8 construction jobs found in Preston

Our Commercial Team, supporting the successful United Utilities account, is looking for a motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join us. You’ll play a key role in delivering commercial and contractual duties, supporting operational teams and ensuring full compliance with Avove’s values and processes. Your focus will be on maximising contractual entitlement and ensuring the commercial success of each project. This is a full time, Fixed-Term for 12 months covering maternity leave with hybrid working split between home and our Warrington office. What will your day look like… * Support the Commercial Team to ensure full compliance with Avove systems, processes and procedures. * Work to strict deadlines required under the contract and by Avove. * Monitor and report on the financial performance of assigned contracts. * Assist in establishing suitable construction contracts aligned with procurement needs. * Prepare accurate financial statements for allocated contracts....

Job Title: Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor Main Purpose of the Role To provide commercial and contractual support across M&E projects, ensuring contract activities are administered correctly, commercial risks are identified early, and project profitability is protected. The role supports effective cost control, accurate reporting, and close collaboration with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Review and assess contractual terms and conditions for new projects and re-tenders, identifying key commercial and contractual risks Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to support contract negotiations and commercial decision-making Assist with the agreement and administration of contract documentation for new projects Develop a clear understanding of client financial requirements, including cost notification processes and key budgeting dates Ensure contracts are administered in accordance with the relevant form of...

LRL are recruiting for a Senior Planning Manager to work as part of the Design Team across 30-50 projects, then move into proactive planning and control of those project plans working with the engineering lead. (37 hours a week) Desired start: 06/04/2026 6-month contract initially. 37 hours per week. 3 days per week in office. Experience Required Typically 8 years relevant experience, with a degree or professional qualification (e.g. APM), and strong experience in project controls/programme delivery on large, complex projects. Substantial recent experience in programme controls, planning, scheduling and programme optimisation. Expert knowledge of design and build techniques, methods and durations, with the ability to produce detailed bottom-up construction programmes. Strong understanding of integrated project planning and quantitative schedule analysis. Strong knowledge of Primavera and similar planning tools. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage...

Our client, a leader in the energy sector, is currently seeking a Principal Process Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity focuses on the development of innovative, low-carbon process designs within the energy transition space. As part of a large multidisciplinary engineering group, you will oversee the design and delivery of process plants for various energy projects, including carbon capture schemes, hydrogen generation, gas networks, energy from waste plants, and industrial facilities. Location flexibility is offered across a UK office network. Key Responsibilities: Leading the Process Engineering team to deliver technically excellent solutions across a broad portfolio of projects. Managing projects at various stages of maturity, including feasibility studies, concept designs, FEED studies, value engineering, and detailed design. Preparing process models, calculations, datasheets, heat and mass balances, process flow diagrams, piping &...

Principal Pipeline Engineer - Low Carbon Location: Remote with occasional visits to office for Project Meetings Team: Energy Transition Shape the future of low‑carbon infrastructure. We're driven by a simple belief: the world we design today should create a cleaner, greener and safer tomorrow. We push boundaries, embrace innovation and collaborate across a global network of experts to deliver solutions that stand the test of time. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that takes pride in its people, its purpose and its impact. About the Role We're looking for a Principal Pipeline Engineer to join a growing Energy Transition Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of mechanical and pipeline designs across a wide range of transmission projects, including: * Natural gas (below and above 7 bar) * Hydrogen transmission * Carbon dioxide pipelines * Wider low‑carbon and energy transition infrastructure You'll work as part of a large multidisciplinary...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Low Carbon Location: Remote with occasional visits to the office for project meetings Team: Energy Transition Shape the future of low‑carbon energy! We're looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our client's growing Energy Transition Team and play a leading role in delivering the next generation of low‑ and zero‑carbon energy projects. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and want to influence the UK's transition to cleaner energy, this is a role where your impact will be felt for decades. About the Role As a senior member of a multidisciplinary engineering group, you will lead the development of mechanical designs across a diverse portfolio of energy projects - from early‑stage concept work through to construction, operation and eventual decommissioning. The work spans: Conventional power generation Energy‑from‑waste facilities Industrial energy systems Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) Future...

Key Responsibilities Early Involvement & Design Development Act as design engineer during concept and definition stages. Provide engineering input into feasibility and conceptual design options. Undertake initial reviews of solution packages, identifying risks, issues or opportunities. Prepare solution pricing deliverables, scopes of work and design submissions. Review supplier bids and support creation of project budgets and programmes. Contribute to risk and opportunities registers and planning documentation. Detailed Design & Engineering Lead internal discipline design activities and manage subcontract design deliverables. Produce engineering specifications, technical documents and scopes of work. Manage service providers, equipment suppliers and MEICA subcontractors throughout the design and delivery phases. Participate in HAZOPs, ALMs and technical review workshops. Conduct site surveys and provide engineering support from concept to commissioning. Review OEM and...

Scheme Cost Manager/ Cost Engineer - Water (based in Leeds) - Contract role - Inside or Outside of IR35 - £400 to £450 pay per day - Start date 1st of May 2026 Contract length - 12 months Overview of the Alliance: The Alliance brings together collective expertise from the marketplace and from within Yorkshire Water to deliver an ambitious, collaborative enterprise; it is an opportunity to play a significant part in creating cleaner and healthier rivers, establishing a thriving Yorkshire for future generations. Our Vision is: Thinking differently, delivering sustainably - transforming Yorkshire's water environment for future generations Our Mission is: A united Alliance, leveraging innovation and collaboration to deliver sustainable solutions that protect Yorkshire's water environment for generations to come Job overview and purpose: Reporting to the Programme Commercial Manager, the Alliance Scheme Cost Manager takes the lead on the monthly commercial...