Housing and refurbishment jobs in the East of England

We currently hold 49 live public contracts in housing and refurbishment in East of England. Public bodies buy this work from private firms, and those firms employ the people who deliver it. See the live housing and refurbishment contracts.

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  • Multi Trade Operative

    Fortus Recruitment Group, Pampisford, Cambridge

    Pay:
    £41,600
    Posted:
    12 Nov 2026

    Multi-Trade Operative, Social Housing Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas Pay: £160 per day Company Van and Fuel Card Provided Fortus Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Multi-T

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Plant Operator

    Pretoria Energy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

    Posted:
    12 Nov 2026

    Plant Operator Location : Cambridge, CB25 9GE Salary : Competitive Salary Overtime and Benefits! Contract : Full time, Permanent Hours : 4-on / 4-off, 12-hour shifts (6am / 6pm) Days and Nights Benefi

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Compliance and Health and Safety Manager

    Hundred Houses, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

    Pay:
    £59,403
    Posted:
    11 Nov 2026

    Compliance and Health and Safety Manager Cambridge, Hybrid £59,403 per year Permanent | Full-time We are looking for an experienced property compliance leader to take ownership of our landlord complia

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Apprenticeship

    Apprentice Quantity Surveying Technician

    TRAC FUTURES, Luton, LU1 2NR

    Pay:
    £17,666.40 a year
    Posted:
    11 Nov 2026
    Closes:
    10 Dec 2026

    Working within a global consultancy firm, this opportunity will give you the chance to qualify as a Level QS whilst gaining experience in construction practice, financial, legal and economic context i

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Find an Apprenticeship.

  • Tenancy Sustainment Worker

    P3 Charity, Babraham, Cambridge

    Pay:
    £26,533
    Posted:
    10 Nov 2026

    Hours Per Week : 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Work Base: Office based with regular travel We are looking for a Tenancy Sustainment Worker to join our Housing S

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Helpdesk Operator

    Compass UK & Ireland, Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge

    Pay:
    £27,393
    Posted:
    9 Nov 2026

    We're currently recruiting a dedicated Helpdesk Operator to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. As a Helpdesk Opera

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Apprenticeship

    Trainee Quantity Surveyor Apprentice

    COGNISANT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 0AJ

    Pay:
    £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
    Posted:
    9 Nov 2026
    Closes:
    19 Nov 2026

    Cognisant Construction, a Cambridge-based main contractor, is looking for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. Gain hands-on experience on live construction projects, supporting su

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Find an Apprenticeship.

  • Multi Skills Lecturer

    Dovetail And Slate Limited, Chesterton, Cambridge

    Pay:
    £48,000
    Posted:
    7 Nov 2026

    Multi Skills Lecturer Permanent Location: the East of England Salary: £36,000- £48,000 per annum Are you an experienced construction professional looking to pass your trade on to the next generation?

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Housing Maintenance Administration Officer

    Essential Employment, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

    Pay:
    £34,569
    Posted:
    7 Nov 2026

    Housing Maintenance Administration Officer needed in Cambridge This is a temporary contract and the rate is £16.62ph PAYE The reference number is: 5309692 The successful candidate will be responsible

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Repairs Manager

    Marmon Lift Recruitment, Pampisford, Cambridge

    Pay:
    £40,000 to £50,000
    Posted:
    5 Nov 2026

    Repairs Manager Repairs, Service Management & Engineering Operations Location: Cambridge Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum Marmon Lift Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lift Repair Manager to join

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Apprenticeship

    Apprentice Scaffolder

    CONNECT SCAFFOLDING LIMITED, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1JH

    Pay:
    £26,000 a year
    Posted:
    5 Nov 2026
    Closes:
    18 Dec 2026

    Love being outdoors? Not afraid of heights? Want to learn a trade, gain qualifications, and be part of a great team - all whilst learning on the job? Connect Scaffolding have got exciting opportunitie

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Find an Apprenticeship.

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Cellular Origins, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

    Posted:
    5 Nov 2026

    Job Description About the role As COO, you’ll be a key member of the executive team, reporting to the CEO and working closely with peers across product, engineering, commercial, and finance. Your focu

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Apprenticeship

    Apprentice Construction Project Manager

    R.G. CARTER PROJECTS LIMITED, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3PA

    Pay:
    £15,600 a year
    Posted:
    3 Nov 2026
    Closes:
    15 Nov 2026

    The successful applicant will begin studies with a Construction Site Supervisor Level 4. This initial qualification is delivered on the job and classroom one day per week. On completion you will move

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Find an Apprenticeship.

  • Carpenter Multi

    Fortem, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

    Posted:
    2 Nov 2026

    The Role Due to continued successful growth, We have a new permanent opportunity to join our Fortem Repairs and Maintenance team at Cambridge Housing Society as a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade which u

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Security Officer

    SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES LTD, Harston, Cambridge

    Pay:
    £27,518
    Posted:
    1 Nov 2026

    We're Hiring: Security Officer! Location: Cambridge, CB22 7GG Pay: £13.23 per hour Hours: 24 hours per week working Saturdays and Sundays From day one, you'll gain access to outstanding Learning and D

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Property Compliance Support Officer

    Hundred Houses Society, Chesterton, Cambridge

    Pay:
    £31,250
    Posted:
    1 Nov 2026

    Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months maternity cover ¦ Full-time Hours: 37 hours per week Help keep over 1,500 homes safe. Every gas safety check, fire risk assessment and electrical test you track means o

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Adzuna.

  • Apprenticeship

    Civil Engineering Apprentice

    PAUL BASHAM ASSOCIATES LTD, Cambridge, CB24 6WZ

    Pay:
    Competitive
    Posted:
    30 Oct 2026
    Closes:
    31 May 2027

    Paul Basham Associates are passionate about developing the next generation of engineers. As an award-winning Civil Engineering & Transport Planning consultancy, we're offering an exciting opportunity

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Find an Apprenticeship.

  • Apprenticeship

    Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship

    Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Bedford, MK45 3RE

    Pay:
    £24,784.50 a year
    Posted:
    29 Oct 2026
    Closes:
    12 Nov 2026

    Our people are our business. Through their expertise, we harness innovative ideas and approaches that enable us to safely and responsibly design and deliver resilient infrastructure upon which we all

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Find an Apprenticeship.

  • Apprenticeship

    Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship

    P.G.M. CARPENTRY CONTRACTORS LTD, Chelmsford, CM1 6HS

    Pay:
    £16,640 a year
    Posted:
    29 Oct 2026
    Closes:
    10 Dec 2026

    We are currently looking for candidates who are interested in becoming apprentices and joining the carpentry sector of the building world. you'll work under the guidance and direction of an experience

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Find an Apprenticeship.

  • Apprenticeship

    Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

    PANTHER SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD, STANWAY, CO3 0JN

    Pay:
    £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
    Posted:
    27 Oct 2026
    Closes:
    11 Jan 2027

    During this apprenticeship you will learn how to install and maintain fire and security systems.

    Opens a summary here. The full advert is on Find an Apprenticeship.

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Public contracts recently awarded in East of England

Contract winners often need staff and subcontractors to deliver the work. Check each organisation's own careers page for vacancies.

  • MOBILITY SOLUTIONS (SOUTH) LTD

    Supply, Installation and Servicing of Stairlifts and Specialist Lifts for Southend on Sea Residents

    Buyer:
    Southend-on-Sea City Council
    Value:
    £200,000
    Award notice published:
    13 Nov 2026
    Contract end:
    31 Mar 2027
    View contract record
  • Jeakins Weir Ltd.

    CBC-2201-W-26323-SM Mancroft Road Enabling Works

    Buyer:
    Central Bedfordshire Council
    Value:
    £64,471
    Award notice published:
    13 Nov 2026
    Contract end:
    27 Nov 2026
    View contract record
  • TSG Building Services plc

    CBC-2200-W-26261-SM Air-conditioning system at Priory View

    Buyer:
    Central Bedfordshire Council
    Value:
    £28,246
    Award notice published:
    13 Nov 2026
    Contract end:
    31 Oct 2026
    View contract record
  • PENTAGON CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED

    Building 61 - AHU Replacement Works

    Buyer:
    JOHN INNES CENTRE
    Value:
    £109,843
    Award notice published:
    13 Nov 2026
    Contract end:
    30 Nov 2026
    View contract record
  • ASHFORD COMMERCIAL LIMITED

    FHG Supply and Installation of Windows and Doors

    Buyer:
    Flagship Housing Limited
    Value:
    £1,385,750
    Award notice published:
    13 Nov 2026
    Contract end:
    31 Mar 2027
    View contract record
  • Exceliamus

    Expert consultancy bus depots and fleet

    Buyer:
    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
    Value:
    £45,600
    Award notice published:
    12 Nov 2026
    Contract end:
    15 May 2027
    View contract record
All recent housing and refurbishment awards in East of England

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