Are you a highly organised and hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being involved across all financial areas of a growing business?

Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a successful and rapidly expanding civil engineering company based in Tyneside, delivering a high volume of projects across the North East.

Our client is seeking an Finance Officer Associate to join their close-knit team, supporting both financial and general office operations. This is a varied, hands-on role offering real exposure across finance, payroll, administration, and operational support within a high-growth business.

With a turnover of approximately £52 million and ambitious plans for continued growth, the company is entering an exciting phase of expansion. The role is initially based in County Durham, with a planned relocation to Tyne & Wear in August 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a broad finance and office role within a dynamic construction environment, with genuine scope to develop and progress as the business continues to scale.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out detailed bank reconciliations to ensure financial integrity
• Maintaining full control of sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Processing payroll-related activities and supporting both weekly and monthly payroll functions
• Managing and processing supplier invoices and supporting accounts payable operations
• Completing VAT returns, CIS submissions, PAYE processes
• Assisting with procurement processes, including supplier communication and cost control
• Performing cost analysis to identify efficiencies and support business savings opportunities
• Contributing to the improvement and implementation of administrative and financial processes to increase operational efficiency
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations across site and office functions

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or office/finance hybrid role (construction experience advantageous)
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including month-end processes and ledger management
• Experience with payroll, invoices, and financial reporting. Sage Payroll knowledge essential
• Confident working with Excel and financial systems. Sage 50 knowledge essential.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of VAT, CIS, PAYE, and general compliance processes is highly desirable
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across operational and commercial teams

Role Information:

• Salary up to £30,000
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Office-based in Tyneside 
• Opportunity to join a £52m turnover business with significant growth plans
• Broad, varied role with excellent long-term 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 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.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Preconstruction Manager on behalf of a long-standing civil engineering main contractor to help deliver schemes across the North East

The role will cover the Northumbrian Water AMP8/9 schemes with work over the next 15 years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design activities across clean water and wastewater networks, treatment facilities, pipelines and associated civil structures.
• Ensure design solutions align with construction methodologies, programme requirements and TOTEX objectives.
• Manage design deliverables, technical queries, approvals and key milestones in accordance with NEC4 contracts.
• Ensure compliance with Northumbrian Water Engineering Standards, WIS, CESWI, DWI and EA requirements, as well as relevant planning consents.
• Maintain a live design risk register and support Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to identify and mitigate delivery risks.
• Oversee BIM processes and digital design workflows, including Civil 3D, Revit and ProjectWise, to improve coordination and minimise rework.
• Lead Value Engineering and Collaborative Planning workshops, ensuring opportunities to improve efficiency and value are identified and implemented.
• Manage design change transparently, maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Implement robust QA/QC processes, including design verification, HAZOP/HAZCON reviews and document control.
• Coordinate effectively across civil, MEICA, geotechnical and temporary works disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or a relevant professional qualification, such as MICE or CEng, is preferred.
• Proven experience in design management within the UK water sector, ideally gained with a contractor or design-and-build organisation.
• Strong knowledge of AMP programmes, TOTEX principles and the UK water regulatory environment.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating design through to construction.
• A good understanding of NEC contracts and modern delivery models.
• Experience with BIM and relevant digital design tools is desirable.

Remuneration:

On offer is a salary of up to £70,000 (DOE) plus 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 Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website

For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

Are you highly organised, proactive, and looking to develop your career within HR?

Do you enjoy working with people, managing administration, and supporting a busy team? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can build your HR experience within a well-established construction business?

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established civil engineering contractor to recruit an HR Assistant to join their HR team in Teesside.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator looking for their next step, or someone with strong administration and people-focused experience who is looking to develop their career within Human Resources.

Working as part of the HR team, you will provide essential administrative support across a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, employee records, absence management, and employee relations.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, approachable, and confident dealing with employees and managers at all levels. You will be comfortable handling confidential information, managing multiple priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the HR team across a range of HR activities.
• Supporting the recruitment process, including preparing adverts, coordinating interviews, arranging pre-employment checks, and maintaining candidate records.
• Assisting with the onboarding and induction of new employees, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed accurately.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems.
• Supporting payroll administration by providing accurate and timely information relating to new starters, leavers, absence, holidays, and other employee changes.
• Monitoring and maintaining absence records, supporting managers with absence-related administration where required.
• Assisting with employee relations processes, including preparing documentation and coordinating meetings.
• Responding to HR queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
• Preparing HR documentation, letters, reports, and correspondence.
• Supporting the administration of holidays, sickness, family leave, and other employee-related processes.
• Ensuring HR records and documentation are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
• Supporting HR projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement activities as required.
• Working closely with managers and other departments to provide an efficient and responsive HR service.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within an HR, HR Administration, Personnel, or Business Administration role.
• Alternatively, strong administration experience with a genuine interest in developing a career within HR.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling employee information and documentation.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• A professional, approachable, and proactive manner.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider HR team.
• Experience within construction, civil engineering, engineering, or another fast-paced industry would be advantageous but is not essential.
• An interest in developing your knowledge and career within HR.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Based in Teesside
• Opportunity to develop your HR career within an established civil engineering business
• Varied HR role with exposure to multiple areas of the employee lifecycle
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunity for professional development and progression

This is a permanent opportunity, and Elvet Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this role, you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Notice, and Disclaimers available on the Elvet Recruitment website.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Construction Project Manager on behalf of a respected regional main contractor to oversee the delivery of commercial, industrial, education and healthcare projects across the North East. Typical schemes range from £250k refurbishments through to £3m–£5m new‑build and extension projects, combining elements of civils, steelwork, fit‑out and building services.

This role suits a driven, organised Project Manager who can take ownership, maintain strong client relationships, and lead site teams to deliver safe, high‑quality and commercially successful outcomes.

The Role

You will manage projects from pre‑construction through to handover, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial targets are achieved. Working closely with directors, commercial teams and site managers, you will coordinate design information, procurement, subcontractors and client communication.

Projects typically include:

• Commercial refurbishments and fit‑outs (£250k–£2m)

• Industrial unit alterations and small new builds (£1m–£5m)

• Education and healthcare refurbishments (£500k–£3m)

• Civils and external works packages

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from pre‑start to completion

• Develop and manage construction programmes

• Coordinate design information, procurement and subcontractor packages

• Chair progress meetings and maintain client communication

• Oversee site performance, quality control and compliance

• Manage project budgets, variations and commercial reporting

• Ensure H&S and CDM compliance across all activities

• Support and mentor Site Managers and Supervisors

• Drive snagging, commissioning and final handover

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction

• Background delivering refurbishment, commercial, industrial or new‑build projects

• Strong understanding of H&S, CDM, temporary works and construction sequencing

• Confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders

• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

• Ability to work closely with commercial teams on cost control

• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS essential

What’s On Offer

• Salary £65k–£70k depending on experience

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Pension and benefits package

• Opportunity to progress within a growing regional contractor

• Varied workload across commercial, industrial, education and healthcare sectors

For more info contact George French at Elvet Recruitment.

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.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a growing regional main contractor to lead the delivery of commercial, industrial, education and healthcare projects across the North East. Typical schemes range from £250k refurbishments through to £3m–£5m new‑build and extension projects, combining elements of civils, steelwork, fit‑out and building services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys taking full ownership of projects from pre‑start through to successful handover.

The Role

As Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of live construction sites, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial targets are consistently achieved. You will lead subcontractors, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants.

You will oversee projects including:

• Commercial refurbishments and fit‑outs (£250k–£2m)

• Industrial unit alterations and small new builds (£1m–£5m)

• Education and healthcare refurbishments (£500k–£3m)

• Civils and external works packages

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site operations from pre‑construction through to handover

• Manage subcontractors, labour, materials and logistics

• Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM and company procedures

• Drive programme performance and maintain accurate site records

• Coordinate with design, commercial and project management teams

• Conduct progress meetings and produce site reports

• Maintain high standards of workmanship and client satisfaction

• Oversee quality control, snagging and final completion

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager

• Background delivering refurbishment, small works, commercial or industrial projects

• Strong understanding of H&S, CDM, temporary works and construction sequencing

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to manage multiple trades and maintain tight control of programme

• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS essential

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary £60k–£65k

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Pension and benefits package

• Opportunity to progress within a growing regional contractor

• Varied workload across commercial, industrial, education and healthcare sectors

For more info contact George French at Elvet Recruitment.

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.

Are you an organised and customer-focused individual who enjoys helping people and ensuring issues are resolved efficiently?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service?

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading UK housebuilder to recruit a Customer Care Coordinator to join their North East team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where you will play a key role in supporting customers throughout their post-completion journey, ensuring a smooth and positive experience from the moment they move into their new home.

Working as part of the Customer Care team, you will be responsible for managing customer enquiries, coordinating defect resolution, and ensuring issues are handled efficiently while maintaining the high standards expected by the business and its customers.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, confident communicating with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a busy environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Acting as a key point of contact for customers during their warranty period, providing updates and ensuring issues are progressed effectively.
• Responding to customer enquiries via telephone and email in a professional and timely manner.
• Logging, monitoring, and maintaining accurate records of customer issues, defects, subcontractors, and plot information.
• Coordinating appointments between customers, subcontractors, site teams, and Customer Care Operatives to ensure defects are resolved efficiently.
• Liaising with subcontractors to arrange remedial works and monitor progress against agreed timescales.
• Supporting the Customer Care team with complaint handling, escalating issues where required and ensuring customers receive a high level of service.
• Carrying out courtesy calls, home visits, and development drop-in sessions to build strong customer relationships.
• Working closely with Site Teams, Sales Teams, and internal departments to ensure customer queries are resolved effectively.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and highlighting any concerns to the Head of Customer Care.
• Updating internal systems and ensuring all customer care documentation remains accurate and compliant.
• Supporting team meetings, site closure meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working within a Customer Care, Customer Service, Administration, or Coordinator role.
• Experience within housebuilding, construction, property, or a similar fast-paced environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving issues.
• High attention to detail with strong administration skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Confident using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to travel requirements between developments and the divisional office.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Access to employee discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance
• Excellent career development opportunities within a successful and growing housebuilder

This is a permanent opportunity, and Elvet Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this role, you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Notice, and Disclaimers available on the Elvet Recruitment website.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment.

Elvet Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Building Services Manager (MEP) to join a tier 1 contractor in the North East. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of technical compliance, coordination, and commissioning across major construction projects.

The Role

You will oversee the delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) services across multiple projects, ensuring installations are fully coordinated, technically compliant, and delivered to programme. The role covers the full lifecycle from pre‑construction through installation, testing, commissioning and client handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project teams in managing utilities, MEP installations and statutory compliance

• Lead technical reviews, commissioning meetings and progress reporting

• Review design information, subcontract returns and technical submissions

• Carry out site inspections and quality checks at key stages

• Oversee testing, commissioning and client training ahead of practical completion

• Assist with tender reviews, consultant meetings and supply chain engagement

• Ensure safe temporary and permanent electrical/water systems on site

• Contribute to supply chain development within the region

Skills & Experience

• Background in building services (mechanical, electrical or multi‑discipline)

• HNC/HND/Degree in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• Strong technical coordination and design review capability

• Confident communicator with the ability to work across project and client teams

• Knowledge of BREEAM, Part L and industry standards

• Proactive, organised and able to work to deadlines

Benefits

• £55k–£65k salary

• Company car or car allowance

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Private healthcare

• Training and development opportunities

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for a leading house builder in the North East, with a typically excellent retention rate within it's staff. 

This role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the commercial aspects of each development. This includes managing the costs for each site and ensuring that targets are met by managing and controlling the budgets and valuations.

Main duties will include:

• To produce draft budgets and site start budgets for each site allocated to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Producing quarterly valuations and complete material ‘cost to complete’ exercises for each site the Quantity Surveyor is responsible for.
• To produce sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring that the sub-contractor has signed these off.
• Produce sub-contract orders, ensuring they are authorised by the authorised representative, together with all necessary documentation to comply with Group Commercial Policy.
• Completing on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors.
• Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as pre-order meetings, quarterly valuation meetings and project review meetings with senior management, construction team as well as external contractors.
• Manage all sub-contract orders on site, meeting sub-contractors as and when required.
• Maintain trade specifications.
• Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary.
• Manage Professional Fees Budget.
• Assist with material buying when required.
• Assist the Estimator and / or Commercial Manager with take-off’s for land appraisals when required

To be considered, applicants must:

• Relevant industry requirements, RICS, Quantity Surveying Degree or HND
• Ideally have worked for a house builder with experience in NHBC standards

Please call Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.

Elvet Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Document Controller on behalf of a well-established civil engineering contractor to support the delivery of a major civil engineering scheme based in the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor on a flagship project, working within a fast-paced construction environment. Initially offered as a 12-month contract, this role will see you supporting the project team by ensuring all project documentation is accurately managed, controlled and distributed throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage and maintain all project documentation using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Aconex.
• Upload, issue, distribute and archive project drawings and documentation, ensuring revision control is maintained.
• Coordinate documentation between site teams, subcontractors, consultants and the client.
• Ensure all documentation complies with project procedures and document control standards.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing documentation, maintaining accurate registers and records.
• Support project teams with document retrieval and system queries.
• Assist with project handover documentation and final project close-out.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy across all project information.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Document Controller within the construction industry.
• Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and/or Aconex.
• Strong understanding of document control procedures and revision management.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Able to prioritise workload and work effectively within a busy project environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Role Information:

• 12-month contract
• Start date: Mid-August
• Based on a major Data Centre project in Blyth
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Rate: Approximately £18 per hour (or equivalent salary may be considered)

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a high-profile construction project with a respected contractor, offering valuable experience on one of the UK's growing data centre developments.

Elvet Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this contract position 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 for a confidential discussion and further information.

Do you love working with people? Thrive on hitting targets? Enjoy providing exceptional customer experiences?

If you're passionate about helping customers, motivated by earning commission, and looking for a career where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working with one of the UK's leading 5* housebuilders to recruit Sales Executives for developments across County Durham.

Whether you already have experience selling new build homes, come from estate agency, or have built a successful career in retail, hospitality, automotive sales, travel, recruitment, banking, or another customer-focused sales environment, we want to hear from you. If you have the right attitude, a genuine passion for people, and the drive to succeed, our client will provide the support and training to help you thrive.

You'll be the face of the development, guiding customers through one of the biggest and most exciting purchases of their lives. From the first enquiry through to handing over the keys, you'll ensure every customer receives an exceptional experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming visitors to the development and building genuine relationships with prospective buyers.
• Understanding each customer's needs and matching them with their ideal home.
• Conducting engaging show home tours and presenting the features and benefits of each property.
• Managing the customer journey from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Keeping customers informed throughout the buying process while delivering an outstanding level of service.
• Working towards sales targets and maximising opportunities to earn commission.
• Maintaining excellent knowledge of developments, specifications, pricing, and incentives.
• Building relationships with internal departments, solicitors, mortgage advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth customer journey.

We're Looking For

• A positive, enthusiastic, and motivated individual.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and communicating with people from all walks of life.
• A target-driven mindset with the ambition to earn uncapped commission.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Previous experience within sales or customer service is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a successful national housebuilder.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's In It For You?

• Up to £40,000 OTE
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 35-hour working week
• Thursday - Monday | 10:00am - 5:00pm
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Join one of the UK's leading 5* housebuilders with an outstanding reputation

This is a permanent opportunity, and Elvet Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this role, you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Notice, and Disclaimers available on the Elvet Recruitment website.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment.