14 construction jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

MERITUS are recruiting for a Construction & Facilities Project Manager to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation, delivering major infrastructure, construction, and facilities improvement projects across highly secure, regulated, and complex operational manufacturing environments. CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER - DEFENCE MANUFACTURING - STEVENAGE - HYBRID (3 DYAS PER WEEK ONSITE) - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - UP TO £50 PER HOUR (INSIDE IR35) - SC ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED We're seeking an experienced Facilities Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of capital construction and infrastructure projects within a defence manufacturing environment. This client-side role covers projects from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring minimal disruption to critical live operations. Working within a highly regulated defence manufacturing business, you will play a key role in delivering secure, compliant, and...

We are recruiting for a Construction & Facilities Project Manager for a leading Defence organisation based in Stevenage, this is a Hybrid role with 2-3 days a week on site. For this role you must be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only (UKEO) SC Clearance. Overview of department: Delivering major projects and the provision of an effective delivery of services to the business, such that cost, quality and performance objectives are achieved with minimal disruption to the business. Responsibilities: As a Facilities Project Manager, you will be leading project teams of internal and external expertise through development of designs right through to final delivery of new infrastructure and improvement projects. Primarily based at our UK’s south east sites (Stevenage, Henlow, Thurleigh and London). Your projects will range predominantly from £50k-£5M+ in value. The role will call on your project & programme management and problem solving skills and you will be encouraged to...

My client in Essex is seeking a Class 2 Building Control Surveyor to join their service on an interim contract. This will be a long term assisgnment, offering a very copetitive rate Inside of IR35. They are looking for you to comeplete daily site visits, completing plan checking from home with little office present required. The rate for this role will depend on your Class, but they are paying within the range of £50-65 per hour. This equates to a takehome range of £4882 to £6088 in your backpocket per month. If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please get in touch with me on the below

General Foreman / Foreperson Wastewater Infrastructure Inside IR35 Contract Assignment Rate - £350 per day PAYE Umbrella We are currently looking to speak with experienced General Foremen / Forepersons for an exciting contract opportunity supporting major wastewater infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This role will involve overseeing day-to-day site operations across civils and wastewater works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements. You will work closely with Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors, and delivery teams to coordinate labour, plant, and materials across live construction environments. The successful candidate will have previous experience working on wastewater infrastructure projects for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors and will be confident supervising teams within busy AMP framework programmes. Experience across treatment works, pipelines, drainage, reinforced concrete, and utility...

General Foreman - Highways | Major Infrastructure Project Contract | Kent | £350 - £400 per day (Inside IR35 / Umbrella CIS) A leading Tier 1 contractor is looking for an experienced General Foreman to join a major infrastructure project with a significant highways package. This is a hands-on supervisory role on a high-profile scheme at the forefront of the UK's critical infrastructure programme. The Role You'll be on the ground leading the workforce across the highways package, driving productivity, maintaining standards and making sure the work gets done safely and to programme. Day to day you can expect to be involved in: Supervising and coordinating labour, plant and subcontractors on site Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality Toolbox talks, inductions and day-to-day Health & Safety management Liaising with the Site Engineer and Section Engineer on setting out and quality Monitoring progress against programme and flagging issues early...

Regeneration Manager - Major Development Programme (£1bn Estate Regeneration) Rate: £700 per day Duration: 6 Months (Initially) Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid) IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company) Role Purpose The Regeneration Manager will play a key leadership role in the delivery of a £1bn, campus-led regeneration and development programme within a higher education setting. The role is focused on developing and implementing a funded strategy that enhances the university estate, improves student and key worker accommodation, and leverages institutional land and assets to support wider economic growth and placemaking objectives. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of regeneration schemes from inception through to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes for students, staff, residents, and stakeholders, while supporting the long-term strategic vision of the university estate. Key Responsibilities Strategic Regeneration & Pipeline Development...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor (Loss Adjusting / Insurance Claims) Location: Central London Duration: 2-3 Months (Freelance Contract) Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Rate: (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor with a specialized background in insurance claims and loss adjusting to lead the pricing of a major property claim in Central London. Following a significant flooding event, we need a sharp, detail-oriented QS to meticulously pull together, scope, and price the reinstatement claim. If you have a proven track record of working closely with (or for) insurance companies and loss adjusters to navigate complex damage claims, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Claim Compilation: Put together a comprehensive, water-tight insurance claim package from the ground up. Pricing & Estimating: Accurately price up all reinstatement, remedial, and strip-out works associated with severe...

Job Description CCL Global is supporting a major public sector organisation in the appointment of an experienced Deputy Commercial Director (Works) to provide strategic commercial leadership across a significant portfolio of capital works, infrastructure and estate programmes. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced commercial professional with extensive knowledge of NEC contracts, public procurement regulations, and the management of high-value works and construction procurements. Working within a fast-paced and complex stakeholder environment, you will lead commercial delivery activities, support procurement strategy, manage commercial teams, and provide expert advice to senior decision-makers. Location: London, UK. Type of Contract: 6 Month contract(Inside IR35) Key duties will include: * Provide subject matter expertise across NEC contract forms and contracting strategies. * Lead the development and implementation of commercial and procurement...

Experienced Sub Agent (Freelance) - London Civil Engineering Projects We are seeking a freelance Sub Agent with major civil project experience to join a highly regarded Tier 1 contractor. This is a long-term contract working on significant civil works, offering a stable and rewarding opportunity. Looking for candidates with rail, highways, utilties or aviation experience. If you'd like to secure a long-term freelance role with a top-tier contractor and a great team, this could be the role for you. This role is inside of IR35 so you will need to be Randstad PAYE or Umbrella PAYE. Roles and responsibilities: Joining a strong, collaborative team and working with an excellent client, you will be crucial to the early stages of our projects. Your key responsibilities will include: Creating detailed methodology and constructability reports Conducting and overseeing on-site surveys Contributing to the pre-construction process to ensure project success Collaborating closely with...

Deputy Director (Works) - UK Government Contract 850/day - Inside IR35 London Responsibilities: The consultant will provide senior leadership within the commercial function and with senior stakeholders. The post holder will have operational control over commercial delivery by the Works Category Management team. Responsible for Commercial leadership in the Works environment alongside the existing Works Commercial Deputy Director, the role will develop and deliver Commercial Strategies for Capital Investment Projects, associated procurements and contracts supporting asset maintenance. You will act as the subject matter expert on NEC contract options. Requirements: Eligible for obtaining a SC Clearance Deep subject matter expertise on NEC suite of contract terms and contracting options. Procurement experience knowledge PCR 2015 Procurement PA 2023 - Course completed Open dialogue. Proven experience of leading a high-performance successful procurement or commercial function....

Deputy Director (Works) - UK Government Contract 850/day - Inside IR35 London Responsibilities: The consultant will provide senior leadership within the commercial function and with senior stakeholders. The post holder will have operational control over commercial delivery by the Works Category Management team. Responsible for Commercial leadership in the Works environment alongside the existing Works Commercial Deputy Director, the role will develop and deliver Commercial Strategies for Capital Investment Projects, associated procurements and contracts supporting asset maintenance. You will act as the subject matter expert on NEC contract options. Requirements: Eligible for obtaining a SC Clearance Deep subject matter expertise on NEC suite of contract terms and contracting options. Procurement experience knowledge PCR 2015 Procurement PA 2023 - Course completed Open dialogue. Proven experience of leading a high-performance successful procurement or commercial function....

Deputy Director (Works) - UK Government Contract 850/day - Inside IR35 London Responsibilities: The consultant will provide senior leadership within the commercial function and with senior stakeholders. The post holder will have operational control over commercial delivery by the Works Category Management team. Responsible for Commercial leadership in the Works environment alongside the existing Works Commercial Deputy Director, the role will develop and deliver Commercial Strategies for Capital Investment Projects, associated procurements and contracts supporting asset maintenance. You will act as the subject matter expert on NEC contract options. Requirements: Eligible for obtaining a SC Clearance Deep subject matter expertise on NEC suite of contract terms and contracting options. Procurement experience knowledge PCR 2015 Procurement PA 2023 - Course completed Open dialogue. Proven experience of leading a high-performance successful procurement or commercial function....

Health & Safety Manager – Major Civils (Contract) Location: London Assignment Rate: £500 – £600 per day (Inside IR35) Job type: Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 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 site...

Role : Digital Service Desk Team Leader Type : Contract Inside IR35 Location: Norwich OR Chelmsford Mod of work : OnsiteJOB SUMMARY Key Responsibilities: Provide line management and supervision for band 4 and 5 Service Desk Analysts, including appraisals, development plans, and performance management. Managing the full lifecycle of incidents and requests, ensuring quality triage, escalation, and resolution. Acting as the first point of senior escalation for Band 4-5 Service Desk staff and users. Overseeing team ticket queues, ensuring SLA compliance and workload distribution. Providing technical support and escalation during high-demand periods and Major Incidents (MIs)/Digital Business Continuity Incidents (DCBIs). Managing team rotas, providing coaching, and contributing to staff performance and development. Ensuring quality and currency of team-authored knowledge base articles and specialism ownership. Coordinating with SACM and project teams to ensure smooth service...