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.

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.

Are you a creative and driven Content Creator looking for an opportunity to bring projects, people, and brands to life through engaging digital content?

Elvet Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established construction and infrastructure business to recruit a Content Creator based in Teesside. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual to take ownership of content creation across a busy and fast-paced business, supporting brand awareness and engagement across digital platforms.

This hands-on role will involve regularly visiting live construction sites, capturing photography and videography content, producing written content, and supporting the wider marketing function with engaging digital campaigns. You’ll work closely with operational teams and play a key role in showcasing projects, company culture, and industry activity through high-quality visual storytelling.

The successful candidate will have a passion for content creation, strong communication skills, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Visiting construction sites to capture high-quality photography and videography content
• Liaising with site teams to coordinate site visits and arrange content opportunities
• Creating engaging visual and written content for digital platforms
• Editing video footage and photography for social media, website, and marketing use
• Uploading, organising, and maintaining digital media assets
• Writing case studies, social media posts, and website content
• Creating platform-ready content aligned with brand tone and messaging
• Scheduling and managing social media posts using Hootsuite
• Supporting the wider marketing team with content ideas and engagement insights
• Attending company events, expos, and meetings to capture live content
• Supporting the production of company literature and promotional materials
• Representing the business professionally at industry events and across site locations

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong creative flair with a passion for visual storytelling and digital content
• Excellent photography, videography, and written communication skills
• Experience creating content for social media and digital platforms
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Confident working independently and collaboratively with operational teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Full clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential
• Willingness to travel regularly across live site locations
• Experience using DSLR cameras and video editing software
• Experience using Hootsuite or similar social media scheduling platforms
• Drone experience and Adobe Creative Suite knowledge is advantageous
• An interest or background within construction, infrastructure, or the built environment is desirable

Role Information:

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday – Friday working hours
• Based in Teesside
• £26,000 - £28,000 DOE
• Site and event travel required
• Creative and varied role within a growing business
• Excellent opportunity for long-term 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.

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

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing:

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

What We’re Looking For:

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

Role Details & Benefits:

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

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

By applying for this role, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

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

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK housebuilder who are looking for a Commercial Administrator to join their Commercial team in the North East on a full-time basis.

Our client is a highly successful national developer, widely recognised for delivering high-quality homes and achieving outstanding customer satisfaction ratings. With multiple regional offices and a strong reputation for investing in their people, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your contribution will be valued.

This role offers a fantastic platform for career development within a fast-paced commercial environment, providing exposure across multiple projects and supporting specialist teams.

As a Commercial Administrator, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth departmental operations through effective coordination, document management and communication.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Taking messages and passing information on to relevant team members promptly
• Supporting the commercial team with secretarial and administrative duties
• Audio typing, word processing and producing Excel spreadsheets
• Issuing correspondence to subcontractors and suppliers and tracking responses
• Updating internal databases, raising purchase orders and collating H&S documentation
• Maintaining accurate commercial records including contracts and procurement documents
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors: issuing orders, processing invoices & managing queries
• Entering data accurately into commercial systems and assisting with reporting
• Coordinating meetings and taking minutes when required
• Managing correspondence, filing, photocopying and preparation of departmental reports
• Supporting departmental compliance with company policies and health & safety regulations
• Issuing communications to internal and external stakeholders as required
• Providing reception cover on a rota basis
• Undertaking archiving and maintaining departmental calendars
• Completing any ad-hoc tasks requested by Senior Management

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous administrative experience within an office environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise tasks and perform in a busy environment
• Self-motivated and confident supporting multiple team members
• Able to multitask and deliver work to targets

Role Details & Benefits:

• Monday to Friday working – flexibility available for the right person
• Temp to Perm
• Company car/car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Health care and life cover
• Contributory pension
• Employee benefits platform (discounts, wellbeing & perks)
• Continued development and progression opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive working environment

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

By applying for this role, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

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

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK housebuilder who are looking for a Commercial Administrator to join their Commercial team in the North East on a full-time basis.

Our client is a highly successful national developer, widely recognised for delivering high-quality homes and achieving outstanding customer satisfaction ratings. With multiple regional offices and a strong reputation for investing in their people, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your contribution will be valued.

This role offers a fantastic platform for career development within a fast-paced commercial environment, providing exposure across multiple projects and supporting specialist teams.

As a Commercial Administrator, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth departmental operations through effective coordination, document management and communication.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Taking messages and passing information on to relevant team members promptly
• Supporting the commercial team with secretarial and administrative duties
• Audio typing, word processing and producing Excel spreadsheets
• Issuing correspondence to subcontractors and suppliers and tracking responses
• Updating internal databases, raising purchase orders and collating H&S documentation
• Maintaining accurate commercial records including contracts and procurement documents
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors: issuing orders, processing invoices & managing queries
• Entering data accurately into commercial systems and assisting with reporting
• Coordinating meetings and taking minutes when required
• Managing correspondence, filing, photocopying and preparation of departmental reports
• Supporting departmental compliance with company policies and health & safety regulations
• Issuing communications to internal and external stakeholders as required
• Providing reception cover on a rota basis
• Undertaking archiving and maintaining departmental calendars
• Completing any ad-hoc tasks requested by Senior Management

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous administrative experience within an office environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise tasks and perform in a busy environment
• Self-motivated and confident supporting multiple team members
• Able to multitask and deliver work to targets

Role Details & Benefits:

• Monday to Friday working – flexibility available for the right person
• DOE up to £26,000
• Company car/car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Health care and life cover
• Contributory pension
• Employee benefits platform (discounts, wellbeing & perks)
• Continued development and progression opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive working environment

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

By applying for this role, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

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