Howells Solutions Limited

Job Title: Contract Manager - Passive Fire Location: Northamptonshire Salary: >£65,000 + Package We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist manufacturer & contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects click apply for full job details

Bid Writer Location: Bathgate Salary: Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent Full Time Bid Writer - Join a Growing and Successful Bid Team Are you an experienced Bid Writer looking for your next challenge? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing organisation for a talented Bid Writer to join an established team based in Bathgate click apply for full job details

Role: Senior Bid Manager Location: North West (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive plus package Senior Bid Manager Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Bid Manager to lead the delivery of high-value, strategically important bids within the construction and property services sector click apply for full job details

Role: Head of Bid Management Location: North West / Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Howells are working with a leading contractor operating within the property services, refurbishment and maintenance sector is seeking an experienced Head of Bid Management to lead and develop a high-performing bid function click apply for full job details

Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing Dudley £40,000 - £43,000 + company van & fuel card Here are Howells we are looking for a Reactive Supervisor to work for a leading contractor within the Social Housing Sector. As a Social Housing Reactive Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of our social housing units click apply for full job details

Bid Manager - Social Housing Refurbishment Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working) £65k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Bid Manager looking to take ownership of high-value bids within a leading FM, property services and infrastructure business? Our client is seeking a talented Bid Manager to join their growing work-winning team in Manchester click apply for full job details

Multi Trader Covering South East London Salary - £40,000 - £42,000 + van & fuel card We are working with a leading Repairs and Maintenance Contractor within the Social Housing sector to recruit a Multi trader to join their team in South East London As an operative within the Social Housing sector, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance and improvement of properties, ensuring all work is com click apply for full job details

Complaints Handler / Officer - Repairs and Maintenance in Social Housing Based in Kingston upon Thames Full time, 6 month fixed term contract 32,000 - 34,000 oer annum We are currently recruiting for a leading repairs and maintenance contractor who is looking for a Complaints Officer to join their team in Kingston upon Thames on a 6 month FTC. In this role, you will be responsible for handling Stage 1 and Stage 2 complaints within the Repairs and Maintenance service. Duties and Responsibilities Respond to customer care issues and expressions of dissatisfaction. Create action plans to ensure complaints are resolved effectively. Proactively respond to concerns at the earliest stage to prevent escalation where possible. Investigate and register all complaints, reporting in accordance with company and client procedures. Ensure all MP and Councillor enquiries and complaints are investigated and resolved efficiently within agreed targets, keeping residents and clients informed of outcomes. Maintain the company's complaints log and analyse data to identify trends, lessons learned, and opportunities to improve services. Arrange appointments for any follow-up works required and ensure these are completed to the resident's satisfaction. Arrange compensation or goodwill gestures where appropriate, subject to approval by the Customer Service Manager / Divisional Manager. Respond to expressions of dissatisfaction received via the text message service within agreed timescales and ensure issues are addressed. Ensure resident telephone surveys are conducted and recorded, taking appropriate action based on feedback. Produce a monthly report outlining survey findings and actions taken to address any issues identified. Key Experience Previous experience working in a customer service environment is essential. Experience working with Local Authorities or Registered Housing Providers is desirable. Proven ability to work in a busy environment and meet challenging deadlines. Knowledge of Reactive Maintenance Services is desirable. You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking organisation that believes the strengths, skills, and personalities of its people are key to the group's success. Please apply online now.

Regional Supply Chain Manager - Construction & Refurbishment Location: Warrington or Macclesfield (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Supply Chain or Procurement professional looking to play a key role in delivering high-profile refurbishment and construction projects? We're recruiting for a Regional Supply Chain Manager to join a leading national construction and property services contractor. This is an exciting opportunity to influence supplier strategy, build high-performing subcontractor networks, and work alongside operational, estimating and bid teams to support the successful delivery of projects across the North West and Midlands. Supply Chain Manager Role: As Regional Supply Chain Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and managing a robust regional supply chain, ensuring the business has the right subcontractors and suppliers in place to deliver refurbishment and construction projects safely, efficiently and commercially. You'll work across a range of sectors including: Education Healthcare Hotels & Hospitality Student Accommodation Many projects take place within live operational environments, making quality, compliance and reliable supplier relationships essential. Supply Chain Manager Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement regional supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives. Build, manage and strengthen relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers. Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers to ensure regional coverage across key construction trades. Work closely with Bid, Estimating and Operational teams to support tenders, mobilisations and project delivery. Review supplier pricing and monitor market trends to maximise commercial value. Drive supplier performance through regular reviews and KPI management. Support rebate programmes and identify opportunities for cost savings and value generation. Produce reports and performance data to support business decisions. Ensure compliance with supply chain governance, health & safety and company procedures. About You We're looking for someone who has: Previous experience within Supply Chain, Procurement or Commercial roles in the construction or refurbishment sector. Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers across multiple construction disciplines. Knowledge of refurbishment, maintenance or fit-out projects, ideally within education, healthcare, hospitality or similar live environments. Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills. The ability to analyse supplier performance, pricing and market data. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business functions. A full UK driving licence. What's On Offer? Competitive salary Company Car Allowance Hybrid Working 27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme Company Pension (up to 7.5% employer contribution) Private Healthcare Discounts High Street & Lifestyle Discounts Paid Volunteering Day Long Service Awards Genuine Career Development Opportunities If you're looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact while working for an established, forward-thinking contractor with an excellent reputation, we'd love to hear from you. Please click the apply button or call Gary Sewell for more information on (phone number removed). Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Assistant Estimator - Construction Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Are you looking to build your career in estimating within the construction industry? We're recruiting for an Assistant Estimator to join a leading national construction and property services contractor. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some estimating or construction experience who is looking to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a wide variety of projects, and progress within a supportive and growing business. Working closely with experienced Estimators, Bid Managers and Operational teams, you'll support the preparation of competitive tenders for refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects across both public and private sector clients nationwide. With significant business growth planned over the coming years, this is an ideal time to join an organisation that invests in its people and offers genuine career progression. Assistant Estimator Role As an Assistant Estimator, you'll be responsible for supporting the estimating team throughout the tender process, including: Assisting with the preparation of quotations, bids and tender submissions Preparing supplier and subcontractor enquiries and reviewing returned quotations Carrying out quantity take-offs and measurements Gathering material, labour and plant costs for tender pricing Assisting with tender build-ups and value engineering exercises Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, operational teams and clients Supporting the identification of commercial and operational risks Attending internal and client meetings where required Learning and applying industry measurement standards including SMM7 and NRM (training provided where necessary) About You To be considered you'll ideally have: Some previous experience within construction estimating, cost planning or a similar technical role A basic understanding of construction pricing and measurement Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office A willingness to learn estimating software and industry best practice Excellent organisational skills and the desire to build a long-term career in estimating Please note: Applicants must have some previous estimating experience. Unfortunately, candidates with no estimating background cannot be considered. A construction-related qualification would be highly advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary Company Car Allowance Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Option to buy or sell annual leave Company pension with employer contributions up to 7.5% Flexible working opportunities Discounted healthcare scheme High street and lifestyle discounts Paid volunteering day each year Long service awards Ongoing training and genuine career development Apply If you're an ambitious Assistant Estimator looking to develop your career with a respected construction contractor offering excellent training, long-term progression and a varied project portfolio, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Contracts Manager - Social Housing - Repairs and Maintenance Up to 65k plus package - Permanent Based in Hastings Our client is an innovative, and award winning Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Contractor who are looking for a Contract Manager to join their team based in Hastings click apply for full job details

M&E Services Manager Cardiff Up to 80k depending on experience + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Full-Time, Permanent position We are working in partnership with a leading UK construction business to recruit an experienced M&E Services Manager to join their team in Cardiff click apply for full job details

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Permanent Full-Time 40 Hours per Week London-Based with Regular Site Travel £70k plus car/allowance & benefits Are you an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional looking to make a real impact across a diverse property and maintenance portfolio? We're seeking a proactive and influential HSE Manager to champion a positive safety culture across a click apply for full job details

Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing Bromley/Bexley or Southwark £45,000 + company van & fuel card Here are Howells we are looking for a Reactive Supervisor to work for a leading contractor within the Social Housing Sector. As a Social Housing Reactive Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of our social housing units click apply for full job details

Operations Manager - Reactive Maintenance & Voids Based in Brixton £75K + package We are working with a leading Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Contractor to recruit an Operations Manager to join their team in Brixton, overseeing a £10-12m portfolio of works. We are looking for somebody who will lead operationally on current contracts click apply for full job details

Head of Commercial - Social Housing: Planned, Decarb & Repairs Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits Midlands / North We are working with a leading regeneration contractor to recruit a Head of Commercial to deliver a £50m region, delivering planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit and repairs contractor for Housing Associations, Local Councils, and RSLs across the Midllands and the North West click apply for full job details

Disrepair Manager Kingston based £50k - £55k plus package We are working with a leading contractor within the Social Housing sector to recruit a Disrepair Manager to join their team based in Kingston. As the Disrepair Manager, you will be responsible for end to end management and delivery of disrepair works across the contract, focusing on delivering great customer satisfaction and high-quality repa click apply for full job details

Head of Commercial - Social Housing: Planned, Decarb & Repairs Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits Midlands / North We are working with a leading regeneration contractor to recruit a Head of Commercial to deliver a £50m region, delivering planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit and repairs contractor for Housing Associations, Local Councils, and RSLs across the Midllands and the North West click apply for full job details

Customer Service Manager - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Full Time, Permanent Based in Hackney 38,000 - 42,000 per annum Here at Howells, we are working with a leading Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Contractor to recruit an experienced Customer Service Manager to join their team based in Hackney. As the Customer Service Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the planning and scheduling function, overseeing a team of Schedulers and Call Handlers responsible for coordinating repairs and maintenance appointments across a mobile workforce. You will ensure operatives' diaries are effectively planned, resources are maximised, service levels are achieved, and key operational performance targets are met. This is a hands-on management role requiring strong leadership experience, excellent planning skills, and the ability to monitor and report on KPI performance. Key Responsibilities Manage, motivate and develop a team of Schedulers, Planners and Customer Service Advisors. Oversee the planning and scheduling of repairs and maintenance appointments for a large mobile workforce. Ensure operatives' diaries are fully optimised to maximise productivity and customer satisfaction. Monitor scheduling performance and produce regular KPI reports for senior management. Drive improvements in appointment management, productivity, right-first-time performance and overall service delivery. Manage escalated scheduling issues and customer complaints relating to repairs appointments. Work closely with operational management teams to ensure resources are effectively allocated and contractual targets are achieved. Essential Experience Previous experience within Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance is essential. Proven experience managing a scheduling/planning team within a repairs, maintenance, housing or facilities management environment. Experience overseeing operative diaries and workforce planning for a mobile workforce. Strong understanding of repairs scheduling and resource allocation. Experience producing and analysing KPI reports and using data to drive operational improvements. Demonstrable people management experience, including coaching, performance management and team development. Strong IT skills and experience using scheduling/planning systems. Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cusromer Service Manager looking to join a market-leading contractor and play a key role in delivering an efficient repairs service across a busy social housing contract. For more information and your chance of securing this role, please apply online today.

Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing Welywn & Hatfield 16 Week contract £22 - £23 + company van & fuel card Here are Howells we are looking for a Reactive Supervisor to work for a leading contractor within the Social Housing Sector. As a Social Housing Reactive Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of our social housing units click apply for full job details