38 construction jobs found in Saffron Walden

My client requires an experienced Construction Manager with an Electrical Bias for a long term role based near to Ipswich, Suffolk. Outside IR35 + Weekly Payments + 2 year duration My client has delivered a wide range of M&E projects over the last 15 + years working with Tier 1 clients in a number of sectors, and due to continued growth requires an experienced Construction Manager to join their business. The position will require you to assist the Project Manager and the management of the sub contractors delivering MEP packages of work. This is a long term contract role and would suit someone who has extensive experience covering the following: * Reporting into the Senior Project Manager * Forming close links with the client’s representatives and their teams at a senior level. * Attending site meetings, liaising with clients and subcontractors * Promote a positive health and safety culture across the project & workforce * Managing any changes that occur throughout...

Role: Construction Manager – Data Centres Location: London Mint Selection are partnered with a leading organisation delivering hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and Europe and are looking to recruit an experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of a major new data centre development in London. We are looking to speak with Construction Managers who have a proven track record of delivering large-scale mission critical or hyperscale data centre projects, with experience managing construction activities through to commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST) and project handover. Scope of Work * Lead the safe and successful delivery of a major hyperscale data centre project, ensuring works are completed on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. * Take responsibility for construction delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST) and final handover. * Manage multidisciplinary...

My client requires a Mechanical experienced Construction Manager for a long term role (2 + Years) in Uxbridge on the delivery of a large scale infrastructure project. Paying £(Apply online only) a shift + Outside IR35 + Weekly Payments + Long Term Works (2 + years) The position will require you to assist the Project Manager managing the sub contractors deliver large scale Mechanical packages. This is a long term contract role and would suit someone who has extensive experience covering the following: * Delivery of Mechanical packages of work * Reporting into the Senior Project Manager * Forming close links with the client’s representatives and their teams at a senior level. * Attending site meetings, liaising with clients and subcontractors * Promote a positive health and safety culture across the project & workforce * Managing any changes that occur throughout the project * Can work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment * A strong...

We're working alongside a well-established construction and engineering company in order to find them a Gateman/Site Assistant for their 400kV substation project in the North Hertfordshire area. This is a contract role starting ASAP and lasting until 18/12/2026. This is an outside IR35 role and you MUST have an NSI8 authorisation as it's a live substation project. Key Responsibilities: Assist the site team with the day-to-day upkeep of the site, including generators and general site housekeeping Tending the main access gate Escorting vehicles in accordance with National Grid Safety Rules. Taking of deliveries Supporting the Site Management and Supervision teams along with other tasks as and when requested by the Site Manager Work closely with the Site Management team to ensure a safe and effective delivery of the project To maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively Comply with relevant company HSQE and welfare policy provisionsPlease click to find...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a O&M Days Team Leader on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 3-6-month contract. Key skills Provide guidance and support to the O&M team on plant operation Candidates must have experience in EFW or Power operational plants and/or EFW or Power plants in O&M Operational and Maintenance stage Must have Leadership experience i.e. as a Shift Team Leader (STL) or supervisory level preferred Must have proven ability to manage plant operations, personnel, and emergency situations in a high-risk environment Location, remuneration and timeframe of the O&M Day Shift Team Leader role Essex Immediate Start £(phone number removed) per day Outside IR35 3 - 6 months INDPOW 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...

Are you an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in groundworks, drainage and civil works on Network Rail projects?   Do you have experience managing site teams, subcontractors, plant and materials within a fast-paced construction environment?   Location: Witham, Essex Rate: £300/day - Outside IR35 Duration: 12 months   This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager to support the delivery of a major station redevelopment project. The wider project includes the construction of a new station building, a new station forecourt and car park, foundation works, trenching, ducting, drainage, lighting bases, refurbishment of the existing station facilities.   Working closely with the wider delivery team, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the civils package. You will coordinate labour, plant and materials, monitor progress against the programme, and ensure all work is completed safely and to the required quality...

Architectural Technician - Housebuilder Projects Remote (UK) £25-£27 per hour (Outside IR35) 3-Month Contract (subject to extension) | Fully Remote An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Architectural Technician to join a busy architectural practice supporting the delivery of major UK residential housing developments. This Architectural Technician role is ideal for someone with a strong housebuilder background who enjoys producing high-quality technical drawing packages and working on residential developments from planning through to construction. The successful Architectural Technician will work remotely, supporting a range of live housing projects while producing detailed AutoCAD drawings to meet demanding project deadlines. The Role As an Architectural Technician, you'll be responsible for: Producing detailed AutoCAD drawing packages for residential housing developments Preparing technical drawings and construction information for live projects...

Senior Design Civil Engineer – Water  Location: St Albans (Hybrid) Contract Type: Long-term Contract (Outside IR35) Our client, a specialist engineering design consultancy within the water sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Design Civil Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, working across multidisciplinary projects from concept through to detailed design. You will be responsible for developing practical, efficient, and compliant engineering solutions while providing technical guidance to junior team members and collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Produce engineering design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Develop practical solutions from project scopes, technical assessments, and site investigations. Communicate technical solutions effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Support and mentor...

Assistant Project Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: £350 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 12 Months An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join a leading infrastructure programme, supporting the successful delivery of major capital projects. Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you'll help coordinate project activities, manage assigned work packages and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting engineering, construction or infrastructure projects who is looking to develop their career within a complex project environment. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of projects and programmes from planning through to completion. Manage assigned work packages and monitor progress against project plans. Assist with project reporting, governance, scheduling, budgeting and document control. Identify and escalate project risks, issues and opportunities,...

Job Title: Senior / Principal Civil Engineer Salary: Dependent on experience Location: St Albans (Hybrid - minimum 3 days office-based) Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35 available) - Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking experienced Senior and Principal Civil Engineers to join a multidisciplinary design team delivering projects across the regulated water sector. These opportunities are suited to engineers with strong design experience within water and wastewater who enjoy solving complex engineering problems, developing practical solutions and contributing to the successful delivery of projects. Depending on experience, you will take ownership of technical delivery, support multidisciplinary design teams and contribute to maintaining high standards of engineering quality and compliance. Principal-level candidates will also provide technical leadership and mentoring support across the team. Working closely with senior management and project teams, you will...

Mechanical Supervisor - Central London £300-£350 per day (Outside IR35) | Long-Term Contract - 12 months + We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join a leading M&E contractor delivering a flagship commercial fit-out project in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile development, taking responsibility for the supervision of full mechanical building services packages, including HVAC, pipework, plant rooms and BMS installations. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving quality, safety, and programme performance throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate all mechanical installation activities on site Oversee the delivery of full mechanical building services packages, including HVAC, pipework, plant rooms and BMS works Manage subcontractors and direct labour to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification Monitor daily progress and...

Are you a Estimator from and engineering or project management background, with 3-5 years Estimating experience pricing demolition, cut & carve, and soft strip projects? Our client is an established SME Civil Engineering Contractor, specialising in Central London Soft Strip, Demolition, Structural Alterations, Cut & Carve, Temporary Works and Groundworks projects. As the ideal candidate, you will degree qualified in Civil Engineering or from a site background with an excellent understanding of demolition principles, able to price works from 1st Principles. Freelance Estimator (Demolition) roles and responsibilities: You will be responsible for pricing tenders from 1st Principles, possessing a sound knowledge of demolition, cut & carve, and soft strip techniques, outputs and resources, identification and management of Risk. You will develop and manage cost estimates that align with tender documentation and client requirements. Work with Directors and delivery team...

Great opportunity to work with this leading international Consulting Engineers who are looking to bring on board a driven and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Outside IR35, to be an active part of a specialist design team consultancy to work on a variety of Hyper scale Data Centre projects. Key Responsibilities:- Create electrical design drawings and specs for Data Centre Projects. Ensure designs meet all standards and regulations. Support sustainable design and use of innovative tech Work closely with colleagues, clients, architects, and contractors.. Manage project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. About you: You should hold Degree (or historic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.- Should have extensive experience in Mission Critical design and building services design, specifically on data centres.- Sound knowledge of British Standards and building regulations.- Strong communication skills.-. Your expert recruitment consultant is...

Position: Building Surveyor (Freelance / Contract) Project Type: Schedule of Condition (Student Accommodation Block) Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Timing: On-site survey week commencing Monday 20th July IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Independent Contract) Fee Structure: Fixed Price (subject to surveyor quotation) Software Requirement: GoReport (with output to Excel Schedule of Condition) About the Opportunity We are seeking a freelance, contract, or independent Building Surveyor to carry out a pragmatic, photo-led Schedule of Condition (SoC) of a student accommodation block in Ipswich The goal is to capture a clear baseline record of the property’s condition prior to the upcoming academic cycle. The on-site data collection and reporting must be completed via GoReport, outputting a clean, structured Excel Schedule of Condition matching our template. Scope & Level of Detail Required This is an exception-based Schedule of Condition rather than an exhaustive elemental survey:...

My client requires an M&E Project Engineer who has worked on M&E projects to join their team on a long term project based next to Ipswich, Suffolk. Paying £(Apply online only) a shift + Outside IR35 + Weekly Payments My client has a good name in the engineering sector for delivering M&E projects for high profile clients in a number of different sectors and offers a stable, professional and friendly atmosphere in which to work in. Role & Responsibilities: * Assurance of materials * Managing sub contractors * Defining the installation requirements * Working with the construction teams * Supporting problem solving during build process Requirements: * Ability to work in Suffolk (Accomodation options) * Ability to produce paperwork (ITP's) and prioritise workloads This would suit someone who is looking for a long term role and someone who wishes to join an experienced team in Suffolk delivering M&E packjages of work. Outside IR35 + Paying £(Apply online...

Design Manager - Steelwork & Façade Packages (Rail Stations) Location: Old Oak Common (OOC), London - 3 days per week on site Rate: £475 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Minimum 12 months, with a strong likelihood of extension Start: ASAP We are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of steelwork and façade packages on one of the UK's largest rail infrastructure projects at Old Oak Common. Façade experience is the key requirement for this role. Candidates should have proven experience managing the design and delivery of façade packages on major rail station projects. If you do not have façade experience, you must have significant experience managing the design and delivery of steelwork packages on live rail station projects. This is the minimum requirement. This role requires someone who has progressed from a Civil or Structural Engineering consultancy, leading multidisciplinary design teams internally, before working closely with...

Quantity Surveyor (M&E) – Data Centre Project London | 6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 Considered Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE) Our client is a leading UK Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering a flagship hyperscale data centre project in Greater London. Due to continued project growth and increased commercial workload, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a Mechanical & Electrical background to join the project team on a 6-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest live data centre developments, supporting the delivery of a major MEP package from construction through to commissioning and handover. The Role Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial support across a range of M&E packages including electrical infrastructure, containment, cabling, HVAC, mechanical plant, fire protection systems, controls and associated specialist subcontract works. You will work closely with...

Electrical Design Engineer - Life Sciences London | Hybrid Working (Remote Considered) £43-£52 per hour 6-Month Contract (Temporary) | Outside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading Building Services consultancy delivering major life sciences and laboratory developments across the UK. This Electrical Design Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing complex electrical building servMSCices systems for highly serviced, technically demanding environments. You'll join a multidisciplinary team delivering large-scale life sciences projects from concept through to construction, working alongside some of the UK's leading contractors and design teams. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will play a key role in the delivery of high-value laboratory and research facilities, contributing to innovative engineering solutions across technically challenging developments. The Role As an Electrical Design...

Job Title: Contract Asbestos Surveyor Location: London Rate: £250 - £260 per day 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 new contract opportunity? We have an exciting opening for a dedicated professional to conduct commercial surveys across major UK infrastructure projects. This is a highly unique role where no two days are ever alike, and great experience can be gained on this contract due to the diverse properties you will encounter. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting Management and Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) surveys on various commercial properties and infrastructure sites. Accurately taking bulk samples of any suspected Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs). Managing your own workload independently on a weekly basis to meet project deadlines. Ensuring the timely submission of survey reports and samples.About...

Role: CSA Site Manager – Data Centres Location: London Mint Selection are partnered with a leading organisation delivering hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and Europe and are looking to recruit an experienced CSA Site Manager to support the delivery of a major new data centre development in London. We are looking to speak with CSA Site Managers who have a proven track record of delivering Civil, Structural and Architectural packages on large-scale mission critical or hyperscale data centre projects, with experience managing works through construction, commissioning support and final handover. Scope of Work * Lead the safe and successful delivery of Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) works on a major hyperscale data centre project, ensuring all activities are completed on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. * Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of CSA construction activities, coordinating multiple subcontractors...