20 construction jobs found in Leicester

Your new company You'll be joining a leading infrastructure and environmental services provider supporting major highways and asset maintenance projects across the UK. Due to an increasing workload of bridge inspections and ecological compliance surveys, there is a requirement for an experienced Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist to support projects across the Midlands and Yorkshire. Your new role As a Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist, you will carry out ecological bridge inspections, working alongside inspection teams and operating from elevated access platforms. You will assess structures for bat roost potential, record findings, and provide ecological advice to support infrastructure maintenance and improvement works. Key responsibilities may include: Conduct bat-focused bridge inspections Survey from MEWPs and access platforms Assess roost suitability and bat activity Record and report ecological findings Advise on mitigation and licencing requirements Ensure compliance with...

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils & RC Structures Location: Derby, DE21 7HX Rate: £450–£500 per day Contract: Outside IR35 Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a project based in Derby. The successful candidate will have a strong commercial background within civil engineering, groundworks, reinforced concrete (RC) and concrete structures. This role requires someone capable of taking commercial ownership of their packages and working closely with the project and site teams to ensure works are delivered within budget and contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities * Take commercial responsibility for civils, groundworks and RC packages. * Manage project costs, budgets and commercial performance. * Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment and variations. * Produce accurate cost forecasts and CVRs. * Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities. *...

Job: Contract: Contract Asbestos Surveyor Location: Nottingham, Chesterfield Contract Length: Ongoing Rate: £250 - £260 p/d + Expenses IR35 Status: Outside of scope Benefits: Work will all be within a 30 minute drive in each direction from Nottingham and Chesterfield and will be 12 + months longevity. A P402 qualified Asbestos Surveyor is required for a job at a leading national consultancy who have a secured a long-term ( 1 year minimum) contract in the East Midlands area. The work will be domestic housing and surveys and all appointments will be pre-booked for you in advance. You will fully be working from home, and will set-out for your first appointment on a day from your home address. As this is a home based role you will be allocated your workload on a weekly basis and will be responsible for completing your surveys in an accurate and detailed manner, whilst ensuring the survey reports, supporting documentation and samples are received by the laboratory in a timely...

Are you an experienced M&E Design Engineer in the rail sector looking for an autonomous role with genuine flexibility and career progression?   Rate: £400 - £450 Outside ir35 Duration: Initial 3-month contract with likely extensions   Location: Fully remote   This is an opportunity for a proactive, mid-level designer to join a busy team, offering a remote-first setup and a clear path to gaining your CRE status. You will be responsible for producing a variety of M&E designs for station projects, including lighting plots, report writing, and Sisscoms.   The role requires you to take initiative and work autonomously, managing interdisciplinary discussions and driving projects forward without the need for hand holding.   For candidates close to CRE level, dedicated mentorship is available to help you achieve that sign-off faster than in a larger company.   Please note, this role is initially full time with the expectation of 3 - 5 days worth of work a week past 3...

Job Title: Welder  Welder – Stainless Steel TIGLocation: Derby Rate: £19.00 - £20.00 per hour (Outside IR35) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Duration: 12-Month Contract We are looking for 2 Welders to join a busy engineering and manufacturing business in Derby on a long-term project. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Welder with strong TIG welding skills who is looking for consistent work, overtime opportunities, and a secure contract with a substantial workload. The successful Welder will be working primarily with stainless steel, producing box section frame assemblies for an ongoing customer project. The business has a significant pipeline of work and is looking to strengthen its welding team with skilled TIG professionals who can hit the ground running. The RoleAs a Welder, you will be responsible for: TIG welding stainless steel frames Working from engineering drawings Bench welding in a production environment Producing high-quality box section...

Structural Engineer - Contract Derby £45.00-£50.00 per hour (outside IR35) Are you an experienced Structural Engineer available for your next contract? We have an urgent requirement for a talented Structural Engineer to join a well-established engineering team on a long-term contract, working on a portfolio of major multi-million-pound projects across a range of high-profile developments. As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis and delivery of structural engineering solutions on large-scale construction projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, producing structural calculations, reports and detailed designs while ensuring projects are delivered safely on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include: Producing structural designs, calculations and technical reports Managing project workloads and delivering engineering solutions to programme Working on complex, multi-million-pound construction projects Liaising with...

Structural Revit Technician - Contract Derby £40.00-£45.00 per hour (outside IR35) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Structural Technician to join a busy engineering consultancy in Derby on an urgent long-term contract. Working as part of an established design team, you will play a key role in producing high-quality structural drawings and technical detailing for complex building projects. As a Structural Technician, your responsibilities will include: Producing accurate structural drawings and detailing using AutoCAD Supporting the delivery of major construction projects valued at over £20 million Preparing drawings in line with current industry standards and BIM Level 2 requirements where applicable Working with a variety of structural materials including steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry Liaising closely with structural engineers and other design team members to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and accurately Assisting with project...

Commissioning Engineer – Water Sector (Contract) Location: Midlands (Severn Trent Water Sites) Contract: Temporary / Contract Rate: £450–£500 per day (Outside IR35 subject to determination) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Severn Trent Water network in the Midlands. This is a site-based contract role, ideal for a commissioning professional with a strong MEICA background and proven experience working on UK water utility projects. The Role As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for testing, proving and bringing new water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment works and pumping stations into operation, ensuring systems are safe, reliable and fully operational before client handover. Key Responsibilities * Commissioning MEICA installations on water and wastewater treatment projects. * Carrying out Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site...

R&M SUPERVISOR // GRANTHAN & LINCOLN // WATER // OUTSIDE IR35 We are currently looking for an experienced Supervisor to oversee repair and maintenance works across Grantham & Lincoln. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing two gangs, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards. Duties will include supervising excavation and digging works, checking pipe repairs and reinstatement/filling, carrying out site audits, completing reports and ensuring all paperwork and site records are maintained. You will also be responsible for monitoring progress, managing the gangs on site and ensuring health, safety and quality requirements are met. Must have SSSTS, CSCS and previous experience supervising repair maintenance, utilities or civil engineering works. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of out top clients and comes with a Top Day rate Outside IR35! If you're looking for work, get in touch

We have an excellent opportunity for a chartered Building Surveyor to work on Disrepair projects in the Midlands. This is self-employed work outside of IR35 and is paid per report. Undertake comprehensive building surveys of disrepair claims and the production of detailed expert witness reports for use in the legal process. Self-employed work, so this provides the opportunity for part-time or full-time. It is essential that candidates are MRICS qualified with 3 years + PQE. Residential experience is also essential for this work. This is an excellent opportunity, which has fantastic earning potential and provides the opportunity for long-term work and flexible work

Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience of working for main contractors who delivery rail systems (signalling, telecoms, E&P, overhead line) projects required for an outside IR35 contract in Bimringham. Key Responsibilities: Providing post-contract commercial support for designated packages of work, including subcontract, materials, and direct labour Ensuring projects are delivered within cost and time constraints Assisting with the commercial management of various work packages, including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and Permanent Way Managing work package change control and cost management Providing contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams Monitoring and actively managing and mitigating work package risks Maintaining auditable records for responsible work packages in line with contractual requirements Collaborating with key...

Job Title: Freelance Architectural Specialist (Architect or Architectural Technologist) Location: Hybrid / Remote (UK-based) Engagement Type: Freelance / Contract (Inside/Outside IR35 dependant on project) Duration: Ongoing contract / Project-based Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Freelance Architect or Architectural Technologist with strong proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD to support our client studios on upcoming project deliverables. You will plug directly into design teams to assist with production packages, technical detailing, and planning submissions across various project stages. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate 2D CAD drawings and 3D Revit models across RIBA Stages 2-5. Deliver technical detailing, construction drawing packages, and specifications. Coordinate with structural, MEP, and external engineering consultants to resolve design clashes. Assist with planning applications, building regulations submissions, and tender packages. Ensure all...

Master Scheduler – Contract 📍 Birmingham 💷 Negotiable Hourly Rate – Outside IR35 ⏳ 2–3 Month Contract 🚀 Immediate / ASAP Start We’re looking for an experienced Master Scheduler to join a fast-paced, project-driven production environment in Birmingham on an initial 2–3 month contract, Outside IR35. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of the master project schedule, coordinating multiple workstreams across design, production, fabrication, procurement, logistics and installation. You’ll be working closely with Project Managers, Production Managers and workshop teams to ensure complex projects remain coordinated, visible and on track. Key Responsibilities * Develop, maintain and continuously update master project schedules across multiple concurrent projects. * Coordinate timelines across design, fabrication, procurement, logistics and installation. * Establish and manage key milestones, dependencies, critical paths and delivery dates. * Monitor...

Your new company A growing organisation within the infrastructure and utilities sector, delivering essential projects across key regional frameworks. The business has a strong pipeline of work and offers a collaborative environment alongside the opportunity to take ownership of your projects. Your new role You will join on an initial 6-month contract as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting the commercial delivery of ongoing projects. This role is primarily site-based in the Sandwell region, with some flexibility around hybrid working where required. You will be responsible for managing project accounts, including cost control, valuations, and variations. The role will require a high level of independence, as you'll be trusted to manage your own workload, with occasional support from junior team members where available. What you'll need to succeed Experience working as a QS or SQS within construction, civil engineering, or utilities NEC Experience...

Your new company A well-established infrastructure and utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a busy programme of works. Due to an increase in workload and an urgent requirement within the commercial team, they are looking for a hands-on QS who can quickly integrate into the business and support project delivery from a commercial perspective. Your new role As Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for managing project costs, budgets, forecasting, subcontractor accounts and commercial reporting across a portfolio of infrastructure projects. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure projects remain commercially compliant and financially controlled whilst administering NEC contracts throughout the project lifecycle. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility, although regular office attendance is expected to maintain collaboration with the wider team. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a...

Environmental Manager (12-Month Contract) Day Rate: £500 / day (Outside IR35) Location: Birmingham (Central Region) Do you want to lead environmental delivery on one of the UK's most complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes? Are you confident influencing construction teams and supply chain partners to achieve zero harm and outstanding environmental compliance? We're supporting a major principal contractor delivering critical works across a large-scale infrastructure project in the West Midlands to recruit an Environmental Manager. The position is based in Birmingham, operating in a highly constrained urban environment featuring major structures, interfaces and tunnelling works. The successful Environmental Manager will: Provide day-to-day environmental advice to construction teams across a sub-lot, ensuring compliance with legal and project requirements Engage and influence subcontractors to embed environmental standards through planning and delivery Lead on raising...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Piping Site Supervisor to join the Mechanical Sub-Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in the Midlands on an initial 3 months basis outside of IR35 (strong potential to be extended past the 3 months). The Site Supervisor position comes with a day rate from £350.00 to £400.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across the steelwork and piping installation packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. Lead and oversee teams of welders, pipefitters and mechanical operatives, allocating work, monitoring productivity and maintaining high quality standards. Ensure all mechanical installation activities are carried out in accordance with engineering drawings, project specifications and applicable industry standards. Coordinate closely with the Project Director, client representatives and other contractors to...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor to join the Mechanical Sub-Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in the Midlands on an initial 3 months basis outside of IR35 (strong potential to be extended past the 3 months). The Site Supervisor position comes with a day rate from £350.00 to £400.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across the steelwork and piping installation packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. Lead and oversee teams of welders, pipefitters and mechanical operatives, allocating work, monitoring productivity and maintaining high quality standards. Ensure all mechanical installation activities are carried out in accordance with engineering drawings, project specifications and applicable industry standards. Coordinate closely with the Project Director, client representatives and other contractors to manage...

R&M SUPERVISOR // MILTON KEYNES & NORTHAMTON // WATER // OUTSIDE IR35 We are currently looking for an experienced Supervisor to oversee repair and maintenance works across Milton Keynes and Northampton. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing two gangs, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards. Duties will include supervising excavation and digging works, checking pipe repairs and reinstatement/filling, carrying out site audits, completing reports and ensuring all paperwork and site records are maintained. You will also be responsible for monitoring progress, managing the gangs on site and ensuring health, safety and quality requirements are met. Must have SSSTS, CSCS and previous experience supervising repair maintenance, utilities or civil engineering works. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of out top clients and comes with a Top Day rate Outside IR35! If you're looking for work, get in touch

TSA Surveying have recently been instructed to recruit several M&E asset surveyors to commence a large European survey programme comprising of several commercial sites. The survey programme is due to start imminently and will run for an estimated 5 weeks, comprised of various sites in France. We are looking to build a team of around 6-8 M&E qualified individuals in total. We are looking for qualified M&E Asset Surveyors, or an individual with a prior background within MEP services, either for an FM provider, consultancy, or direct for a building owner, to carry out a room-by-room condition survey, including verification and lifecycle. All data will be collected on a tablet device utilising asset capture software. Candidates must hold a valid passport and be willing to drive throughout Europe. The role is outside of IR35. If you would be interested, please apply ASAP, as we are currently constructing a shortlist for this role