9 construction jobs found in Wantage

General Foreman/ Foreperson Didcot £400 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella) Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a multi-million-pound Highways project. This role will see you take charge of daily site operations, managing subcontractors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities You will oversee all site operations, coordinate personnel and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements. You’ll manage logistics including plant, labour and materials, maintain accurate site records and daily diaries, and report progress to the site management team. You’ll carry out site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and ensure temporary works and permits are in place. Strong leadership and communication will be essential in driving works forward and maintaining a productive site culture. Requirements You must have a solid...

A client within the Public Sector, based in Warwickshire, is currently recruiting for a Planning Policy Officer to join their Forward Planning 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 planning policy environment. The Role The key purpose of the role is to support the preparation, monitoring and implementation of statutory planning policy documents, ensuring compliance with national planning policy and contributing to the sustainable development of the Borough. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Assisting in the preparation of statutory planning policy documents, supplementary planning guidance and borough-wide studies Managing consultation processes, including liaison with external bodies and the public Preparing reports, draft documents and evidence for examinations, inquiries and committee meetings Advising...

A client within the Public Sector based in Berkshire is currently recruiting for a Asset Management Surveyor to join their Property and Commercial 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 within a corporate asset management environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: To lead on operational asset management for a diverse portfolio of council land and buildings, sourcing, initiating, and driving value-added asset management initiatives. The role will support strategic goals and objectives by delivering transactional and technical property services, maximising revenue and capital receipts through proactive asset management. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Preparing and implementing the Council’s Asset Management Strategy and Plan. • Leading on landlord and tenant matters including negotiating Heads of...

A client within the Public Sector based in Berkshire is currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager – Housing to join their Finance – Procurement 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 a Housing Services environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to provide expert contract management and procurement advice to Housing Services, ensuring robust governance arrangements are in place and that contracts are effectively managed in line with statutory requirements and council policies. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Maintaining a contract management strategy for Housing Services, introducing appropriate governance and key management controls. • Leading on strategic and annual performance reviews of housing contracts, preparing reports, strategy papers and options appraisals to support procurement activity. •...

Are you a Site Engineer with proven experience successfully delivering earthworks and drainage packages on a major project? Location: Oxfordshire Duration: 6 months (1-2 years worth of work) Rate: £400 - £450/day (depending on experience) IR35: Inside via umbrella Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Engineer with strong earthworks, drainage or structures experience to join their team. As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting construction operations on site, managing junior engineers, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification. Key responsibilities include: ·Setting out and overseeing works to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications ·Managing and coordinating subcontractors ·Resolving technical issues in liaison with the senior engineering team ·Assisting with short-term planning, progress reporting, resource planning, and cost...

Asbestos Surveyor IR35 Status: Inside Day Rate: £280.00 per day Contract Length: 6 MonthsAre you an experienced Asbestos Surveyor ready for a new challenge with a Local Authority? Role Overview: Join a highly regarded local authority for a 12-month interim contract. You'll play a key role in conducting property risk assessments and crafting solutions for health and safety challenges across diverse buildings. Key Responsibilities: Conduct management and refurbishment asbestos surveys. Oversee asbestos remediation projects. Manage asbestos removal projects, liaising with licensed contractors. Perform quality assurance tasks for asbestos management. Execute ad-hoc asbestos removal work. Ensure compliance with asbestos legislation and guidelines. Maintain clear, effective communication with clients throughout surveys and report writing.Qualifications & Experience: BOHS P402 certification (or equivalent). Demonstrated expertise in asbestos surveying and analysis. Strong...

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

ARM are supporting a global leader within the infrastructure industry to recruit a Project Planning Engineer. Contract running until the end of the year. £520 per day Umbrella - Inside IR35. The Planning Engineer will support project delivery from tender stage through to completion. You'll develop and manage fully resourced programmes, influence bid strategies, monitor performance, and provide critical path and risk analysis to ensure successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities Planning and maintaining logically linked, fully resourced project programmes. Produce tender programmes and planning strategies. Monitor contract performance and provide progress/KPI reporting. Conduct critical path analysis, change impact assessments, and mitigation planning. Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial teams, Engineers, and Clients to drive outcomes. Support junior planners. Requirements Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar. Proven planning...

Quantity Surveyor - Pre Contract Contract Length: 6‑month contract (Possible extension) Locations: Remote based role - 1-2 days per month on site in Sheffield + flexibility to travel to contractor offices Rate: £550 per day via umbrella - Inside IR35 About the Opportunity We are supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation undergoing significant transformation and modernisation. A newly formed Commercial & Construction Strategy team is now looking to bring in an experienced Pre‑Contract Quantity Surveyor to help shape, standardise and strengthen pre‑contract activity across a large capital portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand‑new, high‑impact team at a pivotal moment. You'll be helping to build processes from the ground up, bringing consistency to contract practices, guiding strategic decisions, and improving the way the organisation engages with contractors during the earliest stages of delivery. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance...