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
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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Building Surveyor (Planned works)
Swindon £300 to £350 per day Elevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a local provider of affordable housing and registered social landlord, to appoint an experienced Building Surveyor to the buy Planned Maintenance team on a contract basis. Working closely with asset managers, contractors, and stakeholders, you will be instrumental in ensuring that properties remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities: Undertake condition surveys and produce detailed reports on property assets Develop and manage planned maintenance schedules, ensuring long-term asset integrity Prepare specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates for maintenance works Oversee the procurement and delivery of maintenance projects, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and health & safety standards Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders Contribute to asset management strategies and life-cycle planning
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Stock Condition & HHSRS Surveyor
Gloucestershire £250 per day plus business mileage at 45p per mile Elevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a registered affordable housing provider, to appoint an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor to join the busy asset management team on a temporary contract. The successful candidate will conduct stock condition, and HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System) surveys across a range of properties. Key Responsibilities Carry out stock condition surveys to assess the overall state of properties. Perform HHSRS assessments to identify potential hazards in line with housing regulations. Record findings accurately using mobile survey software. Provide recommendations for maintenance, improvement, and compliance. Requirements Proven experience in conducting Stock Condition surveys. Strong knowledge of housing standards, regulations. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. Access to own transport (required for site visits).
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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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MRICS Building Surveyor (Consultancy)
Cirencester Circa £60,000 negotiable Elevate projects are working in partnership with our client, a small and reputable Chartered Surveying Practice specialising in Historic & Listed Buildings preservation , restoration and conservation and operating predominantly in the Cotswold's area, to appoint an experienced MRICS Chartered Surveyor to join their team. Duties will include: Building Surveys, predominantly RICS Level 3 and some Level 2. Commercial Surveys. Maintenance and dilapidations inspections, schedules, and negotiations, construction design and management for a range of commercial, residential and heritage projects. Essential requirements: MRICS qualification and 5 + years of experience. Full driver's licence and own vehicle. Be an organised and reliable team member. Have a working knowledge of planning and heritage legislation and Building Regulations. Onsite experience, project management & contract administration (JCT suite). Practice management experience will be an advantage.
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Building Surveyor - Property Consultancy
London Up to £50000 DOEElevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a small but growing London based Private Building Surveying Consultancy , to appoint the latest addition to their team. Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Building Surveyor. As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for inspecting and assessing the condition of buildings, identifying defects, and providing professional advice on maintenance, renovation, and repair works. You will also play a key role in preparing reports and specifications and ensuring compliance with building regulations and industry standards. Experience & Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge and experience in building inspection (L2 & L3 surveys), defect diagnosis, and building pathology General understanding of building regulations, construction methods, and materials Excellent communication and report writing skills Ability to work independently Proficiency in relevant software and tools Membership in a professional organization, such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), is a plus, ideally someone with AssocRICS accreditation. Expectations Ability to conduct Level 2 (Home Buyer) and Level 3 (Building Surveys) Professional and friendly approach and able to communicate effectively IT literate (work from mobile device)
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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”