Construction
Building on Success
We have extensive experience and we deal with some of the UK’s market leading construction companies in the residential, civil and commercial sectors. ARC has fast become a well-established specialist construction agency defined by its unrivalled customer service and expertise. We take pride in caring for the welfare of our clients and candidates, offering 24/7 hour support when they require it.
We recruit temporary and permanent blue and white collar workers, both skilled and unskilled, for the construction sector throughout the UK. We are on call 7 days a week, 24hrs a day, to ensure we meet your immediate needs at short notice, or alternatively arrange pre-booked cover.
Our service is typified by our friendly and reliable consultants and our personalised approach. We care about our clients and candidates and provide a service that reflects this. Our clients think of us as a one stop shop for the main contractor through to the sub-contractors, with short term or long term operatives for their sites.
Our track record is proven by our continuous recommendations from both clients and candidates.
The typical roles we recruit for are:
- Bricklayers
- Carpenters
- Machine Operators
- Telescopic Forklift Drivers
- Dumper Drivers
- General Labourers
- Ground Workers
- Estimators
- Quantity Surveyors
- Multi-Skilled Trades
- Plasterers
- Painters
- Tilers
- Floor Layers
- Site Managers
- Site Engineers
- Contract and Project Management
Latest Construction Jobs
TM/Gateperson
Job Title: Gateperson/Traffic Marshall
Job Type: Temporary
Location: IP23
Rate of pay: Paye £13.33 , Umbrella £17.00 , CIS £17.00.
Are you a candidate looking for work?
ARC are currently looking for a Gateperson and Traffic Marshall.
For this position, you must have the following:
• CSCS/Traffic Marshall ticket.
• Full PPE
• Tools
You must have previous proven experience in Gateperson and Traffic Marshalling.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
• Working with one of East Anglia’s leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.
Please contact our Labour & Trades Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position
ARC CONSTRUCTION – BUILDING ON SUCCESS
gW cAT aND jENNY
Job Title: Groundworker and Cat and Genny
Job Type:
Location:
Rate of pay: Umbrella £21.00 , CIS £21.00
Are you a candidate looking for work?
ARC are currently looking for a Groundworker with a Cat And Genny (Cat Scan 4+ with HSG47)
For this position, you must have the following:
• CSCS
• Full PPE
• Tools
You must have previous proven experience in all aspects of Groundworks and Cat and Genny.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
• Working with one of East Anglia’s leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.
Please contact our Labour & Trades Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position
ARC CONSTRUCTION – BUILDING ON SUCCESS
Labourer
Job Title: Labourer
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Ipswich
Rate of pay: Paye £12.21, Umbrella £16.26. Overtime if applicable
Are you a Labourer looking for work?
ARC are currently looking for a Labourer.
For this position, you must have the following:
• CSCS
• Full PPE
• Experience
This temporary work for a Labourer is for an ongoing duration, on a residential build in Ipswich, Suffolk.
The type of work for a labourer will be assisting the trades on site, with various laboruing duties.
You must have previous proven experience in labouring on a busy construction site.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
• Working with one of East Anglia’s leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.
Please contact our Labour & Trades Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position
ARC CONSTRUCTION – BUILDING ON SUCCESS
GW/Dumper
Job Title: Groundworker/Dumper
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Eye, Suffolk
Rate of pay: UMBRELLA £21.00, CIS £21.00
Are you a candidate looking for work?
ARC are currently looking for a Groundworker with a dumper, roller and cat and jenny ticket.
For this position, you must have the following:
• CPCS OR NPORS
• Full PPE
• Tools
You must have previous proven experience in Groundworks and machine operating.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
• Working with one of East Anglia’s leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.
Please contact our Labour & Trades Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position
ARC CONSTRUCTION – BUILDING ON SUCCESS
Electrician/Bristol
Electrician
Temporary
Bristol
Rate of pay: Umbrella / CIS self-employed / LTD CIS / LTD self-employed = £25 ph.
Are you an Electrician looking for work?
ARC is currently looking for an Electrician in Bristol for ongoing industrial work.
For this position, you must have the following:
• ECS / JIB & IPAF
• Full PPE
• Tools
This temporary work for an Electrician is for an ongoing duration, on a warehouse in Bristol.
The type of work for an Electrician will be industrial work.
You must have previous proven experience in industrial.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
• Working with one of East Anglia’s leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.
Please contact our Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position
ARC M&E – BUILDING ON SUCCESS
Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor – Residential Construction
Main Contractor | Permanent | £60-£65k + Car Allowance
I’m currently working with a well-established and growing residential main contractor who is looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor.
This is a business with a strong pipeline of work across high-quality housing and apartment schemes, a solid reputation in the market, and a genuinely good culture – low turnover, supportive leadership, and realistic workloads.
They’re now looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of projects from pre-contract through to final account and play a key role in the commercial success of the business.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for the full commercial management of one or more residential projects, including:
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Full cost management of projects from tender to final account
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Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
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Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
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Valuations, variations, and change control
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Subcontractor account management and payments
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Final accounts and project close-out
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Working closely with site and project management teams
What They’re Looking For
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
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Strong background in residential construction (housing, apartments, mixed-use)
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Good commercial and contractual knowledge
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Confident managing your own projects and dealing with subcontractors
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Well organised, commercially aware, and proactive in approach
What’s On Offer
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Long-term work with a strong pipeline of projects
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Supportive, professional team environment with real progression opportunities
To be considered for this role please apply with your CV, or for more information please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office
