15 construction jobs found in Northampton

CSA Construction Manager (Contract) Rate: £420-£440 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Initial 6 months Start Date: Immediate Location: Oxfordshire Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced CSA Construction Manager to join a live project on an immediate start basis. The role is initially offered as a 6‑month contract, with strong potential for extension depending on project requirements. This position would suit a CSA‑led Construction Manager who is also competent overseeing M&E installations, ideally gained within highly regulated environments and working for a Tier 1 contractor. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage CSA construction activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification Provide oversight and coordination of M&E installations, ensuring effective interface with CSA works Manage subcontractors and work packages, chairing site meetings and driving performance Ensure full compliance with HSEQ...

Electrical Inspector 24 month Fixed Term Contract Based in Ampthill Offering up to £40,000 Do you hold an IPC-620 Certification? Do you have experience in final inspection on cables/harnesses? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Electrical Inspector, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Product testing for conformance, which include; typical tests such as continuity, bonding, resistance. Programming and use of ATEs Adherence to work instructions and managing non-conforming products High volume electrical...

SHEQ Advisor - Energy (T&D / Distribution Projects) Location: Multiple Sites (Coventry, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Cheltenham, Gloucester) Contract: Temporary (Outside IR35) Start Date: 20/04/2026 (ASAP) End Date: 10/07/2026 Rate: £350 - £500 per day Outside IR35 (DOE) Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (5 days per week) The Role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support a portfolio of live energy distribution projects across multiple UK sites. This role will involve working across several locations on a rotating basis (typically one site per day), ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance are maintained throughout project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Conduct regular Health & Safety inspections across live project sites Provide expert SHEQ advice and guidance to site teams and management Ensure high safety standards are consistently maintained Review and approve RAMS where required Deliver Toolbox Talks (TBTs) and...

Site Engineer-Aylesbury-£Freelance Outside IR35/CIS-URGENT! We are looking for a Site Engineer to join a great team working on drainage works in Aylesbury as part of hs2. Daily duties will involve setting out and QA along with assisting with overseeing labour and contractors on site and health & safety. To be considered you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and hold CSCS certification with SMSTS ideal also. Drainage experience is a MUST gained on civil engineering works. You must also have NOVADE experience on QA. Top day rate on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with a long term contract and immediate start. Great role with a top team so If interested please give Dave Rowe a call on (phone number removed) or send your Cv by email for this

Health and Safety Officer Rate: £26.81 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Nuneaton (with borough-wide travel and site attendance required) Contract End Date: 7 months duration Overview A local authority is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support the delivery of a proactive, compliant and practical health and safety service across a range of council operations. The role requires regular on-site presence and active engagement with managers and operational teams to drive improvements in health and safety performance and culture. Key Responsibilities Carry out H&S audits, inspections, and site visits across council services Investigate accidents/incidents and ensure effective corrective actions Provide advice and guidance to managers across operational risk areas Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions Support development and review of risk assessments (COSHH, DSEAR, etc.) Work with managers to develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)...

Role:         Panel Wireman Location:   St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19. Rate:        £20.76p/h + holidays PAYE - OR  £27.10 per hour LTD  Duration:  6 months, subject to extension Residency: UK The Role: Our client is seeking experienced Panel Wireman to support ongoing requirements based on their site in St Neots. The Panel Wireman's role will include;  Working from engineering drawings to build DCS cabinets, assembly control panels with components/trunking (Rittal cabinet experience beneficial). Crimping, terminating and looming work. Competent use of Hand tools. Good communication skills Health & Safety conscious The Panel Wireman will assist with strip, clean and pack activities within the System Assembly and Design team. The Company: The client is a leader within the Automation and Control Systems field with operations in 100 countries worldwide. They specialise in providing integrated solutions to the Transmission and Distribution and Oil & Gas...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Contract) Location: Peterborough Industry: Construction Materials Manufacturing Rate: £33.00 – £35.00 p/h (Outside IR35) Shift: 4 on 4 off – Days (6:00am – 6:00pm) We’re looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site. This is a hands-on role with a strong electrical bias, supporting production through a mix of reactive and planned maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs Support reactive breakdowns and PPM activities Work on 3-phase systems, motors, inverters, and control panels Assist with electrical installations and modifications Help improve machine reliability and efficiency Requirements: Level 3 engineering qualification Strong electrical fault-finding skills (PLC knowledge beneficial but not essential) Experience working with 3-phase systems, drives, motors, and control equipment Ability to read and work from electrical drawings Heavy industry...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Contract) Location: Peterborough Industry: Construction Materials Manufacturing Rate: £33.00 – £34.00 p/h (Outside IR35) Shift: 4 on 4 off – Days (6:00am – 6:00pm) We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a high-volume manufacturing site within the construction materials sector. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and improving a wide range of automated plant machinery, including robotics and heavy production equipment. You’ll be working as part of an established maintenance team, supporting production through a mix of planned and reactive maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Carry out mechanical maintenance on automated plant and machinery Support breakdowns and minimise downtime across production Work on robotics, conveyors, presses, and mixing equipment Complete PPM activities and support continuous improvement Maintain safe and efficient operation of all equipment Requirements: Strong mechanical maintenance...

Pinnacle are looking to speak to Senior Quantity Surveyors, with a strong background in rail infrastructure, specifically across civil engineering and signalling projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to support high-profile rail programmes, ensuring robust cost control, contract management, and project delivery. Key Responsibilities * Lead all commercial and contractual aspects of rail projects, from pre-contract through to final account * Prepare, review, and manage cost plans, budgets, and forecasts * Administer contracts (e.g. NEC forms) including compensation events and variations * Conduct value engineering and cost optimisation exercises * Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts * Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting * Support project teams in risk management and mitigation strategies * Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams Requirements *...

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Building Surveyor to support a programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) condition surveys across a portfolio of school buildings in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with prior experience in high-volume condition survey programmes, particularly within the education sector, who is comfortable working independently and delivering accurate, structured data. Key Responsibilities: Undertake PPM condition surveys across multiple school sites Assess and record building elements, defects, and lifecycle data Input survey data directly into GoReport software via tablet device Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of survey outputs Manage workload to meet programme deadlinesRequirements: Proven experience carrying out PPM / condition surveys (essential) Previous use of GoReport software (highly desirable) Full-time availability for the duration of the programme Enhanced DBS certificate (essential) Own...

️ Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer | Clean Water Projects | Affinity Water Region Outside IR35 | Long-Term AMP8 Programme Leadership Role | Commissioning Strategy | Team Management Some commissioning roles are about witnessing tests and signing paperwork. This one is about leading people, driving standards, and bringing structure to projects before problems ever reach site. A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering clean water projects across the Affinity Water region is looking for a Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer to oversee commissioning delivery across a portfolio of schemes typically ranging from £5m–£10m. While the individual projects may not be mega-projects, they need someone who has operated at that level before. Someone who understands what “good” looks like on major infrastructure programmes and can bring that level of leadership, planning, coordination, and control into a growing AMP8 delivery environment. This is a role for a true commissioning leader — somebody...

We have an excellent opportunity for a chartered Building Surveyor to work on Disrepair projects primarily 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

Are you an assistant design manager with experience of working on rail infrastructure projects?   Do you have technical interface experience of major infrastructure projects?   Location: Birmingham (hybrid) Rate: £400 - £450 a day outside IR35 Contract length: Initial 6 months with likely extensions   Job Role My client is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their team, supporting the delivery of complex design packages on the HS2 programme. This role will focus on acting as a Technical Design Coordinator, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and integration across multiple design disciplines.   The successful candidate will ideally come from a strong design engineering background and have progressed into design management or design coordination roles. You will be comfortable working at the interface between disciplines, managing technical queries, and ensuring design outputs are aligned with project requirements, standards, and programme constraints....

Freelance Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor Description Freelance QS's and Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Managers outside IR35 for a Large major consultancy providing commercial teams to various major projects in water, road and rail. Abundant ongoing work in Birmingham area. You will based in their offices. We urgently have ongoing requirements for Freelance Senior QS's and Commercial Managers outside IR35 for various types of projects within their Birmingham team where they have several clients across various sectors mainly Water, Highways, Rail and Renewables A large team of QS's and commercial managers engaged on the various road, highways Infrastructure projects across England. QS's and project managers working on various solar farm and battery storage. Personnel working on the new rail station programmes. Personnel working on HS2 Personnel working for contractors on various AMP8 water projects. Various staff working for various entities on...

I'm currently supporting A key client with the appointment of a SHEQ Advisor on a short‑term contract, working across multiple live project sites. Key details: Role: SHEQ Advisor Contract: Outside IR35 Duration: 2-3 months Start Date: ASAP ( start 20/04/26) Rate: £400-£500 per day (DOE) Location: Multi‑site - ideally based around Coventry / Birmingham Must have: NEBOSH ConstructionPlease click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number...