10 Subcontractor jobs in the United Kingdom

Location: Midlands area

Are you and your team experienced in the Social Housing sector? If you're a subcontractor based in Midlands or operating in the area and seeking a reliable, long-term stream of work, wed love to hear from you! We are specifically looking for experienced subcontractors in Nottingham and the surrounding areas, with a proven track record in delivering kitchen and bathroom renew.

• PVC electrical conduit fitting
• Wiring distribution circuits
• Completing power distribution and circuit terminations
• Testing and commissioning circuits and systems
• Snagging and final adjustments  
• Other general electrical tasks as required

• Proven experience as an Electrician
• Listed as a limited company or willing to register (£5 on Tide)
• Strong practical electrical skills and reliability
• Team player who meets deadlines

• Rate:  Up to £ 0 per day depending on experience 
• Hours: 8 hour day, usually 8 till 4 but this may differ
• Start Date:  Monday 25th September or Tuesday 26th September
• Location: Weymouth College, static

Role: Subcontactor Planner
Location: Basildon 
Type: Perm
Full time  8am to 5pm / Office Based

We are looking to recruit a Subcontractor Planner to join our Basildon Repairs Team, based from our office in Basildon.

About the Role

Joining our team, you’ll be responsible for high volumes of calls liaising with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers, and supervisors to schedule appointments, ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure our contractual Service Level Agreements are met and no false promises are given. You will excel in dealing with residents as part of our back-office using a range of communication methods including telephone and email.

Using our in-house system, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of subcontractor works whilst ensuring the customer is kept informed. You will need to work closely with the subcontractors and attend review meeting discussing their performance and areas for improvement.

Responsibilities: 

• Deal with complex repairs, demanding customers and those who have suffered service failure, to contain issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the jobs allocated to Sub-contractors to ensure the customer receives the same level of service as they would if a MSPS operative was delivering the work.
• Work with the Commercial team and Operatives to ensure materials are ordered and collected from suppliers promptly and work is planned to ensure we can provide a first time fix to residents wherever possible.
• Handling calls and emails from the client to log issues, deploy Operatives and monitor completion of the work, providing updates at regular intervals.
• Ensure that the system is updated in a timely manner so that the client and the Operations are in receipt of the most up to date information.
• Ensure the scheduling process is delivering maximum productivity.
• Where first time fix is not possible, manage the effective scheduling of follow-on works
• Understand the case workload and alert the Team Leader to issues requiring intervention. Understand the contractual KPI’s, then plan, allocate and operate to exceed client expectations.
• Take a strategic view of demand (jobs being raised) and the supply of resources (Operative and Sub-Contractor skill mix) and make recommendations to the Partnership Manager and Supervisors about optimising the available resource mix. • Adopt a continuous improvement mindset and proactively seek ways to improve the way you and Morgan Sindall operates and serves its customers.

Benefits

• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

Please apply today or call Leah Seber at Build Recruitment

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

• PVC electrical conduit fitting
• Wiring distribution circuits
• Completing power distribution and circuit terminations
• Testing and commissioning circuits and systems
• Snagging and final adjustments  
• Other general electrical tasks as required

• Proven experience as an Electrician
• Listed as a limited company or willing to register (£5 on Tide)
• Strong practical electrical skills and reliability
• Team player who meets deadlines

• Rate:  Up to £ 0 per day depending on experience 
• Hours: 8 hour day, usually 8 till 4 but this may differ
• Start Date:  Monday 25th September or Tuesday 26th September
• Location: Weymouth College, static

Role: Subcontactor Planner
Location: Basildon 
Type: Perm
Full time  8am to 5pm / Office Based

We are looking to recruit a Subcontractor Planner to join our Basildon Repairs Team, based from our office in Basildon.

About the Role

Joining our team, you’ll be responsible for high volumes of calls liaising with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers, and supervisors to schedule appointments, ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure our contractual Service Level Agreements are met and no false promises are given. You will excel in dealing with residents as part of our back-office using a range of communication methods including telephone and email.

Using our in-house system, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of subcontractor works whilst ensuring the customer is kept informed. You will need to work closely with the subcontractors and attend review meeting discussing their performance and areas for improvement.

Responsibilities: 

• Deal with complex repairs, demanding customers and those who have suffered service failure, to contain issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the jobs allocated to Sub-contractors to ensure the customer receives the same level of service as they would if a MSPS operative was delivering the work.
• Work with the Commercial team and Operatives to ensure materials are ordered and collected from suppliers promptly and work is planned to ensure we can provide a first time fix to residents wherever possible.
• Handling calls and emails from the client to log issues, deploy Operatives and monitor completion of the work, providing updates at regular intervals.
• Ensure that the system is updated in a timely manner so that the client and the Operations are in receipt of the most up to date information.
• Ensure the scheduling process is delivering maximum productivity.
• Where first time fix is not possible, manage the effective scheduling of follow-on works
• Understand the case workload and alert the Team Leader to issues requiring intervention. Understand the contractual KPI’s, then plan, allocate and operate to exceed client expectations.
• Take a strategic view of demand (jobs being raised) and the supply of resources (Operative and Sub-Contractor skill mix) and make recommendations to the Partnership Manager and Supervisors about optimising the available resource mix. • Adopt a continuous improvement mindset and proactively seek ways to improve the way you and Morgan Sindall operates and serves its customers.

Benefits

• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

Please apply today or call Leah Seber at Build Recruitment

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

Job description: Fibre Subcontractors

We require one or two-person subcontractor teams to deliver SDU Overhead Fibre Installations to customer premises, mainly across London & Surrey but travel anywhere within the M25 may be required.

• Installations are required between 8am – 6pm across Monday to Sunday.
• One-person team - Usually routed between 3-5 installs a day depending on ability.
• Two-person team - Usually routed between 4-8 installs a day depending on ability.

Do you consider yourself to have:

The Expertise and Capabilities: subcontractor has the expertise and resources to handle the entire scope of work assigned to them, delivering on a first time right basis.
Great Quality Standards: a focus on at least meeting required quality & compliance standards and a reputation for delivering high-quality results every time.
Careful Workmanship: works carefully without causing damage to existing premises; taking required measures to protect structures, equipment, and finishes is essential.
Adherence to Schedules: timely attendance and completion of each project is critical.
Safety Practices: compliance with defined H&S requirements is an absolute must.Subcontractor Requirements:

What do you need to have?

• Essential: 1 person qualified with SA001, SLG (NRSWA), SA008 and flat roof working (must have proof of certificates)
• Previous experience of FTTH installations
• Valid driving licence (max 6 points)
• Limited Company status with UTR and £5m public liability insurance

Must Haves:

• Own fibre install kit including splicer / cleaver
• Ideally looking for individuals / teams with minimum 2 years FTTH experience.
• DBS Certificate, new or maximum 3 months post application
• OH experience is essential
• Ability to positively engage and connect with customers is also critical.

T&Cs:

Payment on completion of a quality install / service call & compliance with SLAs - contact us for rates and terms

If you're interested, apply now, and a member of our team will be in touch where we can discuss in more details.

Job description: Fibre Subcontractors

We require one or two-person subcontractor teams to deliver SDU Overhead Fibre Installations to customer premises, mainly across London & Surrey but travel anywhere within the M25 may be required.

• Installations are required between 8am – 6pm across Monday to Sunday.
• One-person team - Usually routed between 3-5 installs a day depending on ability.
• Two-person team - Usually routed between 4-8 installs a day depending on ability.

Do you consider yourself to have:

The Expertise and Capabilities: subcontractor has the expertise and resources to handle the entire scope of work assigned to them, delivering on a first time right basis.
Great Quality Standards: a focus on at least meeting required quality & compliance standards and a reputation for delivering high-quality results every time.
Careful Workmanship: works carefully without causing damage to existing premises; taking required measures to protect structures, equipment, and finishes is essential.
Adherence to Schedules: timely attendance and completion of each project is critical.
Safety Practices: compliance with defined H&S requirements is an absolute must.Subcontractor Requirements:

What do you need to have?

• Essential: 1 person qualified with SA001, SLG (NRSWA), SA008 and flat roof working (must have proof of certificates)
• Previous experience of FTTH installations
• Valid driving licence (max 6 points)
• Limited Company status with UTR and £5m public liability insurance

Must Haves:

• Own fibre install kit including splicer / cleaver
• Ideally looking for individuals / teams with minimum 2 years FTTH experience.
• DBS Certificate, new or maximum 3 months post application
• OH experience is essential
• Ability to positively engage and connect with customers is also critical.

T&Cs:

Payment on completion of a quality install / service call & compliance with SLAs - contact us for rates and terms

If you're interested, apply now, and a member of our team will be in touch where we can discuss in more details.

Project Manager opportunity: suit an experienced PM from the commercial fit-out or refurb sector used to working as the Sub-Contractor. This role will focus on managing install projects for shading and acoustics in office fit-out projects, however, PM candidates with experience of managing final fix installations in any of the following will also be considered: specialist joinery, ceilings, flooring, audio visual, M&E.

Top reasons to work for this client:

• Basic salary 60K per annum.
• Monday to Friday, 4 days per week at Surrey Office, 1 day per week onsite in London.
• Established, ambitious and sustainable Workplace Design & Fit Out Subcontractor.
• Delivering environmentally conscious, innovative solutions in zoning, shading & acoustics.
• Joining a dedicated Project Management team, where people really do come first.
• Opportunity for you to apply your PM, site survey, client management, commercial & H&S skills.
• Focus: manage your own final fix installation projects from order to completion.
• Strong investment in employees; cohesive team approach.
• Collaborative team of 15, flat management structure and fast paced company culture.
• Location: Surrey Office Junction 6 M25.
• Business mileage claimed.

Core responsibilities will typically include:

• Oversee multiple simultaneous projects from order through to completion, meeting or improving on budgets.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project resources, materials, and logistics.
• Conduct site surveys, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams for efficient project delivery.
• Place supplier orders.
• Manage commercial aspects including billing, contract variations, and cost control.
• Prepare products and schedules for installation teams, including carrying out small workshop tasks.

Expected Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Experience managing final fix installations, in commercial refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent organisational abilities, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost management.
• Proficient in MS Office 365.
• Used to working with Project Management software.

Desirable:

• Basic CAD drawing skills.