332 construction jobs found in Colchester

Job Title: Construction Lecturer Location: Suffolk Start Date: Immediate start Salary Range: £30-£36 per hour Do you have several years of experience in the construction industry? Are you passionate about teaching and eager to inspire the next generation? Are you looking to work in an inclusive and diverse environment? TeacherActive is proud to be working with mainstream colleges in the UK. The colleges provide a high standard of education. This thriving, modern and diverse place to study offers opportunities both inside and outside of lessons to promote student engagement, helping their young people to flourish both academically and personally. I am looking for experienced Construction Lecturers with assessing qualification, on a flexible or permanent basis. The successful Construction Lecturers will be teaching passionate and focused students the skills necessary to pursue a career in the field.  The role will be paramount in helping students achieve excellent results,...

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a well respected Defence organisation. Due to an ever increasing workload, they are currently looking to recruit a Construction Procurement Support Professional for an initial 12 Month duration. The role would offer hybrid working with 2 days a week spent onsite in Stevenage OR Bolton and 3 days a week working from home. There is a rate of up to £40 Per hour Umbrella on offer for the successful candidate. Please find the job description below:  • Provide support to the UK Construction procurement strategy with duties consisting but not limited too o Running & supporting Competitive Tender Events via the e-procurement Tool o Planning Tender Programmes and agreeing meeting dates with stakeholders o Supplier Sourcing for the UK Construction Category o Identify savings opportunities, capture & record Savings o Provide support to raise Purchase Orders during busy period o Support the Indirect UK Construction Team in...

Construction Buyer Stevenage Contract - 12 Months (2 Days a week onsite) Salary £40.00 per hour Umbrella ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Buyer to join a fast paced team at a Global Defence Company. The Role: Manage suppliers and where necessary build up longer term supplier management expectations Build strong relationships with suppliers in order to meet Internal Customer requirements effectively. Build strong relationships with FM, Security & SHE Team in order to support their requirements and needs Actively support functional excellence programmes, identifying areas for improvement where new processes may be required Lead low value/low complexity negotiations with suppliers to optimise cost, delivery and quality of products Requirements: Significant practical experience, vocational or academic qualifications Strong team and communication skills Good written, verbal and presentation skills Good negotiation skills Proactive approach /...

Procurement Specialist - Construction and Facilities 12 month contract (will extend) - £40ph inside IR35 - Hybrid We are supporting a leading UK organisation within the construction and facilities space to appoint a Procurement Specialist to support indirect procurement activity across multiple stakeholders. This role suits someone hands on, process driven, and commercially minded, with experience supporting tendering, supplier management, and contract activity within construction or facilities management. Key Responsibilities * Support the UK construction procurement strategy across indirect spend * Run and support competitive tender events using e procurement systems * Plan tender programmes and coordinate timelines with internal stakeholders * Source and engage suppliers across construction and facilities categories * Identify, capture, and record cost saving opportunities * Raise purchase orders during peak operational periods * Support preparation for procurement...

Freelance Materials Buyer – Maidstone, Kent (6–9 Months) A new freelance opportunity has just opened up with one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, based in Maidstone, Kent.  They’re heading into a busy period and need an experienced Materials Buyer to support the team across multiple live residential schemes. Position:  Buyer (Materials) Contract type:  Freelance / Temporary Duration:  6 - 9 months Payment type:  PAYE, PAYE Umbrella or Limited company outside of IR35 Day rate:  £ negotatiable and dependant on payment method chosen. Location:  Maidstone, Kent Skilled Careers contact:  Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch) The Company This is a well-established, highly regarded housebuilder with around 10 live sites across the South East and a strong pipeline of new developments starting in 2026. It’s a busy, fast-paced environment with solid systems and experienced teams in place. The Role You’ll be joining a team of three Buyers, reporting directly to the Senior Buyer,...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - On site Central London (Near Old Street) - Immediate start - 8+ months contract - Outside IR35. Tradeline are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor who is able to complete an 8 month contract based on site near Old Street, Central London. You will be required to carry out a forensic review of the project costings and deliver excellent commercial skills including CVR's and Final Accounts. Reporting into a Commercial Manager and working within a team of 5, you will be involved in delivering an extensive cost management service on the project. The role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has had experience in build projects, excellent negotiation skills and working within a high pressurised environment. There will also be aspects of troubleshooting, so experience dealing with problematic construction projects would be desirable

We are recruiting for a Loading Shovel Operator to work in Colchester for ongoing work, on behalf of our client who has a nationwide presence. Requirements: Valid CPCS/Npors Card Full, clean driving licence Full PPE (we can provide if required) Monday - Friday, 7:30-17:00 Weekly payIf you are interested in this Loading Shovel Operator role or would like more information, please contact the Trades and Labour team at PSR Solutions or Apply

We are recruiting for a Cleaner to work in an oiffice in Colchester , on behalf of our client who has a nationwide presence. Cleaner roles and responsibilities: Office CleaningCleaner requirements: 2 x references from a previous Cleaner position Minimum of 1 year experience as a cleanerCleaner Benefits 5 days a week 6pm to 8pm Weekly payIf you are interested in this cleaner role or would like more information, please contact the Trades and Labour team at PSR Solutions

Fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK's largest and highly reputable housing providers in their ambitious and highly professional heating maintenance division. Job description: My client is looking for a Self-employed Gas safe registered service engineer to carry out all aspects of gas services and landlord certifications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in domestic boiler servicing and will be able to carry out on average 10 services per day. However, the client is able to provide up to 12 services per day for candidates that are interested in achieving this. Being a self-employed role, it is vital you have your own PLI, tools and transport including a fully calibrated analyser. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading housing providers and to gain a secure run of work and experience within a social housing sector setting. Start date: Immediate Hours: 40 hours per week. Location: Colchester, and surrounding region...

I am working alongside a leading civil engineering contractor who are currently looking to hire an experienced Senior Engineer due to a number of new contracts being awarded. My client operates across the civils sector on renewable energy projects. Senior Engineer responsibilities: * Oversee & manage engineers on site. * Working alongside the project management team. * Site supervision. * Ensuring health and safety compliance. * Ensuring works are being carried out in accordance to agreed methodology and method. * Ensuring the correct documentation is held on site. * Ensuring works are completed on time and to specification. Senior Engineer requirements: * Right to work in the UK. * CSCS card - White minimum. * SSSTS/SMSTS ticket holder (preferable) * Full UK driving licence. * Strong communication skills. The next steps to apply for the role: If you are interested click the apply button and send your CV

Site Engineer – Highways Scheme – Colchester Rate: £300 – £400 per day Duration: 6–7 months Type: Freelance / Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to work on a highways scheme based in Colchester. This is a 6–7 month contract offering a competitive daily rate, with an immediate or near-immediate start. Key Responsibilities: Setting out for highways works including roads, kerbs, drainage, and earthworks Working from drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and quality Checking line, level, and alignment of works on site Managing and coordinating subcontractors Producing as-built drawings and maintaining site records Ensuring all works comply with health & safety and highways standards Requirements: Proven experience as a Site Engineer on highways or infrastructure projects Strong setting out skills using GPS / total station Ability to read and interpret highways drawings Valid CSCS card (essential) SMSTS / SSSTS (desirable)...

4Site Recruitment are currently looking for a Groundworker in Great Horkesley, Colchester area (CO6) Tickets: CSCS card is not mandatory but preferred PPE: Hard hat, high vis, steel toe cap boots Experience: Must have at least 3 year experience working on other construction projects References: Must be able to provide 2 recent work references Job role:  Groundworker with knowledge of drainage and access pits, confident operating a small digger for basic prep work. Start day: ASAP Duration: 1 week Pay: £25 per hour (8am to 5pm, 8h paid) CIS / UTR / PAYE Weekly pay on a Friday How to apply: Apply online by submitting your CV and we will get back to you

360 Digger Driver Required – Manningtree, Essex – Up to £22 per Hour – ASAP Start EA Associates are looking for a 360 driver to start on a residential project in Manningtree, Essex. Working on behalf of the groundworks contractor, you will be required to operate the machine as well as jump out to help on the ground when needed. You must hold a valid CPCS or NPORS digger ticket and have previous experience completing finishing groundworks. Long-term work opportunity available. Apply for a call to discuss further, or contact Billy at EA Associates on (phone number removed) for more information

Groundworkers required in Sudbury , Suffolk. ( CO10 0AB) Duties to Include Internal/External drainage on a large residential job. CSCS card is a must and needs previous experience . Please call Jason on (phone number removed). Long Term work for the right person

360 Driver required for On going work In Sudbury, Suffolk. This will be driving a 13 Tonne machine on a large residential job including digging footings and working around Piles. CPCS/NPORS is essential and must be available for an immediate start. Long term work for the right Person

Groundworkers required for a Project in Witham,Essex Duties will include building drive thru concreting,Kerbing and edging For more information please contact Ash

Electrician Temporary Clacton-on-Sea Rate of pay: Umbrella / CIS self-employed / LTD CIS / LTD self-employed = £25 ph. Are you an Electrician looking for work? ARC is currently looking for an Electrician in Clacton-on-Sea for ongoing commercial work. For this position, you must have the following: • ECS / JIB • Full PPE • Tools This temporary work for an Electrician is for an ongoing duration, on a commercial project. The type of work for an Electrician will be commercial work. You must have previous proven experience in commercial. 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...

Electrician Clacton-on-Sea £225.00 Jark Cambridge have partnered up with a well-known reputable M&E firm who are searching for experienced Electricians to start near Clacton-on-Sea. Our client are a well-established Electrical firm with a rich history working on large Commercial projects including schools, medical centres, leisure centres, offices, pharmaceutical / bio-medical and gymnasiums. We're actively looking for Electricians to work on a large commercial fit-out, starting next week: Duties: • All aspects of containment. • Wiring. Requirements: • JIB Gold card. • Previous experience working on large Commercial projects. • Own tools including Power Tools. Benefits: • Ongoing work. • Working hours 07.30-16.30. • £225.00 per day. • Free parking If you’re interested in hearing more regarding this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact Luca on (phone number removed) / (url removed) Skills Required Containment Wiring Qualifications Required NVQ Level 3 in...

Labourer required for Sudbury, Suffolk on large house building site. Duties will inlcude putting up Harras Fencing, Unloading deliveries and other duties as required. CSCS card and previous experience is essential. Long term work for the right person

Forward Tipping Dumper Operator Location: Sudbury Duration: Ongoing work Start: ASAP Rate: £19–£20 per hour Role details: * Operating a forward tipping dumper on site * Moving materials safely around site * Assisting with general groundworks when required * Working alongside site supervisors and groundworks teams * Following all health & safety procedures Requirements: * Valid NPORS / CSCS or CPCS card (essential) * Previous experience operating a forward tipping dumper * Good understanding of site safety * Reliable and able to start immediately To apply: Contact Louis