21 construction jobs found in Milton Keynes

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Sub Agent to join a major infrastructure project in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a complex civil engineering scheme involving structures, earthworks, utilities, and highways works within a large multi-disciplinary delivery team. Working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Agent, the Sub Agent will be responsible for managing packages of work, coordinating site teams, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities - Manage and supervise sections of work across structures, earthworks, utilities diversions, and highways construction - Ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme, budget, and quality requirements - Lead site engineers and coordinate subcontractors - Review and manage method statements, risk assessments, and permits - Monitor and report on progress, productivity, and cost - Support commercial...

Project Manager Bedford 3-6 Months £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35 / Umbrella PAYE) Excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to support a portfolio of facilities projects at a major engineering organisation to play a key role in delivering site improvement works. This organisation is undergoing significant site infrastructure upgrades and requires an experienced Project Manager to provide temporary support across several ongoing projects, including perimeter security, fire safety upgrades, and facilities improvements. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include managing project planning, cost and schedule control, stakeholder engagement, and contractor coordination across multiple facilities management projects. You will also support the development of project management processes and assist with future transformation planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering facilities projects, strong knowledge of CDM regulations,...

Job Title: Site Agent – Utilities Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of utility diversion works within a major infrastructure programme. This is a long-term opportunity for a Site Agent with strong leadership experience across utilities construction and major infrastructure delivery. The Role As Site Agent, you will take ownership of site delivery operations for utility diversion works, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality, and commercial requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating site teams, managing subcontractors, and supporting engineering, planning, and commercial functions to drive performance across live construction environments. This role requires a hands-on delivery approach with regular onsite presence across project works. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage site delivery...

Job Title: Works Manager – Utilities Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35 Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Works Manager to support the delivery of utility diversion works within a major infrastructure programme. This role offers an excellent long-term opportunity for a delivery-focused manager with strong utilities construction experience. The Role As Works Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing operational site delivery across multi-utility diversion works, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme and commercial targets. This is a leadership role requiring strong management of labour resources, subcontractors, and site-based operations across active construction environments. Key Responsibilities • Manage and coordinate day-to-day operational works across utility diversion sites. • Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery. • Monitor...

Job Title: Site Supervisor – Utilities Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor to support the delivery of utility diversion works within a major infrastructure programme. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a supervisor with a strong background in utilities construction and site delivery, working as part of a Tier 1 contracting environment on a nationally significant project. The Role As Site Supervisor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of utility diversion works, ensuring site operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements. This is a hands-on supervisory position requiring practical site leadership rather than purely administrative oversight. You will be responsible for coordinating site activities, supporting delivery teams, maintaining programme momentum, and working closely with commercial and planning functions. You...

Job Title: Site Engineer – Utilities Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of utility diversion works within a major infrastructure programme. This is a long-term opportunity for a Site Engineer with a proven background in utilities construction and site-based engineering within a Tier 1 contracting environment. The Role As Site Engineer, you will play a critical role in the technical delivery of utility diversion works, supporting safe and accurate construction operations across site. You will be responsible for setting out lines and levels, interpreting construction drawings, reviewing RAMS documentation, and working closely with Section Engineers and the Project Manager to ensure works are delivered to programme, quality, and budget requirements. This is a hybrid site and coordination role requiring presence onsite and in associated project offices...

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...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Procurement Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract position. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.56 per hour. Duties: Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including: Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.) Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.) Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing. Supplier Selection. Pricing/Terms Negotiation. Order Processing. Contract Administration. Supplier Performance Management

Senior Valuation Surveyor – London & Home Counties | Local Authority Client £34.12 p/h Umbrella (Inside IR35) 37 Hours per week Ongoing Contract Overview of the Role Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with a Local Authority within the Place Directorate to recruit an experienced Senior Valuation Surveyor to support their Corporate Estate function. Working within the Estates, Facilities and Regeneration division, you will contribute to the Directorate’s vision of delivering high professional and customer service standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and Government regulations. The Council manages a diverse property portfolio valued in excess of £400m across the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, generating over £5m annual income. This role will play a key part in protecting and enhancing that income stream through active asset management, valuation and strategic estate input. Responsibilities Day-to-day management of the Council’s...

Associate Quantity Surveyor Location: Home‑based with one day per week at the project office (Warwick / Marston Green). Contract: 6 months, likely extension Rate: £300/day (Inside IR35, via umbrella) Are you an Associate Quantity Surveyor who thrives in fast‑paced project environments and enjoys getting into the detail of NEC4 contract administration? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major national infrastructure programme, supporting a collaborative commercial team delivering one of the UK's most important energy projects. You'll be joining a friendly, close‑knit commercial function where teamwork, communication and shared problem‑solving truly matter. If you're looking for variety, challenge, and a team that supports your development, this role is ideal. The Role As an Associate Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in the delivery of a major infrastructure programme. The contract is already live, with multiple work packages awarded, so you'll...

Job Title: Temporary Works Co-ordinator Salary: £400-£450 per day, Inside IR35 Location: Leicester, UK Type: Contract, hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking a Temporary Works Co-ordinator to lead planning, coordination, design assurance, implementation, and removal of temporary works (TW) on live construction sites. You will be the primary point of contact for all temporary works matters, ensuring safety, compliance, and programme efficiency. You will manage the interface between Temporary Works Designers, Supervisors, the construction team, and the supply chain. About the Client: Our client is an integrated design and build provider within the water sector, supporting multiple long-term frameworks and projects across the UK. They value diversity, innovation, and personal development, offering an environment where employees can grow to their full potential. Their commitment to mental health, ex-military support, and inclusive workplace culture sets them apart in the...

Safety First Officer – West London | Local Authority Client £220 per day Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) 36 Hours per week Temporary Contract Overview of the Role Service Care Solutions are working with a West London Council to recruit a Safety First Officer within their Property & Compliance team. This is a frontline, resident-focused fire safety role supporting a housing portfolio of approximately 17,000 properties. You will be responsible for delivering Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments (PCFRAs) and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs), working closely with residents, housing teams and partner agencies. The successful candidate will be predominantly based alongside the London Fire Brigade in Hammersmith, strengthening partnership working and delivering a responsive first-line safety service to council residents. This is a challenging and highly visible role requiring integrity, professionalism and a strong commitment to resident engagement. Responsibilities...

Clerk of Works (Project Delivery) – West London | Local Authority Client £300 per day Umbrella (Inside IR35) 36 Hours per week Ongoing Contract Overview of the Role Service Care Solutions are working with a West London Council within their Capital Projects division to recruit an experienced Clerk of Works to support the delivery of their Capital Programme. Reporting to the Lead Engineer within the Project Delivery Team, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring construction activities on-site across a range of highways, transport and infrastructure schemes. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and to the required quality standards. You will oversee contractors, sub-contractors, developers and utility providers, ensuring works are undertaken in line with Council standards, statutory legislation and project specifications. Responsibilities Supervising contractors on-site to ensure compliance with works orders,...

Are your a temporary works design engineer who has been signed off CRE-D? Have you worked on major rail infrastructure projects? Location: Fully Remote (UK) Contract Length: 12 months minimum Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: Immediate The Role: We are seeking a self-sufficient Senior Temporary Works Designer to check and approve designs across major rail and infrastructure projects. You will be expected to hit the ground running on high-profile schemes such as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), Piccadilly Line Upgrades, and Sizewell C. Key Responsibilities: ·Checking and approving temporary works designs. ·Overseeing a wide range of temporary works including scaffolding, edge protection, and crane pad assessments. ·Working autonomously on design briefs. Essential Requirements: ·Significant temporary works experience in the rail sector. ·Must be an existing CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) or be a Chartered Engineer with extensive rail...

Role:Health & Safety Advisor Location: London-North Acton INSIDE IR35 12 Hour shifts (Nights 7am-7pm) - (Days 7pm-7am) Weekend work also (7/3 or 7/4 Split - Week of days then week of nights rotation) Support the Health & Safety Manager in the management of H&S for SCS activities, including the implementation of the H&S Management System (HSMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 45001:2018 certification and with Works Information. The position plays the key role in helping to establish and maintain the highest and where possible, new industry Health and Safety standards for the project. Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. Key Responsibilities -Understand the SCS Health & Safety Policies and Processes and statutory...

AI Engineer Tech Focus: Azure / OpenAI / Copilot Rate: Inside IR35: £500-£600/day Location: Fully Remote This is a fantastic opportunity for an AI Engineer to join a global construction and property consultancy that has undergone significant digital transformation. The organisation has invested heavily in its digital and data foundations and now wants to accelerate its AI capabilities. They have already built an AI platform and identified use cases. They now need an engineer who can help bring them to life. Although the journey has begun, this hire is critical. As the AI Engineer, you will be driving this forward. Taking a hands‑on role in developing AI solutions from the ground up and establishing best practices, standards, and guardrails for future development. The organisation wants to leverage AI to streamline processes, solve complex challenges, and deliver tangible business outcomes. They work exclusively within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, so practical experience...

Our renowned client is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Director of Capital Projects on an initial 6 month contract.     Assistant Director of Capital Projects London - Hybrid  £800 - £1000 per day inside IR35 We are seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Projects to lead the delivery of a significant portfolio of capital developments across a large and complex estate in London. This is a key leadership role within the Capital Projects Programme, responsible for overseeing major new build, refurbishment and infrastructure projects from business case through to construction and completion. You will lead a team of project managers and work closely with senior stakeholders, consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality projects that support world-class teaching, research and student experience. Key responsibilities include: Leading delivery of a major capital projects portfolio Managing and developing a high-performing project team Overseeing...

Design Manager required to work for Principal Contractor JV on High Speed Rail Major Tunnels Programme. Contract initially up to end of Oct 2026 - Inside IR35 Old Oak Common/North Acton - Hybrid Working Arrangements Skillset: Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction. Role Brief: This Design Manager will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines. Candidates for the role must have a proven experience of large-scale civil engineering projects. Your previous/background experience will likely have been within Design and Engineering Project Management. You will have a good knowledge of construction techniques and processes across shafts and head house structures, above and below ground with a focus on shaft fit-out...

Job Title: Section Engineer Job location: Copthall South - UB9 6JL Accessible by public transport? yes Working hours: Weekdays & some weekend INSIDE IR35 About the role: Manage and drive the engineering aspects of a section of the works, developing and reporting of section programmes and budgets and ensuring that the works are conducted in accordance with the project requirements including health and safety. Liaise between different site disciplines to ensure effective planning and use of project resources. Manage and drive the training and development of the Site Engineering team. Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. Key Responsibilities - Managing and co-ordinating the activities of the site engineers to ensure all setting-out and...

Job Title: Architect / Senior Architect (Revit) Location: London - 4 Days Office / 1 Day Flexible Job Type: Contract Duration: 3 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours: 37.5 per week Start Date: ASAP Overview An opportunity is available for Architects at both the Part II / Architectural Assistant level and the Senior Architect level to support the delivery of international residential and hospitality projects. This contract role focuses on Stage 4 technical design, working within a collaborative architectural team delivering large-scale and high-profile international developments. The successful candidates will be experienced in Revit and comfortable working within fast-paced project environments. The position requires four days per week in the London office, with hardware and software licences provided. Key Responsibilities Produce technical design information at RIBA Stage 4 Develop and manage architectural models using Revit Produce coordinated drawings and technical...