196 construction jobs found in Plymouth

We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join a respected UK civil engineering contractor, working on a project close to Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who is passionate about delivering projects to the highest standard while advancing their career. This project is the Groundworks Package on a Solar Farm. Duration: 5 months work Hours: 07:00 - 17:00 (Monday - Friday) Location: Langford, EX15 1RF Rate: £300 - £400 per shift depending upon experience (Self-employed)Experience & Qualifications: Previous experience as a Project/Site Manager on a similar project Experience within the groundworks, civils & infrastructure sectors Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS/SSSTS & First Aid Experience working as a Principal Contractor - RAMS/Permits etc Ability to drive and lead a team Strong communication skills Commercial Awareness Ability to plan head Driving License - essential Working references - essentialApply for more information. Cavendish...

Site Construction Manager North Devon £350-£400 per day Contract until December 2026 Industrial Process Installation Project A leading engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of a major processing plant installation project based at a large manufacturing facility in North Devon. This is an interim contract opportunity running through to at least December 2026, offering the chance to lead a complex multi-disciplinary installation programme involving mechanical, piping, electrical and commissioning activities. The Role Reporting to the Project Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements. You will coordinate multiple subcontractors and specialist teams whilst maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity throughout the project lifecycle. Key...

Job Title Mechanical Erection Supervisor Summary Join a major infrastructure project as a Mechanical Erection Supervisor, based on-site at Hinkley Point C. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical construction experience and subcontractor coordination skills. You will be part of a significant energy development project offering stability and exposure to a highly regulated industry. Location and Working Pattern Hinkley Point C (HPC), on-site, full-time Client Overview Our client is a leading company in the energy sector, delivering large-scale engineering and construction projects. They are committed to innovation, quality, and safety standards, contributing to some of the world’s most significant energy infrastructure programmes. Responsibilities Supervise subcontractor personnel to ensure timely and quality execution of mechanical erection activities Execute the mechanical erection strategy in line with the project and mechanical construction plan Schedule and...

Are you an experienced Construction Manager from an Industrial environment? Do you consider yourself to be an advocate for safety, organisation and collaboration? Are you based in or around Port Talbot? We have a fixed term Construction Manager role available within Project Invictus, Tata Steel's state of the art decarbonisation project, with the building of a new electric arc furnace..which will be the largest in the world. This role is ideal for someone with significant industrial construction management and within a complex engineering project. The successful applicant will be safety qualified and conscious, as well as IT literate, and an approachable, confident, reliable source for stakeholders. Role: Construction Manager Location: Tata Steel, Port Talbot, Swansea SA13 2NG Rate: competitive and based upon experience. Role is Inside IR35 Contract length: Initially until March 2028 Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 36.5 hours per week. Start times between 07:00 and 08:30....

Fawkes & Reece are currently working with a leading Tier 1 contractor who is seeking an experienced Temporary Construction Site Manager to join their team on a fixed-term contract for approximately 20 weeks in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly organised Site Manager with a strong background in both high-rise residential developments and building refurbishment projects. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel. Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with programme requirements. Enforce health and safety regulations and company procedures. Liaise effectively with project teams, clients, and stakeholders. Manage quality control and ensure works meet specification requirements.Requirements Proven experience as a Site Manager on high-rise apartment/residential developments. Strong...

Required: Electricians & Electrical Installers Start Date: ASAP  Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL2) Electricians Pay Rate (CIS): £26.00 per hour Electrical Installers Pay Rate (CIS): £21 per hour Site Hours: Monday- Friday (45hrs p/wk) Duration: 6 Months, poss longer Duties: Heavy containment on commercial/industrial project   Requirements: Valid JIB/ECS/CSCS Card How do I apply? Respond to this advert or call the office on (phone number removed). Who are 1st Step Solutions Ltd? Established in 2004, we are a market leader in M&E/Building Services recruitment within the UK construction industry. With over two decades of expertise, we specialise in the supply of both freelance and permanent professionals across all levels of the Built Environment - from Electricians and Plumbers to Supervisors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Contracts Managers. Whether you're looking for your next role or seeking skilled labour & staff to support your project, we...

Required: Electrical Working Supervisor/Supervisor (with SSSTS) Start Date: : ASAP  Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL2) Pay Rate: Upto £300 per day Site Hours: Monday- Friday (45hrs p/wk) Duration: 6 Months, possibly longer Duties: Heavy containment installation, supervising subcontractors, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures, coordinating site activities, and maintaining project quality standards. Requirements: Valid JIB + SSSTS   How do I apply? Respond to this advert or call the office on (phone number removed). Who are 1st Step Solutions Ltd? Established in 2004, we are a market leader in M&E/Building Services recruitment within the UK construction industry. With over two decades of expertise, we specialise in the supply of both freelance and permanent professionals across all levels of the Built Environment - from Electricians and Plumbers to Supervisors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Contracts Managers. Whether you're looking...

Yard Operative  Temp to perm opportunity Starting pay rate of £12.71 per hour We’re currently looking for a reliable and hands-on Yard Operativeto join a well-established and fast-paced depot environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and thrives in a team-focused setting. The Role In this varied, hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in the preparation, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, equipment, and materials. Your work will help ensure everything leaving the depot is safe, presentable, and ready for use. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Upkeep: Carry out general maintenance tasks including cleaning, painting, and basic repairs Servicing: Prepare and service units or equipment to ensure they are in good working order Stock & Equipment Handling: Check, organise, and store returned items appropriately Loading & Unloading: Support the safe movement of goods, materials, and...

12 Month Contract (initially) Up to £70 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Full time on site Job Role: Ensure the delivery of site quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex. Primary focus will be Electrical activity. You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day-to-day planning matters. You will assist the construction and project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues / Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of Works and Change Requests. You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and integrated test plans. The post operates as part of the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure the...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location - Plymouth My client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The Senior QS plays a crucial role in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. This role involves preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and ensuring projects are completed within budget and according to specifications. Key Tasks and Accountabilities - Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects. - Conduct cost planning and control throughout the project lifecycle. - Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and variations. - Manage procurement processes and evaluate supplier and subcontractor bids. - Monitor project progress and forecast final costs, identifying potential financial risks. - Prepare interim and final payment applications and valuations. - Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers. - Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory,...

Temporary Works Coordinator Location - Plymouth My client is an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator, you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a TWC on heavy civils / construction projects, preferably with experience in the nuclear sector. Responsibilities - Reporting to the Lead TWC / Temporary Works Manager - Co-ordination of Temporary Works between our site teams and designers - Review of TW design briefs prepared by our site teams to ensure they are suitable for issue to the project's Temporary Works Design teams and management of that submission process - Management of Temporary Works through the full design preparation and design checking processes in accordance with applicable procedures and client requirements - Manage Temporary Works design submissions through their full life-cycle to client approval, implementation, use and dismantling - Liaise with different in-house, supply chain and external design consultants simultaneously - Ensure the...

Mechanical Package Manager 📍 Plymouth, Devon 💼 Contract – Long Term | Devonport Docks 🔒 BPSS Clearance Required 💷 Competitive Day Rate – Inside IR35 CarmichaelUK is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to join a major long-term redevelopment project at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This role is critical in overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of a complex M&E package as part of a wider infrastructure upgrade. Please note: Due to the secure nature of the site, BPSS clearance is mandatory. Only candidates with an EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passport who have lived in the UK for the past 5 years can be considered. Key Responsibilities: Lead the safe planning, procurement, and delivery of mechanical works on site. Coordinate with internal and client teams to review and optimise designs. Drive delivery to meet quality, safety, cost, and programme requirements. Manage change control, risk, and opportunity within your...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £65 per hour umbrella Full time on site in Plymouth Overview of Department: In order to deliver the MoD’s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The ‘Major Infrastructure Projects’ (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels.  The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Job Role: The primary purpose of the role is to provide advice and support to the Implementation...

Section Engineer Location - Plymouth My client is looking for a Section Engineer for a live MOD site in Plymouth Key Tasks - 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 and technical queries are answered. - Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances. - Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly. - Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been...

Sub Agent Location - Plymouth My client is looking for a Sub Agent to join the Water Retain Barrier Team on a live MOD site in Plymouth Key Tasks - Maintaining high personal standards and behaviour in health and safety, environmental and supporting others in the same. - Leading, supervising and mentoring your reportees and other team members. - Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods, - identifying shortfalls and devising mitigation to minimise programme impacts. - Maintaining good working relations with client, delivery teams, support teams, supply chain and others. - Assist with the monthly and quarterly commercial forecast and reporting for your areas of project. - Ensuring sufficient resources (labour, plant, materials and subcontractors) are procured and available - in sufficient time to deliver the activities within your area of responsibility. - Managing the engineering team to ensure that works are accurately...

Senior Project Engineer (Sub Agent/Agent) – HV Transmission & Distribution Location: UK Wide (Project Based) Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside/Outside IR35 TBC) Start: Immediate / ASAP Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced SPE to support the delivery of major HV Transmission & Distribution projects, working alongside a Project Director and Senior Project Manager on complex infrastructure schemes. This is a key role with full lifecycle responsibility, from project initiation through to commissioning, handover and close-out, ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality and safety objectives. Key Responsibilities Support the Project Director / Senior Project Manager in delivering large-scale HV projects Manage the full project lifecycle including planning, design, delivery, commissioning and close-out Coordinate with engineers, stakeholders and wider project teams to ensure successful delivery Lead on scope development, engineering solutions and effective...

HV Transmission Senior Project Engineer Leading Contractor | Energy Sector | Plymouth-based | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | National Grid Experience Essential The Opportunity We're recruiting a Senior Project Engineer to lead HV Transmission and distribution projects from initiation through to handover. You'll work alongside project directors and senior managers, owning overall accountability for successful delivery across planning, design, construction and commissioning. Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Plymouth-based | Hybrid working | Long-term contract MUST HAVE: National Grid experience. This is a senior role for a project professional with proven track record delivering HV transmission projects on National Grid frameworks. You'll provide technical and commercial leadership, manage teams, oversee design delivery, control costs and budgets, and ensure compliance with client requirements and safety standards. What You'll...

Working for a large Facilities Management company covering one building for one months cover. Weekly pay, parking on site Working within a commercial building carrying out general building maintenance including lamp changes, emergency light testing, fault finding and repair. Plus and general maintenance which might include re-attaching a door handle or replacing a ceiling tiles etc . Nice, relaxed working environment, working 8am-5pm (with flexibility) 40 hours a week. Immediate start. You will need to provide ID, proof of NI and key certs on request. PAYE, CIS or LTD Please apply asap #INDNORTH

Groundworkers Required – Plymouth Location: Plymouth Pay Rate: £18.00 - £19.00 per hour Duration: Ongoing Work Enhanced DBS Required We are currently recruiting experienced Groundworkers for ongoing work in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work with competitive rates of pay. Requirements: * Valid CSCS Card * Enhanced DBS Check (essential) * Previous Groundworks experience * Reliable and hardworking attitude * Ability to work as part of a team Duties May Include: * Drainage works * Kerbing and edging * Excavation and reinstatement * Concreting * General groundworks and site duties What We Offer: * Ongoing work * Weekly pay * Competitive hourly rates (£18 - £19 per hour) * Immediate start available If you are an experienced Groundworker with an Enhanced DBS and are available for work in Plymouth, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for more information

Role: Resident Electrical Engineer Location: Plymouth Duration: 12 months Rate: DOE Inside IR35: Umbrella The purpose : Ensure the delivery of site Quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex. Primary focus will be Electrical activity. You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day to day planning matters. You will assist the construction and Project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues/ Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of works and Change requests. You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and integrated test plans. Responsibilties Ensure the delivery of site Quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the...