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New Yorkshire Construction Projects Announced

Published on 11th June 2014

The prospects for construction jobs in Yorkshire continue to look good following the announcement of plans for a number of major developments in the region.

Job opportunities for engineers, trades and site labourers have grown in recent months, thanks to a rise in activity in the housebuilding and construction sectors.

That trend looks set to continue for the foreseeable future, with a selection of large-scale projects already being planned in the Yorkshire area.

Developments announced in recent weeks include:

  • Construction of a £43 million research facility for University of Sheffield
  • Construction of a £25 million factory for Airedale International in Rawdon
  • The redevelopment of a 150,000 sq ft site in Catterick to create a retail and leisure complex
  • 55 new family homes in Acomb, York
  • Building two new stations on the Leeds to Bradford line
  • Construction of a 50,000 sq ft office complex for Hiscox in York
  • Building of a student residential development in Leeds
  • The £250,000 refurbishment of Gelderd Point, Leeds
  • A 210,000 sq ft industrial complex near Doncaster
  • A number of planning applications for major projects have also been made, including a £50 million redevelopment of
  • Headingley cricket ground, a £25 million business park in Hull and a £10 million regeneration scheme in Harrogate.

If you are searching for a construction job, you can view our latest vacancies here, or if you want some help recruiting staff for your latest projects, please call Kalcrest on 01709 720348.

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