10 construction jobs found in Ely

Construction Manager - Major Highways Project 📍 Norfolk 💷 Outside IR35 🏗️ Tier 1 Main Contractor 🕒 6 Month Contract The Opportunity A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join a flagship highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile scheme that will enhance the region's transport network and leave a lasting legacy. Reporting to the Project Director, you will be responsible for managing construction activities across multiple work packages, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners. Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with health, safety, and environmental requirements. Oversee programme delivery and coordinate construction activities across the project. Monitor progress,...

Project Manager | Walpole 400kV Substation Location: Walpole, Norfolk Contract: 6-month initial contract - Likely extension to 12 months, with a possible second project to follow IR35: Outside IR35 Working pattern: Approximately 3 days per week on site or in the office, with flexibility for home working Rate: Around £600-£650 per day, depending on experience About the Client Our client is a leading global engineering and construction consultancy with an established presence across the UK energy sector. They deliver major infrastructure projects across transmission and distribution, supporting the UK’s transition towards a lower-carbon energy system. Their UK business is involved in the delivery of high-voltage substation projects, working with major Transmission Network Owners and delivering complex EPC projects from concept through to completion. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the EPC delivery team on a major transmission project at...

EPC Project Manager Location: Walpole, Norfolk (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) IR35 Determination: Outside IR35 Duration: 6 – 12 months rolling contract with potential for extension About the Role We are seeking an experienced EPC Project Manager to join a leading engineering and construction business delivering major transmission infrastructure projects across the UK. Based primarily on the Walpole project, you will lead the successful delivery of high-voltage substation projects within the UK transmission sector. Working alongside Senior Project Managers and multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, commercial, and construction teams, you will manage projects from concept through to completion while ensuring safety, quality, programme, and commercial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with proven experience delivering EPC projects for Transmission Network Owners, particularly within 132kV–400kV substations. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery...

Site Agent – Water Infrastructure Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | Contract | Up to £400 per day | Outside IR35 (Subject to Determination) | 12 Months+ A major Tier 1 contractor is delivering a significant water infrastructure programme in the Bishops Stortford area and needs an experienced Site Agent to take on a key role within an established delivery team. The framework is long-term, the pipeline is healthy, and the organisation behind it is one of the most active in the water sector right now. If you have the right background and you are looking for a contract with substance, this deserves a serious look. The role in practice You will manage daily site operations across water infrastructure schemes, coordinating subcontractors, supervising site teams, reviewing RAMS and method statements, issuing permits, and keeping programme and quality on track. You will report into the Project Manager and take genuine ownership of your section of the works, acting as the consistent,...

Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | Contract | Up to £475 per day | Outside IR35 (Subject to Determination) | 12 Months+ East of England. Major water infrastructure. The right PM needed now. A significant, long-term framework with a Tier 1 contractor, delivering major upgrades to water and wastewater treatment assets across the region. The team is established, the pipeline is strong, and there is a gap at Project Manager level that needs filling by the right person. What the role looks like You will take end-to-end delivery responsibility for a portfolio of projects, managing teams, subcontractors, budgets, and programme across treatment and network infrastructure schemes of varying scale and complexity. You will be the main point of contact for the client on your projects, expected to build a strong working relationship, communicate proactively, and deal with issues before they become problems. NEC contract administration will be a core...

Job Title: Contract Asbestos Surveyor Location: Bedfordshire (Strictly no London travel) Rate: £250 - £260 per day IR35 Determination: Outside of scope Contract Length: 6 months Working Hours: Monday to Friday, standard office hours The Role: Are you a freelance asbestos surveyor looking for a highly stable contract where you never have to go into London? We have an excellent opening for a dedicated professional to cover a portfolio of properties exclusively in the Bedfordshire area. With a highly competitive rate of up to £260 per day outside of IR35, this is a great opportunity to earn quite well over a guaranteed 6-month period, working standard Monday to Friday office hours. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting Management and Refurbishment/Demolition (R&D) surveys across your designated portfolio. Accurately taking bulk samples of suspected Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs). Managing your own workload independently on a weekly basis to meet project...

Job Title: Site Manager – Groundworks Location: Earls Barton, Northamptonshire Rate: Negotiable (DOE) – Outside IR35 Site Manager – Commercial Groundworks – Earls Barton We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join our client, a well-established groundworks subcontractor, on a commercial groundworks package in the Earls Barton area. The successful candidate will oversee 2–3 gangs on site, taking responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the groundworks package and ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required standard. The Role A site-based management position working closely with the Project Manager and wider site team. You'll be responsible for coordinating the gangs on site, monitoring progress, managing RAMS and ensuring the groundworks package runs efficiently. Scope of Works A standard commercial groundworks package, including foundations, drainage, concrete works, ducting, slabs and associated external works....

Are you a Health and Safety Advisor with Rail experience?   Do you possess a NEBOSH Construction certificate?   Location: Between Hertfordshire and South Essex Rate: £325 per day outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months + Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm   A specialist infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a growing portfolio of rail projects in South Essex.   This is a hands-on, site-based role providing practical H&S support across live projects, with a mixture of site inspections, briefings, documentation and stakeholder engagement.   Responsibilities: ·Provide day-to-day H&S support across live projects. ·Deliver site briefings, toolbox talks and task briefings. ·Prepare and review RAMS and other H&S documentation. ·Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance checks. ·Support incident investigations and corrective actions. ·Produce cost assessments where required....

Project Manager – Groundworks Location: Chelmsford Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Rate: Negotiable DOE – Outside IR35 Project Manager – Groundworks – Chelmsford We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a long-term groundworks project in the Chelmsford area. The successful candidate will be working for a large and established groundworks subcontractor alongside one of the UK's largest Tier 1 main contractors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to work on a major project with a strong long-term outlook. The ideal candidate will have a strong groundworks background, with commercial groundworks experience preferred. Technical competency is particularly important, with the successful candidate expected to be confident using ASTA programmes, producing high-quality drop-line and look-ahead programmes, and maintaining project documentation such as RAMS. Key Responsibilities: * Taking overall responsibility...

Site Manager-Milton Keynes-Water-OUTSIDE IR35 (Urgent Need) Our client, a top Utilities Contractor are looking for 2 Site Managers for their Water sector covering Maintenance and Repair works covering maintenance and repair of Anglian Water's network infrastructure with the projects covering activities such as pressure management, leakage, burst mains and lead pipe replacement. Based from sites around Milton Keynes and up to Northampton, you will be required to oversee Gangs and Contractors on site, Audting, Health & Safety and Reporting. To be considered you will ideally hold, NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor, Water Hygiene, SMSTS and Confined spaces if possible but not essential. You will also have Water experience to your name and ideally Repair and Maintenance gained with reputable Contractors. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is OUTSIDE IR35 and comes with an immediate start and rolling contract. Urgent needs so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to...