7 construction jobs found in Kettering

Electrical Construction Manager – Utility-Scale Solar Project Location: South East England Contract: 12 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: £500-£600 per day Sector: Renewable Energy / Utility-Scale Solar Project: Industrial / Utility-Scale Solar Development The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to support the delivery of a major utility-scale solar project in the South East of England. Working on behalf of the project delivery team, you will take responsibility for the electrical construction package throughout the build phase, overseeing site activities from installation through to testing, commissioning and handover. This is a 12-month contract operating outside IR35 and would suit an experienced Electrical Construction Manager with a strong background in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, power generation or major electrical infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate all electrical...

Job Title: Technical Author Location: Hybrid working across the East Midlands, West Midlands, South West England and Wales. Remuneration: Daily rate of £600 Contract Details: Temporary contract until 31st December 2026 Responsibilities Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Author to play a pivotal role in the redevelopment and standardisation of technical specifications. This role is crucial to the success of future capital works programmes, ensuring specifications are clear, consistent and commercially robust. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing existing documentation, identifying opportunities for improvement, benchmarking against industry best practice and producing a suite of fit-for-purpose specifications that support procurement and tendering activities. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing and assessing existing technical specifications to identify inconsistencies, ambiguities and areas for improvement. Evaluating current...

Pay: £36.00 per hour – Outside IR35 Hours: 16 hours per week, part-time Working hours: 9:00am–5:30pm Start: 24 August 2026 End: 27 November 2026 Contract: Temporary/contract assignment We are looking for an experienced Forestry Officer / Arboricultural Surveyor to provide specialist arboricultural support across tree management, development and infrastructure projects in Solihull. This is a consultancy and surveying role and does not involve physical tree surgery or operational tree works. Key responsibilities Carry out tree condition inspections and risk assessments. Undertake BS5837 tree surveys for development, demolition and construction projects. Produce arboricultural reports, technical assessments and recommendations. Advise on tree retention, protection, management and removal. Support highways, planning, infrastructure and development projects. Assist with the management of urban and rural tree populations. Respond to tree-related enquiries from council...

Environmental Manager (12-Month Contract) Day Rate: £500 / day (Outside IR35) Location: Birmingham (Central Region) Do you want to lead environmental delivery on one of the UK's most complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes? Are you confident influencing construction teams and supply chain partners to achieve zero harm and outstanding environmental compliance? We're supporting a major principal contractor delivering critical works across a large-scale infrastructure project in the West Midlands to recruit an Environmental Manager. The position is based in Birmingham, operating in a highly constrained urban environment featuring major structures, interfaces and tunnelling works. The successful Environmental Manager will: Provide day-to-day environmental advice to construction teams across a sub-lot, ensuring compliance with legal and project requirements Engage and influence subcontractors to embed environmental standards through planning and delivery Lead on raising...

Experienced Finishing Foreman - Derby Location: Derby Duration: Long term Position: Finishing Foreman We are currently looking for an experienced Finishing Foreman to join a long-term residential construction project in Derby. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential finishing works and proven experience managing finishing trades and subcontractors through the later stages of a development. Key Responsibilities - Overseeing and coordinating finishing trades on site. - Managing subcontractors and ensuring works are completed to a high standard. - Monitoring progress and working to programme deadlines. - Carrying out quality checks and managing snagging. - Coordinating with the Site Management team and other trades. - Ensuring areas are completed and ready for handover. - Maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship. Requirements - Proven experience as a Finishing Foreman on residential projects. - Valid CSCS card - required. -...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Programme Manager Location: Warwick / Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months About the Role We currently require a capable and experienced Programme Manager to oversee the delivery and programme management of the high-profile, Centralised Strategic Network Plan (CSNP) Programme. They also need to provide PMO leadership support to the EN PMO Manager, thus enabling the successful delivery of all projects within the Electricity Network team's portfolio. This is a key role responsible for providing programme management leadership across a portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery...

Your new company Birmingham City Council is one of the UK's largest local authorities, committed to maintaining safe, accessible, and compliant public spaces. As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the city's highways are free from obstruction and misuse, the council is recruiting a Highway Enforcement Officer for a short-term contract with the potential for extension. Your new role As a Highway Enforcement Officer, you will be responsible for identifying and addressing obstructions, encroachments, and non-compliant use of the city's highways and roads. This includes monitoring businesses and vehicles that may be in breach of regulations. You will collect evidence, follow up on cases, and ensure appropriate enforcement actions are taken. You'll be trained on relevant enforcement legislation. You will be travelling across the city and therefore a driving licence is essential. What you'll need to succeed You should be observant, confident in dealing with the public, and capable...