Whitehaven, a coastal town in Cumbria, offers career opportunities in sectors such as energy, healthcare, retail, and local services. Known for its historic harbor, Georgian architecture, and scenic coastline, Whitehaven provides a unique work environment with a strong community spirit. The town’s blend of industrial heritage and natural beauty makes it an appealing choice for professionals seeking both career growth and a peaceful, coastal lifestyle. Search jobs in Whitehaven today.
4 jobs in Whitehaven
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team delivering some of the UK's most significant nuclear decommissioning and infrastructure programmes in Cumbria. Working on major projects at Sellafield, you will support the safe remediation of legacy nuclear facilities and the delivery of critical new infra...
We at Northbuild Recruitment are currently looking to fill the below Long Term Labouring role in Whitehaven (CA28). CSCS Carded labourer / site operative required for an IMMEDIATE START on a Large Residential New Build Site in Whitehaven, Cumbria. Previous experience in a similar role completing these duties is highly valuable accompanied with rece...
Senior Estimator - Major Infrastructure (Sellafield)Location: Sellafield, Cumbria Salary: circa 70-80,000 + package Job Type: PermanentTRIbuild Solutions are recruiting a Senior Estimator to support a major infrastructure upgrade programme at Sellafield, working with a leading Tier-1 contractor.This is a key role within the pre-construction team, r...
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils/Infrastructure - Nuclear
Posted 27 May 2026TRIbuild Solutions LimitedSenior Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure (Sellafield) Location: Sellafield, Cumbria Salary: circa 65-75,000 + package Job Type: PermanentTRIbuild Solutions are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major infrastructure upgrade programme at Sellafield, working with a leading Tier-1 contractor.This is a key commercial role within ...
Whitehaven is a Georgian harbour town on the west Cumbrian coast, with an economy shaped by the nuclear industry, tourism and public-sector services. Sellafield, the nearby nuclear reprocessing site, is the single largest employer in the area, supporting thousands of direct and supply-chain jobs in engineering, decommissioning, project management and safety. West Cumberland Hospital and Copeland Borough Council also provide significant employment. The town has rail services on the Cumbrian Coast Line to Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster. The cost of living is low, with affordable housing and access to the Lake District National Park and the Coast to Coast walking route. Job seekers with nuclear, engineering or STEM skills will find particularly strong demand in the Whitehaven and Copeland area.
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Management continues to be one of the larger employers in Whitehaven, with 2 active vacancies. Roles span entry-level through to senior and specialist positions.
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Property continues to be one of the larger employers in Whitehaven, with 2 active vacancies. Roles span entry-level through to senior and specialist positions.
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