Elvet Recruitment are recruiting an Assistant Site Manager on behalf of a leading UK construction contractor to support the successful delivery of high‑quality projects in the North East. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working with people, and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and programme delivery.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will help coordinate the day‑to‑day running of the site, supervise trades, maintain accurate records and ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with our Quality Assurance procedures. You will support the Site Manager with subcontractor coordination, document control, programme tracking, commercial awareness and client communication, playing a key part in driving the project forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of subcontractors, monitoring progress and coordinating daily activities

• Produce short‑term weekly programmes aligned with the overall project schedule

• Maintain accurate site records including diaries, labour returns and material logs

• Ensure inspection and test plans are understood and followed

• Record design changes, CVIs and change notes

• Maintain drawing registers and ensure subcontractors work to current information

• Assist with ordering and controlling materials, plant and equipment

• Monitor unbudgeted costs and support commercial reporting

• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments for activities under your control

• Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety

• Interpret drawings accurately to support setting‑out requirements

• Communicate effectively with the Site Manager, design team and subcontractors

• Represent the business professionally at all times

About You

• Health & Safety qualifications including SMSTS and CSCS (minimum requirement)

• Previous experience in the construction industry

• Confident working with architects, engineers, clients and subcontractors

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• A proactive, responsible and professional approach to work

Remuneration

Up to £50,000 DOE + car/car allowance.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

For more info contact George French at Elvet Recruitment.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Project Manager on behalf of a leading UK construction contractor to oversee major building projects from contract award through to successful completion in the North East. This role requires a strong leader capable of driving programme, quality, safety and commercial performance while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, consultants and the wider project team.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the delivery of live construction projects, ensuring production targets, profitability, safety standards and quality expectations are consistently achieved. You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, coordinate with design and commercial colleagues, and act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from start to finish, ensuring programme, quality and safety targets are met
• Liaise closely with clients, design teams and internal commercial staff
• Develop and monitor construction programmes, reporting weekly progress
• Prepare and review RAMS, Method Statements and Safety Plans in line with CDM requirements
• Provide leadership and support to Site Supervisors, trainees and support staff
• Manage labour, subcontractors and material procurement
• Chair subcontractor meetings and produce accurate minutes and reports
• Oversee day‑to‑day planning, problem solving and site coordination
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and HSE standards
• Manage snagging, commissioning and handover to deliver a defect‑free building
• Assist with subcontractor selection and scope definition
• Identify and report contractual risks to senior management

About You

• Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid 
• Ideally will have: HNC / HND or Degree in relevant field
• Proven supervisory or management experience within the construction industry
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead teams and engage effectively with clients and subcontractors
• Solid understanding of health & safety and CDM regulations
• Ability to plan, coordinate and drive productivity on complex projects
• Degree‑qualified in a relevant construction discipline (or equivalent experience)
• A collaborative, professional and accountable approach, with the determination to deliver high‑quality outcomes

Remuneration

£82,000 - £97,000 DOE + car/car allowance + generous package. 

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

For more info contact George French at Elvet Recruitment.

Are you a creative and driven Content Creator looking for an opportunity to bring projects, people, and brands to life through engaging digital content?

Elvet Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established construction and infrastructure business to recruit a Content Creator based in Teesside. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual to take ownership of content creation across a busy and fast-paced business, supporting brand awareness and engagement across digital platforms.

This hands-on role will involve regularly visiting live construction sites, capturing photography and videography content, producing written content, and supporting the wider marketing function with engaging digital campaigns. You’ll work closely with operational teams and play a key role in showcasing projects, company culture, and industry activity through high-quality visual storytelling.

The successful candidate will have a passion for content creation, strong communication skills, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Visiting construction sites to capture high-quality photography and videography content
• Liaising with site teams to coordinate site visits and arrange content opportunities
• Creating engaging visual and written content for digital platforms
• Editing video footage and photography for social media, website, and marketing use
• Uploading, organising, and maintaining digital media assets
• Writing case studies, social media posts, and website content
• Creating platform-ready content aligned with brand tone and messaging
• Scheduling and managing social media posts using Hootsuite
• Supporting the wider marketing team with content ideas and engagement insights
• Attending company events, expos, and meetings to capture live content
• Supporting the production of company literature and promotional materials
• Representing the business professionally at industry events and across site locations

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong creative flair with a passion for visual storytelling and digital content
• Excellent photography, videography, and written communication skills
• Experience creating content for social media and digital platforms
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Confident working independently and collaboratively with operational teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Full clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential
• Willingness to travel regularly across live site locations
• Experience using DSLR cameras and video editing software
• Experience using Hootsuite or similar social media scheduling platforms
• Drone experience and Adobe Creative Suite knowledge is advantageous
• An interest or background within construction, infrastructure, or the built environment is desirable

Role Information:

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday – Friday working hours
• Based in Teesside
• £26,000 - £28,000 DOE
• Site and event travel required
• Creative and varied role within a growing business
• Excellent opportunity for long-term development and progression

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.

Are you driven by delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive homebuying experience?

Elvet Recruitment is currently working on behalf of a leading national housebuilder to recruit a Sales Advisor based for developments across the Yorkshire area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded residential developer known for delivering quality homes and outstanding customer experiences across the UK.

This is a dynamic and customer-focused role where you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the sales complex, guiding prospective buyers through the purchasing journey, and ensuring a seamless customer experience from initial enquiry through to legal completion.

The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving sales targets, progressing reservations efficiently, and maintaining the high standards expected across the development. You’ll also benefit from ongoing support, development opportunities, and the chance to build a rewarding long-term career within the housebuilding sector. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintaining the presentation of the sales complex and development to a high standard
• Guiding prospective buyers around show homes, stock plots, and developments
• Providing accurate and up-to-date information to potential purchasers
• Achieving qualified reservations and meeting sales targets
• Progressing reservations through to exchange and legal completion
• Ensuring visitors comply with Health & Safety procedures while on site
• Maintaining accurate customer records using the internal CRM system
• Liaising regularly with purchasers, solicitors, and financial advisers
• Arranging customer home demonstrations alongside Site Management teams
• Supporting customers following legal completion with any aftercare or defects queries
• Attending and taking minutes during weekly Sales and Site meetings
• Working proactively with Sales Managers and colleagues to maximise sales opportunities
• Supporting the wider team with ideas and initiatives to drive site performance

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working within a face-to-face sales environment
• Previous new build property sales experience is desirable
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
• Strong administration and organisational abilities
• Confident working independently as well as part of a team
• IT literate with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Professional, motivated, and target-driven approach
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments where required

Role Information:

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive basic salary plus monthly commission
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday purchase scheme
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee discounts and benefits portal
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.

Are you an influential finance leader with the commercial acumen and strategic mindset to drive regional performance within a growing housebuilding business?

Elvet Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading UK housebuilder to recruit a Regional Finance Director. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance, governance, and long-term growth strategy across a regional business unit for their offices in County Durham. 

Our client is a highly respected name within the residential construction sector, delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities across the UK. With continued regional growth and ambitious development plans, they are seeking a commercially driven finance leader who can provide strategic direction, robust financial oversight, and influential leadership across multiple operational functions.

As Regional Finance Director, you will work closely with the Regional Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing financial insight and challenge across land acquisition, development delivery, sales performance, and cash generation. This is a high-impact role offering significant visibility and the opportunity to influence key business decisions at regional level.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as the senior financial authority across the Region, ensuring strong financial governance and control
• Leading the preparation and delivery of accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Driving budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes
• Overseeing commercial valuations, challenging revenues, costs, and margin assumptions
• Supporting development appraisals and ensuring alignment with Group return expectations
• Managing regional cashflow forecasting, delivery, and scenario modelling
• Championing high-quality financial data, reporting systems, and operational insight
• Partnering closely with Land, Sales, Commercial, and Construction teams to support business performance
• Providing financial challenge and strategic guidance to senior operational stakeholders
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing regional finance team
• Ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies, governance standards, and reporting requirements
• Supporting long-term regional strategy and sustainable growth plans

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Proven senior finance leadership experience within housebuilding, construction, or a capital-intensive environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of Group-level reporting structures
• Experience supporting land appraisals, CVRs, development appraisals, and cashflow forecasting
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior operational leaders
• Advanced analytical, financial modelling, and forecasting capability
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively
• Strategic thinker capable of translating operational performance into financial insight
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced and commercially driven environment
• Motivated, professional, and highly organised approach

Role Information:

• Salary starting from £90,000 DOE 
• Senior regional leadership position
• Housebuilding sector
• Competitive salary and executive benefits package DOE
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
• Clear route into senior Group-level finance leadership
• Highly visible and commercially influential role
• Supportive and forward-thinking leadership environment

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this role, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss the role in more detail.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive homebuying experience?

Elvet Recruitment is proud to be working with an award-winning Northumberland housebuilder to recruit a Casual Sales Executive to support developments across the region during a busy sales period between June and September. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and customer-focused individual looking for flexible work within the property sector.

Our client is known for delivering high-quality homes in desirable locations across Northumberland, combining modern living with exceptional customer service throughout the buying journey. Due to increased activity across their developments, they are looking for a professional and adaptable Sales Executive to provide holiday cover and support the existing sales team during peak trading periods.

As a Casual Sales Executive, you will play a key role in welcoming prospective buyers, guiding them through the purchasing process, and ensuring a positive and engaging customer experience from initial enquiry through to reservation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the sales team across developments throughout Northumberland
• Welcoming and engaging with prospective buyers both in person and over the phone
• Building strong relationships with customers and delivering a high standard of service
• Responding to customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Supporting with the progression of reservations and sales administration
• Maintaining accurate customer records and updating internal systems
• Ensuring sales offices and show homes are presented to a high standard at all times
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders where required
• Providing holiday cover during busy periods between June and September

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience within new build property sales, estate agency, retail, hospitality, or customer service is advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly, professional, and approachable manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to travel between developments

Role Information:

• Casual / Temporary position
• Holiday cover between June and September (possibility to extend after this date) 
• Developments based across Northumberland
• Day rate – DOE
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Opportunity to gain experience with a highly regarded regional housebuilder

This is a temporary position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.

By applying for this role, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss the role in more detail.

Are you a highly organised, reliable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the heart of a busy operation?

Our client is a well-established and respected civil engineering business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services across the region. Operating from a busy site environment, the company works across a range of infrastructure and construction-related projects and continues to grow through repeat business, long-standing client relationships, and a commitment to delivering excellent service.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an Office Manager to join their friendly and hardworking team. This is a varied and hands-on role that will support the day-to-day running of the office, working closely with operational staff, suppliers, customers, and management to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive business where no two days are the same, offering long-term stability, ongoing training, and the chance to develop within a growing company based in Northumberland. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of a busy office through a variety of general administrative duties
• Preparing and processing outgoing mail, including labelling and franking
• Managing incoming telephone enquiries and making outbound calls where required
• Liaising with suppliers, customers, and employees regarding schedules, job allocations, and product specifications
• Maintaining and updating internal systems daily, ensuring all information is accurately recorded
• Providing ongoing support to colleagues and management across different areas of the business
• Operating the weighbridge system, weighing vehicles, and issuing delivery tickets (training can be provided)
• Checking waste transfer notes and accurately recording information for waste returns
• Coordinating repairs, servicing, and maintenance requirements with manufacturers and external providers
• Scanning, uploading, and electronically filing company documentation
• Assisting the accounts department with invoice checks, rate verification, and related administrative tasks
• Helping to ensure the office operates efficiently by supporting additional administrative duties when required

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience within an Office Administrator or similar administration role would be advantageous
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or Customer Care is desirable but not essential
• Experience using Sage and/or weighbridge systems would be beneficial, although full training can be provided
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy when handling data and documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain organised and work effectively within a fast-paced office environment
• A professional and approachable manner when dealing with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• A reliable, proactive, and hardworking attitude with the ability to work both independently and within a team
• Due to the location of the site, candidates must have access to their own reliable transport

Role Information:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (40 hours per week)
• Occasional Saturday work may be available
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Long-term opportunity within a growing and established business

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website

Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.