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
IFE Fire Safety lead (Part B) - Outside Ir35 contract
Bristol £negotiable , circa £400/£600 per dayElevate projects are working in partnership with our valued client, who having secured a standalone budget have asked us to support with approaching and appointing an IFE Fire Safety lead to take their list of compliance issues, priorities them and create works packages for a small team to deliver the project works that come out of this. This will include compartmentation, fire doors, alarms, escape routes and will require good working knowledge of Part B and BS9999. The Deputy Director is focused on improving compliance on fire specific risks cross the mixed property portfolio and wants to create a new dedicated team to do this, comprising of the Lead, and 3 project managers. Key Objectives Review and interrogate the existing fire safety compliance register and outstanding actions. Risk-assess and prioritise issues across the estate in line with statutory obligations and life-safety risk. Develop clear, deliverable works packages covering remediation and improvement projects. Establish a structured delivery plan for a dedicated fire compliance team. Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in fire safety engineering and compliance. Scope of Works The role will encompass (but not be limited to): Compartmentation – intrusive surveys, remediation strategy, specification of fire stopping works. Fire doors – inspection regimes, remedial works, replacement specifications, certification requirements. Fire alarm systems – compliance review, upgrade requirements, integration considerations. Means of escape – assessment of escape routes, signage, travel distances, emergency lighting interface. General passive and active fire protection compliance across academic, residential and specialist buildings. Technical Requirements The successful candidate must demonstrate: Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers Strong working knowledge of: Building Regulations Part B BS 9999 Experience working within complex, multi-building estates (university, healthcare or public sector preferred). Ability to interpret fire risk assessments and translate findings into deliverable project scopes. Experience packaging compliance works into defined project briefs suitable for delivery by project managers and contractors. Understanding of procurement, contractor management and quality assurance processes. Ability to balance technical compliance with operational and budgetary constraints. Key Responsibilities Prioritise fire safety compliance risks using a clear, auditable methodology. Develop costed and sequenced works packages. Create technical specifications and scopes of work. Support procurement and contractor selection where required. Oversee and technically assure works delivered by the three Project Managers. Report progress, risks and strategic recommendations to the Deputy Director. Contribute to establishing governance, reporting and performance metrics for the new fire compliance team. Deliverables A fully prioritised and risk-ranked fire compliance programme. Structured works packages ready for procurement/delivery. Programme roadmap with phasing and budget guidance. Technical standards framework for ongoing fire compliance. Monthly reporting dashboard for senior leadership.
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Property Condition Surveyor
St Austell £36,500 plus benefits - including home working with minimal officeElevate projects are working on partnership with our client, a reputable not for profit local housing provider in Cornwall, to appoint a Condition Surveyor within the Property Services team. Under the overall management and guidance of the Property Services Manager you will assist in delivering and coordinating a surveying service to adopt a zero-tolerance approach for the following areas: • Damp, Mould & Condensation inspections • Stock Condition inspections • Estate Condition inspections • EPC Assessments Excellent benefits include large annual leave allowance, remote / hybrid working , a keen investor in people with training and support for personal development and qualifications
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Programme Manager - EICR Compliance
Swindon £450 to £500 The Role Elevate projects are working in partnership with our client, a registered affordable housing provider, in appointing an experienced Compliance Programme Manager to establish, mobilise and lead a comprehensive Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) compliance programme within Property Services. This is a key contract role responsible for ensuring statutory electrical compliance across a large and varied housing portfolio, delivering the programme using a mixed delivery model of Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) and specialist sub-contractors. The postholder will be responsible for setting up governance, controls, reporting, delivery plans and assurance processes, then driving performance to achieve and maintain 100% compliance. Key Responsibilities Set up and mobilise an end-to-end EICR compliance programme from inception Develop and implement programme plans, milestones, budgets and risk controls Manage delivery through a blend of DLO resources and external contractors Establish robust compliance processes, procedures and audit trails Ensure all works meet statutory requirements, industry standards and internal policies Monitor performance, productivity, quality and cost across all delivery partners Manage contractor performance, KPIs, commercial arrangements and variations Provide clear reporting, dashboards and assurance to senior stakeholders Identify and mitigate risks, including access, data quality and capacity constraints Support wider Property Services Compliance objectives and continuous improvement Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience delivering large-scale compliance programmes within housing or property services Strong working knowledge of EICR, electrical safety legislation and compliance frameworks Experience managing programmes using both DLO and subcontractor delivery models Excellent programme management, mobilisation and stakeholder engagement skills Strong commercial awareness and contractor management capability Ability to work autonomously and deliver at pace in a complex operational environment
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MRICS Building Surveyor
London 500 per dayWe have an excellent opportunity for a chartered Building Surveyor to work on Disrepair projects in London & the South East. This is self-employed work outside of IR35 and is paid on completion of the expert witness report. Undertake comprehensive building surveys of disrepair claims and the production of detailed expert witness reports for use in the legal process. Self-employed work, so this provides the opportunity for part-time or full-time. It is essential that candidates are MRICS qualified with 3 years + PQE. Residential experience is also essential for this work. This is an excellent opportunity, which has fantastic earning potential and provides the opportunity for long-term work and flexible work.
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Estates Surveyor
Taunton 50-60 per hourWe are seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor on a longterm contract -8 months +. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied commercial property portfolio and delivering professional surveying services across rent reviews, valuations, landlord and tenant matters, and estate management. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of assets and to play a key role in maximising value and performance for our property interests. Duties include- Undertake rent reviews and lease renewals across a commercial portfolio Prepare commercial property valuations for a range of purposes Provide landlord and tenant advice, including negotiations, asset management strategies, and dispute resolution Manage day-to-day estate management activities, including service charges, inspections, and compliance Liaise with tenants, agents, legal advisers, and other stakeholders Prepare reports, recommendations, and property strategies for internal and external clients Ensure all activities are carried out in line with professional standards and best practice Candidates should have the following ideally MRICS, AssocRICS, working towards RICS qualification or equivalent experience Degree in a relevant discipline Proven experience in commercial property surveying Strong knowledge of rent reviews, valuations, and landlord and tenant matters Experience of estate management and managing multi-let commercial properties Excellent negotiation, communication, and report-writing skills Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness Offering excellent working conditions and hybrid working
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Building Surveyor
Bristol 295-300 per dayWe are recruiting for a Building Surveyor on a contract basis, to play a crucial role in resolving housing condition complaints and legal disrepair claims. You’ll be at the forefront of improving the quality of our homes, managing complex issues, and providing an excellet level of service. About the Role: As a Building Surveyor, you will manage complaints received as legal claims (Housing Condition Claims) in close partnership with our legal services team. You’ll lead investigations, coordinate repairs, and work collaboratively with trade teams and contractors to resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Your work will contribute to minimising litigation while delivering a cost-effective, high-quality service that meets and exceeds customer expectations. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough property inspections in response to legal claims. Oversee and coordinate all required repairs from inception to completion. Monitor and ensure the quality of work carried out by internal trade teams and external contractors. Communicate clearly with tenants, providing them with detailed case reports and updates. Deliver high levels of customer satisfaction while operating within budgetary constraints. Identify and implement solutions through both internal complaints procedures and, where necessary, within the legal framework. Promote a customer-first approach, managing expectations and resolving disputes amicably and effectively. What We’re Looking For: Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance and repairs. Proven experience in managing legal housing disrepair claims or similar. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to assess complex repair issues and deliver practical, value-for-money solutions. Experience working with legal services, contractors, and stakeholders. Commitment to improving the tenant experience and achieving service excellence. Excellent rates of pay, working conditions and the opportunity for a long-term contract.
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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”