10 Contractors jobs in the United Kingdom
Control of Contractors Coordinator
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Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Basildon, SS14 3EL
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
The Control of Contractors Coordinator is responsible for the successful and safe management of all subcontractor works through the implementation and ownership of the client's work authorisation and permit to work processes.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all activities carried out by third-party contractors are executed in a controlled, compliant, and safe manner, while also aligning with site-specific security and operational procedures.
Job Description
You will champion a proactive and diligent approach to governance, ensuring all relevant subcontractor documentation, checks, and control measures are in place before any work begins.
In addition, adherence to security escorting guidelines will be a key responsibility, ensuring a secure and compliant working environment for all site activities.
This position offers the chance to work within an impressive site environment, supported by excellent on-site facilities including a restaurant.
With a focus on long-term job security, progression, and development, ISS is a great place to grow your career while working with a high-profile client in a collaborative and forward-thinking setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and book in subcontractors, including escorting onsite and ensuring compliance with security and site procedures.
- Review and validate subcontractor documentation (RAMS, risk assessments, permits) and manage the prequalification process.
- Issue and oversee Work Authorisations and Permits to Work in line with client and site requirements.
- Deliver subcontractor inductions and carry out ad-hoc inspections to maintain safety, quality, and compliance.
- Provide administrative support including logbooks, compliance records, and site security arrangements.
- Liaise with subcontractors and stakeholders to coordinate works and ensure timely approvals.
- Support the engineering team in planning and prioritising tasks, adapting to varying workloads across site.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Experience in a similar role preferred - with good understanding of M&E systems and compliance.
- IOSH Managing Safely and ideally NEBOSH qualified or working towards.
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors effectively with a focus on safety and operations.
- Skilled in developing positive relationships with internal teams and external partners.
- Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements within facilities or engineering. - Proactive and detail-oriented with a focus on delivering safe outcomes.
- Ability to assess risk and act decisively in unpredictable situations.
- Committed to high standards of safety, quality, and service delivery.
- UK Driving Licence (preferred).
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing
If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace
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Signalling Design Contractors Responsible Engineer
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of rail infrastructure?**
We are searching for a Signalling Design CRE to review, verify and/or lead the production of signalling design as part of a dedicated signalling design team, as well as provide guidance and leadership to staff within their and other teams.
With a comprehensive understanding of the technical and business aspects of the rail-signalling industry, the Signalling Designer CRE will lead the signalling design working in multi-disciplinary project teams, providing strong technical support to the discipline in terms of production, verification and mentoring.
Engagement with other staff necessary to discharge these duties will be as follows:
+ Project and Quality Delivery: Project Manager, Project Engineer
+ Staff Development: Professional Head of Discipline & Signalling Design Manager
+ Client Engagement: Signalling Design Manager, Work Winning team, Project Manager
+ Resource Management: Project Manager, Signalling Design Manager
+ Cross Business Line: Professional Head of Discipline & Signalling Design Manager
**Here's what you'll do:**
+ **Collaborate** : Provide design delivery support in day-to-day duties throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion, including -
+ **Deliver:** Verification of railway signalling designs specifications and reports. Role may also include production duties, applying first principles as required. Ensure all deliverables verified/produced comply with company procedures, contractual and statutory requirements, including delivery within agreed timescales and performance parameters.
+ **Innovate:** Liaising and meeting with others including clients, stakeholders, and external railway contractors. Undertake the technical liaison with other team disciplines, departments and externally
+ **Thrive:** Mentoring, support, guidance, and development of junior staff
**Qualifications**
+ Holder of 1.1.550 Signalling Principles Designer, 7.8.110E Engineering Manager (Design) or 7.8.220E Senior Engineering Manager (Design) licence, and/or registered with professional engineering institution (IRSE, IET etc.) at IEng or CEng.
+ Experience of acting as Signalling Design CRE.
+ Experience in plain line and S&C design renewals and enhancement projects.
+ Experience of delivering signalling design as part of multi-disciplinary rail systems projects
If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.
**Come grow with us.**
We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project
And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days
**Additional Information**
**Additional information**
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
T Level Reviser- Construction Management
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As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it's essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.
As part of a programme of modernisation, we are taking the opportunity to update our senior associate roles and responsibilities, across our qualifications.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.
**About Pearson**
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Reviser**
**Core Services and Expectations**
* Review the initial draft question paper(s) and mark scheme(s). Check that the nature and range of responses required by the mark scheme are appropriate.
* Comment on individual questions and responses and the draft question paper(s) as a whole.
* Provide constructive feedback to writer in the required format and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
* Complete a full report concerning each question paper and submit it to the Content Production Manager (CPM) before the Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting is due to be held.
* Attend the review meeting/Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting and therefore contribute to the production of the final draft paper(s) which will be sent to be typeset.
**Experience/qualifications needed**
* Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector
**Competencies required**
* An understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications
* Knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role
* Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
* Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills
**Desirable**
* Experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment of vocational qualifications.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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T Level Scrutineer - Construction Management
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As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it's essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners.
As part of a programme of modernisation, we are taking the opportunity to update our senior associate roles and responsibilities, across our qualifications.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.
**Scrutineer**
**About Pearson**
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Core Services and Expectations**
* Check the question paper(s) without reference to the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the questions can be answered in the time allowed and that there are no errors or omissions.
* Work through the question paper(s) (where appropriate and directed to do so).
* Check the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the marks given are identical to those on the question paper(s).
* Prepare a report for the Content Production Manager.
**Experience/qualifications needed**
* Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector.
**Competencies required**
* Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
* Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills.
**Desirable**
* Experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
* An understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications
* Knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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Director of Project Management - Construction
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Sales Director -Team Management - Construction
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My client, a leading organisation in the building materials sector, is seeking a visionary and accountable Sales Director to lead the commercial strategy for its Flat Roofing division. This is a transformative leadership opportunity for an experienced sales professional to architect and execute a progressive, data-driven sales strategy, while building and empowering a high-performing team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the strategy is clearly understood and embraced across the sales organisation, with individual and team contributions aligned to both departmental and wider business objectives. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep market knowledge, technical expertise, and a passion for driving sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sales Leadership
- Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for flat roofing systems, informed by market intelligence and customer insights.
- Define and communicate a compelling technical value proposition across diverse roofing solutions, including single-ply, liquid-applied, bitumen, and integrated systems such as solar and green roofs.
- Identify emerging trends and evolving customer needs across commercial, industrial, public sector, and refurbishment markets.
Market & Account Development
- Lead national account management and develop tailored account plans aligned with business goals.
- Negotiate trading terms with key stakeholders to optimise volume, product mix, and profitability.
- Strengthen relationships with architects, contractors, specifiers, and local authorities.
Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Implement advanced forecasting methodologies and participate in S&OP processes to align sales demand with operational capacity.
- Leverage historical data, market trends, and pipeline analysis to ensure supply chain efficiency and project fulfilment.
Team Development & Performance
- Build and lead a high-performing sales team through structured development plans, coaching, and succession planning.
- Promote data literacy and analytical thinking across the team, embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Customer Experience & Process Excellence
- Define and manage KPIs tied to strategic goals and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Use real-time dashboards and analytics to optimise sales processes and enhance the customer experience across flat roofing projects.
Data-Driven & Analytical Capabilities
- Data Literacy & Analytical Thinking: Ability to derive actionable insights from complex sales, market, and customer data specific to flat roofing projects.
- CRM & Sales Technology Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales enablement tools for pipeline management, specification tracking, and project oversight.
- Forecasting & S&OP: Proven ability to lead accurate forecasting and demand planning processes tailored to long-cycle, project-based sales.
- Performance Measurement & Optimisation: Experience defining and analysing KPIs (e.g., conversion rates, specification success, project value) to drive continuous improvement.
III. Leadership & People Development
- Visionary & Accountable Leadership: Ability to set a clear vision, inspire teams, and deliver results in complex project environments.
- Talent Development & Coaching: Commitment to developing individuals through formal and informal coaching, with a focus on technical sales and project management.
- Change Management: Skilled in leading organisational change and ensuring smooth transitions to new strategies, processes, or technologies.
- Communication & Influence: Exceptional ability to articulate complex solutions and influence stakeholders across all levels.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working across departments (e.g., marketing, technical, operations, finance) to deliver cohesive customer experiences.
Ideal Candidate:
- Senior Sales Leadership in Building Materials/Construction: Extensive experience in B2B sales leadership within the construction or building materials sector.
- Previous Experience managing Sales Manager and wider sales teams
- National Account & Project Management: Proven success in managing national accounts and negotiating complex project contracts.
- Team Leadership & Management: Strong track record of leading high-performing sales teams focused on technical project sales.
- Sales Transformation: Experience driving a shift toward data-led, progressive sales strategies and processes.
Why This Role?
- Strategic ownership of a high-growth business area.
- Opportunity to shape the future of sustainable roofing solutions.
- Collaborative leadership team and supportive culture.
- Real impact on industry transformation and customer outcomes
Category Specialist Construction and Asset Management
Posted 14 days ago
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Category Specialist – Construction and Asset Management
Location: Ealing
Salary: £52,194 – £54,267 per annum, inclusive (Grade 12)
Closing Date: 30/10/2025
Are you a procurement professional with a strong background in construction, estates, and facilities management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise can shape strategic outcomes and deliver real value? If so, they want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Category Specialist, you’ll lead procurement and commercial activity across construction and asset management categories. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering value for money, driving commercial excellence, and supporting strategic commissioning across the Council.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll manage complex procurement projects end-to-end, advise senior stakeholders, and embed best practice contract and supplier relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement projects in construction, estates, and hard FM from scoping to contract award.
- Develop and implement category strategies aligned with corporate priorities.
- Provide expert advice on contract forms, procurement methods, and negotiation strategies.
- Influence senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve contract issues.
- Deliver training and workshops to internal teams and stakeholders.
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in construction and estates procurement, including contract management.
- Strong understanding of industry-standard contract forms and risk management.
- Ability to manage demanding stakeholders and maintain project timelines.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience with public procurement regulations and eTender systems (e.g., Atamis).
- Degree-level education or equivalent, with professional qualifications (e.g., CIPS).
Why Join Them?
- Be part of a collaborative and innovative team driving commercial transformation.
- Work on high-profile projects that directly impact residents and communities.
- Enjoy a supportive environment that values accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable council, please click apply to complete your application.
You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
The Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. They are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
Please note all applications will be determined on merit.
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Airport Project Management (Construction and Sustainability)
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We're recruiting an Airport Project Manager (Construction and Sustainanility) for one of the world's leading providers of engineering professional consulting.
They are a certified CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and were named Engineering Employer of the year a few years ago offering 25 days of annual leave, pension, bonus scheme, 20 days of international remote working, flexible holiday scheme, and many more!
Key Requirements:
- Construction and sustainability experience is essential
- Aviation experience beneficial
- 5–7 years' experience ideal.
- Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- Experience with NEC contracts
- Start ASAP – candidates from abroad not ideal
- Civil Engineers or Project Engineers preferrence
- Knowledge of civil design and construction phases is ideal
Location:
- Galway ideal, Dublin considered
- Will need to be on-site at the airport 3 days per week
Additional Info:
- Work to assist the Property Manager based at the airport
- Salary: €65–70k (P2 grade)
Interested? Apply now!
Multi skilled Trades Person
Posted 358 days ago
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YourRetreats Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Trades Person to join our team. As a Multi Skilled Trades Person, you will have the opportunity to work on various construction projects, specializing in the assembly and installation of park and luxury lodges.
Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
- Performing various carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general construction tasks to ensure the successful completion of projects
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
- Installing fixtures and fittings, such as windows, doors, flooring, and plumbing systems
- Assisting with the maintenance and repair of existing structures and facilities
- Collaborating with other tradespeople and contractors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard
- Adhering to health and safety regulations and maintaining a safe work environment
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience in multiple construction trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general construction
- Strong technical skills and proficiency in using a variety of hand tools and power tools
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- An eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Health and safety awareness and a commitment to safe work practices
Requirements
Requirements:
- Proven experience in multiple construction trades
- Proficiency in using a variety of hand tools and power tools
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Health and safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Uniform
- Enjoyable place to work
Apprentice Construction Worker - Site Operations
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Assist skilled tradespeople with various construction tasks, including groundwork, formwork, concreting, and basic carpentry.
- Learn and adhere to all site safety regulations and procedures, wearing appropriate PPE at all times.
- Operate and maintain hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Assist with site preparation, including setting out, digging trenches, and managing materials.
- Learn about different construction materials and their uses.
- Transport materials and tools around the construction site as directed.
- Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized worksite.
- Support the installation of various building components.
- Follow instructions from site supervisors and experienced workers accurately.
- Attend all required apprenticeship training sessions and complete assignments.
- Develop a broad understanding of the construction lifecycle and different trades involved.
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.
- A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn practical skills.
- Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual labor.
- Awareness of health and safety practices.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Reliable and punctual with a commitment to attending work and training regularly.
- Basic understanding of construction or practical work is advantageous but not essential.
- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry.