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

Painter and decorator

£30000 - £32000 per annum + Van and fuel card

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Painter and Decorator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of our social housing properties through high-quality painting and decorating services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the improvement of living spaces for individuals and families in need.

Administrator

£25000 - £27000 per annum

We are working with a leading social housing contractor to find a successful and proactive Administrator to join their team based in Stratford. This role is working on repairs and maintenance within social housing properties and we are looking for candidates with experience in the same or similar field.

Scheduler - Social Housing

£26000 - £30000 per annum

We are working with a leading, UK contractor to find an experienced and proactive Scheduler to join their team, working on a mechanical and electrical contract within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position based in Stratford.

Quantity Surveyor - Planned Maintenance

£60000 - £67000 per annum + + package

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced and successful Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Tottenham to deliver Planned Maintenance and Retrofit on social housing properties.

Senior Contract Manager - Planned Social Housing Works

£70000 - £75000 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.

Project Manager - Planned Works - Social Housing

£60000 - £65000 per annum + plus package

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 mid-rise housing association properties in Sheffield.

Fleet Safety Manager

£40000 - £45000 per annum

We are currently looking for a Fleet Safety Manager to join a main contractor operating within the Social Housing sector. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of fleet operations and contribute to safer, more efficient practices within a business.

Head of Talent & Early Careers

£70000 - £80000 per annum

Here at Howells we are working with a leading Construction contractor to find a professional and experienced Head of Talent & Early Careers to join their team based in East London. You will lead on talent acquisition and early careers strategies, ensuring the organisation attracts, develops, and retains high-performing individuals across all career levels.