Howells Recruitment

Plasterer Multi Social Housing Repairs (Permanent) South East London (Wandsworth, Croydon, Merton, Bromley, Lambeth & Southwark) £50,000 + company van + fuel card Permanent position to start ASAP We are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit a Plasterer Multi Operative to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance works to tenanted social housing properties in and around the South East London area. A Company van and fuel card will be provided. Plasterer - You will be responsible for all aspects of Plastering along with Thermal Borading and Damp & Mould washing. Additional Requirements NVQ Qualified/City and Guilds Qualified Level 3 (Essential) Valid Clean UK Driving Licence - No more than 3 points Current valid DBS Check or be willing to undertake as required Experience working within Social Housing Familiar with PDA usage Clean, presentable, and must be eligible to work in the UK (with proof) Client information You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes its people's strengths, skills and personalities are the keys to the group's success. This is a full-time permanent role starting ASAP that comes with a van, fuel card and benefits. For more information/inquiries: Please contact - Grace @

Electrician Social Housing Reactive Repairs South East London (Wandsworth, Croydon, Merton, Bromley, Lambeth & Southwark) Permanent Position Salary £50,000 + c ompany van and fuel card provided We are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit Maintenance Electricians to carry out reactive and planned maintenance to occupied social housing properties in the South East London area. This is a mobile role, traveling to domestic housing association properties for preventative & reactive maintenance and remedial work on occupied and unoccupied (voids) properties. Receiving instructions and completing reports via PDA, work includes immersion heaters, fans, showers, security lighting, communal lights, domestic electrics, completion of minor works certificates and inspection, testing & remedial work on exchanges and voids. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading social housing maintenance providers. They treat their staff with respect and offer great incentives through yearly reviews, use of a company van and when required overtime/call-outs to earn more money on top of an already generous basic. Electrician Essential Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent (Essential) 18th edition (essential) 2391 (desired) ECS Gold Card or working towards - Desired Full UK Driving License, no more than 3 points Experience in a similar role Good Communication skills At least 2 years experience working for Social Housing Contractor or Local Authority on domestic electrical repairs contracts (desirable) Electrician Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. This is a permanent role for which you will receive highly competitive salary + benefits + company van + fuel card. Hours 8AM - 5:00PM Working R&M ( Day 2 Day ) 20 days Annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday Van and Fuel Card Supplied Work Mobile supplied Out of Hours working Potential if the candidate requires it Complete Van Stock supplied Contact me: We are looking for someone to start the role as soon as possible, to fast-track your application please call Grace directly on

Role: Skilled Plumber/Multi Trader Location: South West Birmingham Salary: £50,000 plus a van and fuel card Overview: We're looking for an experienced Skilled Plumber / multi trader to join our team, working within occupied social housing properties in the South West Birmingham area. You'll be involved in a variety of projects where every day brings something new - making this a rewarding and dynamic role. This role involves travelling in and around South West Birmingham. What You'll Be Doing Carrying out a range of trade tasks across different properties and projects. Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Managing your workload independently while collaborating with the wider team. Maintaining professionalism and attention to detail on every job. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a plumber multi trader or in a similar hands-on maintenance or repair role. Must have Level 3 NVQ or City and Guilds qualification A proactive, reliable approach with a strong eye for detail. Flexibility and confidence to take on varied tasks across multiple trades. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. This is a permanent role for which you will receive highly competitive salary + benefits + company van + fuel card. 40.0 Hours per week Hours 8AM - 5:00PM Working R&M ( Day 2 Day ) 20 days Annual leave plus bank holidays Van and Fuel Card Supplied Out of Hours working Potential if the candidate requires it Complete Van Stock supplied Potential for upskilling Contact me: We are looking for someone to start the role as soon as possible, Call Julianne -

Job Title: Plumber Multi Trader Location: Swindon (and surrounding areas) Salary: £50,000 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber Multi Trader to join a well-established reactive maintenance team, carrying out repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties across Swindon and the surrounding areas. This is a mobile role covering Swindon, Salisbury, Gloucester, Witney, Banbury and Bicester, therefore candidates must be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day. Key Responsibilities Carrying out a range of plumbing repairs and maintenance works within occupied residential properties. Diagnosing and repairing faults on domestic plumbing systems including taps, toilets, showers, sinks, pipework and drainage systems. Completing plumbing installations and replacements as required. Undertaking additional multi-trade duties including basic carpentry, tiling, patch plastering and decorating where required. Diagnosing faults and resolving maintenance issues efficiently and effectively. Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard. Delivering excellent customer service while working within residents' homes. Managing your own workload and completing jobs within agreed timescales. Taking ownership of jobs from first visit through to completion. We're Looking For People Who: Take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. Deliver excellent customer service at all times. Complete jobs right first time. Work professionally and safely. Communicate effectively with tenants and office-based teams. Support and mentor other operatives when required. Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality. Respect company vehicles, materials and equipment. Represent the business professionally every day. Successful Applicants Will Be Expected To: Consistently achieve strong KPI performance, with a typical target of a minimum of 7 completed jobs per day. Maintain excellent quality inspection scores. Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping. Use PDA and mobile technology systems correctly. Work independently with minimal supervision. Take ownership and responsibility for all allocated jobs. Experience & Requirements Applicants must have: Relevant plumbing qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent). Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance. Strong plumbing experience with the ability to undertake additional multi-trade repairs. Experience working within occupied properties. Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively. Full UK manual driving licence (no automatic vans available). What's On Offer £50,000 basic salary. Company van and fuel card. Permanent, full-time position. Consistent workload with long-term job security. Supportive and professional working environment. Opportunity to utilise a broad range of trade skills. Required to work one Saturday or one Sunday per month, paid at standard rate in addition to basic salary. If you're interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please contact Sommer on .

Role: Skilled Plumber/Multi Trader Location: Thames Valley Salary: £50,000 plus a van and fuel card Overview: We're looking for an experienced Skilled Plumber / multi trader to join our team, working within occupied social housing properties in the Thames Valley area. You'll be involved in a variety of projects where every day brings something new - making this a rewarding and dynamic role. This role involves travelling in and around the Thames Valley Area What You'll Be Doing Carrying out a range of trade tasks across different properties and projects. Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Managing your workload independently while collaborating with the wider team. Maintaining professionalism and attention to detail on every job. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a plumber multi trader or in a similar hands-on maintenance or repair role. Must have Level 3 NVQ or City and Guilds qualification A proactive, reliable approach with a strong eye for detail. Flexibility and confidence to take on varied tasks across multiple trades. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. This is a permanent role for which you will receive highly competitive salary + benefits + company van + fuel card. 40.0 Hours per week Hours 8AM - 5:00PM Working R&M ( Day 2 Day ) 20 days Annual leave plus bank holidays Van and Fuel Card Supplied Out of Hours working Potential if the candidate requires it Complete Van Stock supplied Contact me: We are looking for someone to start the role as soon as possible, Call Julianne -

Disrepair ManagerKingston based £50k - £55k plus package We are working with a leading contractor within the Social Housing sector to recruit a Disrepair Manager to join their team based in Kingston. As the Disrepair Manager, you will be responsible for end to end management and delivery of disrepair works across the contract, focusing on delivering great customer satisfaction and high-quality repairs for the residents. The successful candidate must have effective communication skills and experience of working within the Social Housing sector. Duties: Supervise and manage the disrepair maintenance technicians and contractors Manage the inspection, maintenance and repair of properties in order to ensure that properties are repaired/maintained with a first time fix approach for Disrepair work within the targets set within the disrepair protocol or that have been established with the party issuing the claim Supervision of the contract ensuring that all operatives are working efficiently and productively Ensuring that suppliers/subcontractor works are carried out in accordance with the work sheets given and in a timely manner meeting all contract KPI targets Liaising with the customers and dealing with any queries or issues which may arise Ensuring works are completed on time and to a high quality standard Ensure all client's expectations are achieved Ensure that paperwork and reports are fully completed and submitted in-line with the Company procedure Driving from site to site as part of the daily duties Be jointly responsible for ensuring the work place is tidy and safe To complete time sheets and work sheets and reports as required Attend inspections where necessary If this role is of interest to you please apply online now or give Mia a call on !

Plumber Multi Trader South East London (Wandsworth, Croydon, Merton, Bromley, Lambeth & Southwark) Social Housing Reactive Maintenance Permanent £50,000 + van & fuel card We are working with a leading Repairs and Maintenance Contractor within the Social Housing sector to recruit a Plumber to join their team in the South East London area. As an operative within the Social Housing sector, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance and improvement of properties, ensuring all work is completed to a high-quality and in compliance with H&S and relevant regulations. Your role will focus on carrying out routine property maintenance, completing multiple jobs per day, ensuring a best in class standard of customer service is provided to the residents and their homes in which you're working. You will predomintely be completing Plumbing work however you will also be required to complete basic carpentry, patch plastering & tiling. Qualifications/Experience Required: Proven experience as a Plumber Multi in social housing or similar environment. City & Guilds / NVQ in Plumbing level 3 (Essential) Knowledge of NHF Sors desirable Full, UK, Clean driving license, minimum of 3 Points Relevant trade qualifications in plumbing, CSCS card and Asbestos Awareness cert. (Desirable) Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance. Experience using a PDA, good IT skills with experience using job scheduling software Willingness to undertake a DBS check - with no unspent criminal convictions What's on offer: Long term, permanent opportunity Basic salary plus call outs and over time Paid holiday entitlement 20 days plus 8 days bank holidays Employer pension contributions Company van and fuel card provided (business use only) Work Phone (Business use only) Progression opportunities on offer for supervisor and management roles, with funding and support available for additional qualifications & training If you are interested please call Grace @

Plasterer Social Housing Repairs (Permanent) Oxford £50,000 + company van + fuel card Permanent position to start ASAP We are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit a Plasterer Operative to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance works to tenanted social housing properties in and around the Oxford area. A Company van and fuel card will be provided. Plasterer - You will be responsible for all aspects of Plastering, Thermal boarding and mould washing Additional Requirements NVQ Level 3 /City & Guilds Qualified ( Essential) Valid Clean UK Driving Licence Current valid DBS Check or be willing to undertake as required Experience working within tenanted properties Familiar with PDA usage Clean, presentable, and must be eligible to work in the UK (with proof) Client information You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes its people's strengths, skills and personalities are the keys to the group's success. This is a full-time permanent role starting ASAP that comes with a van, fuel card and benefits. For more information/inquiries: Please contact - Julianne

Job Title: Plumber Multi Trader Location: Cambridge (Covering Ely, Newmarket, St Neots, Peterborough & Waterbeach) Salary: £50,000 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber Multi Trader to join a well-established reactive maintenance team, carrying out repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties across Cambridge and the surrounding areas. This is a mobile role covering Ely, Newmarket, St Neots, Peterborough and Waterbeach, therefore candidates must be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day. Key Responsibilities Carrying out a range of plumbing repairs and maintenance works within occupied residential properties. Diagnosing and repairing faults on domestic plumbing systems including taps, toilets, showers, sinks, pipework and drainage systems. Completing plumbing installations and replacements as required. Undertaking additional multi-trade duties including basic carpentry, tiling, patch plastering and decorating where required. Diagnosing faults and resolving maintenance issues efficiently and effectively. Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard. Delivering excellent customer service while working within residents' homes. Managing your own workload and completing jobs within agreed timescales. Taking ownership of jobs from first visit through to completion. We're Looking For People Who: Take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. Deliver excellent customer service at all times. Complete jobs right first time. Work professionally and safely. Communicate effectively with tenants and office-based teams. Support and mentor other operatives when required. Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality. Respect company vehicles, materials and equipment. Represent the business professionally every day. Successful Applicants Will Be Expected To: Consistently achieve strong KPI performance, with a typical target of a minimum of 7 completed jobs per day. Maintain excellent quality inspection scores. Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping. Use PDA and mobile technology systems correctly. Work independently with minimal supervision. Take ownership and responsibility for all allocated jobs. Experience & Requirements Applicants must have: NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent) as a minimum. Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance. Strong plumbing experience with the ability to undertake additional multi-trade repairs. Experience working within occupied properties. Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively. Full UK manual driving licence (no automatic vans available). What's On Offer £50,000 basic salary. Company van and fuel card. Permanent, full-time position. Consistent workload with long-term job security. Supportive and professional working environment. Opportunity to utilise a broad range of trade skills. Required to work one Saturday or one Sunday per month, paid at standard rate in addition to basic salary. If you're interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please contact Sommer on .

Electrician - Maintenance Social Housing Repairs South West Birmingham Permanent Position Salary £50,000 + c ompany van and fuel card provided We are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit Maintenance Electricians to carry out reactive and planned maintenance to occupied social housing properties in the SW Birmingham area. This is a mobile role, traveling to domestic housing association properties for preventative & reactive maintenance and remedial work on occupied and unoccupied (voids) properties. Receiving instructions and completing reports via PDA, work includes immersion heaters, fans, showers, security lighting, communal lights, domestic electrics, completion of minor works certificates and inspection, testing & remedial work on exchanges and voids. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading social housing maintenance providers. They treat their staff with respect and offer great incentives through yearly reviews, use of a company van and when required overtime/call-outs to earn more money on top of an already generous basic. Electrician Essential Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Essential) 18th edition (essential) 2391 (essential) ECS Gold Card or working towards Full UK Driving License Experience in a similar role Good Communication skills At least 2 years experience working for Social Housing Contractor or Local Authority on domestic electrical repairs contracts (desirable) Electrician Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. This is a permanent role for which you will receive highly competitive salary + benefits + company van + fuel card. 40.0 Hours per week Hours 8AM - 5:00PM Working R&M ( Day 2 Day ) 20 days Annual leave plus bank holidays Van and Fuel Card Supplied Out of Hours working Potential if the candidate requires it Complete Van Stock supplied Potential for upskilling Contact me: We are looking for someone to start the role as soon as possible, Call Julianne -

Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing Welywn & Hatfield 16 Week contract £22 - £23 + company van & fuel card Here are Howells we are looking for a Reactive Supervisor to work for a leading contractor within the Social Housing Sector. As a Social Housing Reactive Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of our social housing units. You will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of properties, ensuring the safety and comfort of our residents. Your key responsibilities will include: Responsibilities: Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians and contractors in responding to reactive maintenance requests. Inspect properties to identify repair and maintenance needs, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Coordinate the allocation of work orders, scheduling repairs, and managing the team's daily activities. Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work, materials used, and costs incurred. Monitor budgets and costs, making recommendations for cost-effective solutions. Build positive relationships with residents and address their concerns promptly and professionally. Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective communication and coordination on housing-related matters. Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and company policies. Provide regular reports and updates to management regarding the status of maintenance operations. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certifications in maintenance management or related fields is a plus. Proven experience in social housing or property maintenance, with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role. Knowledge of SOR codes Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance, repair, and renovation. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in using maintenance management software and basic computer applications. Understanding of health and safety regulations in housing maintenance. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and growth. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Making a positive impact on the lives of those in need of quality housing. If you are interested please call Grace on

Call Handler - Social Housing Repairs and Maintenance Based in Kingston, London Permanent, full time £12.71 - £13.71 To be considered for this position you must have experience working within a similar role in social housing, repairs & maintenance or facilities maintenance! Are you an experienced Call Handler within the social housing sector? Do you have impeccable Customer Service skills along with strong admin skills? If so, we may be able to help you! We are working with a leading social housing repairs and maintenance contractor to find a successful and proactive Call Handler to join their team based in Kingston. Working in the Social Housing sector, you will have the exciting opportunity to develop your customer service and organisational skills by tackling several different tasks at once. Key duties & responsibilities: Provide our clients and customers with excellent, first contact resolution services across multiple channels. Offer great customer service by listening to customers' queries, building rapport, demonstrating empathy, resolving queries / concerns and always opening and closing the call or correspondence in accordance with the company's customer service handling procedures. Able to make up to 60 calls per day and amending appointments on the system as required. Taking inbound calls from Residents and/or Social Housing Providers in relation to repair works Using IT Systems to book in and rearrange appointments for customers and/or clients whilst on the telephone. Dealing with customer service queries, issues and investigating complaints in relation to outstanding works, delays and other defects (e.g. damage to property, employee behaviour) IT skills, customer service skills and the ability to work well under pressure are all essential for this role. You will also have experience in working in a call centre environment or in a telephone based role You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believe the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. For your chance of securing this fantastic opportunity please apply online now, or call Meg on for more information.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Cambridge based£62K+ package We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor based in Cambridge, who are currently enjoying a substantial period of growth due to recent contract wins. This role is working on planned maintenance and retrofit refurbishments within Social Housing, on behalf of Local Authority and Housing Association clients. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of projects. You will control and maximise the company's profitability, protect the company's legal and contractual obligations under the contract and manage all day to day commercial issues. Senior Quantity Surveyor Key responsibilities: Provide commercial expertise to contracts, to include the production and submission of valuations, claims, budget monitoring, and contract/work-stream performance data Support the authorisation and submission of project variations. Maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quality) and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers Manage junior team members, supporting and developing them Value work executed by sub-contractors and certify interim and final payments Senior Quantity Surveyor Essential experience: Degree or other technical qualification Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor Strong commercial awareness Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and V-Look Up Data interrogation skills Contractual awareness Negotiating, communication & presentation skills Knowledge of Supply Chain management RICS / CIOB qualification - Preferred Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believe the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £62k plus benefits package. Please apply online now or call Mia on !

Position: Estimator or Senior Estimator (Property Services) Location: West Mildands or London Salary: up to £90k plus excellent benefits As part of our clients strategic growth, we're looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team in the West MidlandsThis is a high-impact role where you'll lead the preparation of multi-million-pound tenders, helping them secure profitable work and shape the future of our Estimating function. You'll be working at the heart of our Housing Maintenance operations , with a strong focus on responsive repairs , voids maintenance , and compliance . Your understanding of commercial models such as Price per Property , Schedule of Rates , and Price per Repair will be key to developing competitive and efficient proposals. Estimator Key Responsibilities Interpret ITT documents to identify risks, opportunities, and submission requirements. Lead the preparation and submission of tenders, ensuring compliance with internal processes. Present commercial proposals at key tender meetings and engage with senior stakeholders across the business. Collaborate with Operational and Commercial leads to develop innovative delivery solutions. Determine the most cost-effective proposals using labour analysis, subcontractor quotations, and delivery models. Populate client pricing documents accurately and on time. Line manage and mentor a team of two Estimators. What We're Looking For in an Estimator You'll be a confident communicator and strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset. Your CV should demonstrate: Proven experience in the housing maintenance sector, particularly in responsive and voids workstreams. A solid grasp of bid tactics and pricing strategies across various commercial models. The ability to lead, influence, and inspire a team. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on . Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Site Manager - Planned and Retrofit works £50k + car allowance or company vehicle Based in Hull/surrounding areasFull-Time, permanent position We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver an internal and external retrofit refurbishment and planned works project on Social Housing and decent homes works across Yorkshire.This is a client facing role, you will be responsible for delivering external refurbishment programs to tenanted properties, through effective management of your site team of Assistant Site Managers and Customer Service Officers.You must have experience of delivering similar projects including external cladding with a reputable main contractor, delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times.We are looking for a hands on Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site presence. Site Manager Duties: Controlling the overall direction and whilst maintaining financial control of the contract Work in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually provided Cost control and subcontractor management Implementing the short, mid and long term programmes for the various work streams Carry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvement Hand over properties on time, working to strict key performance indicators Liaison with the client and contract administrators Health and safety on the site Management and control of the site administration and staff Scheduling and procurement of materials Chair sub-contractor progress meetings Liaising with Design Teams, Client Representatives and Consultants Programming works using MS Project You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £50K + car / travel allowance + Benefits. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now, or call Meg on for more information!

Site Manager - Planned and Retrofit works £50k + car allowance or company vehicle Based in Harrogate/SelbyFull-Time, permanent position We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver an internal and external retrofit refurbishment and planned works project on Social Housing and decent homes works across Yorkshire.This is a client facing role, you will be responsible for delivering external refurbishment programs to tenanted properties, through effective management of your site team of Assistant Site Managers and Customer Service Officers.You must have experience of delivering similar projects including external cladding with a reputable main contractor, delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times.We are looking for a hands on Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site presence. Site Manager Duties: Controlling the overall direction and whilst maintaining financial control of the contract Work in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually provided Cost control and subcontractor management Implementing the short, mid and long term programmes for the various work streams Carry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvement Hand over properties on time, working to strict key performance indicators Liaison with the client and contract administrators Health and safety on the site Management and control of the site administration and staff Scheduling and procurement of materials Chair sub-contractor progress meetings Liaising with Design Teams, Client Representatives and Consultants Programming works using MS Project You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £50K + car / travel allowance + Benefits. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now, or call Meg on for more information!

Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing - Planned Maintenance Location: Tottenham - Covering patches in London/South East Full-Time, Permanent positionSalary: £50-65k+ package 1 day a week from home We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced and successful Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Tottenham to deliver Planned Maintenance and Retrofit on social housing properties. We are looking for a proven commercial professional ideally with experience in social housing refurbishment programmes, ideally with knowledge of internal and external planned maintenance programmes with a comprehensive commercial understanding of subcontractor procurement and cost management, the CVR process as well as excellent client relationship skills. As the Quantity Surveyor for our client, some of your responsibilities will include: Control all expenditure Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts On-boarding of Sub contractors/suppliers Ensuring value for money & financial assessments Manage day to day cost control & monitoring & reporting Process Sub contractor requests for payment via application & invoice Attend project & company related meetings Ensure timely cash flow management Maintain & develop professional relationships with clients & customers Essential Quantity Surveyor Experience: Degree or other technical qualification Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor Strong commercial awareness Proven track record delivering contracts on time and within budget Contractual awareness Negotiating, communication & presentation skills Knowledge of Supply Chain management RICS / CIOB qualification - Preferred Quantity Surveyor Salary and Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills, and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. You will be part of an ambitious, and successful business who offer the opportunity to develop and grow with the company. If you are interested, please apply online now, or give Meg a call on for more information!

Role: Estimator/Senior Estimator Location: Hybrid working with flexibility to work from regional offices Salary: up to £75k plus generous package Working Hours: 08:30 - 17:00 Monday - Friday Estimator role: ?Working as an Estimator or Senior Estimator, you'll know that what you do really matters to our business as your role is fundamental to our success. You will work alongside the Bid and Operational teams to effectively undertake the production of accurate and competitive pricing for tenders for new and existing clients, within a Social Housing Refurbishment environment. Typically our team work collaboratively across various regions rather than focusing on one specific location or program of works, which gives you variety from the opportunity of getting involved with various clients ?Our client has vast expansion plans in the next 3 years and your focus will be on our growth and improving the success we have in the tenders we submit. considering the competitive edge in everything you do. You will have the opportunity to take responsibility and thrive in an environment where you are trusted; with a work/life balance that gives you the chance to feel motivated and satisfied by offering hybrid working, meaning you can work both from home and one of our operational offices in order to collaborate with your team in an environment that is inclusive and fair for everyone. An outline of your responsibility as an Estimator/Senior Estimator: Undertake the preparation and processing of quotations, bids and tenders Prepare Supplier and Sub-contractor enquiries, scrutinise quotations and undertake selection process. Produce quantities for building works to assist the pricing of a project. Assess material, labour and plant requirements in compilation of the tender. Produce breakdowns, substantiation and undertake value engineering process to meet client budgetary requirements Liaise with Operational Offices, Architects, Engineers, Sub-contractors, Suppliers and the Client to establish the project specification, preliminary requirements, risk provision and exclusions. Attend and contribute to meetings with work colleagues and or Clients/Customers when necessary. Assess commercial and operational risks associated with tenders. Measuring jobs from inception using SMM7 or NRM About You: You will have experience of working as an Estimator/Senior Estimator within a Social Housing Refurbishment environment, which will give you the knowledge to hit the ground running and contribute effectively with our tender workload. Experience of Pricing jobs from first principles and Cost Planning is a must. Attention to detail and great written and verbal communication skills will be essential to your success. You will be comfortable in pricing large scale projects and also confident to managing 2-3 smaller jobs at the same time, preferably you will have experience of working on the Causeway software or similar estimating software. What's in it for you: Attractive salary and benefits package to suit you 27 Days Hols & BH - option to buy or sell holidays Company pension scheme - up to 7.5% Company Car or Allowance Hybrid working, we want our employees to have a well-balanced work/ life balance, therefore flexible working patterns would be considered. We also offer our employees; Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service and many more . Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on . Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Site Manager - Planned retrofit works £55k - £60k + Package + Benefits Slough based We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver an internal and external retrofit refurbishment project on Social Housing and retrofit works across the Slough area.This is a client facing role, you will be responsible for delivering external refurbishment programs to tenanted properties, through effective management of your site team of Assistant Site Managers and Customer Service Officers.You must have experience of delivering similar projects including external cladding with a reputable main contractor, delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times.We are looking for a hands on Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site presence. Site Manager Duties: Controlling the overall direction and whilst maintaining financial control of the contract Work in partnership with the client and client representatives, to ensure that a high quality service delivery is actually provided Cost control and subcontractor management Implementing the short, mid and long term programmes for the various work streams Carry out onsite inspections, undertake investigations, enquiries, prepare reports and offer solutions maintaining continuous improvement Hand over properties on time, working to strict key performance indicators Liaison with the client and contract administrators Health and safety on the site Management and control of the site administration and staff Scheduling and procurement of materials Chair sub-contractor progress meetings Liaising with Design Teams, Client Representatives and Consultants Programming works using MS Project You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £60K + car / travel allowance + Benefits. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now!

Resident Liaison Officer - Social Housing Retrofit Works Based in Battersea Full time, permanent £35,000 + package Howells are working with a leading main contractor to find a successful and proactive Resident Liaison Officer to join their team delivering Retrofit Works in Social Housing in Battersea. It will be your responsibility to develop positive relationships with residents in order to provide information and support during refurbishment, maintenance and major works programmes. You will prevent and limit dissatisfaction, resolve complaints and queries quickly and efficiently. This scheme is working closely with a public sector client so previous experience working for a main contractor on similar projects is ideal but not required as training given on the job. Key Responsibilities include: Working on planned maintenance projects Decent Homes programme experience Full clean driving licence with own vehicle Pre-entry visits and company inductions Collect tenancy agreement/approval forms Visiting tenants in their homes and advising them on when and what work is being carried out Act as the main point of contact and deal with any problems/queries that the tenant may have Contacting neighbourhood housing associations and establishing working relations with them Visiting properties that are being refurbished with potential tenants and advising them on completion dates Attending and chairing tenant forum meetings to advise tenants of works being carried out You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. Please apply online now, or call Meg on for more information!