49 construction jobs found in Plymouth

Interaction Engineering  Design Engineer (AutoCAD / SolidWorks About the Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated Design Engineer to join our team. This role combines office-based design work with hands-on site involvement, giving you the opportunity to see your designs come to life. You will be responsible for designing structural solutions and supporting projects across the local area. Key Responsibilities Create detailed 2D and 3D designs using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks Design and develop structural components and systems Attend site visits to take measurements, assess conditions, and support installations Work closely with project managers, contractors, and clients Modify and improve designs based on site requirements and feedback Ensure all designs meet industry standards and safety regulations Requirements Experience using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks Background in structural design or engineering Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Comfortable...

Quality Engineer – Plymouth (Devonport Royal Dockyard) Contract: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week (08:00–17:00) Recruiting via Carmichael UK Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major infrastructure redevelopment programme at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is an excellent long-term opportunity to support the delivery of complex works within a live MOD facility. The Role As a Quality Engineer, you will support project delivery teams by ensuring that robust quality management processes are embedded, maintained, and continuously improved throughout the project lifecycle. You will act as a key point of independent quality assurance across site activities, supporting progressive handover, maintaining compliance, and ensuring that work meets strict regulatory, technical, and client standards. Please note: This role requires SC-level security clearance. Candidates must: Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country...

LTQR Engineer 📍 Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard 🕒 42.5 hours per week | 08:00 – 17:00 💼 Reporting to: LTQR Manager CarmichaelUK are seeking an experienced LTQR Engineer to join a major infrastructure upgrade project at Devonport Dockyard. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant defence programmes, supporting the delivery of Lifetime Quality Records (LTQR) and construction assurance across a highly regulated environment. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required (process may take up to 8 weeks). Applicants must hold a valid passport from an EU, NATO, Five Eyes, or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. The Role As an LTQR Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring progressive delivery of compliant LTQR packages and construction assurance deliverables. You’ll work in a live MOD facility, collaborating with stakeholders across the project, supporting training, and driving...

Carmichael UK are seeking a competent Section Engineer to join a major project in Plymouth on a long term basis.  Due to the site being a high Security base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 4-6 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:  Manage in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’. Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly. To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity. Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc. Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome...

Sub‑Agent – Major Infrastructure Project (MOD Site) Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard Rate: £400–£440 per day (depending on experience/qualifications) Schedule: Site‑based, Monday to Friday Eligibility: British Nationals only (due to project security requirements) Clearance: BPSS + SC clearance (processed during onboarding) About the Opportunity Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub‑Agent to join a major and highly sensitive infrastructure redevelopment programme within a live Ministry of Defence facility in Plymouth. This role is ideal for a technically strong, organised and proactive individual looking to step up in responsibility, with direct involvement in engineering delivery, team leadership and programme performance. You will support the Agent in coordinating construction activities, managing engineering teams, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with project requirements. Key Responsibilities Project...

Multiskilled Operative - Plymouth We are working with a busy client to recruit an experienced Multiskilled Operative to provide a maintenance service on MOD properties. You will be based in Plymouth and covering the local area, possibly Exeter and North Devon when required.  This is a temp role for 3 months initially to help with clearing work load.  Paid CIS through an umbrella company £20ph. Multiskilled Operative Day to Day: Maintenance work in MOD properties Completing a variety of works in various trades Tiling, carpentry, minor plumbing, painting, kitchen and bathroom fitting, tiling, some external works etc Working quickly and efficiently Communicating with your supervisor Using your own van and tools  Multiskilled Operative Requirements: Good multi-trade experience Good attitude Honest and reliable Ideally social housing/ MOD experience  The successful candidate will have to do a DBS check and a BPSS security check. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone...

Telehandler Operator Location: Plymouth, PL9 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4/5pm Pay: £13.90 per hour Assignment: Approx. 8‑week temporary assignment Start: Immediate / ASAP We are seeking a dependable, safety‑driven individual to support one of our clients busy operational site during a peak period.   This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience in manual labour, plant operations, and telehandler work, particularly within recycling, waste management, construction, or other industrial environments.   You’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient movement of materials across the site while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism. About the Role As a Telehandler Operator / Site Operative, you will be responsible for the safe movement of materials, supporting daily site operations, and ensuring the site remains clean, compliant and well‑organised.   This is a physically active role that requires strong awareness of safety, good...

Cat C Driver - Plymouth - £18.09 PAYE Full Time Employment VGC Group are seeking 1no experienced Cat C Driver to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Cat C Driver Location: Plymouth Salary: £18.09 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts (Backshift and Nighshift possibility with uplifts) Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CSCS Card - Cat C Driving license and experience driving cat C vehicles Please...

Scaffolding Supervisor - Plymouth - £25.42 PAYE Full Time Employment VGC Group are seeking 1no experienced Scaffolding Supervisor to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Scaffolding Supervisor Location: Plymouth Salary: £25.42 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CISCS Gold Card - SSSTS - NVQ Level 3 in Scaffolding Please apply via directly or whatsapp Dan on...

We are looking for a CSCS Carpenter on a commercial refurb 1st and 2nd fix Contact Steve for more info

NIGHT SHIFT Welders - MIG / TIG Roborough, Plymouth | £18.63 per hour | Shift Sun-Thur (Apply online only) | Temp to Perm | Onsite Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting skilled MIG / TIG Welders on behalf of Rittal CSM, a global leader in industrial solutions, based in Roborough, Plymouth. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability, career progression, and excellent earning potential within a busy production environment. Key Duties Carry out MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminium, and stainless steel components. Set up welding equipment and ensure correct operation. Maintain high-quality welding standards with strong attention to detail. Follow all health and safety regulations at all times. Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets. Requirements Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding. Ability to produce precise, high-quality welds. Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights. Reliable,...

Welders - MIG / TIG Roborough, Plymouth | £13.42-£17.89 per hour | Full-Time | Temp to Perm | Onsite Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting skilled MIG / TIG Welders on behalf of Rittal CSM, a global leader in industrial solutions, based in Roborough, Plymouth. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability, career progression, and excellent earning potential within a busy production environment. Key Duties Carry out MIG and TIG welding on steel, aluminium, and stainless steel components. Set up welding equipment and ensure correct operation. Maintain high-quality welding standards with strong attention to detail. Follow all health and safety regulations at all times. Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets. Requirements Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding. Ability to produce precise, high-quality welds. Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights. Reliable, safety-conscious, and quality-driven...

General Builder Location: Plymouth (UK) Salary: Competitive – DOE Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Contract Work About: Our client is a trusted nationwide property maintenance, building and compliance partner, delivering high-quality solutions across residential, commercial, care homes, retirement living, education, and public sector environments. With over 25 years of industry experience, they pride themselves on quality workmanship, compliance, and long-term client relationships. The Role: We are seeking reliable and skilled General Builders/ Multi Traders who can carry out a wide range of property maintenance and building tasks to a high standard. You will work across a variety of properties completing reactive maintenance, planned repairs, and refurbishment works. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working across multiple trades. Key Responsibilities: * General property maintenance and building works *...

Site Engineer – Plymouth A great opportunity for a Site Engineer with experience in civil engineering and structures to join a an exciting project working on a large defence project. The successful Site Engineer will join a successful ambitious team. The successful Site Engineer will be a self-starter with strong communication skills. The opportunity would suit a Site Engineer with experience in civil engineering, ideally with some experience in structural engineering. The successful Site Engineer will have to successfully complete security vetting and will likely have the following qualifications and experience. Person Profile * Degree qualified or similar/ equivalent experience. * Experience in setting out for groundworks and structural packages * Strong QA/QC knowledge. * Skilled in reading engineering drawings and ensuring the setting out is to specification * Experience working as an engineer on site. * Work well independently as well as in a team environment. *...

Electrician with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood starting early Dec 2025 Summary: This role seeks a qualified electrician with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various electrical tasks primarily focused on first and second fix. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Electricians must hold ECS Gold certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified electrician with ECS Gold certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): Negotiable Start Date: December 2025 If you are a qualified electrician with security clearance, looking for a long term project, please apply...

Electrician with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood Oct 2025 Summary: This role seeks a qualified electrician with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various electrical tasks primarily focused on first and second fix. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Electricians must hold ECS Gold certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified electrician with ECS Gold certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): £26 p/h Start Date: October 2025 If you are a qualified electrician with security clearance, looking for a long term project, please apply with...

Are you or someone you know looking for work? We are looking for cleaners on behalf of our client to carry out cleaning within a supermarket. Position: Cleaning operative Location: Newton Abbott, TQ12 Pay rate: £14.85 Shifts 1: x6 days a week, 06:15-09:15, Tuesday off Shift 2: x6 days a week, 06:15-09:15, Wednesday off We are looking for someone to start ASAP! If you are interested and available you can call us on (phone number removed) or email INDPS

Plumber/Pipefitter for Channings Wood starting early April 2026 Summary: This role seeks a qualified plumber with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various plumbing/pipefitter tasks primarily focused on screwed steel pipework mainly, but also some crimped copper, drainage and sanitaryware. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Plumber/Pipefitter must hold CSCS certification and the necessary security clearance can be done by client if available Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified plumber/pipefitter with CSCS certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV), * Can be done by client if dont have * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary...

Electrician with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood starting early April 2026 Summary: This role seeks a qualified electrician with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various electrical tasks primarily focused on first and second fix. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Electricians must hold ECS Gold certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified electrician with ECS Gold certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): Negotiable Start Date: April 2026 If you are a qualified electrician with security clearance, looking for a long term project,...

Plumber/Pipefitter with Prison Clearance for Channings Wood starting early April 2026 Summary: This role seeks a qualified plumber with prison clearance for a new build project at HMP Channings Wood, involving various plumbing/pipefitter tasks primarily focused on screwed steel pipework mainly, but also some crimped copper, drainage and sanitaryware. The position is long-term, expected to last at least six months, with potential for extension. Plumber/Pipefitter must hold CSCS certification and the necessary security clearance. Key Responsibilities: * Perform all forms of electrical work, mainly first and second fix. * Work on a new building on HMP Channings Wood. * Ensure compliance with security clearance requirements. Key Skills: * Fully qualified plumber/pipefitter with CSCS certification. * Security clearance (EL1, EL2, EL3, CTC, SC, eSC, DV). * Experience in electrical refurbishment projects. Salary (Rate): Negotiable Start Date: April 2026 If you are...