Do you have a proven track record in B2B business development or sales within the utilities, power, water, gas or industrial infrastructure sectors?

Are you a commercially driven new business hunter with experience developing relationships with Tier 1 contractors, asset owners and corporate clients, and winning work through complex procurement and tendering processes?

We’re recruiting a Business Development Manager – New Markets to join an established business on a part-time basis, supporting its commercial expansion across the power, water, utilities and industrial building sectors.

This is a genuine new business development role, focused on identifying new markets, generating opportunities from scratch and building relationships with high-value clients. You’ll combine desk-based market research and pipeline development with regional travel to meet potential clients, identify opportunities and secure new business.

Reporting directly to the Company Directors, you’ll have significant visibility and the opportunity to make a direct commercial impact within a growing business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Research and map new markets across the power, water, utilities and industrial infrastructure sectors
• Identify infrastructure developments, investment programmes and potential capital expenditure opportunities
• Develop new business opportunities and build a high-quality pipeline from scratch
• Generate outbound leads through telephone, email, professional networks and market research
• Identify and target Tier 1 contractors, asset owners, estate managers and corporate end-users
• Build strong relationships with new and prospective clients through direct engagement and face-to-face meetings
• Identify opportunities to secure positions on framework agreements and preferred supplier lists
• Identify and pursue relevant tenders and formal procurement opportunities
• Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales and procurement processes
• Work with technical stakeholders to understand requirements and confidently discuss engineering and infrastructure solutions
• Monitor market activity and identify emerging sectors, projects and commercial opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, contacts and pipeline activity
• Provide clear, data-driven weekly pipeline updates directly to the Company Directors
• Manage your time effectively to maximise activity and results within a part-time working week
• Support the wider commercial strategy and identify opportunities for continued market expansion

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or commercial growth
• Strong track record of winning new business, rather than solely managing existing accounts
• Previous experience within power, water, gas, utilities, industrial or commercial building infrastructure
• Experience engaging with Tier 1 contractors and/or corporate asset owners
• Strong understanding of complex sales processes, procurement routes and formal tendering
• Experience securing work through frameworks, PSLs and/or competitive tenders
• Confident commercial approach with a genuine “hunter” mentality
• Ability to communicate confidently with commercial and technical stakeholders
• Good understanding of engineering, infrastructure or technical project environments
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver measurable results within a part-time working pattern
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle – essential

The Details

• Role Type: Part-time – 2 to 3 days per week
• Hours: Approximately 14–22.5 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Flexible schedule to be agreed
• Working Area: Regional travel to meet prospective clients
• Reporting To: Company Directors
• Salary: Competitive pro-rata basic salary, dependent on experience
• Mileage: Mileage allowance provided for authorised business travel

If you’re an experienced Business Development Manager or B2B sales professional with a strong network across utilities or infrastructure and a genuine appetite for winning new business and opening new markets, this could be an excellent opportunity to make a significant commercial impact on a flexible part-time basis.

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 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.

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

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

The Role

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

Projects typically include:

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

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

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

• Civils and external works packages

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from pre‑start to completion

• Develop and manage construction programmes

• Coordinate design information, procurement and subcontractor packages

• Chair progress meetings and maintain client communication

• Oversee site performance, quality control and compliance

• Manage project budgets, variations and commercial reporting

• Ensure H&S and CDM compliance across all activities

• Support and mentor Site Managers and Supervisors

• Drive snagging, commissioning and final handover

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction

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

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

• Confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders

• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

• Ability to work closely with commercial teams on cost control

• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS essential

What’s On Offer

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

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Pension and benefits package

• Opportunity to progress within a growing regional contractor

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

For more info contact George French at Elvet Recruitment.

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

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

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

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

The Role

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

You will oversee projects including:

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

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

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

• Civils and external works packages

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site operations from pre‑construction through to handover

• Manage subcontractors, labour, materials and logistics

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

• Drive programme performance and maintain accurate site records

• Coordinate with design, commercial and project management teams

• Conduct progress meetings and produce site reports

• Maintain high standards of workmanship and client satisfaction

• Oversee quality control, snagging and final completion

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager

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

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

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

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

• SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS essential

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary £60k–£65k

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Pension and benefits package

• Opportunity to progress within a growing regional contractor

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

For more info contact George French at Elvet Recruitment.

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

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

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

The Role

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

Key Responsibilities

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

• Lead technical reviews, commissioning meetings and progress reporting

• Review design information, subcontract returns and technical submissions

• Carry out site inspections and quality checks at key stages

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

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

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

• Contribute to supply chain development within the region

Skills & Experience

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

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

• Strong technical coordination and design review capability

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

• Knowledge of BREEAM, Part L and industry standards

• Proactive, organised and able to work to deadlines

Benefits

• £55k–£65k salary

• Company car or car allowance

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Private healthcare

• Training and development opportunities

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Manager to join a leading Main Construction Contractor in the North East.

The contractor deliver projects across commercial, industrial, education, leisure, healthcare and more. 

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 Manager on commercial construction projects.
• SMSTS, CSCS, Temporary Works, First Aid.
• Experience delivering schemes over £5million

Nice to have:

• Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified.

Remuneration:

The client is offering a salary up to £58,000 (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.

For more information, please contact George French at Elvet Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Design Manager for a respected main contractor in the North East. 

In this role you will lead and coordinate the design process from pre‑construction through delivery, ensuring buildable, compliant and cost‑effective solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, using strong architectural and technical expertise to drive quality, programme certainty and risk reduction.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the full design process from tender stage through construction, ensuring information is delivered in line with programme, budget and client requirements.
• Review architectural, structural and MEP designs for buildability, compliance, coordination and value engineering opportunities.
• Develop and maintain design responsibility matrices, design programmes and information release schedules.
• Ensure all design information complies with Building Regulations, planning conditions, fire strategy, sustainability requirements and sector‑specific standards.
• Coordinate consultant and subcontractor design packages, ensuring timely delivery and integration into the main design.
• Manage design risk registers, identifying issues early and driving resolution before they impact site operations.
• Support bid and pre‑construction teams with technical input, design solutions, planning submissions and tender documentation.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams and commercial teams to ensure design aligns with procurement, sequencing and construction methodology.
• Review and approve subcontractor drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Ensure all design information aligns with BIM protocols, digital coordination processes and information management requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and statutory bodies, providing clear communication and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience required:

Must have:

• Architectural background (Part II/III, ARB, or strong technical design experience within an architectural practice or contractor).
• Proven experience delivering design coordination on contractor‑side projects.
• Experience across multiple sectors such as industrial, residential, hotels, extra care, retail or student accommodation.
• Ability to interrogate drawings, specifications and technical details across all disciplines.
• Proficiency in reviewing BIM models, digital coordination tools and common data environments.

Nice to have:

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Understanding of fire compliance, acoustic performance, sustainability standards and Part L/Part B requirements.
• BIM awareness or training (ISO 19650, Revit/ Navisworks familiarity).
• Chartership (MCIOB, RIBA, CIAT) or working towards it.

Remuneration:

The client are looking to pay between £60,000 and £70,000 DOE + package.

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

For more information please contact George French at Elvet Recruitment. 

Elvet Recruitment are working with a successful and trusted Commercial Building Contractor to assist them finding a Site Administrator to assist with their £75m project in the North East. 

With a stable clientele, this company’s growth is consistently accelerating through the strong pipeline of projects as well as their successes of recent projects completed.

As an Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the site. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that departmental processes are completed accurately and on time, while also providing general administrative support to the team as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintaining accurate records of project documents, including contracts, drawings, specifications, and safety regulations
• Liasing between site staff, contractors, subcontractors, and clients
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of project timelines and schedules.
• Monitoring project expenses and ensuring adherence to the budget.
• Ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and other relevant standards.
• Handling inquiries from suppliers, processing invoices, and managing procurement
• Preparing and distributing project reports and progress updates
• Ordering stock for the site 
• Recording minutes/actions from any meetings as required.
• Setting up, obtaining approvals, and processing new Sub-Contractors.
• Managing contingent worker process.
• Maintain and update Supply Chain documentation.
• Managing weekly staff diaries as required.
• General site office duties.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience of working within a Site Manager role or similar
• Experience of using Asite software (Desirable) 
• Previous experience in a commercial business environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Role Information:

• Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 
• 30 minutes lunch 
• £26,000 - £32,000

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 partnering with a well-established and expanding provider of geospatial surveying and mapping services to recruit an Accounts and Payroll Manager for their Tyneside-based team.

This company delivers precise, high-quality surveying solutions that support projects across construction, infrastructure, engineering, and land development. Their offerings include topographic surveys, utility mapping, laser scanning, aerial surveys, and specialist geospatial data capture. Renowned for their technical expertise and adoption of cutting-edge surveying technology, they work closely with clients to provide reliable data that enables informed decision-making, reduces risk, and ensures efficient project delivery.

With an experienced team and a strong commitment to accuracy, safety, and collaboration, the organisation provides a professional working environment and the chance to contribute to a wide range of technically challenging projects.

Main duties

• Manage and process company payroll using Sage Payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with statutory deadlines.

• Carry out day-to-day bookkeeping, maintaining accurate financial records.

• Raise and manage sales invoices, monitor payments, and chase outstanding debtors.

• Process supplier invoices and manage bill payments.

• Maintain financial data using Sage Cloud Accounting.

• Support management with regular financial information and reporting as required.

• Undertake general finance and accounts administration duties.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in an accounts and payroll role.

• Strong working knowledge of Sage Cloud Accounting and Sage Payroll (essential).

• Good understanding of VAT, payroll, and general accounting principles.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage workload across multiple tasks.

• Professional, trustworthy, and discreet when handling confidential information.

Role details

• Part-time role: 20 to 25 hours per week, spread across 5 days

• Office-based role (or hybrid/remote – amend if applicable)

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

• Holiday entitlement: 20 days annual leave pro rata plus all UK bank holidays

• This is a permanent position.

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.