Looking for a job in construction? Scroll below to find a list of job vacancies and training opportunities currently available in Greater Exeter…
Vacancies
Willmott Dixon’s purpose is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities and enhance the environment so our world is fit for future generations.
WILLMOTT DIXON VACANCIES
Management Trainee – Quantity Surveying Exeter
Willmott Dixon are recruiting a Management Trainee – Quantity Surveyor to join their 4-year programme in September 2021. You will join their Wales & West team based mainly in Exeter but working throughout Somerset and Devon. This programme offers a structured, fast-track route to a career in quantity surveying and gives you the knowledge, qualifications and a chance to join one of the most forward-thinking construction and property companies in the UK. More info and to apply:
https://www.willmottdixon.co.uk/careers/job-search/view-job/management-trainee-quantity-surveying
Management Trainee – Construction Management Exeter
As a Trainee Construction Site Manager your career is all about working with Willmott Dixon colleagues and the supply chain to plan and manage the construction processes on site to ensure the project is completed safely, on time, to quality and on budget. On our programme we will provide you with a great foundation for a successful and rewarding career in construction, for more info and to apply:
There are other opportunities in the South West which can be viewed here: https://www.willmottdixon.co.uk/careers/job-search?region=south+west
Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what Vistry Partnerships do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, they create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.
Vistry Partnerships are currently recruiting for a number of roles in Exeter including:
Customer Service Advisor
Responsible for keeping customers’ journeys as smooth, stress-free, straightforward and enjoyable as possible. You will liaise with colleagues across the business to find solutions to any obstacles and keep customers informed throughout. You will take ownership of all ongoing customers’ issues and will be responsible to allocate resources including Customer Service Operatives and contractors to undertake remedial work in customers’ homes.
Regional Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Supporting different teams to deliver marketing and promotional activity. This will range from developing new site identities and brochure production through to sales launch and signage on site. The role will generate quality marketing outputs through design and media agencies to assist the sales team and business to achieve sales targets, as well as analysing marketing success and performance.
Assistant Quantity Survey
Responsible for supporting the commercial delivery of residential redevelopment schemes in the South West Region for Vistry Partnerships. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of JCT, PFI and bespoke contracts and possess an appreciation of project processes along with design and risk management.
Quantity Surveyor
Responsible for the commercial delivery of mixed tenure residential schemes in the South West Region. You will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of JCT and bespoke contracts and possess a strong appreciation of project processes and design and risk management.
For further details and to apply click on the button below:
East Devon District Council are currently recruiting for a number of roles in Exeter including:
Senior Technical Officer (Asset Management and Climate Change)
In this interesting and varied role, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of Programmed Works and Asset Management of the Council’s Housing stock ensuring that their homes remain of a high standard and compliant with legislation. Leading an established team, you’ll provide technical expertise and advice, and manage the major revenue improvement and capital budgets whilst also managing Contractors to ensure they deliver our programmed works to the required standards, on time and within budget.
Closing date 21/02/21
Housing Repairs Advisor
As a Repairs Advisor, you’ll receive repair requests from tenants, determine timescales for resolution and forward the requests to technical officers / contractors for the required work to be undertaken.
You’ll also provide administration support to the Housing Customer & Business Improvement Manager as required.
Closing date 14/02/21
Sheltered Housing Manager
A strong leader is required to provide day to day management and delivery of the Sheltered Housing service. Supporting an established team of officers, you’ll provide effective leadership and assist the team to provide a high quality service to our residents. This will include ensuring that tenancy compliance issues are dealt with, and carrying out new tenancy visits and a variety of safety checks.
Closing date 18/02/21
Apex Scaffolding provide scaffolding and access across the SW from their base in Exeter. From small domestic jobs to major developments and new builds for multi-national main contractors.
Apex Scaffolding are currently recruiting for a number of roles in Exeter including:
Scaffolders & Labourers
Apex Scaffolding (Exeter) have secured long term – high profile – projects, which are running into 2020. We are looking to employ scaffolders, labourers and trainees, on permanent contracts and as such will not provide digs or respond to agency.
You must have a relevant and in date CISRS or CSCS Card and a full driving licence is preferred.
Please contact us to discuss what we can offer you:
Kier is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company.
Kier are currently recruiting for a number of roles in Exeter including Quantity Surveyor, Technical Manager and Site Manager. For full details visit:
Building the present, creating the future.
Multi-Skilled Engineer
BAM FM is recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer (M&E) to immediately join the team, based at the Nightingale Hospital in Exeter. This role is a 6 month fixed term contract with the view to extend. Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager, you will be expected to take full responsibility for the building maintenance across the site. For further details:
KTA Architects has been practising in the South West for over 30 years and is respected for its ability to deliver innovative and award winning projects across a wide range of sectors.
Healthcare Architects
KTA are recruiting experienced healthcare architects and architectural technologists. Please contact Kyrenia Tew: Kyrenia.Tew@kta.uk.com for further information.
RGB Recruitment are a leading South West recruitment agency specialising in constructing careers across the built environment.
They currently have a number of vacancies in Greater Exeter and are committed to finding the right role for you.
Experienced Quantity Surveyor – Devon
This South West based building contractor who’s projects range of private and public sector works, commercial and residential build and refurbishments are looking to expand their team due to increased workload. This is a great chance to join an exciting and expanding business who are delivering some great building projects across Devon & Cornwall.
If you’d like to know more then please call Nicola Harris on 01392 314052.
Site Manager – Exeter
On behalf of our client, RGB Recruitment are wishing to speak with main contracting Site Managers who have experience of working as a number one managing projects up to £3million. This is a permanent position working for a regional build contractor based in Devon.
Due to the success and growth of this contractor and with a number of schemes already on site and about to start, this contractor are actively looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager for a £2m industrial build. Due to projects being located around Devon, the location of future sites could be located in either Plymouth, Exeter and the surrounding areas.
If you’d like to know more then please call Nicola Harris on 01392 314052.
Architectural Technologist, Exeter
£25k – £35k DOE
A reputable consultancy that has been established for over 30 years is requiring An Architectural Technologist to join them. This is the chance to join an exceptional medium size company in a great location, the team are very friendly, sociable outside of work and all muck in together.
For more information contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment on 01392 314052
Qualified Architect, Exeter £35k – £45k DOE
You will find yourself working on and delivering some very exciting high profile local projects, this being mainly healthcare along with some commercial and residential projects. As the Architect you will be running projects throughout all stages and also have a good technical ability.
For more information contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment on 01392 314052
We are a local, family run electrical company serving residential and commercial customers throughout the southwest. Our services cover all aspects of electrical work from installations to inspections & testing.
Electrician (sub-contractor) self employed
Start date: ASAP
Location: Throughout the south west – willing to travel and must have own van and tools.
Qualified electrician required to fit storage heaters and carry out other electrical work throughout the south west. Will be paid mileage. Excellent rates of pay. Paid hourly, day rate or price work. Paid monthly. Mon-Friday overtime available.
Contact: SCOTT STEVENSON: INFO@SW-ELECTRICIAN.CO.UK Tel: 07498 811521
Kenex Engineering is a premier fabrication facility. With an already established reputation, we have secured major contracts and key accounts.
Welder / Fabricator Shop and Site
Start date: Immediate
Location: Exeter and regional
Experienced Welder Fabricators required for Exeter engineering company.
Site experience preferred but not essential.
Must be keen to learn site skills.
Cad Technician / Steel Detailer
Start date: Immediate
Location: Exeter
Full time temp role, possibility to go perm
Tekla preferred or min Autocad with experience of detailing steel work
For both roles contact: Sally: sally@kenexengineering.co.uk Tel: 01392 466600
Closing date: 28/02/2021
Apprenticeship Vacancies
Use this search to browse which apprenticeships are available based on your interest and location:
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/browse-apprenticeships
Construction and the Built Environment
This course is for anyone who wants to develop the skills needed to progress to further study and/or employment in construction.
Part time over 12-weeks, this BTEC Level 2 First Award course provides an introduction into some of the key themes within the construction sector, enabling students to develop and apply their knowledge while also acquiring a range of relevant practical, communication and technical construction-related skills.
The course is free to anyone unemployed or earning less than £17,004. For further information:
Construction Training Opportunities
Construction and the Built Environment
This course is for anyone who wants to develop the skills needed to progress to further study and/or employment in construction.
Part time over 12-weeks, this BTEC Level 2 First Award course provides an introduction into some of the key themes within the construction sector, enabling students to develop and apply their knowledge while also acquiring a range of relevant practical, communication and technical construction-related skills.
The course is free to anyone unemployed or earning less than £17,004. For further information:
The Retrofit Academy CIC has been awarded funding under the Green Homes Grant (GHG) Skills Training Competition to train 1,000 new and existing energy efficiency installers in
Understanding Domestic Retrofit.
This 3 day course is aimed at:
– Those not currently in education, employment or training
– New entrants in the industry with little or no understanding of domestic retrofit
– Existing installers with experience but who do not hold any qualifications in domestic retrofit
For more information:
Train4All are a specialist provider of training for the Engineering and Construction industry. With over 130 current enrolments, they are now one of the leading providers delivering training to learners and employers across the South West and beyond. Providing Apprenticeships, Traineeships, NVQs, CSCS, SSSTS and SMSTS Training, Short Skill DIY Courses, Health & Safety, Supervisory and Management and Armed Forces Resettlement Programmes.
Level 3 Brick Bootcamp
The aim of the programme is to further develop, support and retain NVQ L2 Blue card Brick apprentices and progress learners to achieve their NVQ Level 3 CSCS
Gold card.
The programme will be delivered in 3 phases, consisting of training, development and assessment over a 12 month period.
This course is partially funded, for further information:
Mechanical Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp
The aim of the programme is to support those aged 19 and over who are leaving the Armed Forces or civilians looking for a career change.
The programme will develop transferable skills and knowledge to help you gain employment.
Candidates will progress from training into employment as part of the Bootcamp programme and work towards a CSCS Gold card at NVQ L3.
For further information:
