13 construction jobs found in Banbury

Job Title: Asbestos Surveyor Location: Oxford Rate: £250 per day IR35 Determination: Outside IR35 Contract Length: Ongoing contract The Role: Are you an Asbestos Surveyor looking for a new contract opportunity? We are looking to secure the services of a qualified Asbestos Surveyor to service an ongoing contract based in the Oxford area. Your workload will offer a diverse mixture of environments, specifically focusing on a housing contract alongside hospital surveys. When working on the hospital sites, you will be surveying rooms as varied as operating theatres to boiler rooms and everything in-between. As a surveyor on this contract, you will be required to conduct management surveys, take any necessary samples for suspected Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs), and properly document the properties in-site. About You: To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following requirements: You must be a BOHS P402 qualified surveyor. You must have a demonstrable...

Multi Trade Operative Location:Milton Keynes Rate: £23.62 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced all-round Multi Trade Operative to join a dynamic maintenance and property services team. The role involves carrying out responsive repairs, void works, property MOTs, and general maintenance across a portfolio of properties. Voids experience is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Carry out high-quality work within your primary trade and assist with secondary trades where required. Maintain and replenish materials stock, recording usage accurately. Order specialist materials and minimise wastage. Complete all required paperwork, including job tickets, PDA entries, reports, and vehicle logs. Ensure the safe and effective use of tools, plant, and company vehicles. Conduct risk assessments and adhere strictly to Health & Safety regulations. Supervise apprentices if assigned and ensure the quality of their work. Present a professional image in corporate...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a client who provide expert advice to support solar PV, wind, and BESS projects worldwide to recruit a Site Supervisor on a 10 month for its Buckingham site. The Site Supervisor role comes with a rate of £450-£500 per day. Key skills required for the Site Supervisor role Supervise daily site activities across PD parks, cable routes, and associated infrastructure Coordinate subcontractors, labour, and plant to deliver works safely and efficiently Ensure all installations meet drawings, specifications, and programme requirements Oversee cable routing, trenching, ducting, and electrical installation activities Manage site reporting, records, and progress tracking against programme Control site access, logistics, and enforce health, safety, and quality standards Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Supervisor role: Buckingham Outside IR35 £450-£500 per dayAstute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this...

PLANNER SWINDON - OUTSIDE IR35 & IMMEDIATE START We have the urgent requirement for a Freelance Planner to support a new tender for one of our top clients which involvers a £50m New Road and Bridge scheme in South Wales. To be considered, you'll need: ✅ 10+ years’ experience planning complex civil engineering projects ✅ Strong and proven highways planning experience ✅ Solid understanding of the bid process, timelines, and bid-stage planning requirements Immediate start and top rate (to be discussed) on offer which is Outside IR35! Great opening with a fantastic client and team. Please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call David Rowe today on (phone number removed)

Are you a civil design engineer with experience of working on Network Rail assets?   Do you have experience of asset management and designing civil aspects through buildability?   Location: Birmingham 3 days a week - 2 days from home Rate: £350 - £400 day outside IR35 Contract length: Initial 6 months with possibility of 2 years worth of work   Role: My client, a leading consultancy involved in the HS2 programme, is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of civil assets throughout the construction phase of this major infrastructure project.   This is an engineer-level role, focused on the design, coordination, and development of civil engineering assets, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards. The position requires prior experience working within asset management frameworks, ideally with Network Rail, to ensure designs align with operational and...

Are you a site administrator with experience of working on large infrastructure projects?   Are you looking for your next outside IR35 contract?   Rate: £30 per hour outside IR35 Hours: 8 per day Location: Birmingham 3 days a week and 2 from home Contract length: Initial 6 months   Overview: Supports the Project Manager and project team in planning, executing, and delivering engineering projects within the transportation sector. This role ensures timely communication, documentation, and monitoring throughout the project lifecycle, helping the team stay on track and aligned with client expectations. Responsibilities: ·Maintaining a staff list and ensuring the corresponding compliance of each team member with safety requirements (e.g., HSSRA, CSCS, Fitness for Work, Driver Management Plans). ·Briefing new staff on the health, safety, and security requirements prior to attending site. ·Regular updates and communication with the Health & Safety team. ·Escalating key...

Senior Geotechnical Engineer We're looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support the construction phase of a major infrastructure project. The role involves working as part of a small team, providing technical guidance, and ensuring design intent is correctly applied on site. A regular presence at the project's site offices is required (3 days per week). Site offices are located around Coleshill and Kenilworth. Key Responsibilities Geotechnical construction phase support, coordinating with technical leads and supporting junior staff. Review Inspection and Test Plans, witness selected site tests, and maintain clear, auditable records. Manage responses to site queries, field change requests, and non conformance reports, including internal assurance steps. Interpret instrumentation and monitoring data and recommend mitigation actions when needed. Carry out geological inspections, earthworks logging, and other site-based geotechnical assessments. Contribute to concise...

Astute's contract team is working with a globally recognised construction company to recruit an Planner on a 8 week contract for its Swindon office. The Planner role comes with a day rate of £500-£550 per day. Key skills required for the Planner role Ideally 10+ years' experience planning complex civil engineering projects Strong and proven highways planning experience Solid understanding of the bid process, timelines, and bid-stage planning requirements Experience working with Tier 1 contractors. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Planner role Predominantly based in Swindon office, some flexibility available. Outside IR35 Initial phase of project running until 22nd May 2026, possible extension. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage...

Astute's contract team is working with a globally recognised construction company to recruit an Planner on a 8 week contract for its Swindon office. The Planner role comes with a day rate of £500-£550 per day. Key skills required for the Planner role Ideally 10+ years' experience planning complex civil engineering projects Strong and proven highways planning experience Solid understanding of the bid process, timelines, and bid-stage planning requirements Good understanding of HOCHTIEF processes and business needs (or similar major contractor experience) Location, day rate and timeframe of the Planner role Predominantly based in Swindon office, some flexibility available. Outside IR35 Initial phase of project running until 22nd May 2026, possible extension. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and...

Astute's contract team is working with a globally recognised construction company to recruit an Estimator on a 8 week contract for its Swindon office. The Estimator role comes with a day rate of £500-£550 per day. Key skills required for the Estimator role Experience in highways or major civil engineering Background in structural works or reinforced earth (advantageous) Experience in D&B and/or ECI projects Ability to work to tight bid timelines Location, day rate and timeframe of the Estimator role Predominantly based in Swindon office, some flexibility available. Outside IR35 Initial phase of project running until 22nd May 2026, possible extension. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Industrial & Logistics Project 📍 Gloucester 📅 6 Month Contract 💼 Outside IR35 We are currently looking for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join a major £100m Industrial & Logistics development based in Gloucester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-profile scheme with a well-established contractor, supporting the commercial team through a key stage of delivery. The Role You will play a key role in the commercial management of the project, supporting the delivery team and ensuring packages are procured and managed effectively. Key responsibilities will include: * Managing variations and change control * Preparing commercial recommendation reports * Supporting the procurement of major subcontract packages * Managing subcontractor accounts and commercial performance * Working closely with the site and project management teams * Ensuring robust cost...

Site-based Quantity Surveyor required on a Severn Trent Water project.  This is an AMP8 scheme. You will be proficient in NEC forms of contract; A, B & C and options 3&4. The requirement is for 6-9 months and is Outside IR35. You will be working in CVRs and applications for payment. Please note that our client will only consider QS that have worked on civil engineering projects; groundworks and FRC

Waste Management Supervisor - Leicester Rate: £16.08 per hour (umbrella) | Schedule: 1 in 3 weekends We are looking for a Waste Management Supervisor to oversee waste transfer station and haulage operations. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a team efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Supervise HGV drivers and waste operatives, ensuring compliance with legislation and health & safety. Plan rotas, schedules, and logistics for smooth site operations. Maintain accurate records and manage performance through staff reviews. Provide training, inductions, and toolbox talks to team members. Coordinate with contractors, fleet teams, and site stakeholders. Skills & Experience: Administration (rotas, schedules, filing, emailing). Microsoft Word & Excel (beginner-intermediate). Logical thinking, planning, and eye for detail. Supervision experience in waste or haulage operations. Full driving licence; HGV licence or...