13 construction jobs found in Wakefield

Our client has an opportunity for a Construction Procurement Support to join them on a 12-month contract with possible extension/move to permanent. You will be providing support to the UK Construction procurement strategy. Role: Construction Procurement Support Location: Stevenage or Bolton, 2 days onsite or more if required. Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting, full SC to follow Hourly Rate: Up to £40 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Running & supporting Competitive Tender Events via the e-procurement Tool Planning Tender Programmes and agreeing meeting dates with stakeholders Supplier Sourcing for the UK Construction Category Identify savings opportunities, capture & record Savings Provide support to raise Purchase Orders during busy period Support the Indirect UK Construction Team in preparing for Procurement Gate Reviews Support Indirect Procurement Team with invoice queries Lead low...

A client within the Public Sector based in North Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Construction Supervisor to join their Property Services 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 or public sector property maintenance environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: To support the delivery of planned maintenance and minor works projects across a diverse estate of public and commercial properties throughout North Yorkshire. The Construction Supervisor will oversee multi-trade teams on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Supervising day-to-day construction and highways maintenance activities. • Managing site documentation, materials, and resource allocation. • Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and internal...

A client within the Public Sector based in West Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Biodiversity Officer to join their Biodiversity Team (Planning, Transportation and Highways – Place Directorate) 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 planning and biodiversity environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: Support the implementation of the Council’s Biodiversity Duty under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. Provide specialist ecological advice and technical support to development management, development planning and other Council services. Work with external agencies and partners to monitor, manage and promote biodiversity across the district.Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Providing ecological consultation responses on planning applications, including major developments. Advising on...

Ref: 000A 8782 / 1 Location: Manchester (M60) Hybrid: Yes – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Pay: £35.00ph paid weekly via umbrella – inside IR35 Duration: 6 Months with the possibility for extension    Duties A temporary Quantity Surveyor is required to assist with peaks in workload of delivering the Annual Capital Programme of Works, which includes Major schemes. The successful candidate will work as part of a Design & Delivery Team delivering planned, programmed works to parts of The clients circa 13,000 Housing Stock, including a range of tenanted High Rise, Low Rise, Sheltered blocks etc, delivering improvement works such as replacement kitchens, bathrooms, rewires, heating, Fire - Risk Assessments works, zero-carbon schemes, external cladding and insulation works, ad-hoc remedial works etc. The role will involve traveling to and from site to carry out financial checks and attend meetings, so the candidate will be required to...

Environmental Advisor Contract (9 months+) Manchester £/neg day rates Our client is currently sourcing an Environmental Advisor on a contract basis from their Manchester Office (inside IR35) for an initial 9 month period. The main purpose of the role is to provide environment and sustainability (E&S) support, guidance, information to the rail team and to help co-ordinate and deliver E&S improvement initiatives across the company. Other responsibilities: * Establish and implement a risk based environmental audit and inspection schedule. * Provide support to the Civils team – environmental input to Work Package Plans. * Provide environmental input to weekly Whiteboard * Establish and implement schedule for delivery of environmental toolbox talks and support environmental training and awareness. * Provide advice, support and guidance regarding environmental risk management. * Collate, analyse and compile E&S performance data and insight * Lead on...

Local authority in the Northwest requires a Quantity Surveyor for an initial period of 6 months. Purpose of the role: A temporary Quantity Surveyor is required to assist with peaks in workload of delivering the Annual Capital Programme of Works, which includes Major schemes. The successful candidate will work as part of a Design & Delivery Team delivering planned, programmed works to part of the council's Housing Stock, including a range of tenanted High Rise, Low Rise, Sheltered blocks etc, delivering improvement works such as replacement kitchens, bathrooms, rewires, heating, Fire - Risk Assessments works, zero-carbon schemes, external cladding and insulation works, ad-hoc remedial works. Day Rate Negotiable Inside IR35 5 days per week Hybrid 3-2 split Initially 6 months If you would like to discuss the role further please apply for the role and one of the property team will call you to discuss

Site Agent / Site Engineer - Electrical (HV/LV) Location: Bridgwater Contract: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Open Project: Bridgwater Tidal Barrier - Gates & Barrier Construction Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Agent / Site Engineer with strong electrical expertise to support the construction phase of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, specifically the build of the barrier gates and associated infrastructure. The role will work closely with major civils and M&E contractor and MEICA subcontractors on a high‑profile flood defence scheme. Key Responsibilities Electrical & HV/LV Responsibilities Fully conversant with HV transformer connections and DNO LV incomer cabling. Act as the responsible person to sign off temporary electrical supplies, including tower cranes and other site utilities. Sign off transformer connections and Sub‑Main Distribution Board (SMDB) installations. Design & Technical Review Collaborate with MEICA subcontractor electrical engineers to...

Electrical Fitter 12 month contract Based in Bolton Offering £28.35ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Electrical Fitter? Do you hold Electrical Engineering or similar trade certificates? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Electrical Fitter, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure Certify own work in line with company quality standards Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools, and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle Ensure manufacturing build, inspection, and where...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Inspector Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential.   Job Title: Electrical Inspector Rate: £28.35 rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at ‘time and a half’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electrical Inspector Job Description: Responsible for all elements necessary to achieve and maintain the quality of deliverable hardware. Certification of product in line with processes and procedures. Examining for correct assembly including verifying all forms of electrical connections. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc....

Buyer Location: East Midlands - hybrid working (3 days on site, occasional site visits) Contract: 6 Months (possible extension) Day Rate: £400 per day(Inside IR35) We are supporting a large, complex organisation operating in a regulated infrastructure environment to recruit a Buyer on an initial 6‑month contract. This role sits within a close‑knit procurement team and is very delivery‑focused. It's ideal for a mid‑level or developing Buyer who enjoys running tenders, working closely with technical stakeholders, and taking ownership of their own work - rather than focusing on long‑term category strategy. The Opportunity You'll be joining a small, hands‑on procurement team responsible for supporting major construction and engineering programmes. The focus of the role is running mini‑competitions and call‑offs from established frameworks, working directly with engineers and contractors to deliver compliant, value‑driven outcomes. The team works in a supportive way, with access...

OLG Recruitment are recruiting for a CE&I Responsible Engineer to work for a client based in Warrington. This is a full time contract position, for approximately 18 months. 3 Days in office, 2 days from home. This is role is Inside IR35. Basic Purpose: To lead a team of CE&I Engineers in the definition, implementation and delivery of specified functional work that achieves the safety, functional and business needs. Essential: * Academic Qualification: HNC * Professional Qualification: Incorporated Engineer * Experience: * Minimum 5 years successfully delivering a CE&I RE role on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the external Engineering Standards governing the following CE&I works: * Electrical Supply Infrastructure: LV drag chain, Lighting, Earthing, Fire Alarm, CCTV, etc * Programmable Electronic Systems: Lifecycle, MIS, SCADA & PLC systems * Cyber Security *...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear (SRP / Sellafield) Hybrid - 3 days in Warrington office 18-month contract 40 hours per week BPSS clearance required £55 Inside IR35 Overview We are recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support delivery of the Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP). You'll be embedded within the PPP delivery team, providing hands-on mechanical engineering expertise across design, manufacture, testing and integration of complex plant and equipment. This is a long-term opportunity on a high-profile nuclear programme with real national impact. Key Responsibilities Deliver mechanical engineering work packages to agreed time, cost and quality Produce high-quality design deliverables (specs, drawings, analyses, verification) Develop safe, fit-for-purpose, integrated design solutions Ensure designs are suitable for manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning Manage and direct designers producing...

We are looking for an experienced Senior Interaction Designer to join a multidisciplinary digital team within a UK government body. You will play a key role in shaping user-centred solutions across digital and non-digital services, leading design activity, and championing accessibility, inclusion and best practice across teams. This role requires a strong practitioner who is comfortable working in the open, collaborating widely, and supporting the wider government design community. * Contract Length: 12 months * Location: 60% in office - Manchester or Leeds * Rate: Up to £700 per day (inside IR35) and dependent on interview performance * Security Clearance: BPSS Application Requirements * Portfolio link is mandatory – all CVs must include a portfolio for review at CV sift stage Key Responsibilities * Demonstrate best practice in user-centred design for both digital and non-digital interactions * Work effectively across multidisciplinary agile teams, adapting...