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

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

Duties include:

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

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

Salary/Package

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

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

For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Manager 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 Project Manager on behalf of an established main construction contractor in Hull.

Applicants will need to show a track record of excellent management and communication skills with the ability to proactively manage construction projects, including direct labour and sub-contractor resource and the ability to deliver quality construction projects within budget and programme timescales in a safe environment.

This company works as principal contractor on projects including: Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Extra Care, Commercial, Industrial, etc. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leading projects from start to finish, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery.
• Driving health & safety standards and ensuring full compliance with legislation and company procedures.
• Produce construction phase plans and programming works.
• Co-ordination of various sub-contractors and direct delivery teams.
• Progress reports and meetings with senior management and clients.
• Ordering materials for site and managing supply chain.
• Daily site diaries & briefings.

Experience required:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering construction projects over £5m.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and drawings.
• Ability to manage project costs and on the ground delivery at all stages.
• Qualifications: CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid are essential.
• Degree or HNC/HND qualified is beneficial.

Remuneration:

A salary ranging from £58,000 to £65,000 (dependant upon experience) plus package.

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

For more information, please contact 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 are recruiting a Site Manager on behalf of an established and expanding construction contractor to run projects across the North East.

Applicants will need to show a track record of excellent management and communication skills with the ability to proactively manage construction projects, including direct labour and sub-contractor resource and the ability to deliver quality construction projects within budget and programme timescales in a safe environment.

This company typically works as principal contractor on projects including:, commercial builds, industrial builds, Residential, Healthcare, Education etc. This particular requirement would be suited to someone with previous Education project experience, delivering a scheme from £10-15m in value. This is an opportunity to be involved in this multi-phase project from inception.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage site team and supply chain to deliver projects to quality targets and deadlines.
• Produce construction phase plans and programming works.
• Co-ordination of various sub-contractors and direct delivery teams.
• Progress reports and meetings with senior management and clients.
• Ordering materials for site and managing supply chain.
• Daily site diaries & briefings.

Experience required:

Must have:

• Experience managing construction projects covering new build & refurbishment with values of £2m+.
• Ability to manage project costs and on the ground delivery at all stages.
• Qualifications: CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid are essential.
• Degree or HNC/HND qualified is beneficial.
  

Remuneration:

A salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000 (dependant upon experience) plus package.

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

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