Construction Jobs in Bedford

We are recruiting for a Building Services Engineer to work for our Bedford based client, initially for a 6 month fixed term contract with the possibility of permanent employment.

Previous Building Services experience is a must for this role, responsibilities will include:-

Eliminating and correcting all Electrical & Mechanical issues before manufacture and to oversee Electrical and Mechanical manufacture of their goods as per design.

Liaise with all areas of production so that there is no issue to site.

Enable CAD Drawings are correct and meet the required dimensions for purpose.

Redraft CAD drawings and...

Swim Recruitment are looking to recruit a Project Manager in the Surveying Assets Team based in Bedford. This is a 3 month, full time position. Please only apply if you can satisfy the criteria below.

Your job will be to:
*Lead and manage project teams in order to deliver the corporate assets strategy within a multi-million pound project
*Review and evaluate projects in line with objectives to ensure customer satisfaction
*Ensure that overall programme is delivered within budget and to time constraints
*Provide detail programme of works for each period in graphic format
*Support and develop a profession and disciplined project...

Sales Representative

OPPORTUNITIES NATIONWIDE

c £45k to £60k

Anglian Home Improvements is a business that is going from strength-to-strength. We’re confidently looking to an even brighter future and we’d love you to share in our success.

Over 45 years, we’ve become the UK’s number one supplier of high quality home improvement packages, from windows and doors, through to conservatories, rooftrim, solar energy, garage conversions, garage doors, driveways, timber floors and much, much more.

We’re successful because we make it easy for homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient, stylish and secure and...

Our client are a reputable construction company based in Bedford who are currently recruiting for a sole marketing person for their construction division. This is a 10 month maternity contract initially. You will be responsible for managing all the marketing activity and liaising with both internal and external sales personnel, the management team and external suppliers. Main tasks will involve

Managing the marketing budget for the division;
Managing product literature in co-operation with technical and commercial colleagues;
Managing Marketing leads;
Managing literature enquires and stock;
Database updating and reporting...

Labourers needed for work on Housing development sites in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrounding areas. Must have previous experience, CSCS Card, PPE and own transport is desirable. Please call Stephanie on 01908 695959 Opt 2. ...

Telescopic Forklift drivers needed for work on Housing development sites in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrounding areas. Must have previous experience, CPCS Card, PPE and own transport is desirable. Please call Stephanie on 01908 695959 Opt 2. ...

FIELD SALES PERSON Required. You will be selling air conditioning products to end users nationally. Transport and phone provided. £12,000 salary + comm (OTE- 25k) Previous sales experience preferred although full training will be provided. Please email your CV

This is a rare career opportunity to join a company in its first few years where you will be a king pin wihtin a small team reporting to the founding Directors who have years of experience in the Massively lucrative Air Conditioning field. You will recieve full product training and on going coaching however you must be a strong charecter with some business to business sales background...

Our client is a vibrant Architectural practice in Bedford. Due to a strong order book and a healthy work load they are currently looking to recruit an experienced Architect to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a team of Junior Architects and Technicians. Along with experience working on a variety of schemes, including education, commercial, healthcare and urban regeneration.

Applicants must be ARB/RIBA and have 3+ years PQE
...

Our client, a leading Facilities Management company, is looking to employ 2 Landscaping Operatives to work in Bedfordshire.

This is initially a 3 month contract, with potential to become a permanent position after completion of a successful trial period.

Hours will be 7.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

General maintenance - grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, verges
Horticulture activities - planting, pruning and seeding
Spraying of pesticides
strimming

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
Spraying - PA1 PA2...

My client who is based in Kempston is looking to recruit 2 Carpenters for a temporary contract which will last for approximately 1 month.

You will be qualifed by experience and able to start work immediately. You will be required to construct window frames, door frames, shuttering and skirting boards.

Please apply with your CV if you have the relevant experience, your own tolls and are available for work immediately.

Pay rate is £9.00 per hour including holiday pay, will accept self employed with a Limited Company(you must provide proof)

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Osborne Appointments who are operating...

Contracts Manager – Main Contractor - Bedfordshire

The Company

Our client is a national main contractor which has been established over 75 years and operates for a range of clients in different sectors. They benefit from an excellent reputation for delivering quality projects on time and a strong network of clients.

The Position – Contracts Manager:

Reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for managing all site-based activities on between 2 and 6 contracts at any one time to ensure building contracts are:

• Delivered on time,
• To the required standards within budget,
• Whilst maximising client...

Facilities Management Estimator X 2 urgently required for this FM division.

Based in either Bedfordshire or Cardiff you will need a sound understanding of Estimating for Facilities Management/Building Services contracts.

You will have proven Estimating experience ideally within a Facilities Management / Building Services environment.

You must have a strong grasp of costings/estimating costs.

There are two positions, a Maintenance biased FM and a Soft services biased role.

Ideally experience in Soft Service FM (Cleaning, Catering, Security, H&S, Waste etc) OR Hard Service FM (Heating, Ventilation, Electrical...

We are currently recruiting for two Site Managers for our client who is a prestigious steelwork and fabrication company based in Bedfordshire. They supply a number of bespoke systems to the construction industry and are now looking to expand their friendly and dedicated team.

The position involves planning and supervising the installation of products such as balconies, balustrades, railings, staircases and structural steelwork on various construction sites in and around the London area.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience in the industry and be able to work under their own initiative.
In addition, the ideal candidate...

Planner - Defence schemes / MoD - Bedfordshire
**£7k tax-free relocation allowance paid**

Our client is looking for a Planner to work on a Defence / MoD contract out of their Bedfordshire office.

You will be working on a variety of schemes including missile systems, armoured vehicles, radar systems but a Planner who has worked on any of the below sectors will be considered:

-Defence
-Aerospace
-MoD
-Avionics
-Energy
-Power

-3 years + planning
-You will be proficient in the use of MS Project
-Excellent communication skills are essential
-Full UK Driving Licence and eligible to work in the...

Lead Planner - Defence schemes / MoD - Bedfordshire

**£8k tax-free relocation allowance paid**

Our client is looking for a Lead Planner to work on a Defence / MoD contract out of their Bedfordshire office.

The ideal candidate will have:
-5 years + planning (preferably within Defence, Aerospace, Energy, Avionics, MoD, Power)
-You will be proficient in the use of MS Project
-Excellent communication skills are essential
-Full UK Driving Licence and eligible to work in the UK
-Ability to be SC and DV cleared.
-Previous experience of mentoring a small team of 1-2 Planners

Our client is looking for a Planner...

Lead Planner - Defence schemes / MoD - Bedfordshire
**£7k tax-free relocation allowance paid**

Our client is looking for a Lead Planner to work on a Defence / MoD contract out of their Bedfordshire office.

The ideal candidate will have:
-5 years + planning (preferably within Defence, Aerospace, Energy, Avionics, MoD, Power)
-You will be proficient in the use of MS Project
-Excellent communication skills are essential
-Full UK Driving Licence and eligible to work in the UK
-Ability to be SC and DV cleared.

Our client is looking for a Planner to join an existing team. You will be Leading the Planning function...

Assessor - Professional Services - Construction
Full Time Permanent
Location - Ideally Midlands or South (however the role will potentially involve national travel so location can be flexible)
Field based positions assessing learners in their place of work
Salary £27,000 plus excellent package

The Professional Services team deliver training in Health and Safety, Construction related courses and Logistics driver CPC.

The role will deliver Health and Safety courses and either Construction related training courses or Logistics driver CPC training, dependant on your skills and experience.

You will be responsible...

Experienced Electrical Design Engineer / Building Services Engineer, immediately required for a 6 month contract role in the Bedfordshire / Northamptonshire area.

Essential requirements:
- Experience of working in an electrical design role for education and local authority projects.
- Experience of surveys
- Qualified to HNC level or equivalent

To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact Hannah Lennon on 0121 730 4163.
The hourly rate to be offered for this role is negotiable and competitive.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th May as interviews will be scheduled for Wednesday 16th May. ...

Scaffolding Supervisor required for an immediate start to cover sites in the Herts, Beds and Bucks region. Candidates must have previous experience, be an advanced scaffolder and ideally have an SSSTS certificate. On offer is long term work with a reputable scaffolding contractor with a very healthy order book of projects for the remainder of 2012 and into 2013. Contact Chris Chell on 01462 482980 or forward an up to date cv to

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CONTRACTS MANAGER - GROUNDWORKS - BEDFORDSHIRE - £60K-£70K + PACKAGE

My client is a £20M turnover groundworks and civil engineering business acting as a preferred subcontractor for the house building sector.

They seek an "on the ball", commercially aware contracts manager to run up to 10 sites within the home counties, based from their office near the Bedfordshire region.

You will be able to efficiently get sites to run on BUDGET, get the client to work with you, not against you and be competent at programming.

My client is not looking for a hands on contracts manager that will get his hands dirty with the site...