Howells Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing - Planned Maintenance Burton On Trent Full-Time, Permanent positionSalary: Up to £50K + Car allowance & Benefits We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced and successful Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Burton On Trent to deliver Planned Maintenance and Decarbonisation works. We are looking for a proven commercial professional with experience in social housing refurbishment programmes, ideally with knowledge of decarbonisation schemes and 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 Mia a call on !

Senior Site Manager - New Build School £65K + Benefits Caerleon We are working with a leading Construction Contractor to recruit a proactive Senior Site Manager to deliver a new build education project in Caerleon.This is a client facing role, you will be liaising with architects and building control and will be responsible for delivering a new build construction project through effective management of your site team of Site Managers and Assistant Site Managers.You must have experience of delivering similar projects within commercial, residential or complex refurbishment, 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 Senior Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site presence. Senior Site Manager Duties: Controlling the overall direction and whilst maintaining financial control of the contract Work in partnership with the architects, building control and fire service, 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 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 £65K + car / travel allowance + Benefits. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now or call Mia on .

Site Manager - Voids & Planned Maintenance £50-60k GuildfordFull-Time, permanent position We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit an experienced Site Manager to deliver a Planned Maintenance and Voids refurbishment program throughout Guildford. This role would also suit a Voids Supervisor looking to step up. This is a client facing role where you will be responsible for delivering refurbishment programs to tenanted properties, through effective management of your site team of Assistant Site Managers and Customer Service Officers. We are looking for candidates with proven experience of driving successful delivery through effective management, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times. 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. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now!

Site Manager - Passive Fire Protection Location: Ealing with travel Salary: £48k + company vehicleFull-time, permanent role We are working with a leading passive fire protection contractor to find a successful and proactive Site Manager to join their team in Ealing. We are ideally looking for candidates with previous experience working fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment systems , with a proven track record of successful people management and service delivery. Daily Responsibilities of the successful Projects Manager will include: Manage multiple passive fire protection (PFP) projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification. Supervise and coordinate daily site activities for fire safety and remedial works (FRA projects). Oversee both direct labour teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance. Oversee the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment works. Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and quality/safety checks. Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and photographic evidence using digital tools. Liaise with clients, residents, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery in live social housing environments. Ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations, company procedures, and relevant standards (BS EN 1634, BS 8214, BS 9999). Project Manager Salary & Package: 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 up to £48k + company vehicle Please apply online now!

Site Manager - Planned retrofit works £45-55k + package Based in Warwickshire Full-Time, permanent position We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver a decarbonisation and planned works project on Social Housing and decent homes in Warwickshire.You must have experience of delivering similar projects 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 £55K + car allowance + Benefits. For your chance of securing this role please apply online now, or call Meg on for more information!

Trainee Resident Liaison Officer / Customer Care Officer Full time, permanent £24,000 - £26,000 per annum plus car allowance and mileage Role will be based in Guildford, Camberley and surrounding areas We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit a Trainee Resident Liaison Officer to join their team covering projects in Guildford, Camberley and surrounding areas. Driving license is essential for this role. You will be part of a team who carry out planned refurbishment works within Social Housing properties. You will shadow an experienced RLO learning on the job, acting as the face of the business and the customer service expert and point of liaison between tenants and site teams. Our client is looking for a candidate with great customer service skills and will consider candidates outside of the construction industry for this role. Main Responsibilities/Duties Include: Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and trades Liaise with site management staff to enable the flow of information between all parties Where appropriate, consult with resident representatives and groups, arranging meetings to communicate the programme, get feedback and discuss any other locally significant issues Arrange appointment for surveys and works Previous Experience and Qualifications: Previous customer service experience Excellent organisational skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to work remotely as well as part of a team Professional attitude and approach to work Ability to competently operate MS office (Word & Excel) Current and Valid UK driving license Self-starter and highly motivated If you are interested please apply online now, or call Meg on for more information.

Pre-Construction Co-ordinator - Fire Door Manufacturer Based in Erith Full time, permanent £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Are you an organised and detail-focused Administrator looking for your next opportunity within the construction or fire protection sector? If you enjoy coordinating projects, managing information and working with multiple teams to keep things running smoothly, this could be the role for you. The Role: We are working with a well-established fire door manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Pre-Construction Co-ordinator to support their operations team based in Erith. This role will involve working closely with the Pre-Construction Manager as well as Surveyors, Site Managers and Production teams to ensure project information is accurately processed and prepared ahead of the manufacturing phase. This position is ideal for someone with strong administrative or project coordination experience who is comfortable managing multiple tasks in a busy environment and communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Review and organise survey and project information ahead of the production planning stage Prepare and distribute documentation required during the pre-construction phase Support internal teams and clients by providing clear updates and project information Maintain accurate records, trackers, and reporting systems Identify potential issues within project data and escalate where necessary to avoid delays or errors Act as a central point of contact for pre-construction queries from colleagues and stakeholders Ensure documentation and processes align with relevant industry standards and regulations Provide general administrative support to the operations team as required Essential Skills & Experience: Previous experience in project administration, coordination, or order processing within construction, fire protection, or a related industry Experience working with Housing Associations, Social Housing providers, or Local Authority contracts is advantageous Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word) and experience using project tracking systems or databases Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with a range of stakeholders Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities A proactive and dependable approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team You will be joining a well-regarded organisation within the fire safety sector that prides itself on quality, compliance, and delivering reliable solutions to its clients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a growing and specialist area of the construction industry. For your chance to secure this role, please apply online now.