Construction / Property

We are Howells, a trusted Recruiter within the Construction and Property Services Industry. Over the years, we have built a reputation as Recruiters who deliver, but most importantly, we deliver with integrity, a reputation we are immensely proud of.

We have a proven track record in recruiting across the board, from Trades, to Planners, Central Functions and Senior Leadership teams, and our specialist consultants have in-depth knowledge and experience of the people-centric sector in which we operate.

Our clients include: Repairs & Maintenance Contractors, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Residential Developers, specialist contractors including Passive Fire & M&E, and Facilities Maintenance contractors.

We support with temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions, as well as tailored approaches for projects such as new contract mobilisation.

If you would like to work alongside an organisation who will truly partner with you, working with your key people to develop a bespoke recruitment strategy tailored to your individual needs, please get in touch.

Active jobs

Resident Liaison Officer

£30000 - £32000 per annum + company vehicle

We are working with a leading main contractor to find a successful and proactive Resident Liaison Officer to join their team in Southend delivering Planned Works within the Social Housing sector.

Mould Washer

£34000 - £36000 per annum + + company van and fuel card

We are seeking a skilled and proactive damp and mould operative to join our team, delivering high-quality repairs and remedial works in occupied and void social housing properties. Working across Southend-on-sea, you will play a key role in improving residents' homes by addressing damp and mould issues and carrying out painting and decorating tasks to a professional standard.

Operations Manager - Planned Social Housing Works

£75000 - £90000 per annum + plus package

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit a proactive Contracts Manager to deliver Planned Works to tenanted Social Housing properties in Hampshire.

Contract Manager - Planned Works and Voids

£60000 - £65000 per annum + plus package

We are working with a leading social housing contractor to recruit a skilled and experienced Contract Manager to join their team in Camberley.

Electrical Qualifying Supervisor

£45000 - £50000 per annum

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Qualifying Supervisor (EQS) to join our team and play a vital role in delivering a first-class electrical compliance service across a wide geographical area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional with strong technical knowledge and leadership abilities to oversee electrical works within social housing properties, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality at every stage.

Multi trader

£35000 - £36000 per annum + Van and fuel card

We're looking for an experienced Multi Trader to join our planned works team in South Essex - Southend-on-Sea. You'll carry out repairs and maintenance across multiple trades, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general building work, ensuring high-quality standards and excellent service for residents. This is a hands-on role for a skilled, versatile tradesperson who can work independently and as part of a team.

Fire Engineer - Breakdown & Service

£36000 - £45000 per annum

Howells are working with an established Fire & Security contractor operating across Reading and the surrounding areas. We are looking to speak to experienced Fire and Security Engineers in the area. They specialise in in active fire and security solutions, offering an unparalleled level of knowledge & service in this sector built up over the last 40 years of trading. Your role will be to provide field support for reactive and maintenance works for the existing customer base.

Project Manager - Planned Decarbonisation Works

£60000 - £65000 per annum

We are working with a leading Social Housing / regeneration contract to recruit a team of proactive Project Managers to deliver Social Housing Retrofit refurbishment schemes, including Window and Door replacements, Kitchen and Bathroom replacements EWI, IWI, Loft Insulation, Ventilation, Heating to tenanted housing association properties across the East Midlands.