44 construction jobs found in Reading

Quantity Surveyor Location: Reading (5 days onsite) Reports to: Commercial Director Rate: £350-£420 per day We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial delivery of fit-out projects, ensuring effective cost management, value for money, and high-quality project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Review contract documents, bills of quantities, and tender submissions. Manage project costs, valuations, subcontractor accounts, and invoicing. Identify and manage commercial risks and contractual claims. Monitor project progress and prepare commercial reports. Re-measure projects against estimated bills of quantities. Support procurement and cost control throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure compliance with relevant building contracts and health & safety regulations. Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams. Requirements Ideally RICS chartered or degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying. 6-10 years' Quantity Surveying experience...

Painter & Decorator Job – Reading (RG1) | Commercial Painting Work | Immediate Start Painter & Decorator Required – Reading, RG1 We are looking for an experienced Painter & Decorator for an immediate start on a commercial project in Reading (RG1). Job Duties: Making good walls and ceilings Painting walls and ceilings to a high standard Working within a commercial unit Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Requirements: Valid CSCS Card Own tools Own PPE Checkable references Previous commercial painting experience Reliable and available to start immediately Location: Reading, RG1 Job Type: Commercial Painting & Decorating Start Date: Immediate If you are an experienced Painter & Decorator available to work in Reading, RG1, we'd like to hear from you. Call (phone number removed) to apply or discuss the role

Technical Support Officer - Housing Property Services (Contract) Immediate opportunity for an organised, customer-focused administrator to join a busy Housing Property Services team. The Role Contract opportunity for an experienced Technical Support Officer / Housing Administrator to join a busy Housing Property Services / Repairs & Maintenance team. This role focuses on delivering technical administrative support, managing work orders, job tickets, and invoicing, and providing excellent customer service to tenants, contractors, and internal teams across housing, compliance, and engineering services. Key Responsibilities Manage work orders / job tickets / repairs scheduling from receipt to completion Handle customer enquiries, complaints, and service requests via phone and face-to-face Provide administrative support within housing property services and repairs & maintenance Maintain housing databases, records, and documentation (data protection compliant) Process...

HELM. are excited to be recruiting for 4 x Electricians for a contract in Reading. Job Description - 4 months work - MOD Site - Working for a BMS system installer, primarily you will be installing metal work and cable pulling. - £30.00ph - 47.5-hours/week Requirements - ECS - 3 years experience - BPSS Clearance (we can assist with getting this if you don't have it) Payment Info - CIS - Umbrella If you're interested in this position, please call the office on (phone number removed) or apply on Indeed. HELM. are acting as an introductory agent for this contract

HELM. are excited to be recruiting for 4 x Electricians Mates for a contract in Reading. Job Description - 4 months work - MOD Site - Working for a BMS system installer, primarily you will be installing metal work and cable pulling. - £21.00ph - 47.5-hours/week Requirements - ECS - 3 years experience - BPSS Clearance (we can assist with getting this if you don't have it) Payment Info - CIS - Umbrella If you're interested in this position, please call the office on (phone number removed) or apply on Indeed. HELM. are acting as an introductory agent for this contract

Painter & Decorator Wanted - Reading We are looking for an experienced and reliable Painter & Decorator to join our team for projects in and around Reading. Responsibilities: Preparing surfaces for painting and decorating Applying paint, varnish, wallpaper, and other finishes to a high standard Filling, sanding, and repairing walls and woodwork Ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy Following health and safety procedures Working independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlinesRequirements: Previous experience as a Painter & Decorator Own tools and PPE Excellent attention to detail Reliable, punctual, and professional CSCS card preferred (if required for site work) Full UK driving licence beneficial but not essentialWhat We Offer: Competitive rates of pay Immediate start available Ongoing work for the right candidate Weekly payIf you take pride in delivering high-quality finishes and are looking for your next opportunity in Reading, we'd love to...

Elec Supervisor : I am looking for a off the tools supervisor for a commercial project in Reading. Looking after a team of around 15-20 men you will be tasked with pushing along the labour to hit targets and manage the health and safety and deal with the main builder. You will need previous experience and to hold a JIB and a SSSTS card or a SMSTS CARD. If interested please apply with cv and follow up with a call to Gary at Fusion People Segensworth office. --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website

Labourer Wanted - Reading We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Labourer to join our team on a construction site in Reading. Responsibilities: Assisting tradespeople on site Loading and unloading materials Keeping the site clean, tidy, and safe Moving equipment and supplies Following health and safety procedures Carrying out general labouring duties as requiredRequirements: Valid CSCS card (preferred/essential if applicable) Previous construction site experience is an advantage Good work ethic and punctuality Ability to work as part of a team Own PPE (hard hat, high-vis vest, safety boots)What We Offer: Competitive hourly pay Immediate start available Ongoing work for the right candidate Weekly payIf you're dependable, motivated, and ready to start work in Reading, we'd love to hear from you

LRL are currently recruiting for Electricians to work on a project in Reading. We have an immediate opportunity on a long-term commercial project in Reading. Scope of Work: * Office Blocks * Lighting & small power * Cable terminations * Containment installations Hours: * 10 hour days, Monday to Friday * Saturday work available - paid @ x1.5 Rates: * Basic Rates: Electricians £30ph * Lodge allowance available if required Requirements: * JIB Gold Card (Electricians) * Commercial / Industrial experience essential * DBS check * BPSS form (we can support through this process) If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch on the details below. Feel free to share (phone number removed)

ITS Construction are looking for 2 x Shuttering Carpenters to work in Reading Stuart (phone number removed) * Parking near site * Need to bring your own tools * experienced in shuttering carpentry Give me a call for more information: Stuart (phone number removed) or Kevin (phone number removed)

Painter Required – Reading – Immediate Start (Monday) We are looking for an experienced Painter to start Monday on a project in Reading. Job Details: 📍 Location: Reading 🏢 Project: Elapsed Properties 📅 Start: Monday ⏳ Duration: 3 weeks 💷 Rate: £20 per hour 💳 Payment: CIS Duties: Surface preparation Filling and making good Painting to a high standard General finishing works Requirements: Previous painting experience Own tools and PPE CSCS card preferred (ideal but not essential) Reliable with a good work ethic If you're available to start on Monday and interested in the role, please get in touch today with your contact details and experience

I am currently working alongside a UK's market leading groundworks and RC frame sub - contractor. My client is looking to onboard an engineer to manage the engineering of an ongoing Large RC frame structure for a major project that is being delivered. Site engineer responsibilities: * Setting out and producing As built surveys * Reporting to project engineer * Health and safety compliance to the highest level * QA * Raising design issues * RFI's Site engineer requirements: * Valid CSCS Card * Civil engineering degree * Laptop and AutoCAD * SMSTS or SSSTS - not essential (Desirable). Please apply and one of my team will be in touch

Our client, a top family owned Contractor are seeking the services of a Site Supervisor to join their team on a Water Treatment scheme in Reading with the works including Groundworks and Concrete works. Daily duties will include inductions, overseeing labour on site, daily diary, health & safety and attending meetings with senior management. To be considered, you MUST have a Thames Water Passport, CSCS and SSSTS and have Water experience gained within the Sub Contracting or Main Contracting environment. In return, a top day rate is on offer along with an immediate start and loing term contract. Great role so if interested, please send a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed)

We are currently recruiting experienced Electricians to join a long-term commercial fit-out project based at AWE in Reading. This is a great opportunity to secure consistent work on a high-profile site, working within a skilled team delivering quality installations to strict standards. The role will involve working on commercial and government projects, carrying out installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems in line with current regulations. Key Responsibilities: * Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment * Inspection, testing, and fault finding * Ensuring all work complies with current regulations and site safety standards * Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications * Working both independently and as part of a team * Completing all required documentation and reports Requirements: * ECS Gold Card (essential) * 18th Edition Wiring Regulations * AM2 qualification * Proven experience within...

A leading electrical and instrumentation engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Tester to join its team on a mission-critical project in Slough. With a strong pipeline of ongoing work and a secure order book, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing business delivering high-quality engineering solutions across large-scale industrial projects. Key Responsibilities * Carry out electrical testing and inspection on industrial installations. * Complete testing documentation accurately and to a high standard. * Ensure all work complies with current industry regulations and project specifications. * Work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Essential Requirements * Proven experience in electrical testing, ideally within pharmaceutical, data centre, or other highly regulated industrial environments. * Strong understanding of electrical testing procedures and certification. * Excellent...

My client is looking to recruit an assistant site manager for a 6 month contract to work on a refurbishment project in Reading. Candidates must have worked for a main contractor and on refurbishment projects in the past. The successful candidate must be able to display a hands on approach and is locally based to Reading. Candidates must have SMSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid and be from a trades background with a solid work history as a site manager. Candidate must be able to obtain a BPSS security pass. Immediate start for the successful candidate and contract could run until January 2027. Please email your CV in the first instance

Maintenance Electrician Job Location: Mobile position covering Reading, Hertfordshire and Luton. RGsetsquare recruitment is working with FM and Construction Companies who are responsible for managing a mixture of reactive and planned maintenance contracts across UK. Rate: £24/hr CIS Duration: Temp to perm Main Purpose of Job Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Qualified electrician with proven track record and experience within FM industry - delivering PPM and reactive tasks Please feel free to apply directly via this advert. Your application will be sent to Rishabh Srivastava ((url removed)) directly who will be in touch shortly. Or, feel free to call Rishabh directly on (phone number removed) RGsetsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Thanks RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

We are looking for a Electrician in Reading RG1 Please find the details below: Tittle: Electrician Location: Reading RG1 Payrate: 28-29ph Start: ASAP ECS card is Must If interested please send me your CV at (url removed). You can call me or whatsapp me on (phone number removed). RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Painter & Decorator Location: Reading, Bracknell, Windsor, Ascot, Newbury and surrounding areas Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum + Bonuses Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Our client is currently seeking an experienced Painter & Decorator to join their growing team, carrying out works across a portfolio of social housing and commercial properties throughout Berkshire and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled tradesperson looking for a permanent position with a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and fuel allowance. The Role You will be responsible for delivering high-quality internal and external painting and decorating works across a variety of occupied and vacant properties. The role requires a strong eye for detail, excellent workmanship, and the ability to work professionally in customer-facing environments. Key Responsibilities Carry out internal and external painting and decorating works. Prepare surfaces including sanding,...

Job Title: Building Surveyor (x2 positions) Location: Reading (South region travel required) Charge Rate: c£50 per hour Overview A major national surveying programme is underway, delivering large-scale stock condition surveys and HHSRS assessments across social housing estates. With approximately 4,000 surveys already completed and a further 3,800 scheduled before year end, we are looking to appoint two experienced Building Surveyors to support delivery across the Southern region. This is a field-based role involving regular travel, working as part of an established programme team to ensure accurate and timely completion of surveys. Key Responsibilities * Undertake stock condition surveys and HHSRS assessments across allocated programmes * Use iPads to accurately capture survey data while on site * Complete survey completion documentation (full, partial, external-only, or aborted visits) * Follow standard operating procedures for access attempts, data recording, and...