Elvet Recruitment

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Elvet Recruitment
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping operations running smoothly? Elvet Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a successful and rapidly growing groundworks company based in the North East, delivering a high volume of work across the North East region. Our client is seeking an Office Manager to support both operational and commercial functions, ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the office. This is a pivotal position within the business, offering real scope to make an impact. With a workforce of approximately 75 site operatives and a growing office team, the company currently has a turnover of around £12 million and ambitious plans to scale significantly over the next five years. This is an exciting opportunity to join and play a key role in the continued growth of one of the North East s fastest-growing groundworks businesses - providing an excellent opportunity to be part of the company s next phase of growth. What You ll Be Doing: Managing weekly subcontractor (CIS) wages using the company clocking-in system and Bright HR , ensuring hours are accurately recorded and submitted for approval Processing monthly payroll for office staff Transferring timesheet data into spreadsheets (Excel) and maintaining accurate payroll records Paying supplier invoices on a monthly basis Monitoring and managing company vehicle systems, ensuring MOTs, servicing, and insurance policies are up to date and compliant Overseeing the plant management system and supporting operational tracking Managing the employee training matrix, ensuring all qualifications and certifications remain valid and up to date Monitoring and managing company insurance policies Handling the customer care email inbox and liaising with Contracts Managers to schedule works Supporting commercial management where required, helping to streamline processes and improve efficiency Assisting with general office administration and contributing to the smooth running of the business What We re Looking For: Previous experience in an Office Manager or similar role Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities High attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll and compliance-related tasks Confident IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and general office systems Comfortable working with multiple software systems (e.g. Bright HR, plant management systems, drawing tools such as Bluebeam) A proactive, hands-on attitude with the ability to work independently Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with both site and office teams Experience within construction, groundwork s, or a similar industry is advantageous Role Information: Competitive salary (DOE) Flexible working hours - Monday to Friday, 08 30 Hybrid option: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Opportunity to join a fast-growing and ambitious business Clear opportunity for progression as the company continues to grow 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 Durham, County Durham
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Contracts Manager for a Civils subcontractor to work on a number of projects based across the North East Within the role you will be responsible for the management of works across Infrastructure and Water Civil Engineering Schemes 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 85,000 (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 Doncaster, Yorkshire
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Groundworks Site Manager on behalf of a long-standing regional groundworks & civil engineering contractor to manage a project in the Doncaster area. The initial project is a new 5m+ residential groundworks package. It includes several hundred new plotworks to DPC as well as associated groundworks, attenuation/tanks and full roads & sewers/civils package. They are expecting 2+ years work on one site with additional work kicking off in similar areas. This contractor are a large business with a 100m+ turnover, they have tried and tested management systems in place and a large senior team. They're undergoing significant growth and are looking to bolster the team with additional Managers now for new starting sites. They offer a skilled Site Manager the opportunity to concentrate, purely, on running their own site from start to finish. Duties: Daily running of civils workforce on site Ordering materials Writing RAMS & site documentation Daily site diaries Progress reports Inducting new staff to site Monitoring of costs & budgets Planning work - 2,3 and 4 week look-aheads Monitoring progress against KPI's to achieve site deadlines Liaison with local authorities and developers Experience Required: Must have proven experience managing groundworks projects Must have proven experience managing roads & sewers, s278 works packages as Civils Site Manager Must be fully capable of managing civils packages with values of 5m+ Must have full knowledge of NHBC and highways regulations Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid Pay: Up to 60,000 per annum + car/allowance + pension + healthcare + holidays + fuel + discretionary bonus and more. Or CIS day rate + van + fuel card also considered (rate negotiable). 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. For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
Elvet Recruitment Barnsley, Yorkshire
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Groundworks / Civils Contracts Manager on behalf of a long-standing regional groundworks & civil engineering contractor to manage up to 3-4 live projects across the West & South Yorkshire area. Projects are mainly general civils packages consisting of: new plotworks to DPC, groundworks, attenuation/tanks, pumping stations and full roads & sewers / heavy civils aspects. This is a regional role with projects based across the Yorkshire area so will require constant travel to sites. They are a sizeable contractor with a 100m+ turnover, they have tried and tested management systems in place and a large senior team. They're undergoing significant growth and are looking to bolster the team with additional Managers now for new starting sites. They offer a skilled Contracts Manager the opportunity to take control of multiple projects and open up possible doors in future to Senior Management & Director level progression. Duties: Overseeing multiple projects at all stages Checking of Site Managers work Project documentation Various client, stakeholder & senior management meetings Tracking of costs & budgets, P/L Dealing with regular contract changes Establishing HSE awareness and action on sites Liaison with local authorities and developers Pre-starts Site setup & allocation of staff etc. Experience Required: Must have proven experience managing multiple civils, roads & sewers & groundworks projects Must have proven experience managing multiple packages as Contracts Manager Must have full knowledge of NHBC and highways regulations Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid Ideally will have: HNC / HND or Degree in relevant field Pay: Up to 75,000 per annum + pickup/allowance + pension + healthcare + holidays + fuel + discretionary bonus and more. Or CIS day rate + pickup/car + fuel card also considered (rate negotiable). 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. For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
Elvet Recruitment Scarborough, Yorkshire
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Groundworks Site Manager on behalf of a long-standing regional groundworks & civil engineering contractor to manage a project in the Scarborough area. The initial project is a new 5m+ residential groundworks package. It includes several hundred new plotworks to DPC as well as associated groundworks, attenuation/tanks and full roads & sewers/civils package. They are expecting 2+ years work on one site with additional work kicking off in similar areas. This contractor are a large business with a 100m+ turnover, they have tried and tested management systems in place and a large senior team. They're undergoing significant growth and are looking to bolster the team with additional Managers now for new starting sites. They offer a skilled Site Manager the opportunity to concentrate, purely, on running their own site from start to finish. Duties: Daily running of civils workforce on site Ordering materials Writing RAMS & site documentation Daily site diaries Progress reports Inducting new staff to site Monitoring of costs & budgets Planning work - 2,3 and 4 week look-aheads Monitoring progress against KPI's to achieve site deadlines Liaison with local authorities and developers Experience Required: Must have proven experience managing groundworks projects Must have proven experience managing roads & sewers, s278 works packages as Civils Site Manager Must be fully capable of managing civils packages with values of 5m+ Must have full knowledge of NHBC and highways regulations Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid Pay: Up to 60,000 per annum + car/allowance + pension + healthcare + holidays + fuel + discretionary bonus and more. Or CIS day rate + van + fuel card also considered (rate negotiable). 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. For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
Elvet Recruitment Durham, County Durham
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are on the lookout for a Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer with aorund 2-4 years experience to join a growing team in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on major site investigation and remediation projects, develop your technical expertise, and progress towards chartership and future leadership roles. Duties/Responsibilities: Plan and supervise site investigations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery Prepare risk assessments and method statements for upcoming works Manage on-site health and safety in line with company and legal standards Conduct soil and rock logging to current British Standards Gather and analyse in-situ data, groundwater and gas monitoring results Produce factual and interpretative reports, including Desk Studies, Risk Assessments, and Remediation Strategies Support tendering and project delivery with accurate data and clear communication Qualifications/Experience Required: A relevant degree in Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a similar discipline Good working knowledge of geotechnical principles and contaminated land assessment Ideally working towards (or achieved) chartership with a recognised professional body A full, clean UK driving licence On offer is the following: Competitive salary: Up to 32,000 (depending on experience) Flexible working: Office, site, and home-based mix Holidays, death in service, employee assistance, private healthcare and vehicles also available 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
Elvet Recruitment Consett, County Durham
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Engineer on behalf of a family-ran Civils Subcontractor to work on various civils projects in County Durham. The business also offer excellent progression opportunities and training into Senior Engineer/Site Agent roles. 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 42,000 (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 Thornaby, Yorkshire
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Agent for a leading Civil Engineering contractor to work on various schemes in the North East. The contractor are a key specialist in various sectors including: Highways, Public Realm, Structures and Plotworks. 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. 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 Agent or Site Manager on civil engineering & infrastructure projects. SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid. Detailed experience with: Structures, Highways, Public Realm, RC Works etc. Experience delivering schemes up to 5million Nice to have: Engineering background, working from Site Engineer to Site Agent. Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering. Remuneration: The client is offering a salary up to 57,500 + 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. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
Elvet Recruitment Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Manager/Agent for a Civil Engineering and Utility Contract who has secured works on the Northumbrian Water Framework The contractor are a key specialist in various sectors including: Earthworks, Drainage Design, Structures, Waste Water and Energy 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 Agent or Site Manager on civil engineering & infrastructure projects. SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed Person, First Aid. Detailed experience with Water Frameworks Experience delivering schemes up to 5million Nice to have: Engineering background, working from Site Engineer to Site Agent. Degree qualified or HNC/HND qualified within civil engineering. Remuneration: The client is offering a salary up to 55,000 (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. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment