Are you an organised and proactive HR or recruitment professional looking for a part-time role within an established and growing business?

Do you enjoy working with people, keeping recruitment processes running smoothly and providing a positive experience for candidates, employees and hiring managers?

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with an established construction and engineering business to recruit a Recruitment & HR Administrator to join their busy People function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR or recruitment administrator to take on a varied role covering the full recruitment administration process alongside wider HR support. You’ll play an important part in coordinating vacancies, interviews, offers, onboarding and pre-employment checks, while maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider People team.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, approachable and confident communicating with people at all levels. You’ll need excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities and a proactive approach to keeping recruitment processes moving.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinate recruitment activity from vacancy approval through to offer and onboarding
• Draft, post and monitor job adverts across relevant platforms
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns with hiring managers and recruitment agencies
• Maintain relationships and records with approved recruitment suppliers
• Support application screening and shortlisting activity
• Arrange interviews and prepare interview documentation
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and new starter documentation
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, including references and Right to Work checks
• Build and maintain an internal talent pool for future vacancies
• Support onboarding and induction processes
• Maintain accurate employee, recruitment and HR records
• Respond to routine HR and recruitment queries professionally and confidentially
• Produce recruitment and HR reports when required
• Support the People team with HR projects, process improvements and wider administration
• Coordinate new starter induction administration and monitor mandatory training completion

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within recruitment administration, HR administration, resourcing or a similar people-focused role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and approachable manner
• Ability to build positive relationships with candidates, employees and managers
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to use your own initiative
• Good understanding of recruitment, onboarding and general HR administration
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable:

• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System or HR information system
• Understanding of UK employment legislation and recruitment compliance
• Experience supporting multiple or high-volume vacancies

The Details:

• Location: County Durham
• Hours: 24 hours per week
• Role Type: Part-time

If you’re an experienced HR or recruitment administrator looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity within a busy People team, get in touch with Elvet Recruitment today.

Do you have experience working within streetworks, highways or construction and strong organisational and administrative skills?

We’re recruiting a Highways Facilitator to join a small, busy team supporting major water and infrastructure works.

You’ll provide a mixture of site and office-based support, helping to coordinate streetworks, permits, traffic management and compliance while building strong relationships with local authorities, contractors and internal teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support streetworks activities and wider team operations
• Submit accurate permit applications within required timescales
• Monitor works to ensure compliance with agreed schedules, safety standards and permit conditions
• Liaise with local authorities, utility companies and contractors to coordinate highway works
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate traffic management requirements to minimise disruption and maintain safe working environments
• Attend site meetings to discuss and agree traffic management and permits with local authorities
• Manage Fixed Penalty Notices and support the resolution of non-compliance issues, including Section 74 fines
• Work with Site Managers, Contract Managers, Project Managers and Supervisors to maintain statutory compliance
• Monitor quality and compliance and produce weekly and monthly reports
• Complete general administration and maintain relevant corporate systems
• Provide holiday cover for other roles within the team
• Support and coach colleagues on streetworks best practice
• Monitor and manage the recording and rectification of defects
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of health and safety

What We’re Looking For

• Previous occupational experience within a construction, highways or streetworks environment
• Full UK driving licence – essential
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain focused under pressure
• Confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Professional, approachable and courteous manner
• Ability to adapt communication style depending on the audience
• Proactive “can do / will do” attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desirable:
• Streetworks qualification
• Previous experience working with permits, traffic management or local authorities
• Experience dealing with Fixed Penalty Notices or Section 74 requirements

The Details

• Location: County Durham
• Role Type: Full-time
• Weekend Rota: Currently 1 in 6, covering a day shift
• Driving Licence: Essential
• Salary: £29,000 + £5,5000 car or car allowance 
• Hybrid model

If you have experience within highways, streetworks or construction and are looking for a varied role combining site coordination, stakeholder management and administration, 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.

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied finance role within an established construction and property business?

Do you enjoy working across different areas of finance, taking ownership of reconciliations and month-end processes, and ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date?

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with an established construction and property business to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take on a varied role supporting the accounting activities of a property and housebuilding division and a portfolio of joint venture companies.

The successful candidate will be organised, technically capable and highly detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple entities and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple companies
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions
• Raise sales invoices and process and allocate customer receipts
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and support credit control activities
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Post receipts, payments and month-end intercompany transactions
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and resolve outstanding items
• Support the preparation of monthly management information
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Prepare VAT return information and support VAT compliance
• Maintain accurate audit trails and assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting
• Reconcile intercompany balances and partner loan accounts
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Support improvements to finance processes and controls
• Provide wider support to the Finance team as required

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within a finance or accounting role
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience with journals, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes
• Experience with bank reconciliations, VAT and intercompany accounting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA

Desirable:

• Construction, property development or housebuilding experience
• Experience working across multiple legal entities or joint ventures
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as COINS, Sage or Microsoft Dynamics
• Knowledge of CIS and construction-related VAT
• Experience supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting

The Details:

• Location: County Durham
• Role Type: Full-time
• Qualification: AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA

If you’re an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role with exposure to multiple entities and a broad range of finance responsibilities, get in touch with Elvet Recruitment today.

Are you a qualified accountant looking for a technically focused role where you can take ownership of statutory reporting, audit and financial compliance?

Do you have strong UK GAAP knowledge and enjoy working closely with auditors and internal stakeholders while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls?

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with an established construction and engineering business to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to play a key role in the integrity of the Group’s financial reporting and statutory compliance. You’ll take ownership of statutory accounts and reporting, lead the external audit process and provide technical accounting support across the wider finance function.

The successful candidate will be commercially aware, highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities, with the technical knowledge and communication skills to build strong relationships across the business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Manage statutory reporting requirements and ensure regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time
• Lead and coordinate the external audit process, acting as a key point of contact for auditors
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and resolve audit queries
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial reporting and statutory obligations
• Support corporation tax reporting and liaise with external tax advisers
• Prepare company VAT returns
• Prepare the monthly Group Board management information pack
• Support the development and improvement of financial controls
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, efficiency and automation
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and wider financial control activities
• Provide oversight of key commercial contract reporting
• Work collaboratively with operational finance teams to improve processes across the Group
• Support finance projects, including systems improvements and process transformation
• Provide technical accounting support and guidance to the wider finance team

What We're Looking For:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Strong technical financial accounting knowledge
• Experience preparing consolidated statutory accounts under FRS 102
• Experience leading or managing external audits
• Strong understanding of statutory reporting and financial compliance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Previous experience within construction, engineering or contracting
• Experience with corporation tax for a group of companies
• Knowledge of CIS and construction-related VAT
• Experience delivering finance process improvement or automation initiatives

The Details:

• Location: County Durham
• Role Type: Full-time
• Qualification: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

If you’re a qualified accountant looking for a role offering technical responsibility, stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to drive improvements across a busy finance function, get in touch with Elvet Recruitment today.

For this position, Elvet Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment agency in relation to permanent and temporary recruitment on behalf of our client.

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a hands-on HR Manager role within an established, family-owned construction business?

Do you enjoy working closely with managers and employees, taking ownership of a broad range of HR responsibilities, and making a genuine impact across a growing organisation?

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established, family-owned construction and engineering business to recruit an HR Manager to join their established team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of a varied HR function within a well-established and diverse business. The role will be hands-on, working closely with employees and managers across the organisation and providing practical HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be confident dealing with a broad range of HR matters, highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable working independently in a busy environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing the day-to-day HR function across the business
• Providing professional and practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Supporting managers with employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability processes
• Managing absence, sickness and return-to-work processes
• Supporting the full recruitment and selection process, from identifying vacancies through to onboarding new employees
• Coordinating new starter processes, inductions and relevant employment documentation
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems
• Ensuring HR policies, procedures and documentation are maintained, reviewed and communicated effectively
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing review of HR policies and procedures
• Advising managers on employment legislation, company policies and best practice
• Supporting performance management and employee development initiatives
• Coordinating training and development requirements across the business
• Monitoring probationary periods, appraisals and other employee lifecycle processes
• Working closely with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee changes
• Supporting the management of holidays, family leave, sickness and other employee-related processes
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring sensitive employee information is handled appropriately
• Supporting HR compliance, audits and reporting requirements
• Assisting with employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Providing HR support across multiple areas of the business and working closely with senior management
• Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and ways of working

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working within an HR Manager, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner or similar HR position
• Strong knowledge of generalist HR practices and the full employee lifecycle
• Experience managing employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance processes
• Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee development
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees at all levels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and manage multiple HR matters simultaneously
• A practical, hands-on and approachable approach to HR
• Previous experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, haulage, logistics or another operational environment would be advantageous
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be advantageous

What's In It For You?

• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to join an established, family-owned business with over 50 years of industry experience
• Varied, hands-on HR Manager position with genuine responsibility
• Opportunity to work across a diverse workforce and multiple areas of the business
• Close working relationship with managers and senior leadership
• Supportive and established working environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on HR processes and employee experience
• 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.

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.

Are you an organised and detail-focused Commercial Administrator looking to develop your career within a fast-paced commercial and procurement environment?

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a 5 house builder* to recruit a Commercial Administrator to join their established team in County Durham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation and provide essential administrative support across the commercial and procurement functions. Working closely with Quantity Surveyors and the wider commercial team, you will play a key role in ensuring subcontractor, procurement, payment, and project administration processes are managed accurately and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, confident working with documentation and financial information, and comfortable working in a busy environment where attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial and Procurement teams
• Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the preparation of enquiry packs and gathering relevant 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 supporting the processing of contra-charges
• Preparing, processing, and issuing subcontract orders for approval
• Maintaining accurate commercial records, documentation, and filing systems
• 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 professionally and efficiently
• Organising meetings, maintaining diaries, and providing general administrative support to the wider team

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a busy administration, commercial administration, construction administration, or similar role
• Experience within the construction or house building sector would be advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident working with financial information, invoices, applications for payment, and commercial documentation
• 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/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 circa £27,500–£31,200 DOE
• Based in County Durham
• Opportunity to join a leading 5* house builder
• 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.

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 have been appointed to recruit a Buyer on behalf of a national house builder in the North East. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established regional team delivering high quality residential developments, with strong long term prospects and a clear progression structure.

About the role

As a Buyer, you will play a key role in the procurement and supply chain management of materials and services across multiple live sites. You will work closely with the commercial and technical teams to ensure cost effective purchasing, accurate scheduling and timely delivery to support smooth site operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and services in line with site requirements
• Raise and issue purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records
• Liaise with site teams to understand programme needs and resolve supply issues
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate competitive rates
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with specifications
• Support value engineering exercises and identify cost saving opportunities
• Coordinate material call offs and ensure timely delivery to site
• Assist with maintaining and updating buying schedules
• Work closely with commercial and technical teams to support project delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes

About you

• Experience as a Buyer or Assistant Buyer within construction or a related industry
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across several live sites
• Good negotiation skills and confidence dealing with suppliers
• Strong attention to detail and familiarity with procurement systems
• A proactive approach and ability to work within a fast paced environment

Salary and benefits

• Salary is dependent on experience and typically ranges from £40,000 to £50,000, based on experience 
• Company bonus scheme Mileage and travel expenses
• Clear progression routes within the commercial team
• Support with professional development and training
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
• Company pension Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

This role offers long term stability, strong progression potential and the chance to work within a respected national housebuilder delivering high quality residential developments across the region.

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

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a regional high end housing developer in the North East. This is a great opportunity for someone with existing industry experience to step into a role with clear progression, working closely with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on bespoke residential developments.

About the role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of high specification housing projects across the region. You will work alongside the Senior QS to manage costs, procurement, valuations and reporting, while taking ownership of defined work packages as your experience grows.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with preparing budgets and cost plans for new and ongoing developments
• Support monthly valuations, cost to complete exercises and financial reporting
• Manage subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts with guidance from the Senior QS
• Issue subcontract orders and maintain accurate commercial documentation
• Carry out site measures and support assessment of contractor performance
• Attend internal and external progress meetings
• Maintain trade specifications and assist with procurement of materials and subcontractors
• Price customer extras and liaise with the sales team
• Support professional fees management and contribute to cost control processes
• Provide take offs and cost input for land appraisals and feasibility work

About you

• Experience as an Assistant QS or Trainee QS within construction
• Experience does not need to be within housing
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and organisational abilities
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from senior team members
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and commercial processes
• A genuine interest in residential construction and high quality project delivery

Salary and benefits

• Salary is dependent on experience and typically ranges from 30000 to 38000
• Company bonus scheme Mileage and travel expenses
• Clear progression routes within the commercial team
• Support with professional development
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
• Company pension
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

This role offers long term progression, exposure to high specification residential projects and the chance to work within a respected regional developer. It is well suited to someone looking to take the next step in their commercial career.

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

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Graduate Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a regional high end housing developer in the North East. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to begin their commercial career within a supportive team, working directly under an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

About the role

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the commercial management of bespoke residential developments across the region. You will support the Senior QS with cost control, procurement, valuations and reporting, gaining hands on experience across the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with preparing budgets and cost plans for new developments
• Support the production of valuations and cost to complete exercises
• Help manage subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts
• Contribute to issuing subcontract orders and maintaining documentation
• Carry out site measures and support assessment of contractor payments
• Attend internal and external meetings with the Senior QS
• Maintain trade specifications and assist with monitoring subcontractor performance
• Support pricing of customer extras and liaise with the sales team
• Assist with professional fees management and material buying
• Provide take offs and cost input for land appraisals

About you

• A degree in quantity surveying or a related construction discipline
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and organisational abilities
• A proactive approach with willingness to learn from senior team members
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and general commercial processes
• A genuine interest in residential construction and high quality housing delivery

Salary and benefits

• Salary is dependent on experience and typically ranges from £25000 to £30000, based on experience
• Company bonus scheme
• Mileage and travel expenses
• Clear progression routes within the commercial team
• Company pension
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

This role offers structured development, clear progression routes and exposure to high specification residential projects. It is well suited to a motivated graduate looking to build a long term career within a respected regional developer.

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