hr Holiday Pay = £30.81/hr OTA: £38.65/hr OTB: £49.70/hr Local candidates preferred but Lodge and Travel allowance available The Role: Our client is currently recruiting for an HSE Manager for major Energy from Waste (EFW) power station construction project in North London. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within the construction industry, specifically around steel erection on EFW power stations. Duties will include: - Lead and manage all site-based HSE activities from enabling works through to commissioning - Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations and site safety procedures -...

Commercial / Contracts Engineer – Contract – London Location: London This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading cleantech, renewable and alternative energy company involved in the development of novel green energy solutions on a global scale. The role is working client side and is outside IR35. Role & Responsibilities * Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of major EPC and PMC contracts – including the tendering, negotiation, award, post-award administration, and close-out. * Responsible for negotiation and commercial management of all contracts relating to the engineering programme both during the design and construction phases (EPC). * Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, oversee clarifications, conduct bid evaluations, and lead both technical and commercial assessments. * Lead contract and commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers. * Implementation of contractual agreements with suppliers and partners to protect commercial...

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...

Our client is a well-established engineering company currently looking to recruit several Electrical Engineers for a major M&E project in the London area. This is a long-term opportunity to contribute to a large-scale, high-profile project. Details: * £(Apply online only) per day (Outside IR35) - DOE * Weekly payments * Duration: Ongoing until September 2027 * Start date: ASAP They are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with knowledge of the following: * RIBA Stage 4 deliverables * Production of IFC documentation and drawings * Lighting controls (desirable) * Strong construction knowledge This is a design-focused role. The client has advised that experience with Amtech and Dialux would be beneficial, though not essential. The majority of the work will be focused on LV systems. If this opportunity is of interest, please apply or contact Adam using the details provided

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...