Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant payroll services?

Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a leading UK organisation to recruit a Payroll Specialist based in the North East 

Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their established Payroll team, supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for employees across a diverse workforce. 

This is a key role within the organisation, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, UK employment legislation, and internal policies, while contributing to a positive colleague experience. You will work closely with HR (People Services), Finance, auditors, and operational teams, gaining exposure to complex payroll structures within a large, multi-site organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to develop within a stable and forward-thinking organisation, with strong benefits and genuine long-term career progression.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Processing the monthly payroll for approximately 3,000 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to strict deadlines
• Working closely with People Services to manage payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual amendments, and absence-related adjustments
• Implementing annual pay awards in line with collective bargaining agreements and company policies
• Administering complex pay elements including overtime, standby, call-out, disturbance payments, and operational allowances
• Managing the company car scheme, including Benefit-in-Kind calculations and HMRC compliance
• Ensuring full compliance with UK employment legislation, HMRC regulations, pension requirements, and trade union agreements
• Calculating statutory payments and deductions such as Income Tax, National Insurance, SSP, SMP, SAP, and SPP
• Preparing and validating payroll reports for internal stakeholders, Finance, auditors, and regulatory bodies
• Supporting year-end processes including P60s, P45s, HMRC submissions, and data validation checks
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements and system transitions

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a payroll role within a large, multi-site organisation
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and statutory payments
• Experience handling complex payroll structures and multiple pay elements
• High level of numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with HR, Finance, Operations, and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with payroll or ERP systems (Oracle E-Business Suite or similar preferred)
• A proactive, adaptable approach with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments

Desirable:

• Experience supporting payroll system transformations, particularly Oracle Cloud implementations
• Experience working in a unionised environment with collective bargaining agreements
• Background in utilities, energy, engineering, or similar complex industries
• Experience producing audit-ready reports and supporting internal/external audits
• Previous experience leading or supporting team activities within a payroll or HR function

Role Information:

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
• Up to 10% annual performance bonus
• Double-matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Office-based in Shiremoor, Tyne & Wear
• Excellent opportunities for career 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.

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

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 County Durham, 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:

• Managing the month-end close process, including preparation of accruals, prepayments, and financial adjustments to ensure accurate reporting
• Producing and maintaining balance sheets and carrying out detailed bank reconciliations to ensure financial integrity
• Preparing management financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements and balance sheets, to support the Finance Director
• 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, and supporting wider tax compliance requirements including Corporation Tax
• Processing weekly sales reports, journals, and ensuring accurate financial data entry across systems
• Actively supporting cash flow management, ensuring liquidity is maintained across the business
• 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
• Confident working with Excel and financial systems
• 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:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Office-based in County Durham with relocation to Tyne & Wear (August 2026)
• 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.

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

Elvet Recruitment are on the lookout for an experienced Earthworks Engineer for a business based in the North East.

The business are a well-renowned Earthworks and Civil Engineering contractor, working on a Major Infrastructure project in the Region

Main Responsibilities:

• Delivery of on-site survey information, including; topographical survey observations and geospatial monitoring observations.
• Ensure setting out and quality assurance of the works is completed in accordance with the contract requirements in a timely manner.
• Management and instruction of Assistant Engineering Surveyors, including briefing and guidance.
• Preparing relevant risk assessments with regards to survey works.
• Use of LSS and GPS Machine Control

Experience Required

• Candidates should have proven experience at Site Engineer level on Earthworks projects
• Ability to present and process data
• Minimum qualification of HNC/HND, however a construction related degree is preferred
• CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver’s License.
• Previous use of Trimble

Remuneration

On offer is a package up to £50,000 (dependant on experience) plus a vehicle

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

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For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment are currently on the lookout for a Plotworks/Roads & Sewers Site Manager to cover a scheme in Darlington with up to 2 years work confirmed

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Full management of site, reporting to and liaising with a Contracts Manager & Construction Director.
• Leading projects from early site setup through to handover.
• Ensure programmes are reviewed and updated.
• Completing daily site diaries.
• Ordering materials for site.
• Ensure RAMS are written and updated.
• Progress meetings with senior management and client.
• Overseeing direct delivery teams and sub-contractors.

Experience required:

Must have:

• Experience working as Site Agent or Site Manager.
• Experience managing projects from cradle to grave.
• Detailed experience with: Roads, Sewers, S278 works, Foundations, Kerbing and Drainage
• SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid.

Nice to have:

• Engineering background, working from Site Engineer to Site Agent.
• Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering.

Remuneration:

On offer is a salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience) plus package.

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Elvet Recruitment are on the lookout for an experienced Earthworks Engineer for a business based in the North East.

The business are a well-renowned Earthworks and Civil Engineering contractor, working on projects mainly in the North East but there may be times that you would be working further afield.

Main Responsibilities:

• Delivery of on-site survey information, including; topographical survey observations and geospatial monitoring observations.
• Ensure setting out and quality assurance of the works is completed in accordance with the contract requirements in a timely manner.
• Management and instruction of Assistant Engineering Surveyors, including briefing and guidance.
• Preparing relevant risk assessments with regards to survey works.

Experience Required

• Candidates should have proven experience at Site Engineer level on Earthworks prjects
• Ability to present and process data
• Minimum qualification of HNC/HND, however a construction related degree is preferred
• CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver’s License.
• Previous use of Totalstations and Robotic equipment
• Experience of Drone Surveys/Drone Mapping

Remuneration

On offer is a package up to £45,000 (dependant on experience) plus a vehicle

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, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Engineer on behalf of a growing civil engineering contractor to work on various civils projects in the North East - the first of which being a scheme in Newcastle.

Ideally you will have experience of working on Highways and Local Authority schemes - covering Drainage, Ducting, Streetlighting and Landscaping

Duties include:

• Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards.
• Supervision of assistant engineers.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
• Provide accurate and clear setting out for works.
• Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Arrange formal checking of setting out.
• Complete inspection and test plans.
• Keep accurate daily site diary.
• Preparation of 4 weekly programmes.
• Provide accurate measurements for materials required.
• Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting.
• Ensure that material delivery tickets are passed on for cost coding.
• Carry out testing / sampling of materials.
• Provide assistance to the measurement department.
• Maintain survey books.
• Take receipt of materials and perform checks.
• Candidates would ideally have proven experience at Assistant Site Engineer or Site Engineer level with a Civil Engineering contractor.

Minimum qualification of HNC/HND, however a construction related degree is preferred.

Salary/Package

A salary of up to £55,000 (depending on experience) plus company vehicle or allowance as well as an attractive package.

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

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Manager/Agent for a Civil Engineering Subcontractor.

The contractor are a key specialist in various sectors including: Earthworks, Drainage, Foundations and Highways.

Duties Include:

• Managing and overseeing the daily site operations.
• Monitoring site timelines and managing the budgets/resources.
• Promoting a high quality culture, ensuring all health and safety standards are adhered to.
• Liaising with the Project and Contracts Manager, reporting any changes to schedule and planning future work activities.
• Leading and motivating the site teams to ensure that all works are carried out on time.
• Completing daily site diaries.

Experience Required:

Must have:

• Experience working as Site Agent or Site Manager on civil engineering & infrastructure projects.
• SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid.
• Detailed experience with Water Frameworks
• Experience delivering schemes up to £5million

Nice to have:

• Engineering background, working from Site Engineer to Site Agent.
• Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering.

Remuneration:

The client is offering a salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience) + package for the right candidate

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