Main Contractor jobs in Cardiff

Civil Technician (Training in Drainage & Highways) £45,000 - £55,000 + Clear Progression Cardiff / Newport Are you a Civil Technician with solid industry experience, looking to take the next step in your career with specialist training in drainage and highways? Do you want to join a close-knit consultancy where you'll receive hands-on mentoring from technical experts and be developed into a...

Job Description Civil CAD Technician (Training in Drainage & Highways)£45,000 - £55,000 + Clear ProgressionCardiff / NewportAre you a Civil CAD Technician with solid industry experience, looking to take the next step in your career with specialist training in drainage and highways? Do you want to join a close-knit consultancy where you'll receive hands-on mentoring from technical experts and be...

Role: Bid Manager. Location: Cardiff Salary: £65k plus package Howells is working with a national growing Social Housing contractor that are looking to add a Bid Manager to their growing work winning team. Due to continued growth they are looking for a Bid Manager to do the following: We are looking for a Bid Manager who will lead the bid process and showcase the business capability in...

Job Description Role: Bid Manager. Location: Cardiff Salary: £65k plus package Howells is working with a national growing Social Housing contractor that are looking to add a Bid Manager to their growing work winning team. Due to continued growth they are looking for a Bid Manager to do the following: We are looking for a Bid Manager who will lead the bid process and showcase the business...

You will take ownership of interim valuations, change assessments, detailed variation pricing, measurement, benchmarking, and commercial negotiations. The post holder is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all M&E commercial outputs, including CVRs, variation logs, commercial trackers, risk registers, and final accounts.

You will be working on large-scale industrial, storage, and distribution projects, playing a key role from contract award stage through delivery on live sites.

You must have previous experience delivering large “shed” projects (industrial / distribution units) with values in excess of £25m.

You will collaborate closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure seamless project execution and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities - Manage lift projects from start to finish, including planning, installation, testing, and handover

Regional Development Manager A proactive role in developing the company’s position within the cable market for OEM and electrical contractors in the midlands of England, whilst taking responsibility for the Area achieving its sales targets. This position is home based (candidates ideally based within Greater Sheffield / Doncaster / Leeds region) with regular travel and occasionally overnight...

Lead Cable Hand – Glasgow (UK travel) Permanent | £55k total package (basic + regular overtime + travel time) We’re working with a well-established, 100% employee-owned, Tier 1 high-voltage contractor that’s busy and growing fast. They need a solid, hands-on Lead Cable Hand to run cabling squads on big substation, renewable and grid projects (11 kV – 132 kV). What you’ll actually be doing -...

You will be working as a Site Manager on a school refurbishment project in Cardiff for a Tier 1 Contractor. The contract runs from January to August 2026 and will involve managing internal works, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

Working Supervisor Carpenter – Retail & Shop Fit-OutLocation: Cardiff / Newport / Bristol (UK-wide travel required)Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum + company car + benefitsJob Type: Full-time, permanentWe are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing fit-out contractor who are looking for an experienced Working Supervisor Carpenter to join their team. This is a fantastic...

M&E Manager – ConstructionLocation: Cardiff (Office-based with project visits)Salary: Competitive + package (DOE)Job Type: Permanent, Full TimeOverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Manager to join a well-established main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across South Wales. Based from the Cardiff office, the successful candidate will play a key...

High-calibre opportunity with a leading main contractor for a Senior MEP Manager on their upcoming £90 million scheme – mobilisation imminent!The Role: Lead the coordination, delivery, and commercial/technical management of MEP packages, ensuring seamless integration from design through to commissioning.Key Responsibilities:Oversee MEP strategy, subcontractor management, and...

Job Overview The QHSE/Environmental Advisor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across all operations. This role will support the development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote a safe, sustainable, and high-performing workplace. Main Duties Implement and maintain QHSE policies. Ensure compliance with...

Job Profile Due growth an experienced Claims Technician is required to join a Subsidence Team where you will provide Technical Building claims Solutions and provide Technical Support to a team of Surveyors and a Claims Management Team. Main duties and responsibilities will be to work as part of a remote working desk-based team to drive subsidence claims towards settlement and will...

Design ManagerLocation: CardiffType: Permanent, Full-timeA leading construction business in South Wales is currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their growing technical team based in Cardiff. Mix of projects from new build, refurbs, and educational projectsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established developer delivering high-quality schemes across the region,...

Join a respected main contractor leading the delivery of a prestigious £90 million construction scheme in South Wales – works starting soon!The Role: As the #1 Construction Manager, you will oversee on-site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of this major project.Key Responsibilities:Site-wide coordination and programme managementLeadership of site teams and...

Civil CAD Technician (Training in Drainage & Highways)£45,000 - £55,000 + Clear ProgressionCardiff / NewportAre you a Civil CAD Technician with solid industry experience, looking to take the next step in your career with specialist training in drainage and highways? Do you want to join a close-knit consultancy where you'll receive hands-on mentoring from technical experts and be developed into a...

You will be managing the bid process, working closely with senior leadership to target projects which support the wider businesses growth plans.

You will also be instrumental in developing and maintaining bid strategy.

You will act as the Design Lead, managing the full design lifecycle from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring design excellence, compliance, and coordination across multiple disciplines.