Elvet Recruitment

Elvet Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK housebuilder who are looking for a Commercial Administrator to join their Commercial team in County Durham on a full-time basis. Our client is a highly successful national developer, widely recognised for delivering high-quality homes and achieving outstanding customer satisfaction ratings. With multiple regional offices and a strong reputation for investing in their people, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your contribution will be valued. This role offers a fantastic platform for career development within a fast-paced commercial environment, providing exposure across multiple projects and supporting specialist teams. As a Commercial Administrator, you will play a key part in ensuring smooth departmental operations through effective coordination, document management and communication. What You ll Be Doing: Taking messages and passing information on to relevant team members promptly Supporting the commercial team with secretarial and administrative duties Audio typing, word processing and producing Excel spreadsheets Issuing correspondence to subcontractors and suppliers and tracking responses Updating internal databases, raising purchase orders and collating H&S documentation Maintaining accurate commercial records including contracts and procurement documents Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors: issuing orders, processing invoices & managing queries Entering data accurately into commercial systems and assisting with reporting Coordinating meetings and taking minutes when required Managing correspondence, filing, photocopying and preparation of departmental reports Supporting departmental compliance with company policies and health & safety regulations Issuing communications to internal and external stakeholders as required Providing reception cover on a rota basis Undertaking archiving and maintaining departmental calendars Completing any ad-hoc tasks requested by Senior Management What We re Looking For: Previous administrative experience within an office environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Highly organised with strong attention to detail Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise tasks and perform in a busy environment Self-motivated and confident supporting multiple team members Able to multitask and deliver work to targets Role Details & Benefits: Monday to Friday working flexibility available for the right person DOE up to £26,000 Company car/car allowance Bonus scheme 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 role, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.

Elvet Recruitment is partnering with a growing, family-run estate agency to recruit a Negotiator to their team in Teesside . This expanding business is renowned for its commitment to high-quality residential property services, strong client relationships, and a culture that supports career growth. With a focus on innovation, training, and long-term development, the agency provides a professional yet dynamic working environment and the chance to contribute to the growth of a busy, successful branch. Main duties: Handle high-quality, pre-qualified leads and convert them into instructions. Conduct property valuations and provide market insight and expert advice. Carry out property viewings with potential buyers or tenants. Negotiate offers and terms of agreements. Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them updated on progress throughout the process. Assist with marketing activities, including property listings and promotion through various channels. Coordinate property inspections, appraisals, and prepare contracts or legal documents. Manage sales pipelines, CRM systems, and all administrative tasks with attention to detail. Actively pursue new business opportunities to grow the register and build relationships with vendors for repeat business and recommendations. Work towards branch KPIs and support overall business growth. Skills and experience: Proven experience as a Negotiator in residential property. Strong track record of converting leads into instructions and achieving sales targets. Confident closer with excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems. Full Driving License essential; own car preferred. Ambitious and motivated to grow alongside the business, with genuine interest in career progression. Role details: Permanent, full-time position. Based in Teeside with travel to surrounding areas Salary: from 26,000 + commission Opportunity for career 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 for a Senior Agent on behalf of a growing national civil engineering main contractor to oversee projects across North & West Yorkshire for their anticipated AMP8 Yorkshire Water framework workload. Off the back of a successful AMP7, the company has secured work on the AMP8 framework with Yorkshire Water running to 2030 at least. A 100m+ turnover contractor with a forward thinking regional team - many of which have come from Tier 1 & Tier 2 backgrounds in the industry and spent many years in the Yorkshire Water sector. Spending time working from their office North of Sheffield, from site and from home - the role will mean travel across Yorkshire as needed. Wide range of projects covering: deep drainage, shaft sinking, large storm tanks, sewer rehabs, pipework, treatment etc. Projects from 500k to 5m in value. Duties/Responsibilities include: Management of multiple projects at all stages Working with in-house Design team & external consultancies Assist Contracts Manager with allocation of staff and sub-contractors Assist with work programmes Leading ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) stages Communicating with commercial team to monitor budgets & costs Issuing early warnings & compensation events Produce relevant documentation for sites Experience required: Candidates must have proven experience at Senior Agent / Project Manager level with a contractor on civil engineering projects of 2m+ Experience managing Water / Heavy Civils projects for a contractor Experience with NEC 3 or NEC 4 contracts is essential Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree) Must hold: CSCS and Full Driver's License Remuneration: A salary of up to 62,500 (dependent upon experience) plus: Vehicle (BMW X1 / i4 or equivalent or car allowance) Fuel Annual leave Pension scheme Healthcare And more For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Supervisor based in Teesside on behalf of a successful multi-disciplinary business in the North East. This opportunity will present a brilliant career path to candidates who are willing to dig down and further their progression, promoting the companies Health, Safety and Environmental values Duties/Responsibilities: Full responsibility for co-ordinating gangs. Briefing RAMS. Putting staff to work and monitoring progress. HSE toolbox talks. Site permits. Plant checks. Assisting Site Agent with daily running of site. Experience required: Experience working as Supervisor on civil engineering & highways projects. Experience supervising civils gangs on projects £500k+. Detailed knowledge with: highways, drainage etc. SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS. Temporary Works qualifcations is a must Remuneration: A salary of up to £45,000 (Depending on Experience) + package and other excellent benefits included with being an employee of the company. 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, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment