1882 construction jobs found in Blackburn

Construction Assessors – FE Colleges (Manchester) Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive rates – dependent on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary & Permanent Opportunities TeacherActive are working closely with FE colleges and training providers across Manchester to recruit Construction Assessors to support apprenticeships and vocational learning programmes. This role is ideal for experienced construction professionals who enjoy mentoring, assessing, and supporting learners in the workplace. We are recruiting assessors in: Brickwork Carpentry & Joinery Plumbing Electrical Installation Painting & Decorating Plastering Multi-skills / Construction The Role: Assess learners in the workplace and training environments Carry out observations, reviews, and progress tracking Support apprentices through their qualifications Ensure standards and awarding body requirements are met Maintain accurate learner records and documentation The Ideal...

Senior Buyer – Construction & Facilities Management 12 Month Contract, potential to go Perm Bolton   The Opportunity We are partnered with a globally renowned manufacturing giant to find a Senior Buyer to join their Indirect Procurement team.   This is a high-impact role supporting the UK Construction procurement strategy. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end tender lifecycle, ensuring functional excellence, and building robust relationships with key stakeholders across FM, Security, and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) teams.   The Role As a Senior Buyer, you will drive value across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects. Your core responsibilities will include: Lead competitive tender events via e-procurement tools, from supplier sourcing to final award. Negotiate critical contract clauses (pricing, liquidated damages, termination, insurance) using industry-standard templates (JCT/NEC). Identify and record savings opportunities...

Site Construction Supervisor (BESS) Location: Site-based - North Yorkshire Rate: £450-£500 per day (Inside IR35, via PAYE umbrella) Duration: 6 months + strong potential to extend Hours: 40 hours per week Start: ASAP Clearance: BPSS-level checks and Right to Work in the UK The Opportunity Are you a hands-on Site Construction Supervisor with a strong civils background who enjoys being right at the heart of delivery? This is an opportunity to support the delivery of a flagship 320MW/640MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in North Yorkshire, helping to expand the UK's low‑carbon energy infrastructure. You'll act as the client's representative on site, supervising complex civil, structural and foundation works, as well as substation-related activities. If you've delivered major infrastructure, energy, utilities or power sector projects, this role offers a fast‑paced, meaningful challenge. Key Responsibilities Oversee day‑to‑day site activities to ensure works...

Site Construction Supervisor required for a major Renewables (BESS) Developer based in England. Responsibilities Supervise the site work activities to ensure they are being delivered in accordance with Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Environmental requirements. Coordinate site construction works and activities with contractors and consultants ensuring safety documentation is in place. Verify site construction progress and programme are accurately reflected contractor project documentation. Provide daily diaries and weekly updates to the CPPM and CPM. Liaison with various local authorities and departments, statutory bodies, landowners and tenants, community groups and leaders and wider stakeholders. Attend joint briefings, talks, inspections and audits, meetings and events with the supply chain. Ensure project risks are identified, understood and matters escalated as appropriate. Liaise with Technical, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Project Services to facilitate and support...

Construction Environmental Advisor - Major Infrastructure Programme Location: Derbyshire Duration: Initial 6 months (likely extension) Start: ASAP (SC clearance required) IR35: Outside Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site Overview We're recruiting an Environmental Advisor to join a high-profile, long-term infrastructure programme in Derbyshire. This is a client-side role focused on environmental assurance, governance, and holding the Principal Contractor to account across a range of major construction activities. The position requires strong technical environmental competence within construction, infrastructure, and regulated environments. Candidates must hold valid Security Clearance (SC) in line with United Kingdom Security Vetting. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day environmental assurance across active construction sites Ensure the Principal Contractor meets all environmental obligations, permits, and reporting requirements Review and challenge waste...

Construction Assurance Manager - Major Construction / Civil Engineering Location: Birmingham Company Overview: A leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering complex, large-scale programmes across the built environment. Operating across sectors including energy, defence, education, commercial and industrial infrastructure, the business provides end-to-end services from consultancy and engineering through to project delivery and asset life cycle management. Teams work in highly integrated, multidisciplinary environments on nationally significant and technically challenging projects. Role Overview: An experienced Construction Assurance Manager is required to support the delivery of major civil engineering projects, with a particular focus on highways and infrastructure works. The successful candidate will provide construction oversight, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Key...

Electrical Construction Manager for a major Offshore Wind Project based in Poland Lead and manage all onshore and offshore electrical construction works for the OSP, including installation, termination, testing, and commissioning. Supervise subcontractors and ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures. Manage interfaces between electrical, mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams. Oversee electrical installation quality, including cable routing, terminations, switchgear installation, protection systems, and auxiliary systems. Ensure all works comply with design, specifications, and relevant standards Interface with engineering, fabrication, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless transition between project phases

Great opportunity to work on a major Hyper -Scale Data centre project. We are looking for an experienced Construction Logistics Manager working directly with the Construction Manager. You will manager and work with Subcontractors & be accountable for ensuring the logistics and planning for all subcontractors. Ensuring they perform their scope of work in the strictest of compliance to the contract documents. This role is focused on managing all subcontractor logistics planning and field installation details for a large complex data centre project, having stringent technical requirements. You will be working with a PMC structure ,client side to manage the overall Project from design to full commissioning/operation. To be successful in the role you will be a very detail-oriented individual with extensive prior experience working as a Logistics Construction Manager on data centre projects or other large scale technical projects. There will be a significant amount of "hands...

Mechanical Construction Manager Key Responsibilities of the Role: * Project Management * Prepare relevant reports * Management of Design Consultants and Building Contractors * Provide solutions and cost projections * Management of Site Design and Construction processes * Planning of all resources including labour, materials, and sub-contractors * To manage and drive a large team to meet with all project requirements and deadlines * Ensure the adherence to safety and quality standards * Ensure project profitability * Commissioning projects * Reporting on construction progress Essential Criteria for the Role: * Good strong knowledge of the full design and construction process * Ability to control and manage people and programs * A trade background or a relevant third level qualification * Proven record of co-ordinating and managing large projects * A minimum of 4 years as a Mechanical Construction Manager Desirable Criteria: *...

Electrical Construction Manager Key Responsibilities of the Role: Manage the co-ordination and site activities of all ELEC work packages in junction with other trades. Management of Site Safety in conjunction with the Safety department, including set up, management of and closing out of file. Ensure all work activities are planned to the required level of detail, all documentation in line with company SOP’s (RAMS, SPA’s, Permits) and approved at the workface Responsible for ensuring that safety standards and compliance with quality standards codes are met in line with company procedures. A strong understanding of the COHE policies and to liaise with various vendors and subcontractors in relation to LOTO of their equipment and ensure SOP’s and processes are with respect to controls. Management of Site QA in conjunction with Project Manager and team including set up, TIDP’s and project QPI’s. Champion Quality focus on site and implement ‘Right First Time’ measures in...

Construction Assurance Manager - Earthworks / Major Civil Engineering Location: Brackley Working Pattern: 4 days per week Company Overview: A leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering complex, large-scale programmes across the built environment. Operating across sectors including energy, defence, education, commercial and industrial infrastructure, the business provides end-to-end services from consultancy and engineering through to project delivery and asset life cycle management. Teams work in highly integrated, multidisciplinary environments on nationally significant and technically challenging projects. Role Overview: An experienced Construction Assurance Manager is required to support delivery of major civil engineering works with a focus on earthworks. The successful candidate will provide construction assurance across project activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, and in line with programme...

Role Overview The Project Construction Manager will be responsible for setting up and leading client-side projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. Responsibilities Full responsibility for delivering construction projects as client-side project manager Regular communication and updates on projects to all stakeholders. Provide clear direction and leadership Work within agreed budgets Ensure that all project paperwork is kept up to date Manage life cycle of the project through to handover Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control Ensure Project is delivered to a Health and Safety Guidelines Manage risk and implement strategy where necessarySkill Set Essential BSc/HND in Construction/Building Services (or similar) or equivalent experience Previous project management experience within the construction industry Excellent knowledge of Health &...

Construction Tractor Operator - Dunbar Boyd Recruitment Ltd is currently seeking skilled Tractor Operators for a contract position based in Dunbar.   This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in operating tractors within a construction environment. Key Responsibilities: Operate construction tractors efficiently and safely across various site locations. Assist in ground preparation, land clearance, and material transportation using tractors. Perform routine checks and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal operation. Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment. Candidate Requirements: Previous experience as a Tractor Operator in a construction setting. Strong understanding of tractor operation and maintenance. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and a proactive approach to safety. Duration: Up to 4 years  This is a contract role, ideal for candidates looking...

Fawkes & Reece have an opportunity for a temporary Site Engineer located in Edinburgh for a well-established, main contractor in the UK. Our client specialises in key construction projects including new build and refurbishments of hotel and leisure, commercial, industrial, health and education. As Site Engineer you will have experience on setting out working on a range of contracts RC frame multi storey ideally student accommodation, high rise residential properties, hotels etc.). You should also have solid experience working in the construction industry especially on RC Frame developments. As Site Engineer you will be required for an immediate start – ASAP – for 18 to 24 months work. This project is a multi-story RC frame, accommodation project. Previous experience: • 5 years minimum Site Engineer / Setting out Engineer experience. • Able to use Leica TS16 • Experience on commercial and RC frame projects – ideally hotels and student accommodation • You must have Main contract...

Client: My client is a Tier 1 M&E contractor specialising in several sectors Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Data Centre and Petrochemical. The business has seen a significant amount of growth in the last 5 Years. With a traditional engineering mindset and reinvestment into new principals, the business expects the next two years to be a similar period of growth. After a successful year they now sit at a international turnover of over £300m. Position: Senior Mechanical Construction Manager - Surrey - £400-£450 per day Reporting to the Project Manager, responsible for managing and coordinating all the workings at a job site including that of a crew of trades, apprentices, and labourers. Establish and adjust work timelines to meet the construction schedule for the project, and organise and coordinate all project materials and equipment. Ensure that all work installed work will be completed on budget, on time, and in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and...

Construction Manager – Civil Engineering (Groundworks / Infrastructure) Location: Reading Type: Full-time, Permanent Red Sky Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure project in the Reading area. We are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Manager with a strong groundworks background, who can take responsibility for overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of works on site. Experience across areas such as RC frames, service diversions and heavy civils would be highly beneficial, although candidates from a broader civil engineering or infrastructure background are encouraged to apply. This is a high-profile and technically challenging project delivered within a secure and regulated environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on an essential infrastructure scheme. The Role As Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for the...

Yard Manager – Groundworks & RC Frame Berkshire £300–£350 per day | Ongoing Contract Ridgeway Recruitment is seeking an experienced Yard Manager to join a busy and well-established Groundworks & RC Frame contractor supporting multiple live construction sites across the region. This is a key operational role responsible for managing plant, materials, logistics, and yard operations to ensure sites are supplied efficiently and projects run without delay. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in groundworks, concrete frame, civils, or heavy plant logistics. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily yard operations supporting groundwork and RC frame projects • Manage plant, machinery, and equipment movements • Coordinate deliveries and collections to and from site • Maintain accurate stock control of materials, tools, and consumables • Ensure safe storage, organisation, and yard housekeeping • Supervise yard operatives and enforce safe working practices • Liaise...

Job description: Role: - To successfully deliver a variety of Construction Projects including all aspects associated to a successful project. - Full responsibility and accountability for delivering the projects. - To develop and progress your skill sets. Applicant Requirements: Approach to work - Trustworthy - Highly reliable and accessibility - Highly motivated and very well organized. - Accountability to the work - High attention and understanding to the needs, requirements of the clients, and all stakehollders. Skill set: - Very Fluent English Speaking & Written Communication for all relevant paperwork. - Excellent communication skills - Successfully deliver deadlines, pressure and handle variability - Ability to understand and develop the Schedule of Works - Must read and understand Architect Drawings and Structural Drawings, as well as be able to raise any questions/ conflicts. - To deliver in Scheduling, monitoring a Project plan from start to completion. - Managing the...

Site Manager - East London - £300 a day An experienced Site Manager is required for a £80m new build residential project based in Hackney. The scheme is well under way with piling contractors currently on site. Overall project completion is scheduled for 2028 and will provide over 200 new apartments for private / affordable sale. An out on site Manager is required to manage the internal fit out packages. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of managing similar packages / projects of at least £50m in value. It is also essential that the Construction Manager has experience of assisting with design & programming prior to works commencing on site. Role/duties: Reporting to a site based Project Manager on site to ensure smooth construction process including managing of all site labour and sub-contractors, management of construction programme, minimising/eliminating potential programme delays. The Construction Manager will also liaise with the client &...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - On site Central London (Near Old Street) - Immediate start - 8+ months contract - Outside IR35. Tradeline are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor who is able to complete an 8 month contract based on site near Old Street, Central London. You will be required to carry out a forensic review of the project costings and deliver excellent commercial skills including CVR's and Final Accounts. Reporting into a Commercial Manager and working within a team of 5, you will be involved in delivering an extensive cost management service on the project. The role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has had experience in build projects, excellent negotiation skills and working within a high pressurised environment. There will also be aspects of troubleshooting, so experience dealing with problematic construction projects would be desirable