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Your new company Your new company are a well-established housebuilder specialising in affordable homes across the North of England and the Midlands. Focused on regenerating brownfield sites, the company delivers quality housing aimed at first-time buyers and families, helping to support local communities and promote accessible homeownership. Your new role My client are seeking an experienced and proactive Freelance Site Manager to oversee residential construction projects in the Cumbria region. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established housebuilder known for delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the North of England. Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site staff to maintain smooth workflow and productivity. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies. Monitor progress and report regularly to senior management. Maintain quality control and ensure customer satisfaction. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Site Manager in residential construction, ideally within volume housebuilding. Strong leadership and communication skills. SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS qualifications. Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders. Based in or able to travel to Cumbria. What you'll get in return Freelance / Contract basis Competitive day rate Immediate start available What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company Your new company are a well-established housebuilder specialising in affordable homes across the North of England and the Midlands. Focused on regenerating brownfield sites, the company delivers quality housing aimed at first-time buyers and families, helping to support local communities and promote accessible homeownership. Your new role My client are seeking an experienced and proactive Freelance Site Manager to oversee residential construction projects in the Cumbria region. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established housebuilder known for delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the North of England. Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site staff to maintain smooth workflow and productivity.Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.Monitor progress and report regularly to senior management.Maintain quality control and ensure customer satisfaction. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Site Manager in residential construction, ideally within volume housebuilding.Strong leadership and communication skills.SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS qualifications.Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders.Based in or able to travel to Cumbria. What you'll get in return Freelance / Contract basisCompetitive day rateImmediate start available What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Astute's Power team is partnering with a modular building contractor to recruit a Site Manager on a short-term contract basis for its site in Carlisle from Nov 2025 - Jan 2026. The Site Manager role comes with a day rate of between 350 per day (CIS). Key skills Overseeing site day-to-day activities and installation of small modular builds Adhering to HSE requirements Ensuring transport and deliveries are kept on top of on site Liaison with the Site and Office teams regularly Raise and Sign-off permits Must ideally hold modular build experience Must be flexible for weekend working Must hold an CSCS and SMSTS First Aid (beneficial) Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Manager role Carlisle Nov 2025- Jan 2026 350.00 Per Day CIS INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Are you ready to shape the future of clean energy? We re looking for a driven Project Development Manager to join our growing team and deliver innovative low-carbon heat networks across the UK. With a salary of up to £70k plus excellent benefits , this is your chance to play a key role in the UK s transition to net zero while developing your career in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Project Development Manager Location: Flexible home-based with offices in London, Carlisle, Sheffield, Bristol. National travel to sites required. Department: Business Development Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £70,000 (commensurate with experience) We are seeking a Project Development Manager to help shape and deliver some of the UK s most innovative low-carbon energy projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation working at the forefront of the transition to net zero, developing, expanding, and operating heat networks that provide clean, affordable energy to communities, towns, and cities. Reporting to the Head of Project Development, you will support projects from the early stages of feasibility through to commercial close, while also driving densification the expansion and optimisation of existing heat networks to maximise their potential. This role suits someone with strong technical and commercial skills who is comfortable working across multiple disciplines, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and who is motivated by the challenge of delivering complex, impactful energy infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Lead on pre-contract project development activities, moving opportunities from initial concept to commercially and technically viable proposals. Focus on densification of live projects identifying opportunities to expand networks, connect additional customers, and integrate low-carbon heat sources. Undertake heat mapping, master planning, technoeconomic modelling, and optioneering exercises. Analyse and interpret technical, commercial, contractual, and regulatory information to identify risks and opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams (design, estimating, operations) to ensure project proposals are deliverable and commercially robust. Work with external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, and local authorities, to develop tailored project solutions. Contribute to feasibility assessments, risk registers, project bids, and funding applications such as the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF). Support wider decarbonisation strategies, helping projects transition from gas-based systems to sustainable, low-carbon alternatives. Candidate Profile 2 5 years experience in the heat networks, utilities, or wider energy industry. Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related discipline. Strong commercial and analytical skills, with high proficiency in Excel. Understanding of how energy infrastructure projects are developed and delivered (from feasibility through to operations). Knowledge of low-carbon energy systems and a genuine interest in decarbonising UK heat supply. Comfortable interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and contracts. Excellent communication skills written, verbal, and digital capable of working with clients, engineers, contractors, and suppliers. Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to manage tasks independently while contributing to a collaborative team. Desirable skills include experience with GIS or energy pro software, MS Projects, and project management tools. What We Offer Salary up to £70,000 plus discretionary bonus. 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days). Pension plan. Private healthcare scheme. Cycle-to-work scheme. Electric car lease scheme. Health and well-being support. An inclusive culture that promotes diversity. Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Company laptop/PC and equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to play a key role in the delivery of large-scale, low-carbon heat networks across the UK. If you are excited by the challenge of building the energy systems of the future, we would love to hear from you.

TOTEX Site ManagerSalary from £53,539 (in line with the TOTEX Site Manager Progression Framework) + £6,500 per annum company car/cash allowanceUp to 10% bonus as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme41.25 hours work pattern over 7 daysBased at our Carlisle Depot We are looking for a TOTEX Site Manager to take the next step in their career by leading safe, efficient, and customer-focused site operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how we deliver projects, engage with our communities, and continuously improve our ways of working. As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for developing team capability, driving operational excellence, and ensuring a safe and supportive working environment. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes for our customers while supporting NGN's commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is a key line management position , reporting directly to the Operations Manager , and offers the chance to contribute to the tactical direction of both Site Operations and the wider NGN business. You will be expected to bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and help shape the future of our operational delivery. A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Lead site operations to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused project delivery Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, resolving issues promptly Ensure all sites are prepared with the right resources and risk assessments completed Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and business change across teams Manage team performance, development, recruitment, and compliance with standards Collaborate with auditors and line managers to uphold health, safety, and environmental excellence Participate in standby rotas and support investigations as required What we are looking for Strong customer focus and stakeholder awareness Solid understanding of safe working practices Commercial mindset with a drive for efficiency and innovation Effective communicator at all levels Knowledge of NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act 1991) Experience with below and above 7bar gas transmission systems (preferred) Gas or mains/service laying experience, with willingness to pursue ILM qualification Desirable: Hold SCO 1, 2, 4, and 5 certifications and be an Authorising Engineer What we offer you Salary from £53,539 (in line with the TOTEX Site Manager Progression Framework) Up to 10% bonus as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme £6,500 per annum company car/cash allowance 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days and much more! An array of fantastic family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more! We are Northern Gas Networks . We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That's around 6.7million individual customers. We don't generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. In fact, we own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria. Our Values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy! Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion culture at NGN is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our 'Opportunity Action Plan' having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a 'force for good' in the communities that we serve. Next Steps - Please apply by clicking apply and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role throughout November. We look forward to receiving your application for the role. If you require adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process, we want to hear about how we can help. Any applicant that requires reasonable adjustments from initial application through to interview are asked to contact the Recruitment Team at

Job Title: Foreperson Client: Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor Location: Northwest Covering sites from Stockport to Carlisle Start Date: 20/10/2025 (6 Month Contract) Hours per Week: 47.5 (Monday Friday, 07 00 with 30-minute break) Rate: Competitive day rate (to be proposed) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Foreperson to provide on-site supervision and management of construction activities across multiple sites within the UU MSP Framework. The successful candidate will ensure all works are delivered to the highest safety, quality, and environmental standards while maintaining effective communication with the client s operational team and project management staff. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate all site activities to meet project delivery targets and programme milestones. Ensure compliance with all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) standards and company procedures. Manage daily site operations, plant, and labour to achieve efficient and safe working practices. Liaise with the client, subcontractors, and project teams to resolve on-site issues promptly. Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and risk assessments. Support the Site Manager in planning, resource allocation, and short-term programme management. Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in all aspects of site work. Requirements Proven experience as a Foreperson / General Foreman in civil engineering or utilities infrastructure. Strong knowledge of site supervision, method statements, and risk assessments. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work across multiple sites within the Northwest region. Full UK driving licence. Qualifications SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) Essential First Aid Certification Essential CSCS Card Gold or Black preferred Additional SHEQ or supervisory training desirable

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor delivering technically complex projects within the nuclear and infrastructure sectors across the UK. Known for their collaborative approach, quality workmanship, and long-standing client relationships, they continue to grow steadily and are now seeking a Planner to strengthen their project controls and planning capability. While the company operates within the nuclear / fire sector, this position is open to candidates from other industries-such as construction, civil engineering, energy, or industrial projects-who can demonstrate solid Primavera P6 planning experience. About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and methodical Planner who is confident using Primavera P6 to support the preparation, development, and ongoing maintenance of project programmes. You don't need to be a world-leading P6 expert; what's important is a practical understanding of planning principles and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers and engineers. Working closely with the project delivery teams, you'll be responsible for producing and maintaining contractual programmes, ensuring progress is accurately reported, and forecasts remain realistic and achievable. Once the systems are established, you'll manage the update cycle across up to four live projects, typically requiring around one week per month to perform updates and reporting. Key Responsibilities Develop the CL31 contractual programme in Primavera P6. Maintain and update the programme to CL32 status, ensuring it reflects current project progress, resourcing, and sequencing. Work with project managers and engineers to capture real-time progress and project change. Identify key risks, opportunities, and potential schedule impacts. Prepare and present planning reports and updates as required by the project team and client. Support project controls, including earned value and forecasting where applicable. Contribute to continuous improvement in planning and reporting processes. Requirements Experience using Primavera P6 is essential - confident and practical user. A good understanding of project planning, logic linking, critical path analysis, and programme reporting. Experience working in a project delivery or contracting environment (construction, civils, engineering, energy, etc.). NEC contract knowledge is essential Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Comfortable managing multiple projects with differing timescales and priorities. Experience in the nuclear sector is not required - training and sector familiarisation will be provided for the right candidate. Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed) Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM

TSS are looking for a casual Retail Security Officer in Carlisle where no two days will be the same and you will have the opportunity to carve out a career with the biggest name in security. MUST have an SIA license. Position: Retail Security Officer Location: Carlisle Pay Rate: £12.30 per hour Hours: Various Shifts: Various Your Time at Work - To provide a visible uniformed deterrent, to contribute to the safety and security of the client's premises and staff - To carry out Company Policy on loss prevention and ensure the safety of staff and visitors - To lawfully deter potential troublemakers on site - To observe and report incidents using the correct reporting systems - To carry out all duties assigned by the client or manager to whom you are responsible - To ensure site knowledge is kept up to date and developments at local level are identified - To understand and implement any Fire and Safety evacuation procedures - To assist, if required by the Client, with staff and contractor searches - To ensure that the Security base is always maintained in a clean and tidy condition - To conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner which will bring credit to yourself and the Company, ensuring full uniform is worn and SIA licence is clearly displayed Our Perfect Worker It is crucial to have great communication and customer service skills. A lot of admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices. Our perfect Retail Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join TSS and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers. Key Information and Benefits - Holidays (dependent on time/ hours worked) - Workplace Pension Scheme - Progression training and development opportunities - Life assurance benefit - Contributory Healthcare Scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee Discount Schemes - Refer a friend scheme - Free uniform provided Job Ref: (T135) TSS are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with TSS, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline

Freelance Site Manager Job I Carlisle I New Build Housing Your new company Your New Company is committed to building high-quality, affordable homes where they're needed most. They are passionate about changing lives through housing and are looking for like-minded professionals to join their mission. Your new role My client are seeking an experienced and driven Freelance Site Manager to oversee residential construction projects in Carlisle. You'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a high-volume new build housing site, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all on-site activities, subcontractors, and labour teams.Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and standards.Maintain build programme schedules and budgets.Liaise with NHBC, local authorities, and internal departments.Conduct inspections and handovers in line with customer care procedures.Promote a culture of safety, progress, and collaboration. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience managing residential construction sites, ideally with volume housebuilders.Strong leadership and communication skills.SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid What you'll get in return Weekly Pay Competitive Rate What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Sub-Agent/Agent - 5 Month Contract - Carlisle We are currently looking for a Sub-Agent / Agent to complete a contract on a project in Carlisle. The role will see you managing all works, engineers and labour and allow the Project Manager to complete his duties. You must have experience in managing sites worked on flood defences, FRC, Roads. For more information please click apply. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Site Engineer - Permanent - Cumbria Our client is a civil engineering specialist with offices throughout the UK. Due to an ongoing uplift in contracts awarded contracts we are now looking for a Site Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. Your first scheme will be based near Carlisle working on large earthworks and the construction of a reed bed to remediate contaminated water from a disused mine. The Role: Setting out using GPS Machine control using LSS Calculation of volumes Supervision of dimensional control Some site Management Liaison with Project Manager and Works Manager Health and Safety It is likely that you will have previous experience of working in similar earthworks projects with main contractors. This is a permanent position offering a good salary, car / car allowance as well as paid overtime. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business