15 construction jobs found in Cambridge

Senior Construction Procurement Manager – Basics * Day Rate: £550 per day * Location: Essex * Contract Length: 12 months (with a possible extension) * Start Date: As soon as possible * IR35: Inside IR35 Senior Construction Procurement Manager – Overview * This interim role is with a social housing provider delivering a major housing investment programme, with £70 million allocated to improvements across more than 9,000 homes. * The position is hands‑on and focused on managing construction procurement activity from tender preparation through to contract award. The role requires working closely with internal teams, providing on‑site presence two days per week, and helping ensure procurement activity achieves value for money, complies with public‑sector standards, and supports the successful delivery of the council’s capital programme. Senior Construction Procurement Manager – Key Responsibilities * Prepare tender documentation and manage the full procurement process...

Senior Planning Engineer  Client: Pharmaceutical Sector Location: Royston, Hertfordshire  Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months  Contract Type: Contract Rate: £600 per day (Flexible) – Umbrella PAYE (inside IR35)  The Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer with a strong engineering background and expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6. This role requires a candidate who can hit the ground running and take full ownership of project planning activities on site. A background in ME&I (Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation) and/or major construction delivery would be highly advantageous. Key Responsibilities Develop, manage, and maintain integrated project schedules in Primavera P6 Work closely with engineering, construction, and project controls teams Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks/opportunities Monitor progress, update programmes, and forecast completion Lead planning meetings and present reports to...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Safety Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  (The role will be split of working Onsite and Working From Home).    Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £80ph (Umbrella) Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2-3 days per week onsite and 2-3 days working from home. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview.   Safety Engineer Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an engineer to exploit their safety engineering skills to influence the safety aspects of one of our technically complex products. While exploring the boundaries of best practice, this will involve...

A client within the Public Sector based in Cambridgeshire is currently recruiting for a Environmental Health Officer (Pollution Control) to join their Environmental Protection Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within an Environmental Protection environment. The Role Key purpose of the role To take a leading professional role on all aspects of pollution control, statutory nuisance, animal welfare, pest control and dog warden services, ensuring statutory compliance and contributing to the effective performance management of the Environmental Protection function. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Leading on Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control (LAPPC), including permit reviews and inspection programmes • Managing and progressing Local Air Quality Management duties in line with statutory guidance...

We are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager on a temp-to-perm basis to lead the delivery of integrated facilities management services across designated sites in Hertfordshire. This role will oversee both hard and soft FM services, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery while meeting KPIs, SLAs, and budget targets. Job Title: Facilities Manager (Temp to Perm) Location: Hertfordshire Contract: Temporary to Permanent Rate: £300pd - £350pd (inside IR35) This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware FM professional looking to transition into a long-term permanent role. Key Responsibilities * Manage planned and reactive maintenance, engineering systems, and soft FM services * Lead site teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery * Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as the key point of contact * Monitor KPIs, SLAs, budgets, and financial performance * Ensure health & safety compliance and maintain...

Our client, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure specialists, is looking for a Streetworks Coordinator to join their regional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation delivering high-impact projects across water, utilities, and essential services. You'll contribute to creating solutions that endure, add real value, and help build a more resilient future for communities across the UK. Key Responsibilities * Issue and manage Streetworks permits via the Street Manager system from submission through to closure * Ensure compliance with NRSWA requirements, managing commitments and undertakings to prevent breaches * Maintain accurate programme schedules and coordinate required notices and licences, including Section 50 applications * Liaise with local authorities and third parties regarding permits, suspensions, road closures, and modification requests * Review and respond to Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and Section 74...

Are you an Assistant P6 Planner with experience working on rail infrastructure projects? Job Title: Assistant P6 Planner Location: Milton Keynes - 5 days in the office for the first 6 weeks, then hybrid working. Rate: Dependant on Experience - Inside IR35 via Umbrella  Contract: 6 month contract The Role: I am recruiting for an Assistant P6 Planner to support the planning function of a large rail infrastructure programme. You'll work closely with the project team to build and maintain schedules, track progress, and support reporting across the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: ·Develop and maintain project plans in Primavera P6. ·Track progress and produce performance reports. ·Support WBS, resource planning, and monitoring strategies. ·Gather data from stakeholders and provide planning support. Essential: ·Experience as a P6 Planner / Assistant Planner on rail infrastructure. ·Strong knowledge of P6

Job Title: XR Engineer Location: Dunton, Essex (Minimum 4 days onsite) Rate: £29.59ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) – Increasing to £38.38ph via an Umbrella company (Insite IR35) after 13 weeks Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until December 2026) Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week XR Engineer - Extended Reality Position description: * XR Review Leadership: Prepare, manage, and facilitate immersive XR reviews (Powerwall, HMD, and Desktop) for internal and external customers to support Attribute Assessments and Program Gateway Reviews. * Data & Workflow Management: Manage the department's operational metrics and workflow systems. Utilize PowerBI, Excel, and SharePoint to maintain dashboards that track project status and efficiency. * Data Pipeline: Use Teamcenter to extract complex CAD data, clean and optimize models, and maintain up-to-date variants within Autodesk VRED to ensure production-ready visualizations. * Tool Development:...

New Opportunity for a Site Manager in Cricklewood! Role: Site Manager (Shafting/Tunneling)- Thames Water Project (Location: Cricklewood Rate: £475 p/d (Inside IR35/Umbrella PAYE) Duration: 18 Months+ (Ongoing) Sector: Water/Wastewater Bias: Civil Engineering (Shafting/Tunneling) Are you an experienced Site Manager with expertise in shafting or tunneling? Join us in Cricklewood for a prestigious Thames Water pumping station project! About the Role: As a Site Manager, you will be a key player in delivering a major pumping station refurbishment project. Located at the Cricklewood Pumping Station, a site with significant recent works, your role will involve overseeing the installation of upgrades to the pumping infrastructure, structural repairs, and various other site enhancements. You will also manage shafting and tunneling works as part of this critical upgrade for Thames Water. Key Responsibilities: ·Lead and manage site teams in delivering a complex Thames Water...

Our client is seeking an experienced Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) to oversee engineering assurance and delivery on the rail infrastructure programme. This is a site-based leadership role responsible for coordinating, managing, and assuring the engineering activities across a multi-discipline rail and infrastructure project. The CEM will act as the primary engineering interface with the project teams, design partners, subcontractors, and external teams to ensure all works meet the required standards, technical assurance requirements, and project governance. The role is inside IR35 and requires regular presence at the project office (minimum three days per week) in North London. Some flexibility is available, but no pre-agreed remote working arrangements will be supported. Key Responsibilities: Engineering Leadership & Assurance Lead engineering assurance activities in accordance with technical standards, processes, and relevant railway assurance frameworks. Manage...

Morson Edge are currently working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy to recruit experienced Architects, Project Architects, Senior Architects, Technologists, Technicians and Designers across their Aviation, Energy and Rail teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative design environment delivering high-profile national infrastructure projects across a diverse portfolio. The role offers the chance to work across RIBA Stages 0–4, contributing to both early-stage concept development and detailed technical delivery, with opportunities to lead work packages and engage with key project stakeholders. Role Overview You will support the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects within Aviation, Energy or Rail sectors, ensuring design quality, regulatory compliance and effective coordination within large multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will contribute to innovative, functional and technically robust design solutions across nationally...

Randstad are recruiting for 2 Freelance Site Agents for a major infrastructure Project in Buckingham This role is £600 a day PAYE, inside IR35. The successful candidate will be working for Tier 1 main Contractors in Joint venture for a number of years. You will have experience in Drainage, earthworks or Structures As a Site Agent, you will be a cornerstone of the project's success. You aren't just managing a site; you are driving the construction strategy. You will balance technical engineering oversight with commercial acumen and team leadership. Core Responsibilities 1. Strategic Planning & Pre-Commencement Strategy: Assist in defining the construction strategy and leading kick-off meetings. Documentation: Own the production of Method Statements, Environmental & Quality Plans, and Construction programmes. Schedules: Manage procurement and design deliverable schedules to ensure no "bottlenecks" in production. 2. Operational Leadership & Resource...

Site Engineer: Night and Shifts **inside IR35** Are you an RC Site Engineer looking to work on a prestigious High Speed Project in West London? The job is 6 - 12 months working on Shafts and RC structures THIS ROLE IS ON A 11 HOUR SHIFT PATTERN - 5 days on, 2 off - 5 nights on 2 off Benefits: An opportunity to gain valuable experience on a prestigious Major project A chance to work for one of the busiest specialist contractors currently in the UK with lots of follow on work Roles and Responsibilities: Setting out and QA Ensure quality control requirements are met and recorded in accordance with specification Operate and promote a high standard of health and safety and environment compliance Raising of technical queries Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specificationsCandidate Requirements: RC Structures or Shafts experience Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent Prepared to work shifts CSCS cardThink this is a job you may be interested in?...

Global bank based in Canary Wharf. Role - C# Developer - Desktop Applications Duration - 6 months with likely extension Rate - £415 p/d (inside IR35) Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf Tech Stack C# WPF Winforms SQL OracleTasks Tasks range from understanding business requirements, designing application structures, business data analysis, programming WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications in Visual C#.NET on both Oracle and SQL Server database, testing with users, implementation through Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Production and Disaster Recovery environments. Supporting users and writing operation documents including User Helps (manuals) will also be required. As well as application development, this role will also include all aspects of system constructions and support for existing programmes which are written as WinForms (C#.NET) applications. Also, applications written in other languages like MS VBA for Excel and Access, MS VB and MS Excel Macros will...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit an Interconnects Design Engineer / Cable Harness Design Engineer.   The role does require Zuken E3 experience.      Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer Job Description:   The role will be working within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE). EE aims to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies. The Interconnects Team forms a valuable part of this, tasked with providing a professional design...