12 construction jobs found in Reading

Are you an experienced procurement professional with expertise in construction and capital projects? We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across a diverse construction portfolio. You'll support key construction projects, shape procurement strategy, drive value for money, and ensure compliant, sustainable procurement practices. Client Details This public sector organisation is a well-established entity dedicated to delivering essential services to the community. As a medium-sized organisation, it operates with a clear focus on procurement excellence and compliance within the construction industry. Description Key responsibilities for the Interim Procurement Manager include: Lead the development and delivery of procurement strategies across construction, capital projects, and wider capital programme spend. Manage end-to-end procurement activity, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, contract award, and contract...

Lead Major Capital Works Projects Shaping Thousands of Homes Pre-Construction Project Manager Role: Pre-Construction Project Manager Rate: £450 per day Umbrella Contract Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Essex Contract Length: Initial 12 months with potential extension Working Arrangements: 1 to 3 days per week on site Closing Date: 10th July 2026 Pre-Construction Project Manager – Overview * An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading social housing provider seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to support the delivery of a substantial residential capital investment programme. * Working within a dedicated pre-construction team, you will play a key role in developing and preparing major refurbishment and component replacement projects across occupied residential properties, including low and high rise buildings. This position offers the opportunity to influence projects from inception through to delivery, ensuring schemes are fully scoped, costed,...

Outside IR35 Vacancy Local authority in Berkshire currently requires a housing development manager for an initial period of 6 months. Contract is likely to be 6 - 12 months. Purpose of the role: To lead the progression and delivery of the Council’s housing development and capital programme, managing projects from post-feasibility stage through governance approval, mobilisation, delivery, handover and project closure. The postholder is accountable for business case development, governance approvals, programme management, project controls, financial monitoring, funding coordination, stakeholder management, risk management and performance reporting across a portfolio of housing projects. The Development Manager is the Council’s Project Lead and is responsible for establishing project governance, delivery structures, work packages, reporting arrangements and programme controls necessary to successfully deliver approved projects. The Development Manager is responsible for overall...

Electrical Project Manager (Data Centre) Location: Camberley Salary: £(Apply online only) (DOE) Job Type: Permanent / Contract Start Date: ASAP Sector: Data Centres | Critical Infrastructure Duration: 6 Months Rolling We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team operating within the data centre and critical infrastructure sectors. This role will take responsibility for the safe, commercial, technical and operational delivery of electrical and MEP packages from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have experience delivering complex building services installations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager looking to work on large-scale mission critical, commercial or infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities * Manage the delivery of electrical and MEP packages from inception through to...

MEP Project Manager (Data Centre) Location: Slough Salary: £(Apply online only) PD (DOE) Job Type: Permanent / Contract Start Date: ASAP Sector: Data Centres | Critical Infrastructure Duration: 6 Months Rolling We are seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team operating within the data centre and critical infrastructure sectors. This role will take responsibility for the safe, commercial, technical and operational delivery of electrical and MEP packages from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have experience delivering complex building services installations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager looking to work on large-scale mission critical, commercial or infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities * Manage the delivery of electrical and MEP packages from inception through to completion....

Electrical Supervisor/CM – Data Centre Location: Slough Rate: £275–£375 per day DOE Start Date: Approximately two weeks Duration: 6 Months Rolling Contract Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Supervisor / Construction Manager to join a leading contractor delivering major data centre projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale critical infrastructure project, taking responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of electrical packages from installation through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will operate within a senior site delivery role, overseeing electrical activities, coordinating work fronts and managing the successful delivery of electrical packages in line with programme, quality and safety objectives. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, the Electrical Supervisor / Construction Manager will lead site delivery teams, supervise subcontractors and coordinate electrical activities across...

Talent Management SME | Lead Transformative Talent Strategies for Growth Are you passionate about shaping future leaders and driving organisational success through innovative talent management? Join us as a Talent Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) and take the lead in designing and delivering impactful talent initiatives. This pivotal role empowers you to partner with senior leaders to ensure succession planning, leadership development, and talent pipeline strategies are aligned with business goals, ultimately enhancing organisational capability and internal mobility. As the Talent Management SME, you will spearhead talent strategies that foster leadership readiness and diversity, coach People & Culture teams on best practices, and use data-driven insights to facilitate evidence-based talent decisions. Your expertise will be central to executing talent reviews, managing critical role placements, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver seamless talent solutions...

Role Profile : We have an exciting strategic and professional opportunity for two full time Principal Project Managers to join our fantastic Capital Projects Team. You will be joining a team that values professional development and supports a commercial and agile approach to its diverse portfolio. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office. Our team currently operates from our Woodhatch office in Reigate, but staff will be expected to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of our customers and work demands, using agile working methods that allow business to be conducted from multiple locations. We are a dynamic and dedicated organisation, fully invested in transformation and improvement. Our teams thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating to lead, advise, and deliver meaningful change. This strategic delivery role involves working on local, regional, and national projects as...

Our client, a prominent player in the rail infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile property and infrastructure portfolio across London. Working within a major development programme, you will be responsible for coordinating multiple project stakeholders, managing programme delivery, and ensuring key enabling and infrastructure works are successfully planned and executed. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day management of projects across a portfolio of development and infrastructure schemes. Develop, manage and maintain project programmes and delivery plans. Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and delivery partners. Manage stakeholder relationships and facilitate effective communication across all parties. Oversee project governance, reporting, risk management and programme controls. Support the delivery of enabling works and infrastructure packages, including utility-related activities. Liaise with...

A large Local Authority is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partnering Manager to join its senior finance team on an interim basis. The role will lead a team providing finance business partnering support across a complex service area, working closely with senior managers and budget holders to improve financial planning, forecasting and decision-making. You will take a lead role across budget setting, monitoring and forecasting, providing clear financial advice and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders. The post will also support delivery of savings and transformation programmes, ensuring financial implications, risks and opportunities are properly understood and reflected in decision-making. Key areas of responsibility will include: • Leading and developing a team of Finance Business Partners and finance professionals • Providing strategic financial advice and challenge to senior stakeholders • Overseeing budget setting, monitoring and forecasting across...

Job Title: Interim Governance Manager Location: Hybrid –London or Birmingham (3 days/week on site) Daily Rate: £500/day (Umbrella – Maximum) Duration: 8 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Governance Manager will support the Company Secretary and Senior Governance Manager to develop, implement and improve the corporate governance structure and processes and manage the operational support provided to governance entities within the organisation to assure high quality outcomes, right first time. The Governance Manager will also support the Company Secretary and Senior Governance Manager in providing a full range of company secretarial and related services, its Board, Board Sub-committees, the Executive and its sub-committees in order to minimise exposure and risk. The Governance Manager’s accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining a Contribute to and assist with a review of the governance arrangements for effectiveness and efficiency. Participate in team...

Job Title: Category Manager Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 6-month ongoing contract Location: South East London Overview We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority, supporting the delivery of high-value, complex procurement activity. This is a great opportunity for a senior commercial professional to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering both value for money and social value outcomes. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Category Lead, you will be responsible for: Providing senior-level commercial advice to support the Council in achieving its corporate objectives. Working in partnership with internal departments as a strategic adviser on complex, high-risk, and high-value procurement activities. Leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity, ensuring delivery of best value and social value outcomes. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and constructive...