21 construction jobs found in Guildford

Building & Construction Project Leader - Capital Projects (Defence Sector) Location: Portsmouth Contract: 12 months (with possible extension) Eligibility: UK Nationals only £40 PER HOUR (INSIDE IR35) Overview A leading defence environment is seeking a strong Project Construction Leader with solid construction and capital project delivery experience. This role sits within a highly regulated setting, supporting the delivery of CAPEX building and infrastructure projects from feasibility through to handover. This opportunity is best suited to someone who has operated in both construction delivery and project management roles, ideally with some exposure to client-side environments and strong stakeholder engagement capability. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFTs) to deliver capital projects in line with internal governance and Airbus procedures Manage full project lifecycle from inception, feasibility, design, specification,...

Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project (West London) Contract | Inside IR35 | £500-£600 per day | Minimum 6 months Hybrid: 3 days on site / 2 days remote A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a driven and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a flagship project in West London. This is a high-profile major infrastructure project offering the opportunity to work within a complex, fast-paced environment, contributing to the successful commercial delivery of a major programme. The Role You will play a key role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the project, working closely with the commercial lead and wider delivery team. The position requires a proactive approach to cost management, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Managing subcontractor procurement, administration, and final accounts Preparing and reviewing applications for payment and cost reports Identifying, managing, and mitigating...

Job Title: Disrepair Lead Location: London / Hybrid Contract: 6-months ongoing Pay: Inside IR35 - £500 a day A London Borough is currently recruiting for an Interim Disrepair Lead on a contract basis. About the role : * To lead and manage the Council's Disrepair Service, ensuring the timely and efficient resolution of disrepair claims across the borough’s housing stock. * The role focuses on minimising the Council's legal exposure through proactive case management, maintaining a high standard of living for tenants, and delivering a cost-effective repair service. * The Disrepair Manager will supervise two Litigation Officer and three Disrepair Surveyors, ensuring the effective use of resources and adherence to financial and legal obligations

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...

Principal Mechanical Engineer Remote with occasional visits to the office Location - Manchester OR London OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Contract role - 6 months rolling Inside IR35 - £65 / hour Umbrella A Principal Mechanical Engineer is required to join a design consultancy on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is remote, but you MUST be willing to occasionally travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle or Glasgow (dependent on your location). This role will be working in the Energy Transition industry working on low-carbon projects from early-stage development through construction, operation and eventual decommissioning. Responsibilities Developing cost-effective, practical mechanical engineering solutions to complex problems Producing calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets for turbines, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels and heat exchangers Collaborating with process engineers on PFDs and P&IDs Supporting plant layout development and 3D model reviews...

Health & Safety Manager – Major Civils (Contract) Location: Birmingham or London Assignment Rate: £500 – £560 per day (Inside IR35) Job type: Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid – 4 days per week on site We are supporting a client organisation delivering one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Manager on a contract basis. This role is operationally focused, with a strong site presence required to support live major civils works, while also allowing flexibility through a hybrid working arrangement. The position is suited to candidates with genuine major civils experience. Consultancy or light construction backgrounds will not be suitable. The Role You will operate as a site-embedded Health & Safety Manager, working closely with construction managers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with Tier 1 standards. The role balances hands-on...

Senior Procurement Buyer Contract Length: 10 months (possible extension) Location: Hybrid working: predominantly remote, with a minimum of 1 day per week onsite in either Wokingham or Warwick. Pay Rate: £650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) We are supporting a high‑profile, confidential UK infrastructure programme as it moves into a critical market‑engagement phase. To support this next stage, we are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Buyer to lead complex, regulated procurement activity on a major national programme. This is a senior, delivery‑focused role offering genuine responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to shape procurements that will have long‑term impact. The Opportunity You will join at a pivotal moment, leading multiple high‑value procurement exercises in parallel, primarily via established public‑sector frameworks rather than open‑market tenders. Operating in a sensitive, time‑pressured environment, you'll play a key role in enabling the...

Principal Electrical Engineer Remote with occasional visits to the office Location - Manchester OR London OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Contract role - 6 months rolling Inside IR35 - £65 / hour Umbrella A Principal Electrical Engineer is required to join a design consultancy on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is remote, but you MUST be willing to occasionally travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle or Glasgow (dependent on your location). This role will be working in the Energy Transition industry working on low-carbon projects at all stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design. Responsibilities Lead and support the development of practical, cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions in collaboration with wider project teams. Deliver electrical engineering projects from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design. Prepare and develop electrical deliverables including single line...

Civil / Structural Engineer Remote with occasional visits to the office Location - Manchester OR London OR Newcastle OR Glasgow Contract role - 6 months rolling Inside IR35 - £65 / hour Umbrella A Civil / Structural Engineer is required to join a design consultancy on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is remote, but you MUST be willing to occasionally travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle or Glasgow (dependent on your location). This role will be working in the Energy Transition industry working on low-carbon projects from early-stage development through construction, operation and eventual decommissioning. Responsibilities Developing Civil & Structural solutions across Feasibility, Concept, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design stages. Producing structural 3D models, design reports, GA drawings, pipe support designs, foundation envelopes and RC detailing etc. Supporting the development of plant layouts and integrated 3D plant models. Working with...

Job Profile for HVAC Site Manager - SEL46461 Position: HVAC Site Manager Location: Central London Salary: (Apply online only) per day - opportunity for contract extension Working Arrangement: Site-based - Central London Employment Type: Contract - Inside IR35 and minimum 3 contracts We've partnered with a growing HVAC & Mechanical Contracts based in Gloucester, who are seeking an experienced HVAC Site Manager with a minimum 2-3 years of experience and strong technical knowledge. The business has thrived on repeat business over a number of years and operates within the retail, leisure, and full commercial sectors. Day to day, the HVAC Site Manager will manage on-site HVAC installation teams. The project will involve overseeing the CAT B project; installation and commissioning of VRF, Air Handling units, BMS and Cold-water services. You must be able to liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate project activities and procure materials. As the site...

Location: London Contract: 12+ months Rate: £40-£55 per hour (Inside IR35) Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in office) We are seeking experienced Principal Electrical Engineers to support a growing pipeline of projects within the Defence sector. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering exposure to complex, high-value projects within a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy environment. Key Responsibilities ·Deliver electrical building services design and consultancy under the direction of the Project Lead ·Produce high-quality design deliverables including drawings, specifications, and reports ·Undertake site surveys and support construction-stage activities ·Carry out design checks and calculations to ensure compliance with relevant standards and client requirements ·Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop efficient, safe, and buildable solutions ·Support tender documentation, fee estimates, scopes of work, and change control processes...

Lead Strategic Rail Planner Client: Network Rail Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid - approx. 50% attendance) Contract Length: Up to 6 months Day Rate: Up to £720 per day (see rate guidance below) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: BPSS required Deadline for CVs: Friday 8th May (4:00pm) Interview Process: 1-stage (Teams) The Opportunity Network Rail is seeking an experienced Lead Strategic Rail Planner to take ownership of a high-profile mainline route study, supporting early-stage development and long-term strategic rail planning. This is a rail strategic planning role - not delivery or project planning. You will act as the intelligent client, leading and integrating multiple technical disciplines to shape future rail infrastructure decisions. Key Responsibilities ·Lead and deliver a strategic rail route study end-to-end ·Provide direction across early-stage development and long-term planning ·Coordinate and integrate technical workstreams, including:...

Commissioning Technician (Mechanical) - AWE Project | Contract Opportunity AWE Site £49/hour Inside IR35 £100/day Accommodation Allowance 11-Day Fortnight SC Clearance Preferred Are you an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Technician looking to work on one of the UK's most high-profile and technically complex projects? We're supporting the delivery of the MENSA project at AWE and are looking for skilled Commissioning Technicians to join the team on a long-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a major nuclear infrastructure programme where safety, quality and technical excellence are at the heart of everything. The Role Reporting directly to the Commissioning Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting commissioning activities across installation, testing, commissioning and handover phases of the project lifecycle. You'll be responsible for: Executing mechanical commissioning tests safely and to schedule Completing commissioning...

Development Director - Estates & Regeneration Rate: £700 per day Duration: 6 Months (Initial) IR35: Inside (Umbrella required) Senior leadership role responsible for directing a large‑scale estates regeneration programme within a Higher Education environment. We are seeking an experienced Commercial / Development professional to provide strategic leadership across estates, facilities and capital development activities. The role will drive commercial value, oversee major contracts and support the long‑term regeneration and optimisation of a complex, multi‑site campus estate. Key Responsibilities Lead commercial strategy across estates and facilities, ensuring value, compliance and financial control Direct commercial aspects of major regeneration, capital and refurbishment projects Oversee procurement, tendering, contract negotiation and supplier management Manage large FM, construction, maintenance and infrastructure contracts Lead supplier performance, KPIs, SLAs and...

We are recruiting for a Project Manager to work on a large and historic sewer scheme. There are over 3 years remaining on this project and there are several interesting elements to it. Please note that, due to our client’s policy, this role has been deemed Inside IR35 and CIS is not an option either. As such, the available choice is between Umbrella PAYE or PAYE itself. As such, the rate will be dependent on your preference. Please also note that there is NO HYBRID option; your time will be 100% based on site. To be considered, you must have: * Extensive experience on large sewerage projects * Worked on AMP7 or AMP8 (ideally some on Thames Water) * Previous engagement with Network Rail * Familiarity with 278 works * Temporary Works certification * Experience of overseeing lifting operations If your CV demonstrates such a track record and you are proficient with P6 Planning, programming and NEC 3/4 types of contract, our client will be very interested in seeing your...

Section Engineer - Freelance (Inside IR35) About the Role A major infrastructure project is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the delivery team on a long‑term freelance basis. The project covers a significant stretch of high‑profile civil engineering works, including earthworks, structures, drainage and utilities. As a Section Engineer, you will report to the Sub Agent and take responsibility for supervising the site engineering function from construction through to close‑out. You will support temporary works design coordination, allocate labour/plant/materials with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman, and ensure all works are delivered to the required standards, programme and budget. You will manage the site setting‑out team, oversee the performance and development of Site Engineers, and proactively resolve technical issues in collaboration with the Sub Agent. The role also involves monitoring subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual...

Job Title: Project Manager - Utilities Expansion Location: Aylesbury Manufacturing plant Contract Rate - circa £500 - paid inside IR35 About the Role: Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a utilities expansion program at their manufacturing site. The projects are currently at the feasibility and design stage, focusing primarily on refrigeration and wastewater systems. The ideal Project Manager will have the capability to manage the projects through the full life cycle, from design and planning to commissioning and closeout, while ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and CDM regulations. Key Responsibilities: Project Manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design through to commissioning and handover. Oversee the refrigeration and wastewater expansion projects, ensuring technical, budgetary, and timeline objectives are met. Ensure compliance with CDM (Construction Design and Management)...

Global bank based in Canary Wharf. Role - C# Developer - Desktop Applications Duration - 6 months with likely extension Rate - £490 p/d (inside IR35) Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf Tech Stack C# WPF Winforms Javascript 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...

Temporary Accommodation Officer Lambeth Contract £23.51 per hour PAYE or £30.67 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Temporary Accommodation Officer 3 Days in the office 2 days remote Must have previous relevant experience of working in homelessness specifically Temporary Accommodation Management Be part of the temporary accommodation team, managing and procuring various types of temporary accommodation This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Allocate a variety of temporary accommodation units including emergency accommodation, and control and conduct all activities leading to admissions and discharges where appropriate in order to achieve the most efficient and economic use of accommodation available. Minimise the inappropriate use of shared accommodation for families with children and ensure that all clients are effectively tracked, monitored and moved...

SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 6 month Contract - Banking TIER 1 BANK IN CANARY WHARF Role - SharePoint/ Office 365 Consultant Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office Rate - £490 per day (Inside IR35) Tech Stack - Sharepoint Office 365 Power apps Power Automate HTML, Javascript, CSSTasks - Working with the team and the wider development team to both grow and to help adopt Agile like methodologies with practical implementation alongside the daily operation support people for existing SharePoint/Office 365 applications. Working with the wider Development and Architecture teams to develop and establish best practices of SharePoint/Office 365. Contributing to and regularly leading the technical and design workshops within the team. Critically and actively conducting code review procedures to ensure improvement in skills across the team. Participating in exercises...