UKR Group

05/06/2026

Jobs of the week: UKR Group
Looking for your next role in construction?
We’ve got opportunities across the UK:
360 Machine Driver - Central London
Shuttering Carpenters - Oxford, Oxfordshire
CCDO Supervisor - Mayfair
CCDO Operatives - Mayfair
Interested, or know someone who might be?
Call: 02089944139
Website: www.ukrgroup.co.uk

04/06/2026

Another month. Another drop.
The latest Construction PMI shows activity falling again, with the headline figure dropping to 38.2.
Projects are taking longer to get moving, new orders remain under pressure, and rising costs continue to create challenges across the industry.
That said, there are still pockets of activity, particularly across infrastructure, energy and power network projects.
From a recruitment perspective, it feels like many businesses are becoming more selective rather than stepping away from hiring altogether.
We've broken down some of the key takeaways from the latest UK Construction PMI in the carousel below.
What are you seeing across the market right now?
UKR Group

03/06/2026

UKR Group is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for a permanent position to join a well-established contractor delivering high-quality fit out, refurbishment and specialist construction projects across a diverse portfolio of sectors.
We're looking for a Contracts Manager with a proven track record of overseeing multiple projects, managing site teams, maintaining client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered safely, and within budget.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager
- Strong construction background
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple live projects
If you're looking for your next challenge with a contractor known for delivering some of the UK's most prestigious projects, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]
Website: https://lnkd.in/emc2yxHv

03/06/2026

Most people will never notice the joinery.
And that's probably the point.
They'll notice the atmosphere.
The finish.
The way the space comes together.
The things that feel effortless.
Good craftsmanship has a habit of hiding in plain sight.
Proud to see one of our carpenters contributing to the work at Fenix Restaurants, London, alongside the team at 3 Interiors.
Because when the details are right, people stop noticing the work...
and start enjoying the space.

02/06/2026

If younger people won't come to construction, the industry must go to them.
It's a simple statement.
But it raises a bigger question.
Construction used to compete mainly with other construction companies.
Now it's competing for attention.
And when people have more options, they start asking different questions.
A good salary still matters.
Of course it does.
But it's rarely the only thing that matters.
People want to know:
What will I learn?
Where could this take me?
Can I see a future here?
Can I picture myself doing this?
That changes the conversation.
Because attracting the next generation isn't only about filling vacancies.
It's about giving people a reason to choose construction over everything else they're looking at.
What do you think needs to change most?
UKR Group

29/05/2026

Jobs of the week: UKR Group
Looking for your next role in construction?
We’ve got opportunities across the UK:
RC Frame Project Manager - Beckenham, London
Contracts Manager - Beckenham, London
Drainage Foreman / Supervisor - Woolwich / Kidbrooke
Site Manager - Belfast, Northern Ireland
Setting Out Engineer - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Site Manager - Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Interested, or know someone who might be?
Call: 02089944139
Website: www.ukrgroup.co.uk

28/05/2026

For years, one of the biggest frustrations around UK infrastructure hasn’t been the lack of projects.
It’s been the time between deciding something matters… and building it.
Because somewhere between approvals, objections, reviews, appeals and legal challenges, projects that were meant to take shape in years started drifting into decades.
And eventually the conversation stopped being:
“Can we build this?”
It became:
“Will this ever actually get built?”
That’s why these latest government reforms around energy and infrastructure feel bigger than just another policy update.
Because they’re trying to change the balance between scrutiny and delivery.
And in some ways, the industry feels like it’s approaching a critical point.
Not just for clean energy, but for how quickly Britain can deliver major infrastructure at scale.
The interesting part is what this could unlock across construction:
• faster movement on major schemes
• more certainty around delivery timelines
• greater pressure on supply chains
• increased demand for skilled people across infrastructure and energy
You can already feel the industry shifting toward:
“How do we accelerate this?”
Instead of:
“How long can this stay stuck?”
And honestly, that changes the conversation around projects completely.
Because once delivery becomes the priority, everything else speeds up with it: planning, procurement, hiring, mobilisation, investment.
The real challenge now probably isn’t whether Britain wants to build.
It’s whether the industry is ready for the pace required if these projects finally start moving properly.
Interesting read from Construction News on the government’s latest infrastructure reforms: https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/government/chancellor-to-accelerate-energy-and-infrastructure-projects-21-05-2026/
UKR Group

Nationally significant clean energy projects will be protected from judicial review on all but human rights grounds, the government has announced.

27/05/2026

Digital twins are getting frighteningly accurate.
And yet… real projects still refuse to behave perfectly.
- Better modelling.
- Better planning.
- More accurate simulations.
And honestly, some of it is incredible.
But once construction starts moving- people change things halfway through.
- Timelines shift.
- Priorities move.
Someone solves one issue and accidentally creates another one somewhere else.
Which is probably why the gap between “perfect on screen” and “real life” still feels so noticeable.
Not because the technology isn’t improving.
But because construction was never just about building the thing.
It’s people constantly adjusting around reality while the thing is already being built.
UKR Group

26/05/2026

UKR Group is seeking an experienced RC Frame Project Manager on behalf of a London-based specialist subcontractor delivering heavy civil engineering, groundworks, RC frames and multi-storey basement projects.
We are looking for someone with an engineering background, strong site administration and paperwork management skills, and a solid understanding of site health & safety procedures.
This role will involve overseeing the foreman and site team, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme across a busy RC Frame environment.
Requirements:
• Engineering background
• RC Frame experience
• Strong paperwork & admin management
• Good knowledge of site health & safety
• Ability to oversee teams and coordinate site activities
If you’re looking for your next opportunity or know someone who would be a strong fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Call Ciarán: 07738895324 or Paul: 07921859393 or email: [email protected]
Website: https://lnkd.in/emc2yxHv

26/05/2026

We’re a bit late posting this one… mainly because some people are still replaying their best shot from the day like they were in the final at the Worlds.
We recently teamed up with SB Pay at E.J. Churchill Shooting Ground and brought along clients from McGee, J Coffey Group and Piperhill Construction Limited for an afternoon of clay shooting.
Started off as a relaxed afternoon.
Stayed relaxed for about 12 minutes.
Then suddenly everyone became an expert in stance, timing and “reading the wind” after hitting one clay.
Proper good afternoon though. Good people, plenty of laughs and the kind of day you’re still talking about on the drive home.
UKR Group