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Demand For Construction Workers Remains Steady As Construction Sector Slumps

Construction employment figures and job creation remained steady in June despite business output falling at its steepest rate since 2009, the latest IHS Markit report indicates.

Bid Manager Job Profile

As a Bid Manager, you will be responsible for developing, executing and managing successful bid strategies.

Find out what the typical responsibilities and requirements are to become a Bid Manager. 

Construction Projects Announced in the North

A number of high-profile construction projects have been announced over the past few weeks, bringing the promise of plenty of jobs opening up for construction workers and tradespeople across the North of England.

Structural Engineer Job Profile

As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for analysing and advising on the configuration of components of a building’s structure.

Find out what the typical responsibilities and requirements are to become a Structural Engineer.

Quantity Surveyor Job Profile

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for pricing projects from tender documents.

Find out what the typical responsibilities and requirements are to become a Quantity Surveyor. 

Construction Job Availability Rises As Industry Growth Continues

The construction recruitment team at XCL have seen an increase in the number of construction job vacancies becoming available over the last couple of months, and looking at a recent industry report, this seems to have been a recurring pattern across the UK.

Shopfitter Job Profile

As a Shopfitter, you will be responsible for carrying out all works associated with typical internal commercial and retail fit-outs. 

Find out what the typical responsibilities and requirements are to become a Shopfitter.

Skills Shortage Impacts On UK Construction Industry

Construction activity has been rising in recent months, but a growing skills shortage has continued to impact on the industry.

Estimator Job Profile

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for taking the lead on estimate preparation.

Find out what the typical responsibilities, salary and requirements are for an Estimator role. 

Construction Job Vacancies Rise As Sector Enjoys An Increase In New Orders

Last month, the recruitment team at XCL noticed a surge in the number of new jobs coming to the construction sector. And looking at recent industry reports, we were not the only ones to have seen the trend.