Careers at Elkins

Build your future career with Elkins Construction.

At Elkins, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a family-run business, we combine the stability and values of a long-established company with the opportunities of a modern construction contractor.

Why Join Elkins?

For over six decades, we have built our reputation on quality, value and fairness, developing long-term relationships with our colleagues, clients, supply chain partners and local communities. We offer the opportunity to:

Be part of a people-focused business with strong family values and a supportive culture.
Work on meaningful projects across roofing, construction, refurbishment, retrofit, maintenance and fire safety.
Support a diverse range of clients, including local authorities, housing associations, schools, hospitals and commercial organisations.
Develop your skills through practical experience, training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
Join a team where safety, quality, respect and community are at the heart of how we work.
Make a difference by contributing to the communities we serve.

Roles at Elkins

We recruit across the full construction lifecycle, from site-based delivery roles through to technical, commercial and support functions. Opportunities vary by project, location and business need, but typically include:

Roofing & Trades

Practical, hands-on positions, supporting the safe delivery of specialist works and construction activity.

Construction & Project Management

Roles coordinating people, programmes, quality, safety, resident liaison and project delivery.

Refurbishment, Retrofit & Maintenance

Opportunities supporting planned works, responsive repairs, upgrades and improvements in live environments.

Commercial & Estimating

Careers covering cost planning, procurement, contracts, quantity surveying and commercial control.

Technical, Design & Engineering

Roles supporting buildability, design coordination, technical assurance and modern methods of construction.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality

Specialist roles helping us protect our people, residents, clients and the communities where we work.

Business Support

Careers in HR, finance, IT, administration, marketing, communications, customer care and operational support.

Early Careers

Apprenticeships, trainee roles, placements and graduate opportunities for people starting or changing career.

Our People

We are proud of the strong relationships we build with our people, with many of our employees having developed their careers with us over five, ten, twenty years and beyond.

These longstanding relationships reflect the supportive culture we strive to create, one where people are recognised for their contribution, encouraged to develop their skills and given opportunities to progress.

Our experienced team plays a vital role in passing on knowledge, supporting new talent and maintaining the high standards that our clients and communities rely on.

What We Offer

We know candidates are looking for more than a job title. At Elkins, we want people to understand the full experience of joining a family-run construction business: the variety of work, the people around you, the standards we expect, the support available, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference in local communities.

If you want to build a career with a company that combines traditional family values with modern construction expertise, we’d like to hear from you. Whether you are interested in site delivery, roofing, trades, refurbishment, commercial, technical, support services or leadership, Elkins offers opportunities to contribute, learn and grow.

Rewards and Benefits

Our reward and benefits approach is designed to support colleagues at work and outside work. We aim to offer a fair, practical and transparent package that recognises the contribution our people make to the success of Elkins.

Competitive Pay
Fair, market-aware salaries with clear role expectations
Pension Support
Employer pension contributions to help you plan for the future
Annual Leave
Generous leave allowance, plus public holidays where applicable.
Wellbeing Support
Resources and support to help you look after your wellbeing
Flexible Working
Flexibility where the role allows, helping you balance work and life
Learning & Development
Opportunities to develop technical, professional and leadership skills

Our Recruitment Promise

We aim to make recruitment straightforward, respectful and inclusive. We will explain the process, keep candidates informed throughout where possible, and assess applications fairly against the requirements of each role. We look for people who share our commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, fairness and excellent service.

Our recruitment partners share these values and work closely with us to ensure candidates have a clear understanding of the role, our expectations and what to expect throughout the recruitment journey.

At Elkins Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career, develop your skills and expertise, and be part of projects that make a lasting difference.

Ready to Apply?

Explore our current vacancies and take the next step in your career with Elkins. If you are practical, motivated, safety conscious and want to help deliver high quality construction projects, we would be delighted to learn more about you.

Please see our vacancies below and send your CV to careers@elkinsconstruction.co.uk

No agencies please, we work with chosen recruitment partners and do not review speculative applications via agency.

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Elkins Construction is registered as A&E Elkins Ltd. Registered Office: A&E House, Unit 1a Industrial Trading Estate, Juno Way, London, SE14 5RW

Registered in England and Wales No.00846751

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