58 construction jobs found in Carlisle

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...

Your new company You'll be joining a well‑established contractor supporting a busy residential development in Longtown, Carlisle. The team is looking for additional labouring support due to increased site activity. Your new role You will carry out general labouring duties including assisting trades, maintaining site cleanliness, moving materials, and following all site health & safety procedures. This is a 1‑week assignment with an immediate start, working 40 hours per week. What you'll need to succeed Valid CSCS cardPrevious on-site experience Reliability, good communication, and a proactive approach Ability to start ASAP Eligibility to work via Umbrella PAYE - £16 per hour What you'll get in return Competitive hourly rate Immediate start on a reputable housing project Supportive site team and steady hours Potential for future opportunities depending What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your...

My client are a national civil engineering contractor who are currently seeking a foreman to help deliver a large water treatment scheme in Cumbria. The scope of works you will be required to help manage will include a large groundworks package, access roads & FRC. Foreman Responsibilities: * Toolbox talks * Client Liaison. * Health and safety compliance. * Ordering Materials. Foreman Requirements: * Black or Gold CSCS * SSSTS or SMSTS * Experience managing water schemes. * Proven experience as a foreman. * IT literate. * Full UK driving licence. The next steps to apply for the role! Click the apply button and send your CV

Your new company I am looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee a large-scale re‑roofing project in Carlisle. This is an immediate starting role, managing day‑to‑day site operations and ensuring the project runs safely, smoothly, and on schedule. Your new role Oversee all on‑site activities for a major re‑roofing programme Coordinate subcontractors and tradesMaintain site safety, compliance, and documentation Liaise with project leads and provide daily progress updates Ensure quality standards and timelines are met What you'll need to succeed Proven experience managing construction or roofing projects Strong understanding of H&S regulations Confident in coordinating teams and resolving on‑site issues SMSTS and First Aid Ability to start immediately and commit for the full project duration What you'll get in return Freelance 4-5 weeks work Competitive day rate (DOE) Carlisle-based project Weekly Pay What you need to do now If you're interested in...

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways project in Carlisle, running for the next 18 months. This is an excellent long-term opportunity on a high-profile infrastructure scheme with immediate start available. Role Responsibilities: * Setting out for highways works including drainage, earthworks, kerbs, and pavement * Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and quality standards * Managing and maintaining accurate site records (RAMS, as-builts, QA documentation) * Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and the client team * Conducting site surveys and checks using GPS/Total Station * Supporting health & safety compliance on site Requirements: * Proven experience as a Site Engineer on highways or civil engineering projects * Strong setting-out capability * CSCS card (essential) * SMSTS / SSSTS (preferred but not...

Search Consultancy are looking for experienced Steel Fixers and Shuttering-Formwork Joiners for an immediate start in Penrith and surrounding areas. Water Civils and infrastructure Waste water Treatment Plants 10 hours per day Free parking on site Duties will include: Retaining walls, columns, fabricating bolt boxes, shutters, stairs, formwork aspects, and all associated tasks as required. Candidates will require: Valid Blue or Gold CSCS Steel Fixing / Shuttering & Formwork cards Own PPE Own hand and power tools The relative water or heavy civils site experience Checkable references ***These positions are all long term and on-going works*** Please call PETE at SEARCH CONSULTANCY on (phone number removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Our Major Projects team are recruiting 2x Groundworker for work near Penrith (Cumbria). Please note that due to the site location, you must have your own transport. Site is inaccessible via public transport. Job Details Location: near Penrith Start: Immediate Duration: Ongoing long-term  Hours: 50 per week (Monday-Friday) Rates: £21ph Duties: Working on a major highways project. This role will be split between groundworks and operating the excavator. Depending on the requirements of the site some weeks may be completely undertaking Groundworks / others may be full-time on the machine. Essential requirements Own Transport CPCS  Medical (we can organise this if not already held) Highways Passport (we can organise this if not already held) Checkable work references

Search Consultancy are looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator for an immediate start in the Penrith area, CUMBRIA. Water Civils Waste Water Treatment Works 8T / 13T / 20T machines etc 9 - 10 hours per day Free parking on site Duties will include site set up, enabling works, digging out, ducting, drainage, and all associated tasks as required. ***You will be expected to get out the cab and muck in on the ground as-&-when required*** Candidates will require: A valid CSCS card A valid CPCS or NPORS-cscs logo 360 Excavator above and below 10T card with Lifting Operations Own transport Own PPE - Orange preferred The relative water civils site experience Checkable references ***This position is on going*** Please call PETE at SEARCH CONSULTANCY on (phone number removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual...

Solar Electrician - Social Housing Contract Location: Cumbria Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Contract Type: CIS/Self Employed We are currently recruiting an experienced Solar Electrician to work on social housing properties, installing and maintaining solar PV systems as part of an ongoing programme. Duties will include: Installation of solar PV systems on social housing properties Electrical installation and connection of inverters, isolators, and associated equipment Testing, commissioning, and certification of completed works Working in both occupied and unoccupied properties Ensuring all work complies with current wiring regulations and health & safety standards Completing relevant paperwork and certification accurately Requirements: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (essential) BPEC Solar PV qualification (essential) CSCS Gold Card (essential) Previous experience installing solar PV systems Strong understanding of current electrical regulations...

FREELANCE SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR – WATER – CUMBRIA *** Brand new role to start your brand New Year! If you have experience within the Water sector, please see snapshot below: - * Immediate start available * Looking for someone experienced within the water sector able to independently manage multiple smaller projects in the Cumbria area * NEC4 contracts – various Options * Potential for up to 5 years work * Negotiable day rate - ideally c£430 per day – negotiable for suitable candidate * Hybrid working between sites and home * Outside IR35 This role has a start date between now and one month’s time so please contact MBS Recruitment Solutions ASAP for further detail if this fits in with your current contract

Deliverables: Provide LFE and Knowledge of plant constraints throughout the delivery process. Pre-approve TQ's to allow site works to continue Produce NFR/Feasibility justifying design decision Offering technical advice on the construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives, as well as feeding information back to the design team Managing the site and parts of construction projects Rad capability (Ferrus Scanning & Pull Testing) - Not Essential Assist in sign off against the construction order Overseeing building work and ensuring the quality of the work Setting out, levelling and surveying the site Ensuring plans, drawings and quantities are accurate for calculations Managing the design documents (drawings / specs) supplied by the client are met and installed correctly on site Managing the configuration control of engineering deliverables and site works. Liaising with SL designers to ensure compliance with design & construction regulations...

Job title - Sub Project Manager Duration - 12 months initial contract Umbrella then potentially to become permanent Start date - ASAP (subject to being medically and security cleared) Shift patterns - Mon-Fri 37.5hours per week (hybrid - 3 days in office 2 days at home) Pay rate - upto £45ph Umbrella DOE Location - Combination of Sellafield and Whitehaven office Working under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, responsible for the delivery of a project management service from feasibility through design, construction and handover. Responsible for the delivery of either work packages as part of a large complex project, complete delivery of a small project or multiple minor tasks. Key Responsibilities: * Planning, directing and co-ordinating the team's activities to manage and implement projects and/or interrelated projects from initiation to final close down. * Determines and monitors and reviews all project economics to include costs,...

Risk Manager - Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid) Looking for a senior risk role on complex infrastructure projects? Comfortable leading risk activity across multiple live programmes? Want a long-term contract where your experience genuinely adds value? What's in it for you •£60 - £70 per hour • Target rate around £65 p/h • Long-term contract opportunity • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements • Major UK infrastructure and construction projects What will you be doing? • Leading risk management activity across a portfolio of projects • Owning and maintaining programme and project risk registers • Facilitating risk workshops and driving risk identification • Carrying out quantitative and qualitative risk analysis • Supporting change control and assessing risk impacts • Producing clear risk reporting for senior stakeholders • Working closely with project, commercial and planning teams • Providing guidance and mentoring to wider risk practitioners Where you'll be doing it...

Exciting Opportunity: Project Manager (Water Sector) Join Our Client's Dynamic Team We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our client's team in delivering an impactful £5.5 billion programme as part of the United Utilities (UU) AMP8-9 initiative. This contract role is based across the North West and Cumbria and offers an exciting chance to lead significant projects in the water sector, working closely with key stakeholders and partners. Your Key Responsibilities Deliver innovative project management, design, construction, and commissioning services for major water-sector initiatives. Oversee a major project or a portfolio of projects across the North West and Cumbria, ensuring successful and timely delivery. Establish and maintain strong relationships with United Utilities, supply chain members, and strategic partners to drive project success. Strengths You'll Bring Project execution expertise: Skilled in planning, managing, and executing complex...

Freelance Project Manager – Structural Steel 📍 Location: Lockerbie 🗓 Contract: Freelance / Project-Based Boyd Recruitment are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager with a strong structural steel background to lead the delivery of a project in Lockerbie. This is a hands-on role suited to a Project Manager who understands the full lifecycle of steelwork projects—from design coordination and procurement through to fabrication, erection, and handover. The Role: Full responsibility for the planning and delivery of the project Managing programme, budget, and quality Coordinating with clients, designers, subcontractors, and site teams Overseeing structural steelwork packages, including fabrication and erection Managing health & safety, site progress, and commercial reporting Driving the project to practical completion on time and within budget The Ideal Candidate: Proven experience as a Project Manager on structural steel projects Strong understanding of steel...

Job Title: Traffic Marshal / Labourer Location: Lockerbie, DG11 1LW Start Date: 9th February 2026 Duration: 12 Months Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed-term (12-month contract) Job Description: Morson Edge is looking for a reliable and experienced Traffic Marshal / Labourer to work on a construction site in Lockerbie (DG11 1LW). The project involves working on an extension on a new build site, with work available for 12 months starting 9th February 2026. Key Responsibilities: Controlling and managing the safe flow of traffic in and around the site Banking vehicles and ensuring all site safety procedures are followed Assisting tradesmen with general labouring duties Loading and unloading materials Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Requirements: Valid CSCS Card (essential) NPORS Traffic Marshal qualification (essential) Previous experience in a similar role preferred Good...

We are seeking a key operative with a valid telehandler ticket to join our team on a commercial construction project in Appleby. This is an exciting long-term opportunity for an experienced and reliable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Operating a telehandler to move materials and equipment safely on-site. Assisting with general site duties, including lifting, carrying, and manual handling of materials. Opening and locking up site. Working closely with the site manager and other team members to ensure smooth operations. Ordering skips. Ensuring site safety standards are maintained at all times. Helping with other tasks as required by the project. Requirements: Valid Telehandler Ticket (must be able to operate telehandlers safely and effectively). CSCS card. Previous experience in a similar role on commercial construction sites. Strong awareness of site safety and health regulations. Ability to work as part of a team and independently....

AA Euro Group are seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a major, long-term utilities infrastructure project based in Dumfries. This is a site-based role, and candidates must live within a commutable distance of Dumfries. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience on a live utilities project, with a strong emphasis on setting out and site engineering duties, working closely with senior engineers and site management. Key Responsibilities * Setting out for civil works including drainage, ducting, foundations, and associated utilities infrastructure * Assisting with day to day site engineering activities * Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and method statements * Carrying out site measurements, surveys, and as built records * Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with design, quality, and health & safety standards * Liaising with subcontractors, site supervisors, and project engineers * Supporting QA documentation,...

Do you have hands-on experience supporting construction delivery within a highly regulated environment—specifically managing design documents, configuration control, TQs, and providing technical site support? Do you hold the required Sellafield site competencies (FGMSP, PFSP, C3, respirator/PVC) and have proven mechanical/plant knowledge suitable for overseeing installation, quality, and constructability reviews? Are you looking for a role where your technical expertise, and on-site problem solving skills directly influence safe, compliant, and successful delivery within one of the UK’s most complex engineering environments? Due to an increase in workload, the client requires an experienced Mechanical Site Engineer to strengthen site-based engineering support and ensure robust technical oversight throughout the construction and installation phases. The role will be site facing and support the Construction Delivery Team on various projects, reporting to the Lead Site Engineer....