6 construction jobs found in Whitehaven

SITE ENGINEER - CUMBRIA - MAJOR HIGHWAYS PROJECT - CONTRACT ROLE - INSIDE IR35 Carmichael UK is recruiting for a Site Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a nationally significant scheme while working alongside a highly experienced engineering and construction team. We are seeking an engineer with strong setting out and quality assurance experience who can support the successful delivery of earthworks, drainage, highways and associated infrastructure works. The successful candidate will also help develop junior engineers and contribute to maintaining high engineering and quality standards across the project. Key Responsibilities Carry out setting out for highways, drainage, structures and associated civil engineering works. Produce and maintain accurate as-built records. Undertake topographical and site surveys using Leica, Trimble, GPS and Total Station equipment....

SUB AGENT – HIGHWAYS – CUMBRIA – CONTRACT ROLE (Inside IR35) Major Highways Infrastructure Project Sub Agent currently required to join a major highways scheme in Cumbria, delivering complex civil engineering works that will improve connectivity, enhance safety and provide a lasting legacy for the region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor and take ownership of key sections of work, managing delivery teams, subcontractors, quality assurance processes and design interfaces from inception through to completion. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, timely and efficient delivery of allocated sections of the project, ensuring all works are completed to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day delivery of highways and civil engineering works. Leading Site Engineers, Section Engineers and operational teams. Coordinating and...

Site Engineer Highways Jobs | Freelance Site Engineer | Cumbria | £440/day Inside IR35 Are you a Site Engineer with highways experience looking to join a major infrastructure project in Cumbria? We're recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of a large-scale highways scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project, working alongside an experienced delivery team on complex civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, structures and road construction. The Opportunity As a Site Engineer, you'll take ownership of day-to-day site engineering activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You'll work closely with site management, subcontractors and the wider engineering team to maintain programme, quality and compliance throughout construction. What You'll Be Doing ·Setting out and carrying out dimensional control for highways and civil engineering works. ·Producing and...

We are currently looking for a Highways Sub Agent to work on a major project in the Penrith area. The role is long term and is Inside IR35 Site Delivery & Operations: Lead day-to-day operations for allocated highways sections (earthworks, pavement, drainage, structures, or statutory undertaker diversions). Health, Safety, & Environment: Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental standards across site operations, including leading Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS) reviews and toolbox talks. Engineering & Quality Assurance: Manage setting out, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), permits to work, quality control documentation, and temporary works management. Commercial & Subcontractor Management: Monitor project costs, track daily plant and labor records, assist with compensation event/variation identification under NEC4 contracts, and manage subcontractor progress. Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and assign responsibilities to Section Engineers,...

Design Manager  Location: Carlisle (On-site - minimum 3 days per week) Rate: £400 per day Contract Length: 3-6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Are you a Design Manager looking for your next contract opportunity? We're working with a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation that is looking to strengthen its project delivery team with an experienced Design Manager to support Project Harker in Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major UK energy infrastructure project, taking responsibility for the end-to-end management, coordination and assurance of design activities. You will play a key role in ensuring design deliverables are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards. The role requires regular site presence, with a minimum of three days per week on site, supporting coordination, stakeholder engagement, design reviews and construction interface activities. Key Responsibilities ·Manage and maintain the design programme,...

Your new company You'll be joining a major UK contractor delivering essential electrical works within a secure government facility in the Lancaster area. The team is well‑established on site, with a strong pipeline of ongoing upgrades, maintenance, and noncompliance's projects. This is a fast‑moving environment where professionalism, reliability, and technical expertise are valued. Your new role As the Electrical Supervisor, you'll oversee day‑to‑day electrical operations across the site, managing trades, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring all works meet regulatory and safety standards. You'll handle permits, RAMS, inspections, and liaise closely with site management and security teams. The role requires someone who can hit the ground running and maintain high standards in a sensitive, operational setting What you'll need to succeed Gold ECS and SSSTS/SMSTSStrong background in supervising electrical works on commercial or public‑sector projectsExperience in controlled...