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.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Contracts Manager for a Civils subcontractor to work on a number of projects based across Northumberland and County Durham.

Within the role you will be responsible for the management of works on schemes up to £5million in value.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Full management of site, reporting to and liaising with the Framework Director.
• Leading projects from ECI stage, all through delivery and to handover.
• Ensure contract programmes are prepared, reviewed and updated.
• Completing CPP's and look-aheads to ensure deadlines are met.
• Managing temporary works, lifting operations and HSE on site.
• Ensure RAMS are written and updated.
• Progress meetings with senior management and client.
• Overseeing and assigning direct delivery teams and management of sub-contractors.
• Forecasting and budgetary monitoring.

Experience required:

Must have:

• Experience working as Project/Contracts Manager on civil engineering & infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects £5m+ from cradle to grave.
• Detailed experience with: structures, heavy civils, RC works, deep drainage and water.
• SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid.

Nice to have:

• Engineering background, working from Site Engineer to Site Agent and to Project Manager.
• Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering. 

Remuneration:

The client are looking to pay up to £70,000 (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 Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Civils Construction Manager on behalf of a large civil engineering main contractor to assist in the delivery of a new flagship £50m project near Coalville, Leicester.

The contractor are a well-known brand name & part of an esteemed contractor group, operating internationally and delivering a variety of major civil engineering solutions. This role is working for a regional business unit who uphold the highest standards & structured tier 1 processes. They have a cohesive team who all share a passion & interest for their work. Over the past few decades they have successfully delivered countless projects across North of England.

Project: £50m road improvement for a local authority client. Consisting of 9 junction improvements, new roundabouts, road widening, drainage, structures and all associated general civils.

Duration: The project is running for the next 2+ years and for the right Construction Manager this role could see it through its entirety and further if workload allows.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Management of Site Agent & team to ensure smooth daily running of site
• Assist Contracts Manager
• Construction Phase Plans & programme updates
• Contractual changes
• Coordination of sub-contractors
• Issuing early warnings / compensation events
• Communicating with commercial team to control budgets & track costs
• Checking of documentation for sites
• Attend progress meetings with client & senior management

Experience required:

• Must have proven experience at Senior Agent / Project Manager level with main contractor on civil engineering projects (values £10m+)
• Experience managing highways projects as PC
• Experience with NEC 3 or NEC 4 contracts is essential
• Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
• Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS and Full Driver's License
• Temporary Works tickets are beneficial

Remuneration:

A daily rate of up to £450 p/d (doe)
Can be paid outside IR-35 if contractor qualifies. Elvet Recruitment have a dedicated IR-35 partner who can provide expert guidance & protection.

Or alternatively for people who prefer being permanent staff members:

A salary of up to £67,000 (doe) + generous package
Car or allowance, 7% pension, generous annual leave, share purchase scheme, healthcare, life assurance, discounts, fuel & more.

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Civil Section Engineer on behalf of an international tier 1 civil engineering contractor to work on a new £200m+ major highways project around the Stalybridge area.

The contractor has a huge name in the industry for quality & delivering results for clients across the UK & further afield. They are looking to add to their team with the addition of another Section Engineer, initially working on a new major highways project (3 years duration). This high profile project will encompass: FRC works / structures, drainage, earthworks, highways infrastructure, utilities etc. It will be a key piece of infrastructure to the local area for years to come!

With a constantly growing pipeline of further work across the North of England constantly. Project values with this team are typically £50m to £1bn+.

On offer is also the opportunity to take advantage of this industry leading contractor's major development plan for engineering staff with realistic accessible progression routes to management. They are passionate about development so constantly fund additional qualifications & offer chartership routes with ICE to their staff.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Complex setting out & checking of other Engineer's setting out
• Manage Graduate, Assistant & Site Engineers on a section of works
• Produce Construction Phase Plans and weekly programmes
• Detailed QA & ITP's
• Identify & raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's)
• Management of sub-contractors
• Address & resolve Technical Queries
• Labour & plant reconciliations
• Temporary Works supervision & briefings
• Coordinate STATS, utilities & basic lifting operations

Experience required:

• Must have experience working as Site Engineer & Section Engineer ideally on: highways, structures, deep drainage, RC works etc.
• Must have experience working as principal contractor on projects £10m+
• Industry related qualification (Degree or HNC/HND) desired
• Must hold: CSCS and SSSTS / SMSTS
• Ideally holds: Temporary Works Supervisor / Coordinator, CAT & Genny (or equivalent), First Aid etc.

Remuneration:

A salary of up to £55,000 (dependant upon experience) plus:

Company vehicle, annual leave & option to buy/sell 5 days, 7% pension, healthcare for family and much more.

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an ambitious Civils Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a thriving civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across West Yorkshire - particularly Calderdale & Kirklees.

This family-run main contractor has been established over 50 years and has a strong name in the region. The civil engineering company boasts a significant amount of long-standing staff and a professional working environment where progression is within reach for everyone. The regional team is made up of a large proportion of people having moved there from Tier 1 and large main contractors, this is credit to their fantastic culture across the team. Following an influx of project wins, they are looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to their strong regional team. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for taking total control of their own projects from ECI phase through to completion.

Upcoming 4-5 schemes secured in Calderdale & Kirklees - £50m+ of work to deliver. Scope of works: highways, junctions, public realm / streetworks etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects up to £15m value. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure sub-contractors in line with programme and company policy
• Working alongside Site Agent and rest of site/delivery team to monitor progress and to produce monthly preliminaries & budgets
• Assess and process sub-contractors applications and issuing payment notifications
• Produce internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and CVR's
• Final accounts agreement
• Contract administration
• Measurement of quantities - from drawings & on site
• Evaluation of variations
• Material cost control
• Prepare of Valuations and Final Accounts

On offer...

A competitive salary of up to £55,000 (depending on experience) will be discussed. Alongside this will be a generous employment package including:

1. Company vehicle or allowance
2. Fuel card - covering full business & most personal mileage
3. 28 days + statutory annual leave + option to buy or sell up to 5 days
4. Up to 8% pension contribution
5. Medical care
6. Life assurance
7. Discretionary bonus scheme
8. And more...

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Public Liasion Officer for a regional civils and housing contractor, to work within their sites in the Leeds area. 

This is a perfect opportunity for a highly motivated individual to serve as the primary point of contact for the public and key stakeholders affected by our ongoing construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about customer service and community relations. The project involves major redevelopment works in a busy public area, designed to enhance infrastructure and improve public spaces.

Main duties will include, but not limited to: 

• Act as the main point of contact between the construction team and the public.
• Handle enquiries, feedback, and complaints from residents, local businesses, and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate public consultations, briefings, and site visits.
• Develop and distribute communication materials explaining the works, timelines, and impacts.
• Liaise with local authorities, councils, and community groups.
• Monitor public sentiment and identify opportunities for engagement and improvement.

Skills and experience:

• Full UK driving license (essential).
• At least 2 years’ experience in a customer service or administrative role (essential).
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with updating customer service websites (desirable).
• Knowledge of social media platforms (desirable).
• Previous experience in communications, PR, or marketing (desirable).

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 for a Project Manager on behalf of a growing international civil engineering main contractor to oversee projects across Yorkshire as part of a new framework agreement.

Off the back of a very successful AMP7, the company has secured work on the AMP8 framework with Yorkshire Water running to 2030 at least. A £500m+ turnover contractor with a forward thinking regional team - many of which have come from Tier 1 & Tier 2 backgrounds in the industry and many of which have grown from Graduate level with this employer.

Wide range of projects covering: Water Treatment works, re-enforced concrete works, structures, deep drainage, pipework, cofferdams & shaft sinking etc. Projects ranging up to £5/10m.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Management of multiple projects (depending on value)
• Buildability & Feasibility - working with in-house Design team & external consultancies
• Assist Contracts Manager with allocation of staff and sub-contractors
• Assist with programming work
• Leading ECI - Early Contractor Involvement
• Communicating with commercial team to control budgets & track costs
• Issuing early warnings & compensation events
• Produce relevant documentation for sites

Experience required:

• Candidates must have proven experience at Project Manager level with a principal contractor on civil engineering / infrastructure projects (values £5m+)
• Experience managing Water / Heavy Civils projects as PC
• Experience with NEC 3 or NEC 4 contracts is essential
• Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
• Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS and Full Driver's License
• Temporary Works tickets are beneficial

Remuneration:

A salary of up to £70,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:

1. Company vehicle or allowance
2. Fuel card
3. Annual leave
4. Agile working - flexibility to choose your own diary
5. Discretionary bonus scheme
6. And more...

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Creative & Content Development
• Head out to construction sites to snap high-quality photos and videos using a DSLR and drone.
• Work closely with site managers to line up access for filming and photography.
• Upload, organise, and edit footage to create eye-catching content that tells a great story.
• Dive into company projects to find the angles that make for great marketing material.
• Write and polish up content like case studies, website copy, and social media posts.
• Plan and schedule social media content with Hootsuite to keep our messaging on-brand and consistent.
• Event Management
• Help plan and run events like expos, promos, and our annual general meetings.
• Take care of the logistics—booking venues, organising attendees, and getting the word out.
• Represent the company at industry events and make sure our brand shines.

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who’s proactive, independent, and knows how to take initiative.
• A creative storyteller with a knack for turning ideas into engaging content.
• Super organised and great at juggling projects.
• Detail-oriented with an eye for strong visuals and design.
• Friendly, communicative, and great with people.
• Clean driving lisence and access to vehicle 
• Experience using drones (Desirable)
• Knowledge of the construction industry (Desirable) 
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro) 

Role Details:

• Full Time opportunity 
• Based in Teesside 

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.