134 construction jobs found in Leiston

Electrical Construction Manager Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk Rate: £450 per shift + accommodation Duration: 1–2 years Payment: Weekly – Outside IR35 Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, staying away with accommodation provided HP4 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to join a long-term project in Saxmundham, Suffolk. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong electrical construction background, ideally with experience working on substations, power infrastructure or similar projects. The Role You will be responsible for overseeing the electrical construction activities on site, managing teams and subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards. The project involves LV electrical systems only – there will be no HV works. Key Responsibilities * Managing electrical construction activities on site * Supervising and coordinating electrical teams and...

Role: Electrical Construction Manager Location: Suffolk Rate: £450-£500 p/d Contract: 18 months Project: Sub station JD: Oversee operations on a day-to-day basis, and ensure that work is done safely, on time and within budget and to the right quality standards. The construction manager will monitor progress, oversee delivery of materials and carry out safety checks and sort out any problems which could hold up work as they arise. A construction manager will also keep in close contact with members of their site team at all times, and liaise with architects, engineers, surveyors and planners. They will also ensure that work complies with building regulations and health and safety legislation as well as other legal requirements. A construction manager will a keep the client updated regularly on progress. To check that persons allocated to projects are competent in respect to their core skills, environment and health and safety duties. To ensure these persons comply with company,...

Client: Our client is a leading Mechanical & Electrical contractor operating in London and the home counties. Having been established for 20 years they benefit from a large amount of repeat business. They pride themselves on being able to deliver technically, logistically challenging and fast-paced schemes. With a turnover in excess of £50M they operate in Commercial Office, Public sectors and high end residential. Their clients included: Galliford Try, British Land, Mace and Sir Robert McAlpine, to name a few. Role: Electrical Construction Manager – Suffolk – Rate £325-£375 per day or permanent equivalent Reporting to a Lead Project Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a £18m M&E package within their own discipline. The project is a new build security facility. Key to this role is managing the project at site level; ensuring it is completed on time, to a high quality and within budget. Role/Responsibilities: * Design Review (scope gaps /...

ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - HV - RATE NEGOTIABLE Fohntech have an immediate start for an Electrical Construction Manager to work on a Semi Conduction Facility in Norwich. We are looking for a Electrical Construction Manager with a strong HV Background for this position. You will be required to run the construction of the plant, overseeing The Electrical Supervisors and and in turn the Electrical Teams whilst reporting to the Project Manager. We are looking for an Electrical construction manager that can both keep the project running to time and budged along with carrying out the paperwork side and keeping reports so that the hierachy is aware how the project is progressing. While I have suggested the rate is in the region of £350 - £450 the rate is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. The work is expected to last 18 months SMSTS or SSSTS Essential Black or Gold JIB Card First Aid preferable If you are an Electrical Project Manager with a good...

Overview We are seeking motivated and skilled Groundworkers / Pipelayers (2 Man Gang) to join our dynamic construction team. This vital role involves laying and installing underground pipelines, ensuring all systems are correctly positioned and securely connected. Experience in boxwork and having been previously inducted at Sizewell C are essential. Duties * Excavate trenches using equipment such as excavators, ensuring proper depth and alignment for pipeline installation * Lay pipes according to project specifications, maintaining accuracy and adherence to safety standards * Conduct inspections of installed pipelines for leaks, alignment issues, or mechanical faults * Maintain detailed records of work performed, materials used, and safety checks completed Experience * Proven experience operating excavators and other heavy machinery in construction or pipeline projects * Experience in Boxwork / Pipelaying - Essential * Confined Spaces - Essential * CPCS /...

Mechanical Plant Fitter (Batching Plant & Jetty) Location: Sizewell, IP16 Duration: 2+ years Pay Rate: £24.14 per hour Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and reliable Heavy Plant / Mechanical Plant Fitter to inspect, maintain, and repair a wide range of heavy plant machinery (Such as Batching Plant & Jetty). The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic ability, hands‑on technical experience, and confidence working independently or within a maintenance team. This role ensures plant equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational to support production and site efficiency. Responsibilities Routine servicing of heavy plant machinery. Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Preventive maintenance and completion of inspection documentation. Breakdown response with efficient fault‑finding and repair. Welding and basic fabrication when required. Maintain full HSE compliance and accurate records. Coordinate with delivery teams...

Job title: Learning Coordinator Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to £173 PAYE / £235 Umbrella per day Location: Leiston, Sizewell Hours of work: Remote working (1 day on site per week) The Organisational Learning Coordinator will support the implementation and continual development of Organisational Learning and Continuous Performance Improvement arrangements within a major nuclear new build project. Working as part of the Performance Improvement team and reporting to the Organisational Learning Lead, the role will focus on managing and supporting the use of an organisational learning tool, capturing and sharing lessons learned, analysing trends and identifying opportunities for improvement. The post-holder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to promote a strong learning culture, support governance and assurance activities, and ensure learning is effectively embedded across...

VGC Group are currently recruiting for an Electrical Test Engineer to join our team on a major project in Leiston, Suffolk. The Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for the inspection, testing, certification and ongoing compliance of temporary electrical installations on construction sites. Basic pay rate: £26.82per hour PAYE (enhanced rates available after 39 hours) Shift- Monday - Friday (potential for weekend work in the future). 12 hour days, 07:00 - 19:00. Start Date: ASAP, subject to gaining vetting Lodge pay is available for the successful candidate, if they meet the criteria. The successful candidate will have: -Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification -18th Edition Regs -2391 City and Guilds - Level 3 -ECS (Gold Card) -Drivers Licence -IPAF Operator -PASMA -SSSTS or SMSTS -Valid CITB HSE As the Electrical Test Engineer, your responsibilities may include: -Inspection, testing, certification and ongoing compliance of temporary electrical...

Organisational Learning Coordinator **Location:** Suffolk - hybrid working available **Contract:** Ongoing contract **IR35 Status:** Inside IR35 **Closing Date:** 27 August 2026 ## Vacancy Overview We are looking for an experienced **Organisational Learning Coordinator** to support the delivery and continual development of organisational learning,performance improvement and continuous improvement activities across a major engineering and construction programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team working within a complex,highly regulated and safety-critical environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in capturing organisational learning,identifying improvement opportunities and ensuring that lessons are effectively shared and translated into meaningful actions across the programme. ## Job Purpose Reporting to the **Organisational Learning Lead**,the Organisational Learning Coordinator will be responsible for the...

Our client, a specialist contractor delivering major plant and equipment operations across one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes, is seeking a proactive Plant Administrative Assistant to support the Plant team on site. The Role Based on site, you will provide proactive administrative support to the Plant team, helping to maintain accurate records, trackers and documentation, and supporting the wider team and other departments as required. This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident managing paperwork and multiple trackers in a fast-paced site environment. Key Responsibilities Track and report working hours, overtime, holiday trackers and vehicle trackers Maintain Plant team records, trackers and general documentation stored on the plant server Support timesheets and attendance follow-up Assist with training, certification and expiry tracking Help with completing forms for materials requests Support temporary access forms to the job site Provide general...

PROMAN Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and reliable HGV Class 2 Driver to join a major project in Leiston, Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated driver looking for long-term work on a high-profile construction site. HGV Class 2 Driver (14T) Wanted Location: Leiston, Suffolk Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour (UTR) Start Date: Early September 2026 ⏰ Working Hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm, with overtime available Tuesday to Saturday Potential to work Tuesday to Sunday Overtimes: ➕ After 6pm 1.3x Saturday 1.5x Sunday 2.0x ✅ Key Responsibilities Safely operate a 14T HGV Class 2 vehicle on site Carry out daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks Complete vehicle logs and relevant documentation accurately Communicate professionally with site personnel Assist with loading and unloading when required Follow all health & safety procedures at all times ⚠️ Report any incidents, defects, or accidents promptly Requirements ✅ Valid...

Kilnbridge is hiring 360 Excavator Operators experienced with groundworks to join its team working on a long-term infrastructure project in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor delivering on a major UK project. Position: 360 Excavator Operators Location: Suffolk Start: ASAP Duration: 4months+ Pay rate: £25 per hour Hours: 50 hrs/week (paid) Days: Mon-Fri (no weekends at present) Lodge allowance: £300 per week Responsibilities: * 360 Excavator Operators must be competent with excavation and stockpile of materials for new bunds * 360 Excavator Operators must be must be competent with placement and grading of regulating layer of Type 1 and shingle aggregates * 360 Excavator Operators must be competent filling geotextile bags * 360 Excavator Operators must be competent with the construction of shingle bunds Requirements: * 360 Excavator Operator must have a minium of 3 years experience operating the 360 Excavator - Various sizes * Must be...

Job Title: Groundworker Type: Contract Location: Suffolk, Saxmundham Rate : Depending on experience Job Reference: JHGW I am looking for ground workers with a good civils backgrounds, to deliver as part of a large long term project. Role You will have previous experience working in a similar role within civils work. This role would suit a current ground worker. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Drainage, pipe-laying, concreting, digging, machine ops. Work in a team on days to ensure works completed Work safely on site Essential requirements: Be an experienced groundworker CSCS or equivalent Have five years relevant experience..Desirable: Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have additional tickets To discuss in more detail please call Josh Hill at Advance or apply We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender,...

CARPENTERS REQUIRED – ORFORD, SUFFOLK 🚨 🔨 We are looking for x2 experienced Carpenters to join a small builder on a high-end residential project in Orford, Suffolk. ✅ Immediate start available ✅ Completing a flat roof on an existing building ✅ Opportunity to move onto internal 2nd fix carpentry afterwards ✅ Long run of work for the right operatives ✅ Up to £210 per day depending on experience 📍 Location: Orford, Suffolk 🕢 Hours: 07:30am – 16:30pm, Monday to Friday 🪪 CSCS Card desirable but not essential This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing work on a quality project with further carpentry works already lined up. 📞 For more information or to apply, contact Billy at EA Asssoicates today

CSCS Carpenter – Few Weeks -  IP12 Start Date; ASAP Core Recruiter are looking for CSCS Carpenters in Woodbridge, Suffolk.  Requirements/Qualifications CSCS Card Full PPE (High Viz, Hard Hat, Steel Toe Capped Boots) Own tools Previous onsite experience Two working references Job Duties New build works Be capable in 2nd fix  Core Recruiter Offer Weekly Pay Payroll Options available Temporary Contract If you are interested please call Molly on (phone number removed) or apply online.                                 Construction. CORE to us. CORE to you

1X CSCS Labourer needed Beccles, Suffolk Start Asap Ongoing work Contact Drew on (phone number removed) for more information

Project Manager - Marine / Port Infrastructure Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk Contract: Freelance / CIS Rate: £450-£550 per day Project Value: £7.5m Sector: Marine / Ports / Heavy Civil Engineering We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong marine, port or heavy civil engineering background to deliver a £7.5m infrastructure project at Felixstowe Port for a specialist marine contractor. The project involves the replacement of twin crane rails within an operational port environment, incorporating significant heavy civil engineering works and requiring a highly experienced Project Manager capable of managing complex construction activities safely, efficiently and to programme. The Role You will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, coordinating site operations, subcontractors, engineering teams and key stakeholders while ensuring the works are delivered to the required standards for safety, quality, programme and cost....

HIGHWAYS OPERATIVES - Eye 📍 Location: Eye, Suffolk 💰 Rate: DOE £ ⏱️ Hours: 9 hours per day 📅 Duration: Ongoing We are currently looking for experienced Highways Operatives to join an ongoing highways project in Eye. The Role: Working on live highways/civils projects General highways and site duties Assisting groundworks and site teams Working safely around live site operations Requirements: Previous highways experience - essential SEQOHS medical - required Highway Passport - ideally Valid CSCS/CPCS/NPORS where applicable Full PPE Right to Work in the UK Ongoing work available for the right operatives. 📞 Call Harry on (phone number removed) information and immediate starts

Electricians & Electrical Improvers – Commercial Project – Lowestoft Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Start: ASAP Duration: Ongoing work Sector: Commercial Anglian Recruitment are currently looking for experienced Electricians and Electrical Improvers to join an ongoing commercial project in Lowestoft. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable local tradespeople looking for consistent, ongoing work on a busy commercial installation. Duties will include: * Commercial electrical installation * 1st and 2nd fix * Installation of containment * Conduit, tray, basket and trunking * Cable pulling and wiring * Installation of lighting and power * Working from drawings and specifications * General electrical installation duties as required Requirements: * Electricians: Valid ECS/CSCS Gold Card and relevant electrical qualifications * Electrical Improvers: Valid ECS/CSCS card and relevant Level 2/Level 3 electrical...

Groundworkers Required – Lowestoft Location: Lowestoft Duration: 4 Weeks EA Associates are currently seeking experienced Groundworkers to join a project in Lowestoft. The role will primarily involve finishing groundworks, and we are looking for reliable operatives who can start as soon as possible. The ideal candidate must be able to: * Lay slabs * Install kerbs and edging * Carry out concreting works Requirements: * Relevant CSCS and plant tickets * Dumper ticket (NPORS or CPCS) preferred * Previous groundworks experience essential What we offer: * CIS payment * Competitive rates of pay * Immediate start available For more information or to apply, please contact Ben at EA Associates