Carpenter 2 - United Kingdom

M.C. Dean, Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Carpenter to design, construct, and repair wooden fixtures. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in carpentry.
• Must be able to pass a security investigation and obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, install, and repair wooden fixtures and structures.
• Perform framing and finish carpentry work.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and troubleshoot jobsite issues.

Skills

Ability to read and understand architectural drawings

Use of hand and power tools

Physical strength and stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret SCI with Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

As a Carpenter, you will apply your skills to design, construct, install, and repair various wooden fixtures and structures. You will also perform finishing work, painting, and staining while ensuring quality and precision. Additionally, you will monitor subcontractor performance, troubleshoot jobsite issues, and oversee project layouts and production.

• Design, construct, install, and repair wooden fixtures and structures, including cabinets, furniture, shelving, doors, plaques, and other custom wood products.
• Perform framing and finish carpentry work.
• Conduct painting, staining, and other surface finishing tasks.
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance as assigned.
• Troubleshoot issues on the jobsite to ensure project efficiency and quality.
• Perform primary project layout and oversee carpentry production.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and high craftsmanship standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 4+ years of experience in carpentry.
• Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret SCI with Poly clearance.

Candidate Expectations

• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings as well as follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to construct metal framing partition walls, to include drywall finishing and painting to a level 5 finish.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Records maintenance skills.

We offer an excellent benefits package including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.