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

Plumber

£34000 - £35000 per annum + Van and fuel card

We are looking for a qualified Plumber to carry out reactive maintenance across social housing properties in Welwyn Garden City. This permanent role offers a salary of £35,000 and involves completing plumbing repairs and maintenance to a high standard while providing a professional and efficient service to residents.

FRA Surveyor

£22.00 - £24.00 per hour + plus van and fuel card

Our client is a well established contractor delivering passive fire safety solutions, supplying a comprehensive range of third-party accredited survey, installation and compliance services to public and private sector organisations across the country.

Electrician

£37000 - £38000 per annum + Van and fuel card

As an electrician, you will be responsible for delivering reactive maintenance and repair works within tenants' homes. The role involves a variety of tasks, including inspections, fault finding, and completing day-to-day jobs, all while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. A professional approach and a strong focus on customer service are key, as you will be working directly with residents in their homes.

Electrician

£35000 - £37500 per annum + Van and fuel card

As an operative within social housing, you will be carrying out reactive maintenance and repairs across tenants' homes, ensuring all work is delivered to a high standard and fully compliant with health and safety regulations. The role will involve fault finding, inspections, and completing multiple jobs each day, while providing a professional and customer-focused service to residents.

Operations Manager - Planned and Retrofit Works

£60000 - £70000 per annum + plus package

We are working with a leading national contractor in the property services sector, known for delivering high-quality projects across social housing, planned and reactive maintenance, capital works, retrofit works, fire safety upgrades, and general refurbishment.

Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Planned Works

£50000 - £53000 per annum + plus 4.5k car allowance

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced and successful Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering a planned maintenance works & retrofit contract in Wolverhampton.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Planned Retrofit Works

£65000 - £70000 per annum + plus package

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor based in Redditch, who are currently enjoying a substantial period of growth due to recent contract wins. This role is working on planned maintenance and retrofit refurbishments within Social Housing, on behalf of Local Authority and Housing Association clients.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Planned and Retrofit Works

£55000 - £65000 per annum + plus package

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor based in Wolverhampton, who are currently enjoying a substantial period of growth due to recent contract wins. This role is working on planned maintenance and retrofit refurbishments within Social Housing, on behalf of Local Authority and Housing Association clients.