8 construction jobs found in Colchester

Job Title: Crane Operator Job Type:Temporary Location:Colchester Rate of pay: CIS: £200.00, UMBRELLA: £200.00 Are you a Crane Operator looking for work? ARC are currently looking for a Crane Operator to join a busy site on the outskirts of Colchester. For this position, you must have the following: • CPCS/ NPORS • Full PPE • Tools You must have previous proven experience in Crane Operating BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC • Working with one of East Anglia’s leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies. • In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier. • Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) • Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee. • Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service). • On-going assignments • Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family. • Access to Free online...

CPCS Telehandler – Colchester CO2 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Duration: 70 weeks Pay Rate: £21.00/hour CIS Hours: 8:00–17:00 (8 hours paid) We are looking for an experienced CPCS Telehandler Operator for a long-term project in Colchester, CO2. Duties include: Operating the telehandler safely and efficiently Assisting with general labouring duties when not on the machine Supporting site logistics and materials movement Helping maintain a clean and safe working environment Requirements: Valid CPCS Telehandler ticket Previous experience on construction sites Willingness to help out with labouring tasks when needed Reliability and strong work ethic

Labourer (CSCS) – Colchester CO2 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Duration: 70 weeks Pay Rate: £15.25/hour CIS Hours: 8:00–17:00 (8 hours paid) We are looking for a reliable CSCS Labourer to join a long-term project in Colchester, CO2. Duties include: General labouring on site Welfare duties: cleaning toilets, canteen, drying room, and general site cleanliness Assisting trades and maintaining safe working areas Requirements: Valid CSCS card Previous site experience Reliability and good work ethic

Labourer / Traffic Marshal – Colchester CO2 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Duration: 70 weeks Pay Rate: £15.25/hour CIS Hours: 8:00–17:00 (8 hours paid) We are looking for a reliable Labourer with a Traffic Marshal (Banksman) ticket for a long-term project in Colchester, CO2. Role split: 80% General Labouring 20% Traffic Marshal duties (banksman / gate control) Duties include: General labouring tasks across site Assisting trades and maintaining site cleanliness Traffic management, vehicle movements, and gate control when required Requirements: Valid CSCS card Valid Traffic Marshal/Banksman ticket Previous site experience Good communication and reliability To apply

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....

Job Title: GW/Dumper Job Type: Temporary Location: Colchester Rate of pay:  Umbrella £20.00 , CIS £20.00.  Are you a candidate looking for work? ARC are currently looking for a Dumper Operator with experience in all aspects of Groundworks. For this position, you must have the following: • CPCS OR NPORS • Full PPE • Tools You must have previous proven experience in Dumper Operating and Groundworks. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC • Working with one of East Anglia’s leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies. • In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier. • Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) • Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee. • Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service). • On-going assignments • Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family. • Access to Free...

Building Services / MEP Design Engineer Colchester (commutable from Ipswich, Chelmsford, Braintree, Tendring, Sudbury) 6 month + contract £40ph - £55ph + DOE Immediately available Are you an experienced MEP Design Engineer looking for an immediately available contract role? This is an opportunity to join a respected consultancy delivering bespoke design services, supporting projects from early concept through to detailed design and construction support. The company has a growing portfolio of projects across the South East and requires an experienced MEP Designer to help with their growing portfolio. Thes successful candidate will have experience in mechanical, electrical and public health design, including HVAC systems, heating and cooling plant, ventilation, domestic water services, drainage layouts, lighting, power distribution, and associated building services. You will contribute to design reports, calculations and drawings while supporting coordination across other...

Principal Contactors Site Manager SR163 Power Networks Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 5LY Contract, 12 months+ £550 per day, outside IR35 You will have a proven track record of Cabling or Overhead Line work in 275kV or 400kV and managing complex projects within the energy sector, specifically in liaising with the National Grid, subcontractors, and third parties. You should be able to : Site Manage staff and Subcontractors Produce safety documentation and briefing where required Produce Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Permits and Toolbox Talks. Collation of documents and As Build records along with record keeping and report writing Record Keeping and report writing. Quality Inspections and completion of Inspection and Test Plans Ordering Plant and Materials Cost and Programme Management Management and Supervision of Temporary Works Record Keeping and report writing. Client liaison and coordination/interface Perform any other duties appropriate for the role.Skills &...