Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a well established residential developer based in County Durham.

You will take full responsibility for the commercial delivery of housing developments across the region. Your work will span budgeting, cost control, subcontractor management and financial reporting, ensuring each project is delivered efficiently and profitably.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare draft and site start budgets for allocated developments
• Produce quarterly valuations and material cost to complete exercises
• Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts with full sign off
• Issue subcontract orders in line with company policy and documentation standards
• Carry out on site measurements and assess contractor payments
• Attend and contribute to meetings with internal teams and external contractors
• Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain trade specifications
• Price customer extras and liaise with the sales team as required
• Manage the Professional Fees Budget and support material procurement
• Provide take offs and cost input for land appraisals

About you

• You will bring proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within residential construction, along with:
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with COINS ERP software is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Xpedeon and Viewpoint or 4Projects is an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage your own workload while contributing to wider team goals
• A solid understanding of surveying, estimating and financial return strategies
• Experience with cost reporting, procure to pay systems and document management

To find out more or apply, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Elvet Recruiment are seeking a Senior Design Manager to join leading UK main contractor to oversee design delivery on projects across the North East, typically valued between £2m–£40m. You’ll lead the design process from tender through construction, ensuring solutions are compliant, buildable and aligned with programme and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design function across multiple projects and frameworks.

• Develop design strategies that drive innovation, value and buildability.

• Lead design reviews, workshops and stakeholder engagement.

• Oversee design governance, risk management and value engineering.

• Support pre‑construction activities including bids, technical submissions and tender interviews.

About You

• Strong experience in design management within a main contractor.

• Background across healthcare, education, commercial or public‑sector projects.

• Excellent technical knowledge (architecture, structures, MEP) and understanding of Building Regulations and CDM.

• Confident leader with strong communication, stakeholder and team‑development skills.

• Degree/HNC in a construction discipline preferred; professional membership advantageous.

• CSCS card and full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

• Up to £80k + car/car allowance

• 26 days holiday (buy/sell options)

• Private medical insurance

• Pension matched up to 8%

• Enhanced family leave

• Flexible/agile working

• Professional memberships paid

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For more information, please contact George French at Elvet Recruitment

Do you have experience working within the wastewater industry, with knowledge of jetting operations, CCTV surveys or network maintenance?

Are you confident working with field teams and supply chain partners, carrying out audits and ensuring health & safety, quality, process and customer service standards are consistently maintained?

We’re recruiting a Site Compliance Technician to join a busy team supporting wastewater operations across the North East.

You’ll work closely with service partners and field teams, reviewing operational activities, providing guidance on best practice and ensuring work is delivered safely, compliantly and with a strong focus on customer impact. The role will cover the geographical spread of the wastewater network and will involve a combination of site-based and operational work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review and approve jetting operations, providing guidance and mentoring to field teams
• Build strong, trusted relationships with supply chain partners to support effective mentoring and compliance
• Undertake site and operational process audits, identifying and escalating any health & safety concerns
• Monitor customer impact throughout operational activities and ensure excellent customer service is maintained
• Monitor reactive and pre-planned maintenance activities to ensure processes and customer requirements are being followed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across customer and client management systems
• Maintain quality assurance documentation in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 requirements
• Capture lessons learnt from operational activities and share key information with relevant stakeholders
• Produce and maintain accurate progress and quality reports
• Monitor quality, process adherence and information accuracy across supply chain activities
• Support the wider department with operational and compliance requirements when required
• Promote high standards of health and safety and support compliance with relevant legislation
• Participate in appraisals, training and personal development opportunities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working within the wastewater or water industry
• Practical knowledge of wastewater network operations
• Experience of high-pressure water jetting
• Knowledge of vacuum tankers, CCTV surveys and/or trenchless technologies, including patching, lining or pipe bursting
• Strong understanding of operational processes, quality and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Good IT skills and confidence using business systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field teams, contractors and stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and support colleagues in a constructive and approachable manner
• Professional, courteous and confident approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain focused under pressure
• Proactive “can do / will do” attitude
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Full clean UK driving licence – essential

The Details

• Location: Bowburn
• Role Type: Full-time
• Driving Licence: Full clean UK driving licence – essential
• Working Area: Geographical spread across the wastewater network
• £20 per hour (DOE) 

If you have experience within the wastewater network and are looking for a varied role combining site compliance, operational auditing, mentoring and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

For this position, Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency in relation to 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 this opportunity in more detail.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Manager on behalf of a respected main construction contractor to oversee a new‑build project within the leisure/accommodation sector. The scheme runs from October through to April and requires strong site leadership, programme control and consistent quality management.

Role Responsibilities

• Daily management of site operations, subcontractors and trades

• Driving programme, sequencing and short‑term planning

• Managing scheduling, look‑ahead planning and coordinating daily/weekly progress

• Handling site‑level purchasing, materials call‑offs and ensuring timely deliveries

• Overseeing external works, internal fit‑out, M&E coordination and associated civils

• Ensuring full compliance with H&S standards, RAMS, inductions and permits

• Liaising with visiting PMs, client reps and design teams

• Managing QA processes, snagging and handover documentation

Candidate Requirements

• Experience delivering projects in the accommodation sector; background in hotels or apartment schemes is a strong advantage

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS

• Ability to maintain high safety and quality standards while keeping programme on track

Package

• Up to £350/day CIS

• October – April contract

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For more information, please contact George French at Elvet Recruitment

Do you have experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns and a strong understanding of digital marketing, social media and creative content?

Are you organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple projects while building strong relationships with internal teams, agencies and external suppliers?

We’re recruiting a Regional Marketing Executive to support the delivery of marketing activity across the North East and Cumbria for an established housebuilding business.

You’ll play a key role in delivering regional marketing campaigns, managing social media activity, supporting marketing plans and coordinating marketing collateral, events and content. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you’ll help ensure marketing activity is engaging, commercially effective and aligned with brand guidelines.

This is a varied opportunity for a creative and organised marketing professional who enjoys working at pace and can confidently manage multiple priorities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and deliver effective regional marketing campaigns, monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Manage and monitor regional social media activity, including advertising spend and performance
• Support the management of regional marketing budgets and maintain accurate reporting
• Manage regional website content, ensuring information and marketing collateral remain accurate and engaging
• Conduct competitor analysis and identify new trends, opportunities and areas for improved marketing performance
• Support regional marketing plans and maintain a rolling 12-month marketing planner
• Act as a Brand Guardian, ensuring marketing activity and collateral remain consistent with brand guidelines
• Build strong relationships with external agencies and suppliers to maximise performance and return on investment
• Coordinate portal listings and ensure consistent content across marketing channels
• Develop and coordinate photography and video content for external channels
• Manage regional marketing collateral, signage, stock levels and events
• Support marketing projects and campaigns using market data, customer insight and competitor information

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns
• Good knowledge of traditional and digital marketing tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with budgets and performance information
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and under pressure
• Strong IT skills, including social media and digital content platforms

Desirable:

• Professional marketing qualification
• Previous experience within housebuilding, construction or property
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign
• Experience with photography, video editing or other creative content production

The Details

• Location: North East & Cumbria
• Reporting To: Regional Marketing Manager

If you’re a creative, organised and commercially minded marketing professional looking for a varied regional role where you can take ownership of campaigns and make a visible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

For this position, Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency in relation to 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 this opportunity in more detail.

Do you have strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent communication abilities and an interest in Business Development?

Are you confident managing CRM systems, maintaining accurate information and building relationships with clients and internal teams?

We’re recruiting a Business Development Coordinator / Administrator to support a busy Business Development team working across the North East and Yorkshire within the civil engineering, affordable housing and commercial construction sectors.

You’ll provide key administrative and coordination support, helping to maintain business development pipelines, manage CRM information, coordinate meetings and organise events. You’ll work closely with senior Business Development colleagues and wider pre-construction and delivery teams to ensure opportunities and market intelligence are accurately recorded and communicated.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain accurate business development pipelines and opportunities using bespoke management systems
• Manage and update the CRM system, ensuring key information is accurately recorded and circulated
• Work with pre-construction teams to understand, record and update opportunities
• Share relevant business development information with wider delivery and operational teams
• Coordinate client meetings, appointments and actions for the Business Development team
• Identify, organise and support corporate and business development events
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, opportunities, actions and wider Business Development intelligence
• Support the Business Development Manager with market intelligence across key sectors
• Provide general administrative and coordination support to the wider Business Development team

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in administration, coordination or business support, or a strong willingness to develop within the role
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
• Strong written, face-to-face and telephone communication skills
• Competent using Microsoft Office
• Confident dealing with external clients and building strong professional relationships
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Friendly, approachable and confident when communicating with people at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing demands
• Proactive approach with the confidence to take on new challenges
• Full clean UK driving licence – desirable

Desirable:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a Business-related subject
• Previous experience within construction, civil engineering or the built environment
• Experience using CRM or business management systems

The Details

• Location: County Durham
• Driving Licence: Full clean UK driving licence desirable

If you’re an organised, outgoing and relationship-focused administrator looking for an opportunity to develop your career within Business Development and construction, we’d love to hear from you.

For this position, Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency in relation to 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 this opportunity in more detail.

Do you have customer service and administration experience and enjoy helping customers while keeping accurate records and information?

Are you organised, professional and confident communicating with customers face-to-face, over the telephone and in writing?

We’re recruiting a Customer Advisor Administrator to join a busy Customer Service team based in County Durham.

You’ll provide a combination of customer-facing and administrative support, responding to enquiries, updating systems, managing complaints and helping ensure customers receive accurate and timely information throughout the service process.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering high standards of customer service, is comfortable working across different tasks and enjoys being part of a supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Answer incoming calls and accurately log customer enquiries on corporate systems
• Input and maintain customer information to support accurate reporting and record keeping
• Liaise with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to provide accurate and timely information
• Handle customer complaints professionally and ensure responses are provided within appropriate timescales
• Maintain accurate records of customer queries, actions and resolutions
• Capture lessons learnt and customer feedback to support wider service improvements
• Visit customers where required to discuss their requirements while works are being carried out
• Contact customers to confirm satisfaction and support effective service delivery
• Provide administrative support to the Customer Service Manager and wider team
• Audit information to ensure agreed processes are being followed and records remain accurate
• Support continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of health and safety, communication and customer service

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ customer service experience
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills across telephone, written and face-to-face interactions
• Professional, approachable and empathetic manner
• Good time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while using your own initiative
• Full valid UK driving licence – essential

Desirable:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at grades A–C or equivalent, including Maths and English
• Previous experience within construction, housebuilding or a Customer Service environment

The Details

• Location: County Durham
• Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence – essential
• Salary: £30,000 DOE 

If you have strong customer service and administration experience and are looking for a varied role where you can make a real difference to the customer journey, we’d love to hear from you.

For this position, Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency in relation to 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 this opportunity in more detail.

Do you have experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or financial controls and strong analytical and investigative skills?

Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role where you can provide independent assurance, strengthen controls and help drive continuous improvement across a diverse business?

We’re recruiting an Internal Auditor to join the Finance team of an established organisation based in County Durham.

You’ll provide independent assurance over financial governance, risk management and internal controls, planning and delivering risk-based audits across the business. Working closely with senior management and operational teams, you’ll identify areas of risk and inefficiency while providing practical recommendations to improve processes, strengthen controls and support compliance.

This is a varied opportunity for a commercially aware and inquisitive finance professional who enjoys working independently while confidently providing constructive challenge across different areas of a business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take ownership of the Group’s risk register, ensuring it is regularly reviewed and maintained
• Develop and deliver a risk-based internal audit programme across all areas of the business
• Plan, scope and undertake internal audits in line with the annual audit plan
• Evaluate the effectiveness of financial, taxation, operational and compliance controls
• Assess risk management processes and governance arrangements, identifying weaknesses and areas of business risk
• Produce clear and concise audit reports with practical recommendations for improvement
• Present audit findings to senior management and monitor progress against agreed action plans
• Follow up previous audit recommendations to ensure agreed actions have been effectively implemented
• Support the development and maintenance of the internal control framework and review compliance with policies, delegated authorities and regulatory requirements
• Assist with investigations into suspected fraud, financial irregularities or control breaches where required
• Own the HMRC correspondence log and ensure relevant actions are followed through
• Provide assurance to the SAO officer annually to support sign-off of the SAO return

What We’re Looking For

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIA qualified
• Previous experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or financial controls
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk-based auditing
• Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess complex business processes and identify practical improvements
• Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills
• Confident working with and constructively challenging stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple audits and competing priorities
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail
• Commercially aware with strong business acumen and an independent, objective approach
• Curious, adaptable and comfortable working across a wide range of business functions

Desirable:

• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or property
• Knowledge of financial controls within project-based environments
• Experience using data analytics, audit software or working with ISO, governance or enterprise risk management frameworks

The Details

• Location: County Durham
• Role Type: Full-time
• Department: Finance
• Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIA qualified
• Industry: Construction / Infrastructure / Property Services

If you’re a qualified finance professional with strong audit, risk or controls experience and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

For this position, Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency in relation to 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 this opportunity in more detail.

Do you have strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and experience working with suppliers, subcontractors or within the construction industry?

We’re recruiting a Commercial Coordinator to join a busy Commercial team within a housebuilding environment.

You’ll provide responsive and professional administrative support across the Commercial function, taking ownership of key tasks, coordinating information between internal and external stakeholders and ensuring commercial processes, reporting and deadlines are managed accurately.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide professional administrative and coordination support across the Commercial department
• Independently manage and deliver agreed commercial tasks, reporting and information
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure information is received accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Act as a key point of contact between the Commercial team, suppliers and subcontractors
• Coordinate the flow of information between internal and external parties, resolving issues and escalating where required
• Work closely with regional project teams and other departments to provide effective Commercial support
• Manage project timelines, ensuring information is received, checked and distributed appropriately
• Audit information for quality, accuracy and completeness before distribution
• Support the Commercial team with key reporting and administrative tasks, including cashflow, RAMS trackers, performance reviews and stock on site
• Maintain contractor and supplier databases
• Support tender analysis and pre-tender meeting preparation
• Monitor and follow up cost report actions
• Support the management and recording of sales extras
• Assist with KPI reporting and commercial compliance
• Support CIS and VAT compliance activities
• Provide ongoing support to suppliers and subcontractors as a key point of contact
• Complete site-specific commercial administration where required
• Upload payments and information onto COINS
• Assist with site progress reports
• Raise and update procurement orders
• Deal with subcontract account queries and ensure issues are followed through to resolution
• Manage the regional Commercial inbox and ensure queries are dealt with promptly
• Challenge and clarify information where required to ensure commercial processes and policies are followed
• Support the wider Commercial team with additional tasks as required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within an administrative, coordination or commercial support role
• Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors
• Previous administration experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately to deadlines
• Comfortable working at pace within a busy environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond positively to new tasks
• Confident working independently and using your own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team
• Professional and approachable manner
• Full clean UK driving licence – essential

Desirable:

• Good working knowledge of the housebuilding or construction industry
• Experience working within a Commercial department
• Experience using COINS or other accounting/commercial software
• Experience working with subcontractor accounts, procurement or commercial reporting

The Details

• Location: Tyne & Wear / 1 day(s) WFH 
• Role Type: Full-time
• Department: Commercial
• Driving Licence: Full clean UK driving licence – essential
• Salary: up to £32,000 DOE 
• Industry: Housebuilding / Construction

If you have strong administration and coordination skills and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a busy Commercial team, we’d love to hear from you.

For this position Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent and temporary 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 this opportunity in more detail.

Elvet Recruitment is working in partnership with a five star house builder to recruit a Commercial Coordinator to join their established team in Newcastle. This position is suitable for candidates currently working as a Commercial Administrator or Commercial Assistant who are looking to progress into a coordinator level role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established organisation and provide essential administrative and coordination support across the commercial and procurement functions. Working closely with Quantity Surveyors and the wider commercial team, you will support subcontractor administration, procurement activity, payments, commercial documentation and the updating of records within COINS.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, confident working with documentation and financial information, and comfortable operating in a busy environment where accuracy and reliability are essential.

What You Will Be Doing

• Providing day to day administrative and coordination support to the commercial and procurement teams
• Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the preparation of enquiry packs and gathering tender information
• Issuing health and safety competency questionnaires to new subcontractors and contractors
• Reviewing and processing subcontractor weekly and monthly applications for payment
• Preparing interim payments for measured works and assisting with contra charges
• Updating commercial files, records and documentation within COINS
• Preparing, processing and issuing subcontract orders for approval
• Maintaining organised filing systems and ensuring commercial documentation is stored correctly
• Supporting the commercial team with general administration and document control
• Assisting with utility company applications and coordinating relevant documentation
• Supporting NHBC home registrations and associated administration Handling telephone and email enquiries in a professional manner
• Organising meetings, maintaining diaries and providing general administrative support to the wider team

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in administration, commercial administration, commercial assistant duties, construction administration or similar
• Experience within the construction or house building sector is advantageous
• Confident working with financial information, invoices, applications for payment and commercial documentation
• Experience using COINS or similar construction based finance or ERP systems is desirable
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast paced environment
• Professional and confident approach when dealing with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams GCSE Grade 4 or C or above in Maths and English or equivalent
• A proactive and reliable approach with a willingness to learn and develop within a commercial environment

Role Information

• Full time permanent position
• Salary up to £32,000
• WFH 1 day a week
• Based in Newcastle
• Supportive commercial and procurement team
• Excellent opportunity to develop construction and commercial knowledge
• Long term career development and 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.

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

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