Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Contracts Manager for a growing Civil Engineering Contractor in the North East

The business operates as a group of companies, covering Civil Engineering, Construction and Housing, and offers excellent opportunities to develop within the company as they increase their presence in the area.

Duties Include:

• Managing supply chain and ensuring the quality of goods to site is to the contract standard.
• Contract compliance and variation handling.
• Planning & programming work accordingly.
• Progress meetings with clients and 3rd Party Stakeholders and ensuring a positive working relationship with each
• Managing sub-contractors and contract obligations in line with the schedule
• Writing RAMS & checking documentation as well as completing project reports with updates/financial analysis
• Monitoring costs & forecasting for project deadlines, preparing estimates and cash-flow analysis.
• Working alongside NHBC and adhere to technical standards

Experience Required:

Must have:

• Experience working as Project/Contracts Manager in a Civil Engineering Business.
• SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid.
• Detailed experience with Residential/Plotworks contracts

Nice to have:

• Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering.
• An understanding of local subcontrators and clients who can work with the business.

Remuneration:

A salary up to £75,000 (Depending on Experience) + Package which will include Car/Car Allowance + Fuel Card

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

For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

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

Elvet Recruitment is proud to be partnering with our client to recruit a Customer Care Advisor for the Cumbria region. This is a key role within a team committed to delivering a 5* customer experience, supporting homebuyers from reservation through to aftercare. You will work alongside the Customer Relations Manager, Build colleagues, and Customer Care Technician to ensure an efficient, quality-led service that meets both the customer’s needs and the client’s high service standards.

Our client builds thoughtfully designed homes for a wide range of buyers. As a Customer Care Advisor, your attention to detail, proactive approach, and dedication to outstanding service will be essential in ensuring customer satisfaction and supporting the regional team in delivering exceptional experiences.

You’ll also benefit from ongoing professional development and training, helping you to thrive in your role and grow your career with the client.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Championing the customer journey to support the client’s drive for 5* customer service
• Supporting regional sales, build, and wider teams to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Managing and administering regional customer complaints efficiently, ensuring compliance with the New Homes Quality Code (NHQC) and Consumer Code
• Answering inbound customer calls and ensuring enquiries are responded to within agreed SLA timescales
• Managing voicemail messages and the Customer Care email inbox efficiently
• Collaborating with the regional team to collate accurate information for detailed and informed customer communications
• Promoting a proactive, high-quality customer service culture across the region

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent customer relationship management skills in both online and face-to-face contexts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional service
• IT literate, especially with Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience in a customer service role, ideally within the property or construction sector
• Strong collaborative, teamworking, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the financial implications of building methods and sequences is advantageous
• Knowledge of the New Homes Quality Code and customer service best practices is desirable

Role Information:

•  Mon- Thurs 8:30 – 17:00, Friday 8:30 - 16:00
• £27,000 - £33,069 DOE 
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Holiday buy-back scheme
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health and wellbeing support through Healthshield
• Life assurance
• Employee share purchase plan
• High street and retail discounts
• Clear routes for career progression and development

This is a permanent 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.

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be partnering exclusively with CECA North East to appoint a driven and dynamic Business Support Manager to join their team in a newly created, high-impact role within their North East office. 

CECA North East represents leading civil engineering contractors across the region and plays a key role in shaping the future of infrastructure, skills and industry standards in the North East. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of their Annual Business Plan, aligned to five Core Pillars covering Sustainability, Careers & Recruitment, Skills & Training, Clients & Workload, and Health, Safety & Wellbeing.

Reporting directly to the Director / Company Secretary, with engagement across the Chairman and Management Board, this role will be central to ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered with energy, coordination and impact.

As Business Support Manager, you will be at the forefront of initiatives that strengthen the future of civil engineering in the North East – particularly across Careers & Recruitment and Skills & Training.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting activities and initiatives across all five Core Pillars, with a key focus on Careers & Recruitment and Skills & Training
• Supporting the Foundations Group (Junior Board) including:
  • Educational outreach activities
  • Delivery of the annual College Bursary Programme
  • Associated events and social value initiatives
• Driving region-wide talent pipeline initiatives, including:
  • Promoting CECA member job opportunities (work experience, apprenticeships)
  • Supporting programmes such as Skills Bootcamps
  • Amplifying industry opportunities across appropriate channels
• Designing and delivering engaging social media campaigns and marketing materials to attract new entrants into civil engineering
• Assisting in the planning, administration and marketing of:
  • Online events
  • Face-to-face events
  • Training courses (Legal/Commercial, Health & Safety, Social Value & Sustainability)
  • Client engagement events such as “Meet the Buyer”
• Supporting the planning and delivery of CECA’s Annual Dinner & Awards Evening
• Engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including:
  • Members and Associate Members
  • Sponsors
  • Training providers
  • Schools, Colleges and Universities
• Providing general business and office support including:
  • Attending meetings and taking minutes
  • Report writing and maintaining action logs
  • Handling enquiries and answering telephone queries
• Working within project teams, taking responsibility for elements of project management including scoping, planning, monitoring and reporting outcomes
• Supporting wider organisational development across Marketing, Advertising, PR, Media, Social Media, Research and Direct Marketing

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting information to groups
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and social media platforms
• Experience supporting events from planning through to delivery
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a positive, friendly and professional approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight timescales
• Desirable Experience:
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to create engaging digital and social media content using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge or experience within the construction or civil engineering sector

Role Details & Benefits:

• Full-time hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
  • Friday: 9.30am – 4.00pm
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary: Flexible depending on experience
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Opportunity to work at the heart of the North East’s civil engineering community, helping shape the future workforce and industry standards
  
  

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected industry body in a role that blends project coordination, stakeholder engagement, marketing creativity and strategic delivery. For an ambitious and organised professional, this is a chance to truly make your mark within a sector that underpins the region’s growth and infrastructure.

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

We are exclusively partnering with CECA North East on this appointment, so all applications and enquiries should be directed through Heather at Elvet Recruitment to ensure full consideration.

For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment.

A strong opportunity for a proactive, detail‑driven Buyer to join a regional house building and play a key role in supporting build programmes, commercial objectives and future growth. The role works collaboratively across Commercial, Technical, Construction and Group functions, ensuring materials, plant and services are procured efficiently, cost‑effectively and in line with budgets, specifications and policies. You’ll help drive value, improve processes and maintain strong supplier relationships across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing
•     Providing a high‑quality procurement service aligned to build programmes, start dates and development budgets
•     Managing material orders, specifications, supplier relationships and compliance with Group policies
•     Supporting regional teams with technical and operational buying queries
•     Monitoring stock levels, storage practices and site requisitions
•     Resolving supplier, delivery and invoice queries efficiently
•     Producing procurement KPIs, reports, risk assessments and recommendations
•     Reviewing supplier and product performance, driving improvements and innovation
•     Supporting Group Procurement with standardisation, schedules and cost build‑ups
•     Contributing to CVR meetings and wider commercial reporting

What We’re Looking For
•     CIPS/MCIPS qualification or strong experience in a Buying/Procurement role
•     Broad commercial, financial and technical awareness
•     Knowledge of construction materials, regulations and NHBC requirements
•     Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
•     Proficiency in COINS (procurement), Excel and Word
•     Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
•     A collaborative, resilient and solutions‑focused mindset

To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Contracts Manager to join a respected regional main contractor in the Newcastle Area.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of multiple construction projects across new build and refurbishment schemes. Provide strong leadership to site teams, ensure compliance with company standards, and maintain excellent relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners. Use practical, trade‑based experience to drive buildability, quality and programme certainty.

Experience

Must have:

• Strong background in a trade, site management or site engineering role, progressing into project or contracts management.
• Proven experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects for a main contractor.
• Knowledge of commercial, education, local authority and social housing environments.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and buildability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Confident communicator with strong client‑facing skills.
• Solid understanding of commercial processes, cost control and contract administration.
• SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid.

Nice to have:

• Experience working within a regional contractor environment.
• Knowledge of frameworks, local authority procurement routes and social housing compliance standards.
• IT literacy including MS Project or similar programming tools.

Remuneration:

The client are looking to pay between £65,000 and £75,000 DOE + 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.

For more information, please contact George French at Elvet Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Design Manager for a respected main contractor in the North East. 

In this role you will lead and coordinate the design process from pre‑construction through delivery, ensuring buildable, compliant and cost‑effective solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, using strong architectural and technical expertise to drive quality, programme certainty and risk reduction.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the full design process from tender stage through construction, ensuring information is delivered in line with programme, budget and client requirements.
• Review architectural, structural and MEP designs for buildability, compliance, coordination and value engineering opportunities.
• Develop and maintain design responsibility matrices, design programmes and information release schedules.
• Ensure all design information complies with Building Regulations, planning conditions, fire strategy, sustainability requirements and sector‑specific standards.
• Coordinate consultant and subcontractor design packages, ensuring timely delivery and integration into the main design.
• Manage design risk registers, identifying issues early and driving resolution before they impact site operations.
• Support bid and pre‑construction teams with technical input, design solutions, planning submissions and tender documentation.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams and commercial teams to ensure design aligns with procurement, sequencing and construction methodology.
• Review and approve subcontractor drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Ensure all design information aligns with BIM protocols, digital coordination processes and information management requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and statutory bodies, providing clear communication and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience required:

Must have:

• Architectural background (Part II/III, ARB, or strong technical design experience within an architectural practice or contractor).
• Proven experience delivering design coordination on contractor‑side projects.
• Experience across multiple sectors such as industrial, residential, hotels, extra care, retail or student accommodation.
• Ability to interrogate drawings, specifications and technical details across all disciplines.
• Proficiency in reviewing BIM models, digital coordination tools and common data environments.

Nice to have:

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Understanding of fire compliance, acoustic performance, sustainability standards and Part L/Part B requirements.
• BIM awareness or training (ISO 19650, Revit/ Navisworks familiarity).
• Chartership (MCIOB, RIBA, CIAT) or working towards it.

Remuneration:

The client are looking to pay between £60,000 and £70,000 DOE + 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.

For more information please contact George French at Elvet Recruitment. 

Elvet Recruitment is happy to be working with a well-established North East housebuilder who are looking to appoint an experienced Customer Care Lead to join their team based in Tyne & Wear on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our client is a respected regional developer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes across the North East. Known for their attention to detail, carefully considered designs and premium developments, they place homebuyers at the heart of everything they do. With a growing portfolio of sites across Teesside, County Durham, Northumberland and North Yorkshire, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that prides itself on excellence in both build quality and customer care.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and close-knit team, reporting directly to the Construction Manager and playing a key role in ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction across multiple live developments.

As a Customer Service Co-Ordinator, you will take ownership of customer interactions from initial contact through to resolution, ensuring a seamless and professional aftercare experience.

Importantly, this role offers genuine scope for progression. As the business continues to expand, there will be the opportunity to shape and grow the customer care function, with the potential to build and lead a team around you in the future. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing customer queries and aftercare issues across multiple new build developments
• Liaising with homeowners across Northumberland and North Yorkshire, ensuring all communication is handled promptly and professionally
• Co-ordinating remedial works with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Working closely with the Construction Manager to ensure timely resolution of defects and outstanding works
• Scheduling and attending development visits as required
• Ensuring customers are kept fully informed throughout the resolution process
• Maintaining accurate records of all communications and actions taken
• Managing workloads effectively to meet internal targets and service level expectations
• Handling complaints with a calm and solutions-focused approach
• Supporting continuous improvement of customer service processes 
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Self starter with experience within New Build Customer Service
• Previous experience within the housing or housebuilding sector
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a Customer Service role
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset
• Full UK driving licence (development visits required) 
  

Role Details & Benefits:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Salary £26,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to join a growing, reputable regional developer
• Supportive working environment with genuine career progression potential 
  

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 contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.

Elvet Recruitment is a specialist consultancy serving the construction and built environment sectors across the North of England. Since our formation in 2021, we have built a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and results. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to play a pivotal role in driving business growth and mentoring junior team members.

This opportunity is based at our newly refurbished office in Mandale Business Park, just outside Durham City Centre. You won’t be just another number — you’ll be a key part of a small, ambitious team where your contribution genuinely matters.

The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will take ownership of a high‑performing desk, managing the full 360° recruitment cycle for white‑collar permanent roles within the construction industry. You will work with an established client base while actively developing new relationships and contributing to strategic business initiatives.

This is a role for someone who wants influence, autonomy, and the chance to help shape the direction of a growing business. If you want a role where you can build something, earn well, and progress quickly, this is the opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activity across a defined market, delivering high‑quality placements
• Strengthen relationships with key clients and identify new business opportunities
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development initiatives
• Maintain a consultative approach with clients and candidates, adding value throughout
• Represent Elvet Recruitment professionally at networking events and industry forums

Candidate Profile

We are open‑minded about background. You do not need to come from a recruitment environment to succeed here. What matters is your ability to open doors, build relationships, and make things happen.

You might come from sales, account management, business development, customer‑facing roles, or any environment where you’ve had to influence, negotiate, or win work. If you’re commercially sharp, proactive, and confident engaging with people at all levels, we can teach you the recruitment piece.

For those with recruitment experience, this is an opportunity to step up, take ownership, and help shape the future of the business.

Essential Attributes

• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, strategic mindset
• Confidence in business development and opening new opportunities
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues
• Self‑motivation and the ability to operate with autonomy

Why Join Elvet?

Leadership Opportunity

• Influence business direction and support team development
• Play a key role in shaping processes, standards, and culture

Structured Progression

• Clear pathways into Principal or Management roles
• Fast‑track opportunities as the business continues to grow

Supportive Culture

• No micro‑management, no rigid KPIs — just trust, autonomy, and recognition
• A collaborative environment where your ideas are valued

Earning Potential

• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• OTE £60,000–£75,000+
• Annual Golden Envelope Bonus (£2,500–£10,000)

Performance Incentives

• Early finishes, team rewards, and regular incentives
• Newly refurbished office with modern systems and tools

Next Step

If this opportunity aligns with your ambitions, please get in touch with Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

Founded in 2021, Elvet Recruitment is a specialist consultancy serving the construction and built environment sectors across the North of England. With a strong foundation, a growing reputation, and ambitious expansion plans, we are now looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to join us at our newly refurbished office in Mandale Business Park, just outside Durham City Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the perfect time — established enough to offer stability, but young enough that your impact will genuinely shape our future. You won’t be just another number — you’ll be a key part of a small, ambitious team where your contribution genuinely matters.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will run a full 360° desk, recruiting white‑collar permanent staff into an active and well-established client base within the construction industry. You’ll have the autonomy to build your own desk, backed by a supportive team, modern systems, and a leadership style that trusts you to deliver.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop deep market knowledge across clients, projects, and roles
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients
• Conduct business development to win new opportunities
• Source, screen, and consult candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Manage your own workload and time effectively
• Network to become a recognised expert in your sector

Candidate Profile

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — whether you’re new to recruitment or an experienced consultant. What matters most is your ambition, resilience, and drive to succeed. Experience in telesales or a sales environment is advantageous, but not essential.

If you’re competitive, motivated, and want a career where your effort directly impacts your earnings and progression, you’ll thrive here. If you want a role where you can build something, earn well, and progress quickly, this is the opportunity.

Why Join Elvet?

Clear Career Progression

• Structured development pathways
• Regular reviews and achievable promotion criteria
• Genuine opportunity to grow into Senior, Principal, or Management roles as the business expands

Earning Potential

• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Realistic OTE of £40,000+ in year one
• High performers earning significantly more as their desk grows
• Annual Golden Envelope Bonus of £2,500–£10,000

Culture & Environment

• Positive, supportive team with no micro‑management
• No rigid KPIs — we focus on outcomes, not box‑ticking
• Newly refurbished office with modern systems and tools
• Early Friday finishes, team meals, and regular incentives

Growth Phase Advantage

• Join at a pivotal time where progression is faster
• Build your own desk with autonomy and ownership
• Be part of a business where your ideas are valued and your success is recognised

To explore this opportunity further, reach out to Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment.