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

Carpenter multi operative

£34000 - £38000 per annum + Van and fuel card

As a social housing carpenter multi Trader, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving social housing properties.

Document Controller

£40000 - £43050 per annum

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Document Controller to work with a leading Construction Contractor working on a planned maintenance project within social housing.

Carpenter multi

£18 - £22 per hour + Van and fuel card

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Social Housing Joiner with multi-skills to join our dynamic team. As a crucial member of our construction and maintenance division, you will play a key role in ensuring the upkeep, improvement, and safety of social housing units.

Site Manager

Up to £46000 per annum + car allowance or company vehicle

We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver a planned works project for Social Housing in Oldbury.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Retrofit

£57000 - £62000 per annum + plus package

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor based in Cambridge, 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.

Operations Manager - Repairs and Maintenance

£70000 - £75000 per annum + plus package

We are working with a leading Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Contractor to recruit an Operations Manager to join their team overseeing a £10-12m portfolio of works. We are looking for somebody who will lead operationally on current contracts, whilst growing the division further.

Senior Commercial Manager

£85000 - £110000 per annum

We are working with a leading regeneration contractor to recruit a Senior Commercial Manager to deliver a £50m region: planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit and high-rise refurbishment projects across the West Midlands for Housing Associations, Local Councils, and RSLs. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a crucial role in driving the commercial strategy across the region.

Document Controller

£35000 - £42000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Document Controller (Information Controller) to join a well-established interiors and refurbishment contractor delivering high-value, complex projects across the UK. This hybrid role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to work on prestigious refurbishments and fit-out projects within sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, education, retail, and commercial offices.