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Universal Construction

Universal Construction is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to the construction industry across Ireland and the United States, connecting the best talent in the market with leading contractors and developers. Operating from Dublin, Birmingham, and New York, the firm focuses exclusively on construction-driven sectors including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Data Centres, Education, Pharma, Life Sciences, Tech, Healthcare, Renewables & Energy, Retail, and Leisure. With over 20 years of construction recruitment experience and a team trained in-house by the companys founder, Universal Construction delivers a consultative, relationship-led service built on communication, honesty, and sector depth. Its coverage spans the full project lifecycle and organizational hierarchy, placing professionals in Project Delivery (from Site Supervisors through Contracts Managers), Commercial & Pre-Construction (estimating, QS, and commercial management), Procurement (junior buyers to procurement directors), Engineering (graduate to management), Design, Technical & BIM (designers to managers), Environmental, Health & Safety (advisors through directors), Planning (junior planners to planning managers), and Director & Board-level leadership. For candidates, Universal Construction offers practical support that enhances outcomes, including CV/resume assistance, career market appraisals, and interview preparation, ensuring every professional is ready to make the next step. For clients, the firms sector specialization enables swift shortlisting and accurate cultural and technical fit, whether the need is for critical permanent hires, senior leadership search, or resourcing aligned to project timelines. Universal Constructions footprint and network cover high-growth environments such as hyperscale data centres and renewables, as well as regulated life sciences and healthcare builds, giving clients access to proven talent with the compliance and delivery rigor those programs demand. By combining market insight, disciplined process, and a commitment to exceptional candidate and client experience, Universal Construction positions itself as the right choice for dependable construction recruitment in Ireland and the US.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticals

HQUnited Kingdom

Custom Executive Search

Custom Executive Search (CES) is a boutique recruitment firm founded in 2001 with a clear mission to create a positive hiring experience by delivering high-quality professional, executive, technical, and scientific search services while advancing the careers of its candidates. CES provides flexible solutions tailored to each clients needs, offering permanent placement through retained and contingency search models and the ability to support contract and temporary placements when projects or workforce scalability require it. The firms client-focused methodology emphasizes building long-term relationships, deeply understanding role requirements and company culture, and customizing the search process to ensure the right fit for both companies and candidates. With local knowledge and a large-scale network, CES identifies, attracts, evaluates, and secures talent for single roles or large-scale staffing initiatives, helping clients reduce turnover, drive productivity, and improve business performance. Clients benefit from hands-on partnership throughout the interview and offer stages, supported by rigorous reference and background checks that increase hiring confidence and acceptance rates. Candidates trust CES for its discretion and integrity; r�m�remain confidential and are only shared with explicit authorization after full details on specific opportunities are provided, enabling professionals to explore the market without risk to their current roles. CESs track record includes successful searches across real estate and construction, as well as manufacturing, reflecting its capability to deliver both white-collar specialists and senior leadership aligned to operational and growth objectives. Guided by professionalism and honesty in every engagement and led by experienced recruiters, CES leverages its network to deliver substantial results, consistently ensuring seamless fit, measurable impact, and long-lasting placements for clients and candidates alike.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQWakefield, United States

Cosmopolitan Staffing Services

Cosmopolitan Staffing Services is a full-service recruitment partner that connects employers with qualified talent across a broad range of industries and job families. Through its employer and candidate portals, the firm enables companies to search candidates, post jobs, and select flexible job packages while empowering applicants to create and upload resumes, explore open roles, and benchmark pay using a live data Salary Search Engine. Cosmopolitan leverages an OnTempWorks web center to streamline requisitions, onboarding, and timesheet workflows, supporting scalable hiring programs for both short-term spikes and long-term headcount needs. The firm’s reach spans white- and blue-collar roles including engineering, business and finance, administrative support, retail and customer service, aeronautics, technology, healthcare disciplines such as nursing and pharmacy, and skilled trades like construction, electrical, and logistics. Clients engage Cosmopolitan for permanent placements to build core teams, contract staffing to secure specialized project talent, and temporary staffing to keep operations moving during peak demand or coverage gaps. Candidates benefit from job search tools, resume builders, and transparent salary insights designed to improve application quality and career decisions. The company’s content and policy updates demonstrate attention to workplace compliance and safety expectations, while active social channels on Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram extend the visibility of opportunities and employer brands. Cosmopolitan’s affiliate network—including Centurion Staffing Group, Marquis Staffing Group, Elite Personnel Group, and Cosmopolitan Medical Staffing Solutions—adds capacity and domain depth, particularly in healthcare, enabling tailored solutions without sacrificing speed. Whether hiring an IT manager, software developer, accountant, HR specialist, medical assistant, registered nurse, construction manager, or skilled tradesperson, Cosmopolitan Staffing Services focuses on fit, responsiveness, and data-driven process, providing an accessible, technology-enabled experience that aligns business goals with the right people at the right time.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQBridgewater, United States

All Skilled Construction, LLC

All Skilled Construction, LLC is a staffing provider headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, delivering skilled and semi-skilled labor to progressive contractors and companies across the Carolinas and the broader Southeastern United States. With more than 30 years of industry experience, the firm focuses on helping clients make their deadlines and stay on budget by supplying vetted tradespeople and support staff for construction, industrial, and manufacturing environments. Typical disciplines include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and industrial roles, along with clerical support, enabling project teams to scale up quickly for hospitals, hotels, universities, and federal and state jobs. As the employer of record for its assigned workforce, All Skilled Construction handles payroll, applicable taxes, workers compensation, and general liability coverage, and provides E-Verify and Social Security validation; background checks and drug testing are available upon client request. The company emphasizes cost-effectiveness without compromising quality, positioning itself as a competitive, dependable partner for both short-term and longer-duration contract needs throughout the Southeast. Clients value the simplicity of a single point of accountability for labor supply and compliance, while workers gain access to steady opportunities with established contractors on high-profile projects. All Skilled Constructions certifications include WOSB and EDWOSB, as well as HUB certification in North Carolina, and it is a member of the USSBA Chamber, reflecting its commitment to operational excellence and supplier diversity. From surge crews to ongoing site support, the organization aligns talent to workload so projects can progress safely, efficiently, and on schedule, backed by responsive service from a local team rooted in Asheville and familiar with regional market dynamics. The companys model minimizes administrative burden for clients by centralizing employment responsibilities and compliance protocols, and its Southeastern footprint enables rapid mobilization across urban and rural jobsites. Whether augmenting a general contractors core team or supporting specialized subcontractors, All Skilled Construction adapts to each clients workflows and cost parameters, pairing reliable field labor with attentive coordination to ensure smooth onboarding, clear reporting, and consistent performance from day one.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPayrolling/EORResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQAsheville, United States

UWork, Inc.

UWork, Inc. is a staffing and recruitment partner based in Pensacola, Florida, focused on connecting employers with reliable talent and helping job seekers find meaningful work. Founded in 2020, the firm delivers tailored staffing solutions across construction, manufacturing, clerical, and customer service roles, addressing today’s pronounced shortage of both skilled and general labor. UWork’s approach begins with a detailed consultation to understand each client’s specific requirements and organizational culture, followed by precise candidate matching to ensure both capability and cultural alignment. Their streamlined process allows employers to register openings, receive recommended talent, schedule interviews, and finalize offers efficiently, while UWork supports onboarding to promote long-term success. For candidates, the firm provides a supportive environment with guidance and resources that strengthen placement outcomes and career growth. UWork works with small and mid-sized businesses that need to scale without diverting focus from core operations, offering flexible solutions that span temporary, contract, and permanent hiring needs. Assignments range from construction and skilled trades to plant-floor and light industrial roles, as well as office-based clerical and customer service positions, ensuring coverage of both blue-collar and white-collar talent. The company’s mission is to drive success for clients and job seekers through personalized connections, a refined process, and ongoing support, while its vision centers on expanding access to quality jobs and contributing to stronger communities and thriving local economies. With an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, and fit, UWork leverages local market insight and hands-on service to reduce time-to-hire and turnover, helping employers maintain operational efficiency and service quality. Anchored in Pensacola at 6706 N 9th Ave Suite A2, UWork remains committed to bridging the talent gap and creating a future where everyone thrives.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseArchitectureInterior DesignManagement Consulting

HQPensacola, United States

Taylors Trades & Labour

Taylors Trades & Labour is a specialist recruitment agency focused on the construction sector, supplying reliable trades, labour and plant operatives to projects across Scotland and the wider UK. The firm supports hiring needs on an ad-hoc, contract and permanent basis, giving clients the flexibility to bring in short-notice cover, assemble full project teams or make long-term appointments. Its candidate network spans general and skilled labourers, electricians and joiners, as well as plant and site operatives such as excavator, telehandler and crane operators. The business also covers mechanical and electrical disciplines, providing blue collar talent ranging from mates, improvers, fitters, plumbers, pipefitters, duct fitters, platers and fabrication welders (including MIG/TIG and coded) through to HVAC and gas engineers and site supervisors. On the electrical side, capabilities include electrical labourers and improvers, JIB electricians and technicians, maintenance and commissioning engineers, fire alarm and CCTV engineers, cable jointers, panel wirers and supervisory personnel. Every candidate undergoes robust compliance and vetting, including referencing, ID verification and qualification checks, with trade credentials such as CSCS, JIB and IPAF validated prior to assignment, so clients can be confident that workers arrive site-ready and safety compliant. Known for friendly, efficient service and strong client engagement, Taylors Trades & Labour prioritises responsiveness, clear communication and long-term relationships that drive high retention with both clients and candidates. For operatives, the agency offers access to permanent roles and long-term agency contracts, straightforward online registration and ongoing support while on assignment. For hiring organisations, consultants tailor delivery models to project timelines, skill profiles and budget, drawing on a broad pool of construction, engineering and steel fabrication talent to keep programmes on schedule. Whether augmenting core crews or securing permanent hires, Taylors Trades & Labour provides a practical, people-first approach to workforce delivery for the built environment.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQGlasgow, United Kingdom

DATS Recruitment & CAD Services

DATS Recruitment & CAD Services, the trading name encompassing DATS Engineering Solutions Ltd and its sister DATS CAD offering, is a UK-based technical talent and design partner headquartered in Warrington, Cheshire. The business is dedicated to connecting engineering and technical professionals with leading employers across the UK and overseas, supporting both permanent hires and contract/ interim assignments. With deep sector expertise, DATS serves complex, safety-critical and regulated markets including Oil & Gas/ Petrochemicals, Nuclear, Industrial & Manufacturing, Chemicals & Process, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, Research & Development, Power, Energy & Renewables, Construction & Facilities, Building Services, Civil/ Structural and Rail, alongside Health & Safety and Change Management functions. Clients rely on DATS for targeted search, robust shortlists and efficient contractor mobilisation, underpinned by practical knowledge of UK engagement models and compliance, including inside/ outside IR35 contracting. Candidates benefit from a well-curated vacancy board, job alerts and a streamlined CV submission experience, with roles regularly available across the UK as well as in select international hubs such as France, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates. Beyond recruitment, the companys CAD capability is accessible via DATS CAD, enabling clients to augment design capacity and accelerate delivery by tapping into a focused CAD talent pool. DATS long-standing presence in engineering recruitment is reflected in its consistent involvement with multi-disciplinary projects across the asset lifecyclefrom feasibility and design through construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and modificationpairing white-collar engineers, designers and managers to assignments that require precision, reliability and sector-specific know-how. The organisation places a strong emphasis on service quality and business integrity, visible across its client and candidate journeys, and operates with the responsiveness expected by project-led environments where timelines, safety and technical standards are paramount. Whether scaling specialist teams, backfilling critical roles or sourcing niche skills at speed, DATS acts as a trusted partner to deliver results in line with each clients culture, processes and governance.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQWarrington, United Kingdom

Apex Midstream Inspection

Apex Midstream Inspection (APEX) delivers next‑generation services for midstream construction across the United States, combining contract inspection staffing, operator qualification (OQ) evaluations, API certification training, and drafting/design to support clients ranging from small maintenance contractors to major integrated oil companies. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, APEX provides coast‑to‑coast coverage with multi‑certified inspectors who are not only quality experts but also committed safety leaders. Leveraging advanced recruiting tools, the company precisely matches inspection resources to each project’s scope and location to maximize value and minimize mobilization costs, supporting work that spans new facility piping and pressure vessels, terminal maintenance, and pipeline right‑of‑way activities. APEX’s OQ practice is authorized under multiple providers, including Veriforce, NCCER, OQSG, MEA, and ITS; the company is a Veriforce Elite Evaluator with authorizations in every task category, an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor, an OQSG authorized reseller, an ITS Authorized Provider, and an ISNetworld expert for ensuring qualifications are uploaded and synced correctly. Its API Certification Training program—delivered online by API‑certified inspectors—prepares candidates for API 1169 (Pipeline Construction Inspector), API TES (Tank Entry Supervisor), and API 653 (Aboveground Tank Inspector) with unmatched reference access, computer‑based test simulation, and responsive trainee support, producing hundreds of preliminary passes and a first‑time pass rate exceeding 95%. Complementing field services and training, APEX’s drafting and design team brings decades of experience in refining and transportation, executing piping, electrical, and civil/structural design and redline drafting on platforms such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and CADWorx; the firm can also provide engineers, with or without PE licenses, as project needs dictate. Through master service agreements, including with Phillips 66, APEX supplies construction field representatives (CFRs), administrative support, and drafting resources, consistently aligning safety, efficiency, and knowledge to deliver reliable outcomes for midstream projects.

Contract StaffingTemporary StaffingSOW/ProjectsOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQOklahoma City, United States

Allied Human Resources

Allied Human Resources is a Guam-based HR consulting and talent solutions partner that helps organizations across Guam, the Marianas, and beyond build stronger workforces through practical recruiting, compliance, and training support. From its base in Pacifica Plaza, Upper Tumon, the firm connects qualified professionals to employers and focuses on the right fit to improve both business performance and individual well‑being. The team’s services span end‑to‑end recruitment for skilled trades, administrative and engineering roles; HR and safety consulting to strengthen policies, processes and organizational structure; and a robust training offering that ranges from customer service and leadership to employment law and safety. Allied HR also designs and administers Drug‑Free Workplace programs and provides pre‑employment, random and for‑cause testing, including 24‑hour support for incident response, ensuring compliance and safer operations. Founded by Ambrosio Constantino, MPA, Grace Donaldson, MPA, SHRM‑SCP, and Jeffrey Vitkovitsky, CPCT, CDER, the firm brings decades of leadership across private, public and non‑profit sectors, as well as hands‑on staffing experience serving government agencies, retail stores, trucking companies, hotels and construction companies. Current and recent hiring needs illustrate a broad capability set—from plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, carpenters, locksmiths and general maintenance to drivers, administrative staff, and specialist engineering positions such as civil/architectural, electrical, commissioning and SCADA control engineers—reflecting the region’s active construction, hospitality and logistics ecosystems. For jobseekers, Allied HR offers career resources including resume and interview support and a streamlined application process, while employers benefit from targeted sourcing, compliant onboarding practices and practical HR advisory grounded in honesty, integrity and respect. Whether an organization needs permanent hires, temporary or contract staff, compliant drug testing, or concise training that keeps pace with evolving employment laws and diverse workplace cultures, Allied Human Resources operates as a true business partner focused on safer, more productive teams and lasting results.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQTamuning, Guam

Emerald Talent

Emerald Talent is a boutique recruitment partner focused on the accounting and construction sectors, led by a management team with more than 20 years of combined experience. Drawing on deep knowledge of the full talent acquisition lifecycle, the firm aligns employer requirements with candidate aspirations, delivering precise matches for permanent, contract, and interim leadership roles. In accounting, Emerald Talent understands the nuances across practice and industry, from audit and tax through management accounting, payroll, and finance operations, assessing technical competence, regulatory awareness, and stakeholder communication. In construction, the team covers office and site-based positions ranging from estimators, quantity surveyors, project managers, and site engineers to trades and field supervisors, screening for safety mindset, certifications, and schedule-driven delivery. Their approach blends rigorous briefing, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, skills and reference checks, and transparent communication so that both clients and candidates have clarity at every stage. With a consultative style and a network built over decades, Emerald Talent moves quickly to assemble shortlists, yet remains meticulous about cultural fit, retention potential, and compliance. The firm supports startups, growing SMEs, and established contractors and professional services practices, tailoring search strategies to project timelines, seasonal demand, and budget constraints. Whether building a finance function from the ground up, strengthening a project team ahead of a bid, or replacing a critical leader, Emerald Talent acts as an extension of its clients hiring capability, providing market insight, compensation trends, and feedback loops that inform better decisions. Candidates benefit from honest guidance on career pathways, CV refinement, and interview preparation, ensuring expectations are aligned and placements are sustainable. The result is a straightforward, accountable recruitment experience grounded in sector expertise and long-term relationships.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Commercial Real EstateConstructionArchitecture

HQAdelaide, Australia

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