Are you an organised, proactive, and relationship-focused professional looking to develop your career within Business Development in the construction industry?

Elvet Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected construction business for a Business Development Coordinator to join their growing team in the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting a busy Business Development function, helping to identify new opportunities, maintain business pipelines, coordinate client engagement activities, and support the delivery of future growth across multiple construction sectors.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior Business Development professionals, gaining valuable exposure to the regional construction market while building strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, commercially aware, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You'll also benefit from ongoing professional development, excellent company benefits, and genuine long-term career progression within a growing organisation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintaining and updating Business Development pipelines using internal CRM and management systems
• Researching prospective clients, market sectors, and construction opportunities to support strategic business growth
• Working closely with pre-construction and operational teams to monitor and communicate new opportunities
• Supporting senior Business Development professionals with diary management, meeting coordination, and follow-up actions
• Organising and attending client meetings, networking events, exhibitions, and industry functions where required
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, consultants, framework providers, and other industry stakeholders
• Producing accurate reports and maintaining records relating to Business Development activity
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify future opportunities
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of Business Development initiatives and events
• Ensuring all information is accurately recorded and communicated across the wider business
• Supporting continuous improvement and participating in training and personal development opportunities
• Promoting Health & Safety standards and complying with company policies and procedures

What We're Looking For:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline would be advantageous
• Previous experience within a Business Development, Sales Support, Marketing, or Client Relationship role
• Experience building and maintaining strong professional relationships
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with excellent planning and time management abilities
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident, personable, and proactive approach to work
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Commercial awareness and an interest in the construction industry would be advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence

Role Information:

• Full-time permanent position
• Office-based role within the North East
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a successful and growing construction business

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 for a confidential discussion and further information regarding this opportunity.

Are you a highly organised and hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being involved across all financial areas of a growing business?

Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a successful and rapidly expanding civil engineering company based in County Durham, delivering a high volume of projects across the North East.

Our client is seeking an Finance Officer Associate to join their close-knit team, supporting both financial and general office operations. This is a varied, hands-on role offering real exposure across finance, payroll, administration, and operational support within a high-growth business.

With a turnover of approximately £52 million and ambitious plans for continued growth, the company is entering an exciting phase of expansion. The role is initially based in County Durham, with a planned relocation to Tyne & Wear in August 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a broad finance and office role within a dynamic construction environment, with genuine scope to develop and progress as the business continues to scale.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out detailed bank reconciliations to ensure financial integrity
• Maintaining full control of sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Processing payroll-related activities and supporting both weekly and monthly payroll functions
• Managing and processing supplier invoices and supporting accounts payable operations
• Completing VAT returns, CIS submissions, PAYE processes
• Assisting with procurement processes, including supplier communication and cost control
• Performing cost analysis to identify efficiencies and support business savings opportunities
• Contributing to the improvement and implementation of administrative and financial processes to increase operational efficiency
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations across site and office functions

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or office/finance hybrid role (construction experience advantageous)
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including month-end processes and ledger management
• Experience with payroll, invoices, and financial reporting. Sage Payroll knowledge essential
• Confident working with Excel and financial systems. Sage 50 knowledge essential.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of VAT, CIS, PAYE, and general compliance processes is highly desirable
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across operational and commercial teams

Role Information:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Office-based in County Durham with relocation to Tyne & Wear (August 2026)
• Opportunity to join a £52m turnover business with significant growth plans
• Broad, varied role with excellent long-term 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 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.

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 are recruiting a Project Manager for a Civil Engineering Contractor who has secured works on the Northumbrian Water Framework.

The contractor are a key specialist in various sectors including: Drainage Design, Structures, Waste Water and Energy.

Duties as Project Manager:

• Preparing daily and weekly progress reports, variation reports for the scheme
• Chairing weekly internal meetings, and client progress meetings
• Producing monthly reporting in line with contract requirements including commercial reports
• Dealing with varying contracts including NEC/JCT
• Developing procurement schedules
• Maintain documentation for ISO9001/14001 and 18001 systems

Experience required:

Must have:

• Experience working as Project 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 £65,000 (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

A privately owned engineering organisation who are looking to add a Purchase Ledger to their team in the North East. 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger to join their finance team on a full-time basis. As a purchase ledger you would ensure accurate supplier accounts, resolve queries efficiently, and contribute to the smooth running of the purchase ledger function. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative team environment, supporting the wider finance function and operational teams.

Main duties will include:

• Accurately input supplier invoices into the finance system.
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries in collaboration with internal departments and suppliers.
• Prepare and process BACS payments according to agreed timelines.
• Reconcile supplier statements, addressing any missing or mismatched items.
• Maintain compliance with CIS, VAT, and internal financial procedures.
• Allocate and code invoices to the correct cost centres, ensuring approval is obtained.
• Keep ledgers accurate and up to date through regular review and maintenance.
• Create, amend, and monitor supplier account details as required.
• Handle supplier and site enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with audit preparations and support monthly reporting processes.
• Raise one-off payment requests when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and support the finance team with continuous improvements.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum of GCSE-level qualifications (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Confident using financial software and general IT systems.
• Strong numerical accuracy and organisational ability.
• Capable of managing workload independently while meeting deadlines.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach.
• Adaptable and open to new systems or process changes.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional in handling financial information.
• Previous experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger is advantageous.

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.