809 construction jobs found in Watford

About the Business We are a well-established structural steel and fabrication business with annual turnover of approximately £20–£30m, delivering projects across London and the South East. With continued growth and increasing project complexity, we are creating a new Financial Controller role to take full ownership of the finance function and support the Board in driving commercial and financial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller — or an ambitious Finance Manager ready to step up — seeking a senior leadership position with the potential to develop into a Head of Finance / Finance Director role over time. The Role This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, managing a small finance team, and improving financial reporting processes. You will take ownership of the finance function and play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities • Lead and...

Construction Manager Newport 12 Month Contract – Likely to be extended   Opportunity for a Project Manager with a deep technical foundation in construction or building services. This is a great chance to manage projects of scale within one of the world’s leading aerospace organizations.   The Role As the Building & Construction Project Leader, you are the bridge between the boardroom and the building site. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of critical infrastructure projects, major plant replacements, and facility refurbishments.   Key Responsibilities: Lead initial feasibility and business case approval through to design, specification, and final handover. Experience of End-to-End CAPEX Management Set up and manage Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFTs), including external architects, QS, and structural engineers. Proactively manage project delivery plans, identifying risks before they become issues and optimizing costs without compromising quality. Conduct...

Birchrose Associates is representing a highly regarded London law firm, known for its collaborative culture and strong reputation in the Construction sector, seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Firm Our client, a highly regarded law firm, known for its collaborative culture and excellent reputation, seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Construction team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Opportunity The successful Legal Secretary will provide high-level secretarial support to a group of Senior Associates and Associates within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Working closely with Executive Assistants and central support teams. Duties will include: Managing busy inboxes and calendars on behalf of fee earners Coordinating meetings, events, and related logistics Preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documentation and correspondence Supporting billing, finance, compliance, and...

Birchrose Associates is representing a highly regarded London law firm, known for its collaborative culture and strong reputation in the Construction sector, seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Firm Our client, a highly regarded law firm, known for its collaborative culture and excellent reputation, seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Construction team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Opportunity The successful Legal Secretary will provide high-level secretarial support to a group of Senior Associates and Associates within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Working closely with Executive Assistants and central support teams. Duties will include: Managing busy inboxes and calendars on behalf of fee earners Coordinating meetings, events, and related logistics Preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documentation and correspondence Supporting billing, finance, compliance, and...

Our client is a leading main contractor specialising in the D&B fit-out and refurbishment of office/commercial buildings and commercial offices. Based in London and with project values range in size from £500K up to £7m in value. Due to an increase in workload they are currently looking for driven experienced Project Manager with commercial experience. You will be capable of managing a high end CAT B fitout in the Tottenham Court Road area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company with an excellent reputation in the industry. This role would suit somebody with the desire to achieve results by hard work and be part of an organisation with a structured growth plan. The working environment is very friendly with low staff turnover. For more information or to apply please click 'Apply now

Construction Manager - CAT A & CAT B Commercial Fit Out Location: Central London Rate: £275-£300 per day Contract: Freelance (Long-Term Opportunity) A well-established and highly respected commercial fit-out contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of multiple CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects across Central London. With a substantial pipeline of secured work and a strong track record of repeat business, this is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Manager seeking long-term freelance work on high-quality commercial projects. The Candidate We are specifically looking for a proven Construction Manager with a stable career history and longevity with previous employers. Candidates should be able to demonstrate successful delivery of commercial fit-out projects and have a strong reputation for managing programmes, subcontractors, quality, and client relationships. Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day site...

Mechanical Construction Manager City of London Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who are looking for a Mechanical Construction Manager to join their team on a newly secured commercial project in Central London. Duties: • Responsible for the mechanical services delivery, health and safety, subcontractor performance and wellbeing, whilst liaising with the client, main contractor and consultants. • Reporting to the Project Manager providing weekly updates. • Manage and oversee the on-site construction team, including mechanical and external contractors. • Implementing of project health & safety strategies. Ensure the highest consideration is given when complying with current regulations and specific client requirements. • Reporting of all Health and Safety issues and manage the issue and upkeep of PPE to the team. • Proactively demonstrating health and safety leadership and monitoring on site; ensuring the safety standards are understood,...

Mechanical Construction Manager, London c£(Apply online only) a day DOE - temp 6 months - Tier One Top 5 Main Contractor Are you an established Freelance Mechanical Construction Manager with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector? Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's most prestigious Main contractors on one of their most iconic projects? Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £50M on a large commercial project in Central London. Previous M&E Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee the delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to. As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services and M&E, from M&E...

Job Title: Administrator Location: Monument, City of London Contract Type: Temporary Salary: £15.00 per hour Duration: Ongoing Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (office-based) Are you an organised, proactive individual with a flair for administration? Join our client, a dynamic organisation in the construction industry, and be an integral part of their team as an Administrator! This is a fantastic opportunity to support exciting construction and building services projects in a vibrant, central London location. Role Overview: As an Administrator, you'll be the backbone of the operation, acting as the primary liaison between internal teams and external contractors. Your efforts will ensure smooth communication, accurate documentation, and efficient day-to-day administration. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the main point of contact between internal teams and external contractors. Coordinate communication regarding site activities, schedules, and...

H&S Co-ordinator Kingston £DoE - daily rate My client are seeking a stong and driven construction bias H&S advisor to oversee the delivery of a retail fit-out project in Kingston, Surrey. The ideal candidate will ahve site expereince and be able to oversee, monitor and advise onm H&S aspects including site inspections, safety talks, ensuring preventative measures are in place and ensuring the site management team are well versred in H&S conduct, alongside management of paperwork, documentation and reporting into the the client sides senior management team. This person must be a strong character and be able to put their foot down and ensure the project is run safely. H&S accrediataion required Site expereince (preferabley retail fit-out) Required CSCS - required

Project Manager (CAPEX & Building Services) 12 months Possible extension Stevenage The Role Opportunity for a Project Manager (CAPEX & Building Services) to take full ownership of CAPEX initiatives from initial feasibility and business case preparation through to design, site monitoring, and final handover. You will be the driving force behind Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFT), leading a diverse group of internal stakeholders and external professionals (Architects, QS, CDM) to deliver high-value refurbishment and plant replacement works within a world-class manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead projects from inception and feasibility through to detailed design, specification, and site-based execution. Set up and motivate Multi-Functional Project Teams, ensuring all internal and external contributors (Contract Managers, Designers, etc.) remain aligned with Airbus procedures. Develop detailed briefs for Building Services, including major plant replacement...

Main job: Manage mechanical installation, testing, and commissioning on an Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plant new build, ensuring project delivery on time, budget, and quality. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead mechanical team: Manage engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors installing plant (boilers, turbines, conveyors, pumps) 2. Planning & progress: Develop and track mechanical milestones, resource plans, and method statements 3. Quality & compliance: Ensure install meets design specs, UK regs (BS EN, PED, PUWER), and safety standards 4. Coordination: Interface with civils, electrical, process, and client teams 5. Cost & reporting: Monitor budget, forecast, and report progress to PM 6. Commissioning support: Oversee mechanical system handover, punch lists 7. Safety lead: Enforce site rules, PTW, and mechanical hazards Requirements – UK 2026 - Quals: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equiv. CEng/IMechE a plus - Experience: 5-10 years managing mechanical construction on...

Senior Construction Manager (Outside IR35-LTD) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Senior Construction  Manager based in the Surrey area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in delivering innovative solutions across aerospace, defence, energy, and government sectors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Senior Construction Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: EPCI Bid Support for Indonesian Project Support the development of ITB Development of the construction execution plan for the EPC Phase Participate in project constructability workshopsThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: EPC and FEED LNG experience in a similar roleThe Benefits:...

Project Manager – Highways Construction Delivery Location: West Sussex  Hours: 37 Hours - Per Week | Hybrid (2 days a week) Rate: £35 PAYE - £44.73 Umbrella LTD - Per Hour Contract: Temporary  Our Local Authority client is seeking an experienced Highways Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major multi-million-pound highways construction scheme. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled project management professional with a strong background in highways infrastructure delivery to play a key role in delivering a high-profile project that will provide long-term benefits to local communities across West Sussex. Working within the Council's highways delivery team, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a significant construction project, ensuring that programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will manage project stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal teams throughout the project...

Dozer Driver Location:  Watford, Hertfordshire Pay Rate: TBC, Dependant on experience Job Type: On going, Full-time hours Start Date:  Tuesday 2nd June About the Role: ARC Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Dozer Driver, with a valid CPCS/NPORS to join our client’s team on a busy residential site in Watford. This is a great opportunity for someone reliable and hardworking who’s looking for consistent work with a respected agency. Key Duties: Operating a dozer safely and efficiently across site Carrying out bulk earthworks, grading and levelling ground to specification Assisting with site preparation, clearance and moving materials Working closely with site management and groundworks teams to meet programme deadlines Conducting daily machine checks and reporting any faults or maintenance requirements Following all health & safety procedures and site regulations Supporting other plant operations when required Requirements: Proven experience operating a...

Russell Taylor Group are looking for good, reliable Electrical Improvers to work on a project in WD3, near Watford starting Wednesday the 3rd of June NEEDED Electrical Improver - ECS Card On site references Right to work in the UK PPE Previous experience in a similar role JOB INFO Electrical Improver - £180PD 07:33AM to 15:0PM Monday to Friday 8 hours paid / 45 min break Ongoing work Weekly pay CIS/UTR Working on a residential block, need Improvers who have good experience with Containment and 1st fix To show your interest for this role, please contact Lewis on (phone number removed) or apply today Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions...

Experienced General Foreman – Highways Construction 📍 Radlett / Watford Area, UK 💷 £25.88 per hour (PAYE) 🏗️ Civil Engineering / Infrastructure About the Company We are working in partnership with a leading international construction and infrastructure organisation known for delivering some of Europe’s most complex and large-scale civil engineering projects. With a strong presence across transport infrastructure, highways, rail, and major urban development schemes, the business is recognised for its engineering excellence, long-term project delivery capability, and commitment to high safety and quality standards. Their operations span multiple countries and involve the delivery of critical national infrastructure, from major road networks and bridges through to large-scale civil engineering and public infrastructure upgrades. They are now expanding their workforce in the UK to support an upcoming highways project in the Radlett / Watford area. The Opportunity We are seeking...

Landscape Gardener / Groundworker Radlett, Hertfordshire 3 Month Contract (Potential for extension) £18.00 - £20.00 p/h (Umbrella / PAYE) 07:00am - 3:30pm - Monday - Friday (40 hours per week) Are you a Landscape Gardener / Groundworker looking for your next immediately available, long-term days based contract role for a market leading Landscape Gardening Company? Due to a full order book, the client is now looking for a Landscape Gardener / Groundworker to join their experience team on a contract basis, where you will be working alongside one of their senior engineers installing water systems throughout the residential & commercial sectors. This well-established company are an extremely busy Ground Maintenance Contractor and supply services to commercial sites, industrial sites, housing developments and schools etc. This role would suit a Landscape Gardener / Groundworker who is confident in using a variety of different tools and looking for their next immediately...

Buyer / Freelance or temp to perm/ Tier 1 residential developer / Based out of Borehamwood / Hybrid role, some Work From Home / Temp to Perm Kenna Recruitment is working with a tier 1 residential developer currently searching for someone to supplement their buying team- based out of their head office in Borehamwood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team committed to excellence with a highly stable and growing pipeline of work - along with working from home options. Alongside this, the company offers continuous development opportunities to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. They are seeking an experienced Buyer on a temp to perm basis, so the role will initially be a freelance position but with the client genuinely looking to take the successful candidate on in a permanent capacity in the future. The current commercial team consists of over 20 with the Buying team increasing to 4 with the addition of the successful candidate. The...

We are currently looking for a Multi Trade Operative. You will be working covering Borehamwood. Van + fuel card will be provided Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm Temp Contract - Ongoing Pay rate - £19.31ph paye Job Purpose The Multi Trade Operative will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of maintenance, responsive repairs, void works & property MOTs connected with all aspects of their specialist trades and any secondary trades. The works shall be carried out in an efficient way and completed within required deadlines Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy, please apply to the job with your updated CV