Construction trades jobs in Manchester

26 Mar, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Electrical Service and Commissioning Engineer

£45,000 yearly

Qlar Harworth, Doncaster, UK

Electrical Service and Commissioning Engineer Join a leading engineering organisation specialising in pneumatic conveying systems, offering a dynamic field-based role with commissioning, maintenance and technical support responsibilities across the UK and worldwide. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Field Service Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Commissioning and Service Engineer, Field Service Electrical Engineer, Electrical Service Engineer, Service & Commissioning Engineer, Field Service Engineer (Electrical), Service & Commissioning Electrical Engineer, Electrical Service Engineer (Commissioning) SALARY: £45,000 per annum + Overseas Allowanced + Vehicle + Overtime + Benefits LOCATION: Harworth, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands – with regular travel both in the UK and overseas required (overseas trips can be for up to 6 weeks) JOB TYPE:...

09 Apr, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Premises Manager / Facilities Manager

£27,980 - £30,309 yearly

Avanti Schools Trust Stanmore, UK

School Premises Manager / Facilities Manager A fantastic opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to oversee site operations, maintenance, and health and safety within a busy school environment. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Facilities Supervisor, Estates Manager, Caretaking Manager, Building Services Supervisor, Facilities Team Lead, Assistant Premises Manager, Caretaker Supervisor, Site Supervisor This role is known internally as a Senior Premises Officer SALARY: £27,980 – £30,309 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Stanmore, North West London (HA7) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week (all year round) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Premises Manager / Facilities Manager to lead the operational management of a school site, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, and...

19 Mar, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Building Safety Project Manager

£67,232 - £70,770 yearly

a2dominion Hybrid (Ealing, London, UK)

Building Safety Project Manager Lead complex building safety and construction projects, including cladding remediation and compliance programmes, ensuring high standards, stakeholder engagement and effective project delivery across residential properties. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Construction Manager, Building Safety Manager, Project Engineer, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Building Program Manager, Building Programme Manager, Construction Project Manager, Fire & Building Safety Project Manager, Cladding Remediation Project Manager, Property Safety Project Manager, Building Safety Compliance Project Manager, Major Works Project Manager (Building Safety), Housing Building Safety Project Manager SALARY: £67,232 to £70,770 per annum + Generous Benefits LOCATION: Ealing/Hybrid with regular travel to site, including areas such as London, Winchester and Bristol JOB TYPE:...

16 Apr, 2026

Permanent

Mobile Multi-Skilled Electrician

Randstad Construction and Property Manchester, UK

Are you a versatile and skilled Maintenance Electrician looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing facilities management company? Randstad C&P are seeking a dedicated professional to join our clients dynamic team, servicing a range of commercial properties in the Manchester area. This mobile role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. It is a full-time, permanent position offering a 40 hour working week. Benefits: Competitive salary of 42,000 - 45,000 per annum (depending on experience) Company van and fuel card provided. Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Opportunities for professional development and training. Generous company pension. 28 days annual holidays including bank holidays. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine electrical maintenance tasks, including fault-finding, diagnostics, and repair. Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance to electrical systems. Carry out electrical installations,...

16 Apr, 2026

Permanent

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Calibre Search Manchester, UK

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Manchester - Hybrid Working An established and growing cost management consultancy based in central Manchester is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. Operating across the health, education, commercial and community sectors, the business has built a strong pipeline of secured work since its formation, and continues to expand across the North West. Notably, around 85% of current projects sit within the healthcare sector, offering excellent exposure to technically challenging and meaningful schemes. The Role As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the delivery of both pre- and post-contract cost management services across a varied project portfolio. You'll be working closely with experienced senior professionals, gaining hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle. Key responsibilities as Assistant Quantity Surveyor include: Assisting in the delivery of projects from inception through...

14 Apr, 2026

Contract

Electrician

£24.16 - £36.25 hourly

Rullion Manchester, UK

Rullion are looking for JIB Electricians to work on a commerical project in Manchester City Centre, MUST Have a valid JIB Card & IPAF Starting ASAP, for approx 3 months work. All installation work. Basket, power and lighting & circuits. Hours are 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 2.30pm Friday. PAYE ONLY - NO CIS ALLOWED ON SITE 24.16 1st 37.5 hours (including holiday credits) 36.25 Midweek Overtime (including holiday credits) INDJA Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

11 Apr, 2026

Contract

Senior Civil Engineer

Arup Manchester, UK

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

11 Apr, 2026

Permanent

Director - Building Surveying

Calibre Search Manchester, UK

Director - Building Surveying Manchester City Centre A leading and fast growing multi-disciplinary property consultancy is seeking an experienced Director level Building Surveyor to join its modern Manchester City centre office during an exciting growth phase. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to step into a leadership role within a high performing team, with genuine scope to shape the growth of the business in the North West. The Opportunity You'll join a well established Manchester team of 7 Building Surveyors, working alongside senior leadership to drive continued expansion. With strong backing, recent investment, and ambitious growth plans, the business is targeting significant headcount increases over the next 12 - 24 months. This is a hands on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of project delivery, mentoring, and business development. Role & Responsibilities Lead and deliver a wide range of building surveying projects...

08 Apr, 2026

Permanent

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Calibre Search Manchester, UK

Senior Quantity Surveyor Central Manchester / Hybrid 50,000 - 60,000 plus car allowance. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a fast growing, multidisciplinary construction consultancy at a pivotal stage of their North West expansion. This role offers far more than traditional project delivery; you'll take on a lead / operational role, supporting the growth of the regional cost consultancy team whilst working closely with senior leadership to shape the business in the region. Key Highlights -Senior Quantity Surveyor: Join a new, and rapidly growing Manchester office Be part of a business with strong national presence and ambitious growth plans Opportunity to play a key role in building and shaping a regional team Clear and genuine pathway into Senior leadership / Partner level roles The business has already secured high profile projects across residential, remediation, and heritage sectors, and the are looking for a Senior...

03 Apr, 2026

Permanent

Associate Director Building Surveyor

Calibre Search Manchester, UK

Senior Associate Building Surveyor / Operations Lead / Director - Manchester A fast growing, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor to step into a key leadership role within their newly established Manchester city centre office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business who have achieved significant growth in the last few years. With substantial new projects and future growth plans on the horizon, there is an opportunity to add a dynamic and ambitious senior member to the team in Manchester, working directly with the Partner. You will be joining a consultancy with a strong national presence, and a clear focus on developing and promoting high performing individuals. The Opportunity Join a newly established Manchester office (circa 18 months old) with a current team of 10, set to grow across Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, and Project Management. Step into an Operations Lead...

03 Apr, 2026

Permanent

Quantity Surveyor - Housing Groundworks

Building Careers UK Manchester, UK

Quantity Surveyor - Housing Groundworks Manchester - 50,000 - 70,000 + package (dependent on experience) About the Company This business is a well-established specialist contractor operating within the residential development sector, delivering enabling works, remediation, civil engineering and housing groundworks across the North West and wider UK. Known for its collaborative approach, strong pipeline of work and repeat client base, the company plays a key role in transforming complex sites into ready-to-build developments. The Role Due to continued growth, an experienced Quantity Surveyor is required to support housing groundworks projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will work closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure commercial control is maintained across multiple residential schemes. As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for: Commercial management of housing groundworks projects Preparing and managing...

03 Apr, 2026

Permanent

Senior Quantity Surveyor - High Rise Project

Building Careers UK Manchester, UK

Senior Quantity Surveyor - High-Rise Project (Manchester) Manchester - 75,000 - 90,000 + package The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for a high-profile high-rise project in Manchester . You will work closely with the project and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery, manage risk, and maximise commercial returns. This role is ideal for a commercially astute QS with main contractor or builder-focused experience , confident in managing large-scale construction projects and leading a small team of commercial staff. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the commercial management for assigned project(s) or elements Implement and integrate the project commercial strategy Act as the commercial representative to clients and supply chain, managing contractual issues Prepare tenders, evaluate and select supply chain partners, negotiate and finalise orders Prepare and agree client and supply...

01 Apr, 2026

Permanent

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor - Associate Director

Calibre Search Manchester, UK

Associate Director - Building Surveying / Project Consultancy Manchester (Hybrid) Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Are you an ambitious MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor ready to lead projects, grow teams, and drive business ? A fast growing, specialist building and project consultancy is looking for an Associate Director to join their Manchester office, with exposure to high value UK and international projects. What You'll Do: Lead a team of surveyors and project managers across multiple sectors Act as the client facing lead and grow client relationships Deliver technically challenging projects, including complex cases such as fires, floods, and subsidence Support business growth by generating new opportunities Work across education, commercial, residential, and insurance claim projects What We're Looking For: MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor with proven Senior/Associate Director experience Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for winning work...

28 Mar, 2026

Permanent

Quantity Surveyor

First Military Recruitment Ltd Manchester, UK

MB910: Quantity Surveyor Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE Working Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Manchester office. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare activity schedules, bills of quantities in accordance with methods of measurement, presentation of tender and contract documentations, attending interviews, carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons through to preparing the recommendation report. Perform risk, value management and cost control. Prepare / agree monthly valuations with clients. Monitor and prepare costings for delay / EOT. Price / agree...

25 Mar, 2026

Permanent

Mechanical and Electrical Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fusion People Ltd Manchester, UK

Senior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor Manchester 75,000 + Company Car / Allowance + Benefits We are seeking an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team delivering high-value building services projects across the North West and beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute QS who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in major mechanical and electrical installations. The Role You will take full commercial responsibility for M&E packages from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients. Key Responsibilities: Managing the commercial performance of mechanical and electrical projects Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and subcontracts Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting Valuations, variations, and change management Procurement of specialist M&E subcontract...

21 Mar, 2026

Permanent

Senior Building Surveyor

Building Careers UK Manchester, UK

I'm currently working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary building consultancy in Manchester that is looking to appoint a Senior or Associate Director-level Building Surveyor as part of its long-term growth and succession planning. This is a strategic hire, not a replacement role. The business is keen to bring in a chartered surveyor who is technically strong and ready to step into a more influential position - with a clear pathway into management and leadership within the practice. The role will involve: Delivering a broad range of professional building surveying services Managing and developing client relationships Taking responsibility for fee delivery and project oversight Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team Playing an active role in shaping and growing the surveying function What they're looking for: MRICS (or equivalent), with solid post-chartership experience Currently operating at Senior or Associate level (or ready to step up)...

21 Mar, 2026

Permanent

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK Manchester, UK

I'm currently working with a Cost Consultancy, looking to add an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their Manchester based team. Job Description: The firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in quantity surveying within a supportive and professional environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and budgets for construction projects. Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with project specifications. Support the preparation of tender documents and contract administration. Assist in the measurement and valuation of works for interim and final payments. Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure accurate cost control. Maintain accurate records of all project-related financial transactions. Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for clients and...

21 Mar, 2026

Permanent

Building Surveyor

Building Careers UK Manchester, UK

A well-established property consultancy is looking for a Building Surveyor to join its Head office in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a couple of years' experience post-graduation who is keen to continue developing their career with structured training, professional support, and exposure to a wide variety of projects. The Role As a Building Surveyor, you will: Carry out building surveys, condition assessments, and compliance inspections Support refurbishment and development projects through all stages Assist with feasibility studies, funding applications, and cost assessments Work alongside experienced surveyors, architects, and project managers Build confidence in client-facing situations while being mentored by senior staff About You We're looking for someone who: Has 1-4 years' experience in building surveying (graduate or assistant level candidates encouraged to apply) Is working towards APC / MRICS qualification (full support...

20 Mar, 2026

Permanent

Senior Building Surveyor

Calibre Search Manchester, UK

Senior Building Surveyor - Consultancy Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home or site) Salary - negotiable depending on experience An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Building Surveyor to join a well-established property consultancy, within their Manchester City Centre office. This is a great role for a Building Surveyor or Senior Building Surveyor with consultancy experience, to step into a supportive, collaborative team, with strong existing client relationships and a healthy pipeline of work. The Role You will be joining a close-knit team of 3 Surveyors in Manchester, ranging from Graduate to Associate Partner level. You will be taking on a key position within the team as Building Surveyor / Senior Building Surveyor, and hit the ground running with existing projects. The role offers a broad mix of professional and project work, including: Dilapidations Technical due diligence Contract administration Project values from small industrial and...

20 Mar, 2026

Permanent

Lead Surveyor

Fusion People Ltd Manchester, UK

Lead Surveyor Locations: Various sites across the North-West Rail Client Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 / year + Company Van from Day 1 Full-Time, Permanent Role We are seeking a Lead Surveyor to join a rail engineering company based in Merseyside to conduct topographical surveys on Network Rail infrastructure, including permanent way, switches and crossings, and drainage, using advanced techniques such as laser scanning and Total Station. Responsibilities include surveying and mapping Network Rail infrastructure, data collection and analysis, performing gauging surveys using laser sweep technology to generate precise platform profiles, and conducting track and structural monitoring, where you will implement various technologies and methodologies to assess the condition of structures and permanent way over time. The successful candidate MUST have previous experience in undertaking multidisciplinary topographical surveys, and be proficient in laser data scanning, track...