Looking for a job in construction? Scroll below to find a list of job vacancies and training opportunities currently available in Greater Exeter…
Vacancies
The Midas Group are committed to the creation of buildings that conserve rather than waste energy and are mindful of their responsibility to protect the environment. Midas prides themselves on delivering long-term value to their people, customers, supply chain and the communities in which they work.
Tenant Liaison Officer
Mi-Space Property Services are looking to appoint a Tenant Liaison Officer for planned maintenance works in the Exeter region. You will be based from an office in Exeter but will have to be able to travel to Devon very occasionally, dependant on where the work streams are.
As a Tenant Liaison Officer you will be accountable for all aspects of communication with residents before and during improvement works. You will ideally be based in Exeter with the ability to travel within a 40 mile radium of this location.
Location: South West (Exeter)
Sector: Mi-Space Property Services
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 16/05/2021
Ref: MV000457
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Plasterer
Mi-Space Property Services are looking to appoint a Plasterer/Tiler for planned maintenance works (Kitchens and Bathrooms) in the Exeter region.
Location: South West (Exeter)
Sector: Mi-Space Property Services
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 16/05/2021
Ref: MV000458
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Decorator
Mi-Space Property Services are looking to appoint a Decorator for planned maintenance works (Kitchens and Bathrooms) in the Exeter region.
Location: South West (Exeter)
Sector: Mi-Space Property Services
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 16/05/2021
Ref: MV000459
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Kitchen Fitter
Mi-Space Property Services are looking to appoint a Kitchen Fitter for planned maintenance works (Kitchens and Bathrooms) in the Exeter region.
Location: South West (Exeter)
Sector: Mi-Space Property Services
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 16/05/2021
Ref: MV000460
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Labourer
Mi-Space Property Services are looking to appoint a Semi-Skilled Labourer for planned maintenance works (Kitchens and Bathrooms) in the Exeter region.
Location: South West (Exeter)
Sector: Mi-Space Property Services
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 16/05/2021
Ref: MV000461
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Plumber
Mi-Space Property Services are looking to appoint a Plumber for planned maintenance works (Kitchens and Bathrooms) in the Exeter region.
Location: South West (Exeter)
Sector: Mi-Space Property Services
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 16/05/2021
Ref: MV000462
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Carpenter
Mi-Space Property Services are looking to appoint a Carpenter for planned maintenance works (Kitchens and Bathrooms) in the Exeter region.
Location: South West (Exeter)
Sector: Mi-Space Property Services
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 16/05/2021
Ref: MV000463
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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:
Quantity Surveyor
There is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team at Vistry Partnerships South West. This role will cover their Ilchester and Williton projects in Somerset. As the Quantity Surveyor you will be 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. You will have experience of successfully delivering major affordable housing and contracting schemes with values in excess of £5m. You will have worked in a similar level role for a main contractor or developer within the region.
Assistant Site Manager
We have a vacancy for an Assistant Site Manager. You will be expected to work as part of the site team under the guidance of the Site or Project Manager to deliver successful projects safely, on time, profitably and to high standards. The Assistant Site Manger will primarily be involved with on-site supervision of all activities.
Technical Manager
As a Technical Manager, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project through to its completion. You will need to prove an enhanced level of technical and construction knowledge, including a good working interpretation of Design Standards, Building Regulations, Planning Guidance and the funding criteria relevant to the Affordable Housing sector.
Social Value Coordinator
Vistry have an exciting opportunity for a Social Value Coordinator to join their team, working across Devon/Cornwall and its Bristol regions. You will fulfil social value responsibilities and targets for Vistry Partnerships, as well as implement and manage the Vistry Partnerships Skills academies. A key element of the job will be to promote the Construction Industry as a career route to local communities, Schools and Further Education providers.
Area Build Manager
Vistry have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Build Manager to join their team at Vistry Partnerships South West, at their Exeter sites. The position would suit an established Build Manager, that can demonstrate the ability to deliver development and contracting housing schemes, taking overall responsibility for contract control and monthly reporting into the regional office. In addition, a Senior Site Manager or Project Manager with proven ability within a large mixed tenure housing business, that is looking for career progression would certainly be considered.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
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
Apex have once again managed to secure more high profile contracts, which will be starting in the next few weeks and will see us well into 2021. This means we will need to take on people with scaffold experience of all grades (CISRS Cards only)
Please contact us to discuss what we can offer you:
Kier is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company.
Ganger
We have opportunities for Gangers in all areas to work as part of the Reactive or Planned Work Delivery Teams within the Network Service Alliance, specifically on clean water related projects. You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered to technical and customer specification with a strong emphasis on meeting Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards and regulation.
Working as part of a small team you’ll need to have experience of working on the highway carrying out service/mains repairs & maintenance, meter installations and the installation of new water connections. Candidates with similar experience in another industry such as electricity or gas will be considered.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
Support Driver Water
Working in an alliance with one of the leading Water Utility companies in the UK, this is an exciting opportunity for a customer facing Operative to work within our Utilities work stream, working on the South West Water Contract helping to deliver the Developer Services side of the business.
No day will be the same in this crucial role where most of your time will be spent out travelling to and from sites making deliveries and collections of materials and pipe work. Other duties will include installing marker posts and taking part in Hand overs upon job completion. This role will report to the delivery manager and will require the effective utilisation of time and resources to meet delivery programmes.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
Operative
We have an exciting opportunity for an Operative to join our operational team working on our partnership with South West Water. Working in a small team you’ll be responsible for servicing, minor repairs and maintenance work, to provide high quality, ‘right first time’, cost effective services to the business and its customers
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who holds a Full Driving License, Streetworks Operative Units 001-006, Excavator 360 below and B&E Trailer Towing. An NVQ – NCO in Service Laying (water), EUSR Utility SHEA (Water), EUSR National Water Hygiene and 360 Excavator above 10t are highly desirable. It would also be beneficial for you to hold a First Aid at work qualification, have experience of excavation and Safe Trench Support and also have Water Network experience.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
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.
Labourers
Are you looking for work ASAP?
Labourers are required to work on a number of Construction & Housing sites in Exeter. General Labouring duties moving and shifting materials, tidying site and assisting Trades. Experience is not essential, but suitable candidates must have CSCS cards and 2 checkable references and PPE. We are looking for reliable candidates who are eager to learn.
Competitive rates and different payment methods are offered and contract lengths vary.
For more information contact Emma Carlisle on 01392 314052
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Exeter
An opportunity to join a reputable regional building contractor has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established team on a permanent basis.
This South West based building contractor prides themselves on delivering first class, innovative projects whether new build, refurbishment or restoration. Having experienced great expansion over the last few years, they are keen to continue to build their commercial team and due to an increase in workload, are ready to recruit.
With a number of schemes already on site and about to start, the company are actively looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.
As part of the commercial team and reporting into Head of Commercial, you will be involved in schemes from tender award to final account with typical contract values ranging from £5-15m.
This is a great chance to join an exciting and expanding business who are delivering some great building projects across Devon & Cornwall.
For more information contact Emma Carlisle on 01392 314052
Assistant Site Manager – Devon
An opportunity with a reputable regional building contractor has arisen for an Assistant Site Manager to join an established team on a permanent basis!
This South West based building contractor prides themselves on delivering first class, innovative projects whether new build, refurbishment or restoration. Having experienced great expansion over the last few years, they are keen to continue to build their operational team and due to an increase in workload, are ready to recruit.
With a number of schemes already on site and about to start, the company are actively looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Assistant Site Manager.
This is a great chance to join an exciting and expanding business who are delivering some great building projects across Devon & Cornwall.
For more information contact Emma Carlisle on 01392 314052
Recruitment Consultant
Trades & Labour
Location: Exeter
Due to expansion we are currently seeking a motivated and personable individual for a busy Trades and Labour desk. As one of our core business sectors, the desk offers a wealth of opportunity with new and existing clients, repeat business and cross-sell prospects.
We’re in need of an experienced Recruiter that has previous knowledge of a Blue collar Temp desk, ideally within Construction. You’ll be familiar with candidate selection and compliance processes, have sound business development skills and the ability to be able to negotiate and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
Highly motivated, you’ll need to be driven and focussed – the market is busy and competitive so you’ll need to be confident in fighting your corner!
We have an attractive salary and commission structure, a range of other benefits including shares, numerous incentives throughout the year and offer flexible working patterns. Additionally, over 80% of our Consultants have been with the business for over 2 years and over 70% have 4 years + service so we’d like to think we’re doing something right!
If you’re open to a new challenge and could be interested in hearing more then please get in touch or forward your CV today.
Site Administrator
EXETER
Long term contract!
A leading construction business is looking to appoint a Site Administrator to work on a busy project based in Exeter. This contract role starts immediately on one of the most exciting schemes currently on site in the area.
As a Site Administrator duties could include:
• Plant hire and organising deliveries on and off site, assisting with inductions for sub contractors and visitors.
• Organising Stationary/ office supplies, managing diaries
• You will also be involved in managing weekly reports and spreadsheets
• Administration duties and some minute taking may be required
• Assisting with Health and safety on site
• Updating online Document Control software/drawing registers
• Organising meetings, refreshments and greeting visitors
• Updating enrolment/induction paperwork
As a Site Administrator you will need to be an organised individual with an eye for detail and accustomed to a site environment. You will need to hold previous experience working as either an Administrator, Site Secretary or Document Controller within the construction industry and have sound IT and communication skills/
This is a varied role where a flexible and adaptable work ethos is required.
If you are a Site Administrator or looking for a new challenging role please Angela on 01392 314052!
Installation Electrician
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Installation Electrician to work for a well-respected Facilities Company in the South West, covering the M5 corridor.
A number of positions are available for building new installations of fire alarm and lighting systems. You will be required to stay away from home on the odd occasion. Ideally candidates will be based on the M5 corridor between Taunton and Plymouth. These roles will be covering MOD and Commercial projects.
Main responsibilities will include:
Undertake electrical installations
Keeping data and records
Providing solutions and reporting into the Supervisor
Complete work in time and to standards
Ensure Company health, safety and environmental procedures are met
Candidates will have :
– Fully Qualified electrician holding city and Guilds or relevant qualifications’
– Hold 18th Edition
– Holds city and Guilds 2391, 2394,2395 testing and inspection
– Experience of Electrical Inspecting
– Hold a Compex Hazardous & explosive area certification ir happy to gain one
– Installation experience desirable
– Must be able to gain MOD clearance
– Hold a driving licence
– organised, motivated flexible approach
– Ideally have Ipaf and PASMA skills
To apply or for further information please contact Emma 01392 314052
Jason Powers Consultants is an experienced construction and property consultancy renowned for its commitment to delivering the highest professional standard of service.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Jason Powers Consultants are currently seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join our UK team in support of our continuing growth throughout the South West.
This role presents an exciting career opportunity for a high calibre, proactive individual to work on a variety of interesting projects and provide valuable high quality services to our clients.
We are looking for an individual who has a passion for the construction industry and motivated by the work we do and the clients we work with.
With a competitive salary, on-going support, training and a wide variety of hands-on roles, this is a ground-floor opportunity to join a growing business, where genuine career progression will be possible.
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
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Building Safety Programme Manager
Location: Exeter
Department: Building Safety
Vacancy Basis: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Details: £44,100 – £49,000 plus car allowance per annum
Advertising End Date: 16 May 2021
Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a sound knowledge of of current and emerging fire safety, housing, construction, health and safety legislation? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity within a growing housing association? If so, LiveWest want to hear from you.
LiveWest are creating a Building Safety team who will be responsible for maintaining their Higher Risk residential buildings. This new role will play a key part in making sure their customers feel, and are safe in their homes.
As Building Safety Programme Manager you will coordinate day to day servicing and maintenance visits and will take the lead on capital investment programmes; you will engage with our customers to co-design work to their homes.
For further information
Apprenticeship Vacancies
Interserve is a market-leading facilities management business that supports public and private sector clients across the UK, Spain and the Middle East.
Project Support Apprentice
Interserve are recruiting for an Project Support Apprentice to assist the Office Manager in ensuring the efficient running of all administrative functions for the project team.
Location: Exeter
Ref: 11218
For full details of the role, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please follow the link below.
Use this search to browse which apprenticeships are available based on your interest and location:
Mears see apprenticeships as a vital part of their approach to recruit, develop and retain talent and provide school leavers and older employees the chance to earn while they learn. In fact, it’s how many of their senior people began their careers.
Click on the button below for the latest opportunities.
Apprentice Plumber
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Apprentice Electrician
Mears are currently recruiting new apprentices to work on our Exeter City Council contract, all roles are for a September 2021 start date.
To express your interest in the above positions please contact
Becky O’Donnell below
Bricklayers
Area: Exeter & East Devon
Wage: £4.15 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Looking to re-skill in a lifelong trade? Exeter College have vacancies on their Level 2 Apprenticeship Courses with an immediate start. Places are available until the end of March 2021. Valid driving licence preferred.
The course is FREE. For further information contact Hayley Amin:
Junior Surface Repair Apprentice
Our team repair everything from damaged window frames on commercial construction sites to floor tiles in £10 million houses and our apprentices are going to be at the forefront of this. Spending the first few years with one of our senior repairers you will be learning our complete repair process from preparation of surfaces to spray finishing, combining techniques from the French polishing and automotive sectors.
Your training will include learning the following practical skills: Masking, sanding, profiling, colour matching, detailing, spraying of specialist coatings, woodgrain replication, texture replication, free hand brush work, surface preparation, surface protection, paint mixing.
We want our apprentices to be our future leaders which is why you will also be spending time with our support team learning different elements of the business from customer support, marketing, finance and how our business works. Towards the end of your apprenticeship you will also spend time with the managing director and operations director to gain an insight into developing and running a national business.
Excellent earning potential on completion of the Apprenticeship programme – in the region of £19k per year.
Location: Exeter
For full details of the role, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please follow the link below.
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.
Routeway 2 Construction and Build Programme
Train4All Construction & Engineering Academy, in association with Swatpro, a commitment from one of the UK’s largest National Homebuilders Vistry Partnerships, are delighted to be offering a bespoke programme for those looking to start a career as a Site Labourer or tradesperson with real job opportunities on site.
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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:
Young Performing Engineering Operations Programme
If you are aged 19 and looking for a career in Engineering and Welding, apply to join our FREE Young Performing Engineering Operations Programme.
You will attend training sessions in Somerton and following successful completion of the course, will have the opportunity to move into work experience or employment with progression to a mechanical engineering training programme leading to a Level 3 Apprenticeship.
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Routeway 2 Construction
Train4All Construction & Engineering Academy, in association with Swatpro and a commitment from one of the UK’s largest National Homebuilders Vistry Partnerships, are delighted to have secured funding to offer 19-24 traineeship programmes from March to July 2021 for the unemployed and NEET.
The popular Routeway 2 Construction programme will be delivered on two Vistry Partnership construction sites in Devon; North Prospect in Plymouth, and Alphington in Exeter and will provide valuable job opportunities following training.
For further information:
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CIOB – Construction Innovation & Quality Scholarships
The Construction Innovation and Quality Scholarship is designed to provide an invaluable professional development opportunity for those working towards a career in construction management. By completing a research project or enterprising work experience activity, you will gain experience, skills and a complete understanding of just what it takes to succeed in construction management.
The focus of this scholarship is Innovation and Quality. During the scholarship programme, you will be required to complete a research project with a definable, published output which is relevant to the industry. If successful in joining the programme, you will be encouraged and supported to see your idea through to the end, because we believe it will bring a real, tangible benefit to the construction industry. In this way, the scholarship aims to inspire a culture of construction innovation by advancing the science and practice of construction through the adoption of new approaches.
For further information please click below.
