WHEN YOU WORK WITH ELEVATE, YOU WORK WITH AN EXPERT.
Our Directors have on average over 15 - 20 years’ experience each in their specialist areas.
The real strength of Elevate is our knowledge of your work.
Experienced technical recruiters for the built environment
Construction
Build
Civils
Residential
Housing
Development
Assets
Repairs
Consultancy
Design
Private Practice
Planning
WHEN YOU WORK WITH ELEVATE, YOU WORK WITH AN EXPERT.
Our Directors have on average over 15 - 20 years’ experience each in their specialist areas.
The real strength of Elevate is our knowledge of your work.
WHEN YOU WORK WITH ELEVATE, YOU WORK WITH AN EXPERT.
Our Directors have on average over 15 - 20 years’ experience each in their specialist areas.
The real strength of Elevate is our knowledge of your work.
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Focused
Every role we recruit for, or candidate we work with, can be assured that their placement will be delivered as a stand alone project and we will focus our expertise on delivering solutions to fully meet their requirement.
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Understanding
As a team, we at Elevate, have decades of experience within the construction recruitment industry. This means we are well placed to fully understand our candidate’s, and client’s, specific needs and strive to meet these with empathetic drive and determination.
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Trustworthy
We will be reliable and honest with our candidates and clients with the, mutual, benefit of creating long term relationships.
Latest Jobs
Director of Governance
Basingstoke Up to £115,000 + packageThis is a partially remote position, with expectation to be in the required location for board meetings. An opportunity has arisen for a values-driven Director of Governance, to provide strategic leadership across four critical functions: Governance & Company Secretariat, Legal Services, Risk & Compliance, and Regulatory Assurance. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining organisational integrity, transparency and accountability while supporting the delivery of strategic priorities. About the role This senior leadership position provides strategic oversight of governance, legal and compliance frameworks. The role advises the Executive and Boards, oversees relationships with regulators such as the Regulator of Social Housing, FCA and Charity Commission, and ensures the organisation meets and exceeds all legal, regulatory and ethical obligations. You will lead a portfolio that safeguards effective risk management, drives assurance, and enables informed decision-making across the business. Key responsibilities include: Championing regulatory compliance and embedding good governance across all areas of operation. Leading the design and continuous improvement of governance, risk, legal and assurance frameworks. Providing strategic oversight of legal services and compliance reporting. Acting as a senior advisor on regulatory engagement and external policy development. Driving a culture of integrity, risk awareness and high performance. Developing and empowering high-performing teams that deliver excellence across complex portfolios. What we’re looking for: Extensive senior experience in governance, legal, risk and compliance leadership. Proven track record working with Boards, Committees and Executive teams. Strong knowledge of the UK housing or regulated sector, and relevant legislation (including company, charity and data protection law). Background in managing multi-functional teams, large budgets, and cross-organisational assurance frameworks. A Chartered Governance qualification (CGIUKI) or equivalent senior governance qualification is desirable. This is a high-impact role requiring advanced judgement, strategic influence and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. It offers the opportunity to shape governance integrity and compliance culture at the highest level.
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Asbestos Surveyor
Chippenham Up to £45,000 plus Company VehicleWe are looking for a motivated Asbestos Surveyor. The ideal candidate will hold a P402 certification and have at least 6 months of relevant experience. You will be responsible for carrying out asbestos surveys in various environments, ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. The data from surveys need to be accurate, so having a keen eye for detail and be confident using IT, including the Microsoft office suite and asset register. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential for this role, as well as the ability to work independently and efficiently. You will be working collaboratively across the business and with external contractors, so you will need to be a confident communicator. You will be working across the region of Wiltshire and Somerset and will be provided with a company vehicle, so a full manual driving license is required. Our client is a leading Housing Association offering fantastic culture and career progression. We offer an excellent opportunity for growth within a supportive team, with competitive pay and ongoing training. If you're a diligent professional with a P402 qualification and a passion for health and safety, we want to hear from you.
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Interim Head of Compliance (Hybrid - 1 day office)
Birmingham Up to £600 per dayElevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a sizable provider of affordable housing and not for profit developer , to approach and appoint an interim Head of Compliance: The role is Hybrid working with only 1 day office based (Occasionally 2) per week, office location is in the greater Birmingham area. This is to cover a long term sick absence and as such it is an ongoing contract with no current fixed end date. The organisation owns/manages around 25,000 homes, the core Stock & Activity is concentrated in the West Midlands & South West. It also provides care & support services: over 100 care & support schemes and services reaching tens of thousands of people. The Head of Property Compliance will be tasked with overseeing adherence to regulations pertaining to Legionella control, the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), & Asbestos.
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Interim Voids Operations Manager
Swindon £300 to £350 per dayElevate Projects are working on partnership with our client, a local provide of Affordable Housing in Wiltshire, to approach and appoint an interim Voids Operations Manager. Key Accountabilities: � Ensuring empty homes are repaired quickly and functions co-ordinated with Lettings and Tenancy Services so they are relet quickly and within agreed targets. � Ensuring Void Policy and Procedures are kept up to date and complied with � Ensuring effective tracking and monitoring of vacant properties is carried out with stage targets for the relet process � Maintaining an up to date and comprehensive Relet Standard, which has been agreed with tenants � Managing pre-void surveys of occupied homes, scheduling of repairs to empty homes and post inspections
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Interim Head of Asset Management
Bristol £500 per dayElevate projects are working in partnership with our client, a provider of affordable housing and not for profit developer , to appoint an experienced Head of Asset Management to join the senior leadership team committed to delivering safe, secure, and sustainable homes for local communities. About the Role In this pivotal role, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of our property services, ensuring homes are maintained to a high standard and meet the needs of our residents now and into the future. You will oversee: Repairs and voids service – ensuring efficient turnaround and a responsive, customer-focused approach. Planned maintenance programme – delivering long-term investment in our homes to maintain quality and compliance. Stock condition survey programme – ensuring robust, data-led asset intelligence to inform future planning and investment decisions. About You We’re seeking a seasoned asset management professional who brings: Proven senior leadership experience in asset or property services, ideally within housing or a related sector. Strong knowledge of housing stock performance, building safety, compliance, and sustainability. A track record of delivering customer-focused repairs and maintenance services. Excellent people management skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and contractors. A collaborative approach with a strategic mindset and the ability to drive performance and value for money.
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Damp, Mould, Repairs Surveyor (Outside Ir35)
St Austell £250 per day (Negotiable depending upon experience) Elevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a dedicated local affordable housing provider, committed to ensuring high-quality living conditions for residents & who take a proactive approach to maintaining homes, ensuring they remain safe, comfortable, and free from damp and mould issues. The Role We are seeking a skilledDamp, Mould, Repairs Surveyor to join our clients property team on a temporary basis. You will play a crucial role in identifying and assessing damp and mould issues across the housing stock, ensuring effective solutions are implemented promptly to maintain high living standards for tenants. Key Responsibilities Conduct property inspections to assess damp, mould, and disrepair issues, providing detailed reports and recommendations. Liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to arrange remedial works efficiently. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and housing standards. Work collaboratively with the maintenance and housing management teams to identify recurring issues and develop long-term solutions. Provide expert advice and guidance on damp, mould, and repair concerns to tenants and colleagues. Maintain accurate records and documentation using housing management systems. About You To be successful in this role, you should have: Experience in surveying, maintenance, or repairs within the housing sector. Knowledge of building pathology, particularly damp and mould-related issues. Strong understanding of housing legislation and health and safety regulations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with tenants and contractors. The ability to work independently, manage workloads, and prioritise effectively. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Testimonials
The HR Resourcing Team at the University of Bristol have worked with Elevate Projects over the last 18 months. Matt has supported us and our hiring managers with various contractor roles within the Campus Division, ranging from surveyors, fire safety and compliance roles. We have had good success working with Elevate and they have been able to send over high quality candidates for the roles and filled them successfully. The service we have received has been fantastic and we would not hesitate to send over further requests in the future.
Harriet Hanson, Agency Resource Manager
"I have worked with Gavin at Elevate for nearly 20 years, notably during my time with Willmott Dixon and Midas where we worked on numerous retail developments together. His knowledge of the sector is second to none and he has a very loyal group of freelance people that work for him, so you always know when you have a requirement that he will provide quality, reliable personnel ”.
Matt Sidwell, Associate RG Group
Shepherds Bush Housing Group are a local provider of affordable housing and not profit developer based in Chiswick, West London. Matt Walker, Director of elevate has very strong relationships in our sector and been proactive in his approach to provide us with a number of hard to find specialist staff on temporary and permanent basis over the years and he has earned Preferred Supplier status due to his success.
Recent Appointment via Matt and Elevate include Head of Assets & Compliance, Head of Repairs, Building Surveyor, Neighbourhood Housing Office.
I would certainly recommend Matt and elevate Projects Ltd to any RSL looking to appoint to positions that require a certain level of Regulatory or Technical knowledge.
Clare Hemming, Recruitment Adviser - People & Culture
Having known Gavin for over 20 years now, I can honestly say that you would be hard pushed to find anyone more qualified and sympathetic to meet your needs whether you’re a candidate or an client wishing to fill a position. He will always do his best to put the correct people into the correct vacancies with a view to satisfy all concerned.
As for this new venture, I’m sure that Gavin and his team will carry on these great ethics he has developed over the many years working within and alongside the construction industry.
Pete Sarre, Project Manager - Juniper Homes
‘Midas have a very long standing relationship with Gavin from Elevate Projects, when we use Gavin to recruit for a position, he knows enough about our business culture and the type of people we need for our teams that he will only send over candidates that are relevant to us, making the recruitment process much quicker and easier. We would like to wish Gavin well in his new venture and hope to continue the trusted relationship we have with him and continue to build upon our shared focus of providing excellent customer service by focusing on a positive outcome for everyone ‘.
Derek Quinn, Executive Director - Midas Construction Ltd
“I started using Elevate Projects to provide me with quality & reliable staff, with the knowledge of an experienced team within Elevate to provide exactly what I require, definitely recommend them to others”