Shuttering Carpenter

Fawkes and Reece; Brighton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece in Brighton is seeking an experienced Shuttering Carpenter for a temporary, full-time contract on civil engineering projects.

You will form and assemble timber and metal shuttering for bridges and foundations, measure and cut to spec, and work with the team to pour concrete while maintaining safety and quality.

CSCS card is preferred; two years of shuttering experience required; able to work solo or with others on site ASAP.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' shuttering Carpenter experience.
• Ideally hold a CSCS card. If not, provide references.
• Able to work in a team or alone.
• Strong health and safety awareness and practices.

Responsibilities

• Create forms for bridges, foundations, beams and staircases.
• Build structures on site using wood or metal frames built elsewhere.
• Dismantle casts carefully for reuse.
• Measure, cut and shape wood or metal to spec.
• Cooperate with the team to pour concrete into moulds.
• Check work for accuracy and quality.
• Produce concrete blocks in correct shapes and sizes.

Skills

Team player

Health & safety

Measurement & carpentry

Education

CSCS card

Job description

Reference: Brighton_1786460221
Posted: August 11, 2026

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Shuttering Carpenter or a Gang of Shuttering Carpenters within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Brighton area.

• Location: Brighton
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay rate: £25-27 per hour

The company:

A well-established national civil engineering company that focuses on the highways, bridges, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, new build residential estates, commercial new builds and railways.

The role:

As the Shuttering Carpenter, you will be responsible for:

• Creating forms for bridges, foundations, beams and staircases
• Building structures on site using wood or putting together metal frames that have been made elsewhere
• Dismantling casts without damaging them, so that they can be used again
• Measuring, cutting, and shaping wood or metal
• Working closely with your team to pour concrete into moulds
• Checking work for accuracy
• Producing concrete blocks of exactly the right shape and size for whatever needs building.

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Shuttering Carpenter
• Ideally hold a CSCS skill card. If not, you must provide relevant references.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CSCS card
• Any of the following qualifications would be an additional benefit; abrasive wheels, manual handling, street works, first aid etc….