Construction Recruitment in Cambridgeshire
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Cambridgeshire is building GSK’s new research centre, expanding the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and adding thousands of homes around Cambridge and Peterborough. Bernoullis delivers construction recruitment in Cambridgeshire for lab builders, M&E specialists, rail contractors and housebuilders, checking every card first.
Labs and Homes: Construction Recruitment in Cambridgeshire
Cambridge has one of the UK’s strongest pipelines of lab and research buildings. The Biomedical Campus alone plans up to 2.4m sq ft of new space, and science parks across South Cambridgeshire keep fit-out and M&E contractors busy. These projects need people with lab and cleanroom experience.
Peterborough, Huntingdon, St Neots and Cambourne add large housing and logistics schemes. Construction recruitment in Cambridgeshire means finding technical specialists for Cambridge and reliable trades and labour for the county’s growth towns.
- Lab and research buildings in Cambridge
- Biomedical Campus expansion
- Energy and logistics work in Peterborough
- Housing in Cambourne, St Neots and Ely
Construction Jobs in Cambridgeshire by Town
Open a town to see where our construction recruitment in Cambridgeshire is busiest and the work going on there.
Cambridge
Construction jobs in Cambridge include labs, university buildings, hospital works and new neighbourhoods on the city edge.
Peterborough
Construction jobs in Peterborough come from logistics sheds, energy works, regeneration and new homes.
Hinxton and South Cambridgeshire
Science campus buildings need lab fit-out and M&E contractors.
Huntingdon
Housing growth and A14-linked commercial units keep builders busy.
St Neots
Large housing extensions need housebuilders, bricklayers and groundworkers.
St Ives
Residential and commercial projects create steady local work.
Ely
New homes and heritage work suit trades and small contractors.
Wisbech and March
Housing and agricultural buildings in the Fens need local builders.
Cambourne
New homes and the relocated East West Rail station bring civils and housing work.
Construction Recruitment in Cambridgeshire: Our Lead Sectors
We fill every site and office role, but these three areas create most construction jobs in Cambridgeshire.
Labs and science
Research buildings need site managers, M&E supervisors and specialist fit-out trades.
Energy and rail
Gas, rail and grid projects need civils teams and electricians.
Housing
Cambourne, St Neots and Peterborough need bricklayers, plasterers and labour.
Cambridgeshire Projects Creating Construction Jobs
These schemes keep contractors, trades and site teams busy across the county. Figures come from published sources.
GSK flagship R&D centre
A 300,000 sq ft research centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, with more than 1,000 scientists expected by 2029.
Biomedical Campus expansion
Plans for up to 2.4m sq ft of new research space and up to £3bn of private investment over 20 years.
Cambridge South station
Opened in June 2026 at a cost of about £250m, giving the Biomedical Campus its own station.
Peterborough gas compressor
Part of National Gas’s £870m programme across the East, adding a third compressor unit.
East West Rail
A new railway to Oxford via Bedford, with a relocated Cambourne station and a new Cambridge East station proposed.
Live Jobs in Cambridgeshire
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Hiring for a Site in Cambridgeshire?
We recruit for lab builders, M&E firms, rail and energy contractors and housebuilders across Cambridgeshire. Tell us about your site and we will visit for free. Our construction recruitment in Cambridgeshire is led by people who understand sites.
Finding Construction Jobs in Cambridgeshire
Construction jobs in Cambridgeshire suit M&E trades and fit-out specialists, thanks to the lab boom in Cambridge. Peterborough and the growth towns offer plenty of housing and logistics work for trades and labour.
Send us your CV with the cards and tickets you hold and how far you will travel. We only put you forward for sites you have agreed to, and we never charge candidates a penny.
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Where Cambridgeshire Construction Workers Train
Cambridge Regional College and Peterborough College train construction trades, and the College of West Anglia covers the Fens. Anglia Ruskin University runs construction management and surveying degrees.
- Cambridge Regional College
- Peterborough College
- College of West Anglia
- Anglia Ruskin University
- University of Cambridge
- Contractor apprenticeships
Hiring in Cambridgeshire: What to Plan For
Lab experience is scarce
Cleanroom and lab builders are in demand. We help you set rates that win them.
Cambridge housing is costly
Many trades live outside the city. We map journeys on the A14, A428 and M11.
Two markets in one county
Cambridge and Peterborough pay differently. We search the right area for your site.
These points shape every construction recruitment in Cambridgeshire brief we take on. Book a free site visit.
More Construction Roles We Fill in Cambridgeshire
Site Managers
We recruit site managers for Cambridgeshire contractors and developers. Site Managers recruitment.
Estimators & QS
Estimators and QS for technical and commercial builds. Estimators & QS recruitment.
Groundworkers
We recruit groundworkers for Cambridgeshire contractors and developers. Groundworkers recruitment.
Electricians & Plumbers
Electricians and M&E trades for labs, hospitals and energy sites. Electricians & Plumbers recruitment.
Skilled Trades
We recruit skilled trades for Cambridgeshire contractors and developers. Skilled Trades recruitment.
How We Recruit Construction Staff in Cambridgeshire
Free site visit
We visit your site anywhere in Cambridgeshire, free of charge, before we advertise any construction jobs in Cambridgeshire.
Role brief
We agree cards, tickets, hours and rates before we search.
Cards and references
We check CSCS cards, right to work and recent site references.
Shortlist and aftercare
Two or three vetted candidates, with check-ins after they start.
Construction Recruitment Near Cambridgeshire
Recruiting further afield? Alongside construction recruitment in Cambridgeshire, we cover every county in the East of England.
Construction Recruitment in Cambridgeshire: FAQs
Which towns do you cover for construction recruitment in Cambridgeshire?
The whole county, including Cambridge, Peterborough, Hinxton and South Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon, St Neots, St Ives, Ely, Wisbech and March and Cambourne.
Do you recruit for construction jobs in Cambridge?
Yes. We recruit site managers, trades and labour for lab, university, hospital and housing projects in Cambridge.
Do you cover construction jobs in Peterborough?
Yes. We recruit for logistics, energy, regeneration and housing work across Peterborough.
Do you check CSCS cards and tickets?
Yes. We confirm CSCS cards online, check right to work and record tickets such as SMSTS, CPCS or NPORS before anyone arrives on your site.
Can you supply temporary and contract staff in Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Construction recruitment in Cambridgeshire is not just permanent hires. As well as permanent roles we supply temporary labour, day-rate trades and interim managers for project 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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