22 construction jobs found in Cambridge

Our client is looking for an experienced Air Source Heat Pump Engineer to join their team in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading renewable energy suppliers on sub contract basis. Job description: * Installing Air Source Heat Pump systems on domestic properties. * Ensuring all work is carried out according to manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. * Working as part of an installation team. * Testing and commissioning systems to verify performance and efficiency. * Working around the Midlands going across the country East to West. * Maintaining a high level of professionalism, work ethic, and integrity at all times. Person specification: * Level 3 or equivalent in Plumbing and Heating. * BPEC/LCL level 3 Air Source Heat Pump installation (highly desirable). * ACS Gas qualification is essential. * Must have a full UK Driving License. * Ability to travel and stay away from home as required. * Must...

Building Maintenance Surveyor Location: 59 Cowley Road, CB4 0DN Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £21.65 Per Hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Inspect buildings to identify maintenance needs. Plan and oversee repair and maintenance tasks. Ensure compliance with safety regulations. Coordinate with contractors and service providers. Maintain records of maintenance activities. Person Specifications Must Have Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Eligibility to work in the UK. Experience in building maintenance or similar roles. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Nice to Have Relevant qualifications in building services. Experience working with local councils or public sector. Good communication skills. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal...

Our client is looking for 2x CSCS Labourers with landscaping experience to assist them on a project in CB3, Cambridge. The role will involve installing playground equipment, whilst completing finishing touches to surrounding areas. This may involve laying turf, planting and moving soil. There is approximately 2 weeks work available. £17 per hour - 8 hours paid per day. You must have a valid CSCS card for this role. For more information please contact Niall at Tradeline

Job Title: Painter / Making Good Operative Location: Cambridge (Central) Duration: Ongoing work, with long-term potential EA Associates are seeking an experienced Painter & Decorator / Handyperson capable of carrying out a range of making-good tasks on a busy site in central Cambridge. Role Responsibilities: * Making good works * Filling and sanding * Touch-up painting * General handyman duties * Follow-on painting as required Ideal Candidate Requirements: * Own transport and full set of tools (parking available on site) * CSCS card preferred * At least one recent reference * Ability to follow instructions and work to a high standard * Strong eye for detail and adaptability across varied tasks This role suits a skilled tradesperson comfortable handling a mix of decorating and general making-good work. For more information—or to secure work before Christmas—please apply today or...

We are currently looking for a large number of Welders to start a long term contacts. All works will be nationwide. You will be working with mild steelwork. Must have CSCS Card and Air Fed Welding Mask For more informaiton please call Sam Leeson on (phone number removed)

Dutton Recruitment are looking for 2 x Labourers for an internal project at the Grand Arcade, central Cambridge. The role involves: Soft strip-out work on a shop fit Filling Skips Approx. 6 weeks' work Requirements: Previous Labouring Experience Good Time Keeping ReliabilityHow to Apply: 📞 Call (phone number removed) (press 2 for Construction) 📧 Email CV to simon.bell 📱 Download the Dutton Recruitment app and apply online

Groundworker - Cambridge (CB1) Pay: £20.50 per hour (CIS/UTR) Start Date: 5th December, Friday Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm (9.5 hours paid) (7:30 am first day induction) Introduction We are currently recruiting an experienced Groundworker to join a civils project based in Cambridge (CB1). The successful candidate will be working as part of an established site team, supporting daily groundwork activities and ensuring all tasks are carried out safely and to a high standard. This role is suitable for someone who is confident in drainage, trenching, and general civils tasks and is able to work efficiently under site supervision. Key Responsibilities Carry out drainage installation and associated works Perform trenching, ducting, and excavation tasks Prepare slabs and kerbs as required Complete backfilling, levelling, and compaction works Assist plant operators and follow site instructions Maintain a safe working environment and support general civils duties Ensure all work...

Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor to cover projects across their eastern region across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk & Essex. Working with a growing business such as this offers a massive opportunity to get involved in some of the largest projects in the UK. This position has an average weekly split of being 2 days out to site and 2 days out to site and 1 day from home. Having full autonomy over your day-to-day schedule you are able to make work fit in around the rest of your life! Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor – up to £62,500 + Package – Cambridgeshire, Suffolk & Essex – Infrastructure – ID: (phone number removed) What’s in it for YOU!: A basic salary of up to £62,500 Company car (Hybrid and Electric options) or £5,000 Car allowance 28 days plus Bank Holiday. Attractive Pension Scheme....

Driving Labourers (St Neots) – Start Monday 8th We are looking for Driving Labourers for a long-term project in St Neots, starting Monday 8th and running until May 2026. Role includes: Site clearing Moving debris General grounds tidying Assisting trades as required Requirements: CSCS Card – Essential Full UK Driving Licence – Essential Manual Handling certificate – advantageous If you’re reliable, physically fit, and available to start Monday, apply now for immediate consideration. Call Carol (phone number removed)

Building Maintenance Assistant – Cambridge £12.94 per hour | Monday–Friday | 36.5 hours per week | 2–3 month temporary role Are you hands-on, reliable and looking for a steady temporary role in a well-organised maintenance environment? My client is seeking a Building Maintenance Assistant to support day-to-day tasks across their site in Cambridge. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, variety, and being part of a friendly, supportive team. What’s on Offer £12.94 per hour Monday–Friday, 36.5 hours per week – no weekends 2–3 month temporary contract with immediate start available Varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same Supportive working environment with an experienced maintenance team Key Responsibilities Assist the Building Services and Workshop Manager with general maintenance tasks Carry out minor DIY work including shelving, refurbishments, small modifications and basic decoration of office and communal spaces Work alongside...

A client within the Public Sector based in Cambridgeshire is currently recruiting for an Highways Project Delivery Coordinator to join their Project Delivery team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a Highways & Transport environment. The Role The key purpose of the role is to support the effective delivery of transport infrastructure projects, contributing to the planning, coordination and successful execution of schemes that improve the highways network. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Supporting Project Managers with delivery of low- to medium-complexity transport infrastructure projects • Assisting with preparing technical reports, progress updates and budget monitoring • Planning and coordinating project activities using software such as MS Project or Asta • Supporting procurement processes via...

Job Title: Site Engineer – Educational Facility Location: Cambridge Salary: £300 per day (DOE) Job Type: Contract Start Date: Immediate Job Description We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a live educational facility construction project in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-organised and professional team, delivering a high-spec build on time and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities * Setting out and surveying for foundations, drainage, steelwork, internal and external works * Reading and interpreting technical drawings * Ensuring accuracy and quality of on-site works * Liaising with the Site Manager and subcontractors to maintain progress against the programme * Conducting site checks and maintaining accurate records Requirements * Previous experience as a Site Engineer, ideally on school or public-sector builds * Strong knowledge of setting out equipment (Total Station/GPS) * Valid...

Ridgeway & Co are delighted to be partnering with a well-established groundworks contractor who are looking to appoint a Site Manager on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business that delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. Based in Cambridge, you will take the lead on schemes from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring high standards of delivery, client satisfaction, and programme control. Key Responsibilities: · Oversee all phases of project delivery from planning through to handover · Manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure timelines and budgets are met · Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders · Drive health & safety compliance and quality standards · Support reporting, procurement, and programme management tasks Requirements: · Proven experience managing construction projects in the UK · Strong understanding of residential...

Hod Carrier needed in Cambridge CB24 Location: Cambridge CB24 Rate: £17.50 per hour Duration: Up to 2 years Start Date: Monday15th December Hours: 7.30am to 4.00pm Hours Paid per day: Minimum 8 hrs paid per day Job Type: Temporary Job Description: Stridden Limited are recruiting for an established Brickwork Contractor who are currently looking for an experienced Hod Carrier to join their busy site in Cambridge CB24 Hod Carrier Key Duties: * Carrying bricks and mortar to support bricklayers * Mixing up mortar and ensuring consistent supply on site * Keeping work areas clean and organised * Assisting bricklayers and other site workers as required * General labouring and site support tasks Hod Carrier Requirements: * Minimum of Green CSCS Card * Own tools (Shovel and Bucket required) * Previous experience as a hod carrier essential * Must be physically fit and capable of manual handling * Ability to commute to Cambridge site reliably * Must provide at least one...

CSCS LABOURER Start Date: 5th January 2026 Duration: Approx. 1 Month Pay Rate: £16–£17 per hour (CIS) Are you looking to get back to work in the New Year? Apply now for this CSCS Labourer opportunity starting January 2026. EA Associates are currently seeking a General Labourer to work on a site in Central Cambridge, with easy access via public transport. Job Responsibilities: * General site labouring duties * Manual handling and heavy lifting * Assisting trades and keeping site tidy Requirements: * Previous site experience * Valid CSCS card * Ability to commute to Central Cambridge * Good work ethic and reliability 📍 Location: Central Cambridge (easy train access) For more information, call EA Associates today or apply now

Christ's College is seeking to appoint a full-time, fixed-term Junior Electrician to join the Maintenance Team. Junior Electrician Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU (and all property owned by the College in and around Cambridge) Salary: £25,880 - £26,745 per annum (Spine Points 25-27) Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week Contract: 2 years, Fixed-Term This role will appeal to newly qualified or nearly qualified electricians looking to expand their knowledge and experience in an environment that is always changing. This role involves working within a small College Maintenance Team rectifying electrical faults, emergency light testing and repairs, portable appliance testing, lamp changes and repairs to domestic appliances. Essential Requirements * Newly qualified Electrician in Domestic and/or Commercial work. * City & Guilds or NVQ 2/3 qualified * Familiar with 18th Edition of BS7671 * Full Manual Driving Licence * Able to use IT Systems (Word, Outlook...

Gortmore are working for a leading contractor who are looking for a Site Engineer’s on a Civil’s project in the Cambridge area. The candidate must: • Have Previous experience working on Civils projects on piling, groundworks, Drainage and RC Frames. • Must have excellent Knowledge of, Laser Levels, Total Stations and GPS’s. • Monitoring, manage, distribute project information to site team and ensure accurate setting out and dimensional control is being carried out. • Ensure the works are constructed to latest design and agreed Specification. • Ensure Project QA is being carried out and site diary is maintained. • Must be competent in Auto Cad, reading drawings and quantifying materials. • Carry out ITP’s, KPI’s, RFI’s, etc. • Have excellent communication skills and in distributing project information to work colleagues. • Have excellent problem-solving capabilities and be able to raise any potential issues

Caledonian Construction are recruiting for: * ECS carded Electrical mates needed to support a project in Cambrige CB25 * Starting Early January 5 months wotk * Expected to work 5days, One break per day (50mins at 11:00ish) (on site ready to work at 7AM) Mon to Fri 07:00 -17:00 Paid 9.5hrs * Winter work, Cold / wet weather, - External work on a solar farm * Works will be Cable tying / Cable dressing and General Labouring * Contract Rate: £20.95 p/h Get in touch now

Caledonian Construction are recruiting for: * Jib Electrician needed to support a project in Cambrige CB25 * Starting Early Januar 5 months wotk * Expected to work 5days, One break per day (50mins at 11:00ish) (on site ready to work at 7AM) Mon to Fri 07:00 -17:00 Paid 9.5hrs * Winter work, Cold / wet weather, - External work on a solar farm * Works will be Cable tying / Cable dressing and General Labouring * Contract Rate: £26.09 p/h Get in touch now

Caledonian Construction are recruiting for: * CSCS carded Labourers needed to support a project in Cambrige CB25 * Starting Early January 5 months wotk * Expected to work 5days, One break per day (50mins at 11:00ish) (on site ready to work at 7AM) Mon to Fri 07:00 -17:00 Paid 9.5hrs * Winter work, Cold / wet weather, - External work on a solar farm * Works will be Cable tying / Cable dressing and General Labouring * Contract Rate: £16.72 p/h Get in touch now