Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Construction Manager for a growing residential developer with strong future plans.

This role is perfect for a Contracts Manager who wants to bring their experience into a business that’s scaling, investing and genuinely values strong operational leadership. You’ll oversee construction activity across a portfolio of developments, support site teams, and help refine processes as the business grows.

You’ll work closely with commercial, technical and customer teams, influencing how the organisation delivers quality homes and how it evolves over the next few years.

What we’re looking for

• Strong supervisory skills to lead and support site teams, manage subcontractors and coordinate daily construction activities

• Experience in budgeting and project control, including planning, tracking and reporting on costs, timelines and resources

• Solid knowledge of construction methods, building regulations and residential development processes

• Demonstrated commitment to construction safety and compliance with relevant legislation

• Previous experience in construction management, contracts management or site management within the residential sector

• Relevant professional qualifications (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience)

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency with project management and site reporting tools

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

Benefits

• Join a business with clear, active growth plans

• Influence operational standards and delivery

• Strong visibility with senior leadership

• Long‑term stability and a collaborative culture

• Competitive salary, car allowance and mileage

• Pension, holidays and wellbeing benefits

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

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

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

Key responsibilities

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

About you

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design function across multiple projects and frameworks.

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

• Lead design reviews, workshops and stakeholder engagement.

• Oversee design governance, risk management and value engineering.

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

About You

• Strong experience in design management within a main contractor.

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

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

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

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

• CSCS card and full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

• Up to £80k + car/car allowance

• 26 days holiday (buy/sell options)

• Private medical insurance

• Pension matched up to 8%

• Enhanced family leave

• Flexible/agile working

• Professional memberships paid

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For more information, please contact George French at Elvet Recruitment

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

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Desirable:

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

The Details

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

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

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

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

Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Desirable:

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

The Details

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

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

For this position Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent and temporary recruitment on behalf of our client.

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

Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

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

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

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

What You Will Be Doing

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

What We Are Looking For

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

Role Information

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

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

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

By applying for this job you accept the terms and conditions, privacy notice and disclaimers which can be found on our website.

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.

Are you an organised and customer-focused individual who enjoys helping people and ensuring issues are resolved efficiently?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service?

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading UK housebuilder to recruit a Customer Care Coordinator to join their North East team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where you will play a key role in supporting customers throughout their post-completion journey, ensuring a smooth and positive experience from the moment they move into their new home.

Working as part of the Customer Care team, you will be responsible for managing customer enquiries, coordinating defect resolution, and ensuring issues are handled efficiently while maintaining the high standards expected by the business and its customers.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, confident communicating with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a busy environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Acting as a key point of contact for customers during their warranty period, providing updates and ensuring issues are progressed effectively.
• Responding to customer enquiries via telephone and email in a professional and timely manner.
• Logging, monitoring, and maintaining accurate records of customer issues, defects, subcontractors, and plot information.
• Coordinating appointments between customers, subcontractors, site teams, and Customer Care Operatives to ensure defects are resolved efficiently.
• Liaising with subcontractors to arrange remedial works and monitor progress against agreed timescales.
• Supporting the Customer Care team with complaint handling, escalating issues where required and ensuring customers receive a high level of service.
• Carrying out courtesy calls, home visits, and development drop-in sessions to build strong customer relationships.
• Working closely with Site Teams, Sales Teams, and internal departments to ensure customer queries are resolved effectively.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and highlighting any concerns to the Head of Customer Care.
• Updating internal systems and ensuring all customer care documentation remains accurate and compliant.
• Supporting team meetings, site closure meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working within a Customer Care, Customer Service, Administration, or Coordinator role.
• Experience within housebuilding, construction, property, or a similar fast-paced environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving issues.
• High attention to detail with strong administration skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Confident using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to travel requirements between developments and the divisional office.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Access to employee discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance
• Excellent career development opportunities within a successful and growing housebuilder

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.

Do you love working with people? Thrive on hitting targets? Enjoy providing exceptional customer experiences?

If you're passionate about helping customers, motivated by earning commission, and looking for a career where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be working with one of the UK's leading 5* housebuilders to recruit Sales Executives for developments across County Durham.

Whether you already have experience selling new build homes, come from estate agency, or have built a successful career in retail, hospitality, automotive sales, travel, recruitment, banking, or another customer-focused sales environment, we want to hear from you. If you have the right attitude, a genuine passion for people, and the drive to succeed, our client will provide the support and training to help you thrive.

You'll be the face of the development, guiding customers through one of the biggest and most exciting purchases of their lives. From the first enquiry through to handing over the keys, you'll ensure every customer receives an exceptional experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming visitors to the development and building genuine relationships with prospective buyers.
• Understanding each customer's needs and matching them with their ideal home.
• Conducting engaging show home tours and presenting the features and benefits of each property.
• Managing the customer journey from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Keeping customers informed throughout the buying process while delivering an outstanding level of service.
• Working towards sales targets and maximising opportunities to earn commission.
• Maintaining excellent knowledge of developments, specifications, pricing, and incentives.
• Building relationships with internal departments, solicitors, mortgage advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth customer journey.

We're Looking For

• A positive, enthusiastic, and motivated individual.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and communicating with people from all walks of life.
• A target-driven mindset with the ambition to earn uncapped commission.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Previous experience within sales or customer service is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a successful national housebuilder.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's In It For You?

• Up to £40,000 OTE
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 35-hour working week
• Thursday - Monday | 10:00am - 5:00pm
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Join one of the UK's leading 5* housebuilders with an outstanding reputation

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.