Construction Recruitment in the North East
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The North East is building the AESC gigafactory and IAMP in Sunderland, offshore wind and data centre sites in Blyth and Cambois and new industrial parks in County Durham. Bernoullis delivers construction recruitment in the North East for industrial, energy, civils and housing contractors across three counties.
Construction Jobs in the North East: How We Help
Industrial Growth Drives Construction Recruitment in the North East
Few regions have seen as much factory building recently. The gigafactory, Nissan’s EV programme, IAMP, Merchant Park and NETPark need steel erectors, cladders, groundworkers, M&E trades and site managers, often at the same time.
Newcastle and Durham add regeneration, university buildings and housing. Our construction recruitment in the North East helps employers compete for good people with honest rates and steady local work.
Industrial and EV Construction Jobs in the North East
Gigafactory, car plant and industrial park builds in Sunderland, Washington and Newton Aycliffe need big-shed and M&E teams.
- Steel erectors and cladders
- Groundworkers and concrete gangs
- M&E installers
- Site managers for industrial builds
- Plant operators
Offshore Wind, Ports and Energy Jobs in the North East
The Port of Tyne, Blyth and Hartlepool are building for offshore wind and advanced nuclear, with civils and marine work for years ahead.
- Civils site managers
- Marine and port contractors
- Electricians and HV trades
- Scaffolders
- Groundworkers
Urban and Housing Construction Jobs in the North East
Newcastle, Gateshead, Durham and Sunderland have regeneration, student housing and new estates that need trades and labour.
- Bricklayers and gangs
- Plasterers and dry liners
- Carpenters and joiners
- Assistant site managers
- Labourers with CSCS cards
North East Projects Creating Construction Jobs
These schemes shape demand for construction recruitment in the North East. Figures come from published sources.
AESC gigafactory
Opened in December 2025 in Sunderland with 15.8GWh of capacity and scope to grow to 35GWh.
IAMP
Phase two adds 1.8m sq ft, targeting more than 7,000 jobs.
Tyne Clean Energy Park
A 230-acre offshore wind and manufacturing hub at the Port of Tyne.
Merchant Park, Newton Aycliffe
A £9m, 17-acre development next to Hitachi, expected to create 1,014 jobs.
NETPark expansion
A £61m, 26-acre expansion at Sedgefield.
ORE Catapult test centre
Blade testing up to 100m and powertrain rigs up to 15MW in Blyth.
Construction Recruitment in the North East: Choose Your County
Each county has its own projects, towns and training routes. Pick yours to see local construction jobs and how we recruit there.
Tyne and Wear
The gigafactory, IAMP, the Port of Tyne and regeneration in Newcastle.
County Durham
Merchant Park, NETPark, Hartlepool nuclear plans and housing.
Northumberland
Offshore wind in Blyth, data centre plans at Cambois and Cramlington pharma.
Construction Jobs in the North East by Role
Open a role to see what we recruit for across the North East.
Site managers and supervisors
Site managers, assistant site managers and supervisors for housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across the North East. Site manager jobs.
Estimators and quantity surveyors
Estimators, QS and commercial managers for contractors and developers. Estimator jobs.
Groundworkers and civils
Groundworkers, plant operators, pipe layers and steel fixers for civils packages. Groundworker jobs.
Electricians and plumbers
Electricians, plumbers and M&E supervisors for new build and refurbishment. Electrician jobs.
Plasterers and skilled trades
Plasterers, dry liners, carpenters and bricklayers for housing and fit-out. Plastering jobs.
Labourers and site operatives
General and skilled labourers, traffic marshals and gatemen. Labourer jobs.
More Construction Jobs in the North East
Our lead sectors are a starting point. Our construction recruitment in the North East covers every site and office role.
Health and Safety
Health and safety advisers and managers for sites of every size. Health and safety recruitment.
Project Managers
Project and contracts managers for residential, commercial and infrastructure work. Project manager recruitment.
Labourers
General and skilled labourers with CSCS cards checked. Labourer recruitment.
Estimators & QS
Estimators and quantity surveyors for tenders and live jobs. Estimator recruitment.
Electricians & Plumbers
Electricians, plumbers and M&E trades for new build and refurbishment. Electrician recruitment.
Where North East Construction Workers Train
Newcastle College, Sunderland College, Gateshead College, New College Durham and Northumberland College train construction trades. Northumbria University runs well-known construction and surveying degrees, and Teesside University adds further routes.
- Newcastle College
- Sunderland College
- Gateshead College
- New College Durham
- Northumberland College
- Northumbria University
- Teesside University
- Nuclear and Electrical Trades Academy, Hartlepool
Live Construction Jobs in the North East
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How Our Construction Recruitment in the North East Works
Free site visit
We visit your site anywhere in the North East, free of charge, before we advertise.
Cards and tickets
We confirm CSCS cards, tickets and right to work before you see a CV.
Site references
We speak to recent site managers about attendance, quality and safety.
Shortlist and aftercare
Two or three vetted candidates, with check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Why Choose Bernoullis for Construction Recruitment in the North East
Consultants who know sites
We talk to you about programmes, packages and site logistics, not just job titles, so the people we send fit the job.
Cards and references checked
Every candidate has their CSCS card, tickets, right to work and recent references checked before you meet them.
Flexible pricing
Choose a subscription or a traditional fee. Every plan includes one 60-day guarantee.
Whether you need one site manager or a whole labour gang, our construction recruitment in the North East is built around your site and your programme. Book a free site visit.
Hiring in the North East: What to Plan For
Big industrial programmes
Several factory builds hire at once. We help you plan labour early.
Energy work pays well
Offshore wind and data centre builds compete for electricians. We benchmark your rates.
Rural Northumberland
Some sites need people with their own transport. We search locally.
These points shape every construction recruitment in the North East brief we take on. Talk to us about your site.
Finding Construction Jobs in the North East
Construction jobs in the North East range from factory builds in Sunderland to offshore wind works in Blyth and housing in Durham. Pick your county to see local projects, or browse live vacancies below.
Send us your CV with your cards and postcode and we will match you to sites you can reach. Our service is always free for candidates.
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Construction Specialists. We Build Your Team.
Bernoullis is a specialist recruiter based in Polegate, East Sussex. Our consultants understand sites, cards and programmes, so every shortlist is built around the job in front of you, from a single site manager to a full trades package.
Construction Recruitment in the North East: FAQs
Which counties do you cover for construction recruitment in the North East?
All of them, including Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland. Each county has its own page with local towns, projects and live jobs.
Do you recruit for factory and industrial builds?
Yes. We recruit steel erectors, cladders, M&E trades and site managers for industrial projects across the North East.
Do you cover Teesside?
Yes. Teesside work is covered by our County Durham and North Yorkshire pages.
Do you check CSCS cards and tickets?
Yes. We confirm CSCS cards online, check right to work and record tickets such as SMSTS, SSSTS, CPCS or NPORS before anyone reaches your site.
Do you supply temporary and contract staff?
Yes. Construction recruitment in the North East covers permanent hires, temporary labour, day-rate trades and interim managers for starts, peaks and cover.
Do job seekers pay you?
No. Our service is always free for candidates.
How quickly can you fill a construction role?
It depends on the role and the location. We agree a realistic timeline at the briefing and tell you honestly if a search will take longer.
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