72 construction jobs found in Plymouth

Role: Technical Author Location: Devonport,Plymouth(remote) Duration: 9 months Inside IR35 About our client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development. Primary purpose To bring Construction knowledge and oversight to the Business Management System (BMS) documentation for the MNCP Construction portfolio. To ensure the accurate and true reflection of the Construction Functional Processes, Work Instructions and Supporting Documents (Templates, Guidance and Forms). This role combines reviewing and approval activities, and stakeholder engagement, to deliver functional products in line with...

I am looking for a experienced Senior Construction Planner to join an on-site team supporting the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project. This roles requires on site working on a 10/4 rotation. Experience Required Extensive experience in construction planning roles on major infrastructure or nuclear projects Demonstrated capability with detailed site planning and integration of engineering and construction work fronts Strong Primavera P6 user Direct site-based planning experience, ideally in a live construction environment BPSS security clearance (or ability to obtain)Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree...

Telescopic FLD- Plymouth O'Neill & Brennan are looking for a Telescopic Forklift Driver on a busy resedential construction site in Plymouth Applicants MUST have a valid BLUE/Red CPCS CARD or NPORS. Must have a Taylor Wimpey Passport You will be required to: Telescopic duties: Driving the Telescopic Forklift within the confines of the Site Traffic Management Plan. Load and unload materials, goods etc from lorries or platforms and transport them both internally and externally Assist with getting plots ready for handover. Responsible for minor maintenance checks on the plant. Checking oil, tyre pressures and fuel. Responsible for securing the plant at the end of the day. Benefits: Paid weekly every Friday £50 Voucher - O&B Referral Scheme, ask for more details. Long term work for successful candidate. Further training and upskilling available To be successful the candidate must have: CPCS or NPORS Taylor Wimpey Passport PPE (This can be provided if required) Proof...

CSCS Domestic/Commercial Pipefitter – Plymouth Rate: £24.00 per hour We are currently seeking experienced pipefitters to join a large-scale commercial project in Plymouth, working for a reputable plumbing and heating contractor. Key Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in both commercial and domestic properties. Work on projects including hospitals, schools, and other public buildings. Interpret and work from technical drawings. Solve problems efficiently and work with dexterity in challenging positions. Skills Required: Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Dexterity and attention to detail. Experience working from technical drawings. Qualifications: BTEC and City & Guilds qualifications are advantageous. CSCS card is required. If you are interested in this vacancy, please contact Simon Richardson: (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) INDC

Our Industrial Services team are recruiting 2x Multiskilled RVT Job Details:  Start Date: ASAP (depending on dockyard clearance) Rate: £19.20ph PAYE, overtime (weekends) £28.80ph PAYE Duration: Ongoing Working hours: Mon-Fri (Apply online only) (Overtime & Weekends available ad hoc) Location: Plymouth, Devonport Dockyard Duties: Will be trained to run a water treatment plant involving operating valves, pressure washing, connecting disconnecting hoses. Operating pumps and generators. This is a highly important operation that the project is very reliant on. Candidates will also be expected to help around site when required with skilled tasks Candidates must have:  CSCS Card Benefits:   Weekly pay   PPE Supplied Local office with a dedicated account manager   With this role, you will have to undergo the following:   Drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and ad hoc BPSS and SC clearance for dockyard - This includes identity verification,...

Our Industrial Services team are recruiting 2x General Operative Job Details:  Start Date: ASAP (depending on dockyard clearance) Rate: £14.12ph PAYE, overtime (weekends) £21.18ph PAYE Duration: Ongoing Working hours: Mon-Fri (Apply online only) (Overtime & Weekends available ad hoc) Location: Plymouth, Devonport Dockyard Duties: General labouring duties. Candidates must have:  CSCS Card Benefits:   Weekly pay   PPE Supplied Local office with a dedicated account manager   With this role, you will have to undergo the following:   Drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and ad hoc BPSS and SC clearance for dockyard - This includes identity verification, employment history review, and a criminal record check To Apply: Click Apply Now below to submit your relevant information, or email Yasmin on to be considered for this role

Our Industrial Services team are recruiting 2x Security/Gatemen  Job Details:  Start Date: ASAP (depending on dockyard clearance) Rate: £14.12ph PAYE, overtime (weekends) £21.18ph PAYE Duration: Ongoing Working hours: Mon-Fri (Apply online only) (Overtime & Weekends available ad hoc) Location: Plymouth, Devonport Dockyard Duties: General gatemen duties, ideally have an SIA badge and CSCS - must be willing to go through CSCS training.  Candidates must have:  CSCS Card Benefits:   Weekly pay   PPE Supplied Local office with a dedicated account manager   With this role, you will have to undergo the following:   Drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and ad hoc BPSS and SC clearance for dockyard - This includes identity verification, employment history review, and a criminal record check To Apply: Click Apply Now below to submit your relevant information, or email Yasmin on to be considered for this role

Agent – Major Infrastructure Project Location: Plymouth (Devonport) Rate: £500 per day + £50 lodge allowance (if eligible) Hours: 42.5 hours per week (07:30 – 17:00) Working Pattern: Monday to Friday – site-based About the Role Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Agent to join a major infrastructure project based within the Devonport Dock framework in Plymouth. This role will see you take full responsibility for delivering a section of works, ensuring technical compliance with design specifications while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and programme performance. Due to the nature of the project, you will be working within a live, highly regulated site. Key Responsibilities Programme and manage works to ensure timely delivery Monitor commercial performance and effectively utilise project resources Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures Take ownership of project financial performance, including:...

Temporary Works Coordinator 📍 Location: Plymouth – Devonport 🌙 Shift: Night Shifts (30% uplift applied) ⏰ Hours: 42.5 hours per week About the Role Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to join a major, long-term infrastructure project based at the Devonport Docks Project in Plymouth Working as part of the engineering team, you will take full responsibility for the coordination, management, and implementation of all Temporary Works across the project lifecycle. This is a key position on a high-profile scheme within a highly regulated environment. This role is night shift-based, offering a 30% uplift on standard rates. Due to the nature of the site, security clearance (BPSS) is required and must be successfully obtained prior to starting. Key Responsibilities Coordinate all Temporary Works activities across site teams and design functions Review Temporary Works design briefs to ensure suitability prior to submission Manage...

Site Engineer (Setting Out) – Major Civil Engineering Project Location: Plymouth Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals Overview Carmichael UK has a fantastic opportunity for Site Engineers with strong setting-out experience to join a long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established delivery team on a variety of civil engineering works, playing a key role in the accurate and safe delivery of site activities. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works. The Role As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site, with a strong emphasis on setting out and dimensional control. You will support and mentor junior engineers where required and provide technical input across multiple areas of delivery. You will contribute to: RAMS Temporary Works briefs ITPs Weekly progress...

Sub Agent – Major Civil Engineering Project Location: Plymouth - fulltime on site  Rate: £420–£450 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract - Permanent opportunities available too  Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals Overview Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of the construction phase of a major civil engineering scheme. You will be responsible for managing a defined section of works or an assigned area of the site, working under the direction of the Agent or Project Manager to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery. The role has a strong focus on SHEQ performance, programme, quality, and coordination of subcontractors and engineering teams. Key Accountabilities SHEQ performance for your assigned section of works Identification and escalation of change, risk, and opportunity to the Agent or Project Manager Production, review, and monitoring of RAMS and ITPs in line with company standards Supporting...

Sub Agent – SC Cleared Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth Employer: Tier 1 Contractor We are currently seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering critical infrastructure works at Devonport Dockyard. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile defence-related projects within a secure environment. Key Requirements: Valid SC Clearance (essential) – candidates must already hold active Security Clearance Proven experience working as a Sub Agent on civil engineering or infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of site management, health & safety, and project delivery Experience working within regulated or high-security environments is desirable Excellent communication and leadership skills Responsibilities: Managing site operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget Supervising engineers and site teams Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards...

CPCS 360 Excavator Operative x 2 - Plymouth - £20.66 PAYE  VGC Group are seeking 2no experienced Excavator Operators (CPCS) ticket to join a great team stabilising ground on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: CPCS 360 above & below 10 tonne Location: Plymouth Salary: £20.66 per hour, 1.33 x rate after 10 hours daily, 1.5 x rate Weekends  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: Initially 4 months with potential 18 month extention Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension contributions after 12 weeks service Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CPCS 360 Above & Below 10 Tonne - Civils Experience working with various attachments such as grab, forks, breaker & variety of buckets Please apply via directly or whatsapp Dan on (phone number removed) VGC is a leading provider of support services to the UK...

1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) We are currently recruiting for a Contract/Project Administrator to work for a Mechanical Engineering business based in Plymouth Job details: Position: Contract/Project Administrator Location: Plymouth (PL6) Employment: temporary contract, but on going Office Hours: Weekdays 8.30 - 17.00 (30mins lunch break), the company are willing to discuss part-time hours. Pay Rate: £14.00p/hr (+ holiday accrual) The Company: You'll be working in a busy office with an on-site fabrication workshop in Plymouth. The company provide welding, pipework and engineering services to local businesses, working within various sectors including factories, quarries, mines and power plants locally. The company have been established for over 10years and have lots of ongoing work. The Role: As Project Administrator, you will provide end to end administrative support across procurement, compliance and site operations ensuring...

Quantity Surveyor – Civils Due to the nature of this project, which is based on a high-security site, successful candidates will be required to undergo additional security screening. BPSS-level security clearance is mandatory, and the clearance process may take approximately 4–6 weeks. Please note that only candidates who: * Hold a passport from an EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member country, and * Have continuously resided in the UK for the past 5 years will be eligible for consideration. Role Overview You will be working within a live MOD facility, supporting commercial and contractual management across civil engineering works. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to cost and contract management. Key Responsibilities * Provide commercial input, including financial and contractual performance forecasts, to the management team * Support delivery of business targets and KPIs * Ensure cash...

Site Agent Due to the nature of this project, which is based on a high-security site, successful candidates will be required to undergo additional security screening. BPSS-level security clearance is mandatory, and the clearance process may take approximately 4–6 weeks. Please note that only candidates who: * Hold a passport from an EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member country, and * Have continuously resided in the UK for the past 5 years will be eligible for consideration. Key Responsibilities As a Site Agent, you will be responsible for: * Managing project programmes, commercial performance, and the effective utilisation of resources to meet delivery targets. * Supporting the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety policies and procedures. * Taking full ownership of project profit and loss, including: * Target cost control * Financial forecasting and reviews * Final cost and value reviews in collaboration with the commercial...

Site Engineer Due to the nature of this project being based on a high-security site, successful candidates will be required to undergo additional security screening. BPSS-level security clearance is mandatory, and the clearance process can take approximately 4–6 weeks. Please note: only candidates who hold passports from EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member countries, and who have resided in the UK continuously for the past 5 years, can be considered for this role. Key Responsibilities As a Site Engineer, your duties will include: * Assisting in the preparation and management of as-built drawings * Maintaining effective systems to record completed works and updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly * Supporting systems that monitor progress against programme, quality, dimensions, and quantities * Assisting with the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, including drainage, concrete, piling, and brickwork * Providing engineering support to resolve...

Civil Quality Engineer Strong RC / Civil QA background essential Locations South West England and Glasgow /Edinburgh/Fife We're looking for experienced Civil / Quality Engineers with strong reinforced concrete (RC) experience to support major infrastructure work in highly regulated environments. Work includes civil assurance, concrete structures, groundwork's, ITP/NCR management, and QA oversight across complex multidisciplinary projects. ✅ UK‑based ✅ SC clearance required (or eligible) ✅ Strong RC / Civils QA background essential Interested? please send your CV Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree...

We're Hiring: Resident Liaison Officer - Plymouth 🚨 Are you a people person with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping communities? We're looking for a dedicated Resident Liaison Officer to join our team in Plymouth! 📍 Location: Plymouth 💼 Role: Resident Liaison Officer 🕒 Full-time What you'll do: * Act as the key point of contact between residents, clients, and site teams * Keep residents informed about planned works and project updates * Handle enquiries, concerns, and support residents throughout projects * Build positive relationships within local communities * Help ensure works are delivered smoothly with minimal disruption What we're looking for: ✔ Strong communication and customer service skills ✔ Experience in housing, construction, or community engagement (preferred) ✔ Organised, proactive, and compassionate approach ✔ Full UK driving licence (preferred) If you're ready to be the friendly face that keeps residents informed and supported, we'd love...

Mane are on the look for a a number of Electrician to join a team working on day shifts on a highways closure located in the Cornwall area at Saltash Highway tunnel. You will be required to work as part of a maintenance team who will be carrying out installation work inside of the tunnel. As well as carrying out LV installation work within the existing tunnel. Due to the nature of this project, applicants will require a Highways Passport. We can support with obtaining one if required. Working Hours: 19:00pm till 05:15am Monday to Thursday. You will be booked for 4 shifts and if completed paid for 5 shifts