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
Project Support officer / Works coordinator
Bath Circa £20 per hour but negotiable for the right experiece Elevate Projects are working with our client, a reputable landlord in the Bath area, to appoint to a temporary post within their busy Estates Management team. We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Support Officer to join a well-established team, supporting the delivery of major projects and repair works to historic and characterful properties across Bath and the surrounding area. As a reputable landlord with a longstanding presence in the region, they pride themselves on the high standards of care and maintenance they provide across a unique property portfolio. You will play a key role in supporting the team of Building Surveyors, helping to ensure that repair works are carried out efficiently, to a high standard, and in keeping with the heritage of the buildings. Key Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for repair enquiries from tenants and contractors. Assist in the Coordinaton of works and activities, ensuring timely responses and efficient resolution. Support the Building Surveyors in delivering major repair projects and cyclical maintenance works. Liaise with contractors, tenants, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of works. Maintain accurate records, reports, and databases related to each project. Assist with procurement processes, including obtaining quotes and raising purchase orders. Help monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with health & safety and statutory requirements. About You: Previous experience in a property repairs, maintenance, or coordination role is desirable. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A practical understanding of property maintenance; experience with historic or listed buildings is an advantage. Proficient in IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office; experience with property management software is a bonus. A collaborative team player with a professional, customer-focused approach.
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Capital Projects Contract Manager
Gloucestershire £52,700 with excellent benefits including hybrid workingElevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a reputable local provider of affordable housing, not for profit developer and registered social landlord, to appoint an experienced client side Capital Projects Contract Manager to their busy Asset Management team. Delivering one-off and major projects to upgrade or improve the housing stock and ensuring the proposed improvements are delivered in the most efficient way, you’ll be the lead Officer in Contract Management for Planned Works from design, procurement, delivery, and implementation and be responsible for CDM compliance for the team. You’ll support the Asset and Sustainability Manager on all contract and/or commercial issues and disputes and be responsible for allocated budgets, budget profiling, monitoring expenditure and reporting on monthly performance in relation to spend and works completed. Taking accountability for all information added to the Asset Database, you will ensure that all properties are maintained to Government Decent Homes standard, through the delivery of capital and cyclical programmes. The ideal candidate will : Have substantial experience at a senior level of Asset Management, Property Investment and Public Procurement. Hold a relevant management qualification, such as ILM Level 4 in Leadership and Management. Hold a relevant technical qualification, e.g. CIOB, RICS or CIH. Have demonstrable strategic experience of leading, managing, motivating and developing staff in a changing environment. Have a proven track record of managing resources, procurement activities, budgets and contracts with an ability to identify and eliminate risks, ensuring value for money and the delivery of high-quality services. Have knowledge of Building Surveying and Asset Management, Contract Management, Disrepair and HHSRS.
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Damp, Mould, Repairs Surveyor
Gloucestershire Up to £36 per hourApply Now 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 skilled Damp, 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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Asbestos & Legionella Surveyor
Taunton £250 per day (Negotiable depending upon experience)Elevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a regional registered social landlord, to appoint an experienced Property Compliance professional to join their busy Property Compliance team on a contract basis as Asbestos and Legionella Surveyor. This role involves a significant amount of planning and organising ensuring that adequate controls are in place for asbestos & legionella compliance across the property portfolio of planned planned works during the year, as suchP405 asbestos management andP901 Legionella management qualifications would be required for this role.
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HHSRS & Condition Surveyor - Outside Ir35
Bristol Uncapped - OTE £350 per dayElevate projects are working in partnership with our client, a reputable national property consultancy, to appoint an experienced Condition Surveyor on a 12 month contract running to the new financial year, producing condition reports of properties owned by the end client. Surveys will be HHSRS and standard Condition Surveys A very competitive uncapped Survey rate is offered and this role is on an Outside Ir35 basis.
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Fire Safety Surveyor
Bristol £52,000Elevate Projects are recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a Surveyor to oversee fire safety works on behalf of our prestigious Bristol based client. Duties will include undertaking undertaking pre inspections of works to be undertaken after FRA's to determine what needs doing. Supervision of works on site, to ensure works are completed in line with regulations and on time and budget. Quality checking of works once completed to ensure that it is completed in accordance with regulations. Offering excellent working conditions and salary and package. Candidates should have considerable knowledge and understanding of fire safety works and have qualifications related to the the field, such as NEBOSH Fire, IFE, FDIS or similar.
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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”