Howells Recruitment

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of accurate cost estimates, analysis of project requirements, and provision of commercial and financial insight to support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical capability, a thorough understanding of construction and property maintenance processes within the social housing sector, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, including labour, materials, plant, preliminaries and overheads Develop, manage and submit tender documentation, ensuring full compliance with specifications and strict submission deadlines Analyse drawings, specifications and contractual documentation to fully understand project requirements and scope Assist in the preparation, monitoring and control of project budgets to ensure effective cost management Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and operational stakeholders to ensure estimates are accurate and delivered on time Undertake market research to assess pricing trends, supply chain capacity and procurement strategies Identify commercial risks and cost-related issues, providing recommendations for mitigation and value engineering where appropriate Prepare detailed cost reports, financial summaries and tender documentation for internal and external stakeholders Support the resolution of cost, contract or valuation-related issues with clients, subcontractors and suppliers Ensure all estimating and commercial activities comply with relevant legal, regulatory and internal governance requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience Proven experience in an Estimator role within construction or property maintenance, ideally within the social housing sector Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, cost planning and tendering processes Proficiency in relevant estimating and commercial software, including Microsoft Excel High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong analytical and numerical skills Ability to manage multiple tenders concurrently and work effectively under tight deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels 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.

Role: Health & Safety Inspector (SHE) Salary: up to £75k plus package including car or allowance. Location: Huddersfield Howells are seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Inspector to join a small, experienced team of Inspectors. This role is predominantly covering the North of England and the ideal applicant will be located in Huddersfield or close surrounding area so that you are well placed to travel regularly to our sites and offices. This role will include occasional national travel & nights away. Their current SHE Inspectors cover the length & breadth of the country and work across all companies, it is a key role, responsible for driving a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all projects and offices.The successful candidate will be an integral part of our team's continued excellence in maintaining high standards of business SHE Compliance. You will collaborate with project teams, SHE managers, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure the company remains a leader in construction SHE excellence. What You'll Do Lead by example, and promote a proactive, positive health and safety culture across all projects in the business. Support management of the business Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems and all associated accreditations. Support project teams to achieve the highest standards of SHE Compliance throughout all phases of project delivery. Regularly visit live sites to validate SHE compliance, monitor performance, and provide practical guidance. Complete comprehensive, thorough SHE Compliance inspections with same day written reports, site team de-brief on clarity of required improvements, time frames & expectations. Contribute to our All-safe culture, identifying opportunities for improvement. Lead on pre-mortem accident and incident investigation scenarios, testing the viability of our internal procedures, ensuring findings are shared and lessons learnt implemented. Deliver in-house training and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives across the business. Coaching & mentoring operational teams in SHE Compliance. Represent the SHE Compliance team at external & Internal groups promoting the company's commitment to best practice, SHE compliance and innovation. Maintain & manage an accurate & robust inspection outlook calendar. What We're Looking For Skills and Experience A seasoned SHE Professional in the construction industry with Main Contractor or enforcing authority experience. Strong proven working knowledge of construction methods, temporary works, Lifting, groundworks and associated risks. Experience managing SHE across multiple live projects or regions. Proven ability to investigate / lead incidents and liaise with statutory agencies. Experience developing and maintaining SHE Compliance management systems & procedures. Experienced people person with excellent communication skills at all levels, with an ability to have difficult conversations & challenge behaviours. Strong team player who is also happy to work alone. You will be able to take responsibility & ownership for your decision making. Essential Extensive knowledge of SHE in the Construction (building) environment. Diploma/ Level 5 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health. NEBOSH Construction Certificate. NEBOSH General Certificate. Certificated Member (CertIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). SEATS. Appropriate, in-date CSCS Card relevant to your role. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK wide. For more info contact Gary Sewell on 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.

Head of Operations - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Up to £115k + bonus + car allowance + benfits Midlands Region We're seeking a senior Head of Operations to lead a Midlands region delivering reactive and planned refurbishment works within Social Housing . The role has responsibility for several long-term, multi-million-pound contracts with a total regional turnover of circa £35-40m . Covering the East and West Midlands, you'll set the strategic direction for the region, responsible for regional P&L, client relationships, operational performance and growth. Ideal candidates will be proven senior operational leaders with strong commercial acumen , experience managing large teams, and a background in social housing or similar asset-intensive environments . Key Responsibilities: Drive operational performance and deliver excellent customer outcomes aligned to service level agreements Own and manage the regional P&L, reviewing commercial performance and reporting at Board level Set a clear vision, direction and strategic goals for the region Build and maintain long-term, strategic client relationships Provide regular strategic and operational updates to the Board Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and develop robust business cases for new work Leverage industry networks to identify new clients and services, presenting compelling commercial proposals Ensure appropriate due diligence is completed ahead of all bids Champion talent development and succession planning across the region Required skills & experience: Strong stakeholder and client relationship management skills Strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services. Confident leading large, diverse teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving performance across complex programmes of work. Proven experience driving performance and success on a portfolio of comparable works in the Social Housing sector Head of Operations Salary & Benefits: Base salary up to £115,000 Performance-related bonus Executive benefits package Influence and autonomy within a growing business Clear path for progression For a chance of securing this role, please apply online now or contact Bianca on for more information.

Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Reactive MaintenanceBased in Slough 50k - 55k plus package We are working with a leading national Social Housing / Property Services contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to deliver a £Multi-Million reactive maintenance contract in Slough. We are looking for a proven commercial professional with a comprehensive commercial understanding of 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 Guidance development of junior members in the team Quantity Surveyor Essential Experience: Degree or other technical qualification Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor Strong commercial awareness Contractual awareness Negotiating, communication & presentation skills Knowledge of Supply Chain management NHF schedule of rates experience and property services contracts for local authorities and RSL's. 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. Please apply online now!

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 !