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Proactive Personnel Ltd

Proactive Personnel Ltd is a UK recruitment agency established in 1999 that helps candidates find work and employers build strong teams across its 12 branch network in Shropshire, the West Midlands and the North West, while supporting clients and job seekers throughout the UK. With a growing team of 100 plus consultants, the company focuses on speed, communication and dependable service so that issues are resolved quickly and placements progress smoothly. Proactive Personnel delivers permanent recruitment, temporary staffing and temp to perm solutions, and also provides on site support for high volume workforce requirements. The agency recruits across clearly defined specialisms including Industrial, Office, Manufacturing and Engineering, Transport and Logistics, Construction and Automotive. Typical roles span warehouse, production, FLT and assembly; office and business support such as sales, marketing, accounts and finance, administration, reception, secretarial, customer service and call centre, legal, medical, HR, recruitment, purchasing, property and management; technical and engineering positions including welders, CNC, brake press, HGV technicians, panel wirers, mechanics and plant fitters; construction roles covering laborers, all trades, telehandler and site workers; and driving and logistics positions such as van, 7.5 tonne, HGV Class 1 and 2, HIAB, ADR and tipper, plus transport administrators, planners, coordinators and managers. Vacancies include permanent, temporary, contract, part time and temp to perm opportunities, reflecting the diverse hiring needs of regional SMEs and national employers. In addition to day to day hiring, Proactive Personnel offers employer advice, case studies and a career advice blog to support better decisions by both clients and candidates. The business operates from branches in locations including Telford (Head Office and Oakengates), Blackburn, Derby, Chester, Warrington, Manchester, Stoke on Trent, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Shrewsbury, Wrexham and Liverpool, and welcomes engagement online from anywhere in the UK.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingMSPAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQLiverpool, United Kingdom

Prime People

Prime People Services is a specialist recruitment partner focused on the super prime residential design and construction sector in the UK. Based in London, the firm supports leading contractors, developers, and property service businesses that deliver the countrys most prestigious residential projects. The team is composed of businesspeople who have built and run super prime residential service businesses, bringing first hand experience as Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Directors, Project Managers, and CFO or COO leaders. This practical background enables Prime People to understand the pressures, standards, and client expectations that define super prime work, and to identify what truly makes a great hire beyond what appears on a CV. Their approach is rigorous and consultative rather than transactional. They invest time upfront to understand a clients strategy, the specific context of the hire, and the cultural and technical attributes that will drive long term success. With a disciplined pre screening process, they source, assess, and present only highly capable senior and experienced candidates whose ethos aligns with the unique demands of luxury residential delivery. Prime People works with candidates who appreciate the discretion, pace, and precision required in this niche, and with clients who expect the very best from their teams and supply chain partners. Typical mandates include project and commercial leadership, quantity surveying, construction management, and finance or operations leadership roles that are central to quality, budget, and program outcomes on complex one off residences and high end portfolio schemes. Clients and candidates benefit from clear communication, tight shortlists, and support through interview, offer, and onboarding, with a focus on building lasting relationships. Active roles are advertised through the firms candidate portal, including opportunities such as Construction Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor, and the team welcomes confidential conversations from both employers and experienced professionals seeking their next super prime challenge.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real Estate

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Future Energy Resourcing Ltd

Future Energy Resourcing Ltd is a specialized recruitment and workforce partner dedicated to organizations operating across the energy, utilities, and resources landscape. The company supports employers in renewable power, conventional generation, transmission and distribution, water and environmental services, and adjacent process industries with the people they need to deliver complex programs and day to day operations. Its services span permanent recruitment for hard to fill roles, flexible contract staffing to scale project teams at pace, and temporary staffing to cover peak workload, outages, and maintenance campaigns. Drawing on sector specific talent networks and a structured search methodology, Future Energy Resourcing Ltd identifies, engages, and qualifies candidates across the full project lifecycle, including development, engineering and design, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. Typical disciplines include engineering, construction and skilled trades, HSE, project controls, quality, supply chain, and corporate support functions, complemented by leadership and executive appointments where needed. Clients rely on the firm for responsive delivery, market insight, and rigorous process control, from role scoping and talent mapping through screening, technical assessment, and compliant onboarding. A focus on safety, competency verification, and right to work checks helps ensure workers arrive site ready, while ongoing contractor care and clear communication promote retention and continuity. Leveraging data driven sourcing and targeted community engagement, the company builds diverse shortlists and reduces time to hire without compromising quality. Whether staffing a grid upgrade, scaling a wind or solar program, supporting refinery turnaround teams, or building a central utilities function, Future Energy Resourcing Ltd provides scalable recruitment solutions aligned to budget, schedule, and governance requirements. By matching proven professionals with critical energy initiatives, the company helps clients strengthen reliability today while advancing the transition to a lower carbon future.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningUtilitiesEngineeringConstruction & Skilled Trades

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Girling Jones

Girling Jones is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to delivering technical talent across construction, civil engineering, energy and utilities in the South West. The firm focuses on three core markets: Construction and Property Consultancy, Civil Engineering, Energy and Utilities, and Building Surveying and General Practice. Partnering with main contractors, specialist subcontractors, consulting engineers and surveying practices, Girling Jones supports projects spanning water and utilities, telecoms, renewable energy, highways and development infrastructure, marine works and major projects. The team recruits both office based and site based professionals, covering civil and structural design, project and cost management, planning, building surveying and general practice, as well as site engineering, site management, commercial and HSE roles. Typical appointments range from graduate and intermediate through to senior, principal and management positions, and extend to skilled trades and maintenance operatives when projects demand blended teams. Clients benefit from flexible solutions across permanent recruitment, contract and temporary staffing, enabling rapid mobilisation, continuity of delivery and access to hard to find skill sets. Candidates gain clear guidance throughout the process, including practical resources such as CV support and salary insight, timely communication and honest feedback. With live roles across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and South Wales, and wider coverage including Bristol and Cardiff, Girling Jones combines deep local knowledge with a strong regional network to match capability with culture and project need. Known as the consultancy of choice in the region and consistently reviewed as best to work with, the business prides itself on professionalism with personality, market expertise, and a straightforward, results driven approach that builds long term relationships. Whether a client seeking a single specialist or assembling a project team, or a candidate exploring the next career move, Girling Jones provides a focused, responsive and quality led recruitment service for the construction and engineering community.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQExeter, United Kingdom

Harbron Recruit

Harbron Recruit Ltd is a specialist construction recruitment agency serving the South West and the wider UK since 2005. Formed directly from a construction company and part of the independent Harbron Group, the business brings practical, on site understanding to every hire, backing clients with a database of more than 100,000 fully vetted candidates across all construction sectors and disciplines. The firm delivers temporary, fixed term and permanent solutions at speed, from day workers and holiday cover through to full time and part time placements, supported by sector specific consultants who understand what great performance looks like in each trade and profession. Coverage spans construction trades such as bricklayers, carpenters, plasterers, painters and decorators, plumbers, electricians, scaffolders, roofers, tilers, labourers, stonemasons and dry liners; civils, heavy lifting and plant including civil engineers, groundworkers, 360 excavator and crane operators, concrete, highways, marine, demolition, telehandler and general operatives; building, construction and housing management roles; mechanical and electrical; power and renewables; architecture and professional services including architects, CAD technicians, technologists, building and structural surveyors, design managers, BIM managers and structural engineers; FM and maintenance for planned and reactive works; executive construction management; office and business support; and rail, with both temporary and permanent staffing options. All candidates are reference checked and card checked as standard, with certifications such as CSCS, CPCS, NPORS and ITSAR verified, and in house training available. Harbron Recruit enhances delivery with a 24/7 answering service and an online portal providing rapid ordering, invoices, pay rates, site statistics, and emergency contacts and medical information. Clients also benefit from competitive pricing and a bespoke credit account to support cash flow. Trusted by major names including Bovis Homes, Galliford Try, Barratt Developments PLC, Balfour Beatty and Mitie, Harbron Recruit combines scale, speed and specialist knowledge to match the right people to each project, on time and within budget.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQNewton Abbot, United Kingdom

Harper Construction Recruitment

Harper Construction Recruitment is a specialist talent partner dedicated to the construction and built environment sectors, supporting organizations that design, build, and maintain structures and infrastructure. The firm focuses on connecting dependable professionals with contractors, developers, and consultancies across residential, commercial, industrial, civil, and infrastructure projects. Its services span permanent recruitment for core staff, contract staffing for project based experts, and temporary staffing to cover peak workloads, planned ramp ups, and short notice requirements. Typical placements range from skilled trades and field operations to technical, commercial, and leadership roles, including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, plant operators, concrete and steel specialists, foremen, site supervisors, site engineers, estimators, quantity surveyors, planners, schedulers, health and safety professionals, BIM and design technicians, MEP coordinators, site and project managers, and senior operations and commercial leaders. Harper Construction Recruitment applies a consultative process that begins with detailed role scoping and workforce planning, followed by market mapping, targeted outreach, competency screening, and reference checks. Candidates are vetted for credentials, certifications, right to work, and safety awareness, helping clients maintain compliance and productivity on site. The firm manages end to end delivery, from shortlisting and interview coordination to offer management and onboarding support, and for contingent workforces it can coordinate timesheets and assignment administration to keep projects moving smoothly. Clients benefit from market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and transparent communication that reduces time to hire, limits downtime, and strengthens project delivery. Candidates receive clear feedback, career guidance, and opportunities aligned to their skills and goals, whether seeking steady permanent roles or flexible assignments. By combining sector focused expertise, rigorous screening, and responsive service, Harper Construction Recruitment aims to provide reliable talent when and where it matters most, enabling construction businesses to meet timelines, uphold safety and quality standards, and deliver successful outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignConstruction & Skilled TradesEngineering

HQClevedon, United Kingdom

Geo-Environmental Recruitment

Geo-Environmental Recruitment is a specialist talent partner focused on the intersection of geology, environment, and the built environment, helping organizations secure professionals who safeguard land quality, manage environmental risk, and enable responsible development. The firm concentrates on roles spanning geo-environmental consultancy, geotechnical engineering, contaminated land assessment, remediation design and delivery, hydrogeology, landfill and waste management, environmental impact assessment, and related disciplines that sit at the core of construction, utilities, and natural resources projects. Clients typically include engineering and environmental consultancies, remediation contractors, specialist ground investigation providers, housebuilders and developers, main contractors, renewable energy developers, utilities, and public sector bodies seeking compliant and future ready teams. Drawing on deep domain understanding, Geo-Environmental Recruitment supports requirements from graduate and project level through senior leadership, including engineering geologists, geo-environmental consultants, geotechnical engineers, remediation specialists, hydrogeologists, GIS and data professionals, environmental scientists, project managers, technical directors, and heads of discipline. Its services span permanent recruitment, contract and interim resourcing for time bound project needs, and targeted executive search for critical leadership and niche subject matter expertise. The approach blends rigorous needs analysis, targeted sourcing across active and passive candidate pools, structured technical screening, and careful cultural alignment, supported by compliant onboarding and attention to certifications, right to work, and health, safety and environmental standards. The team emphasizes transparent communication, speed without compromising quality, and long term relationship building with both clients and candidates. Whether supporting ground investigation programs, enabling remediation to unlock development sites, strengthening water and utilities asset resilience, or scaling environmental advisory practices, Geo-Environmental Recruitment aligns talent strategy with project delivery milestones and regulatory expectations. By staying close to market trends across construction pipelines, sustainability regulations, and evolving investigative and analytical methods, the firm provides practical hiring insight that reduces risk, shortens vacancy times, and improves retention across technically demanding, safety critical environments.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningCommercial Real EstateConstructionArchitecture

HQWakefield, United Kingdom

Logical Personnel Solutions

Logical Personnel Solutions is a UK based recruitment and staffing partner that supports employers with flexible and permanent workforce solutions across operational and project driven environments. While its website is currently undergoing a server migration, the company is widely recognized for supplying reliable, safety conscious talent for day to day operations and peak demand, covering skilled and semi skilled trades, site and office support, drivers, and technical staff. Clients use Logical Personnel Solutions to meet fast changing resourcing needs on construction sites, within engineering and manufacturing facilities, and across warehousing and transport networks. The business focuses on predictable delivery, rigorous compliance, and clear communication, combining targeted search, an established candidate network, and proactive talent pooling so that roles can be filled quickly without compromising on quality. Screening typically includes right to work, reference and competency checks, and verification of role specific credentials such as trade cards, H&S qualifications, or driver CPC where relevant. For time sensitive projects, the team can mobilize short term crews, add shift cover at short notice, and coordinate multi site deployments, while for longer horizons they manage retained and contingent campaigns for permanent hires. Employers benefit from streamlined onboarding, accurate timesheet and payroll processing for contingent workers, and transparent reporting on fill rates, attendance, and compliance status. Candidates value straightforward registration, prompt feedback, and access to a steady flow of opportunities aligned to their skills and certifications. Whether supporting a contractor ramp up, backfilling critical plant maintenance, or stabilizing transport operations with vetted drivers and warehouse operatives, Logical Personnel Solutions aims to reduce hiring risk, minimize downtime, and keep projects on schedule. The firm operates with a service led mindset, offering responsive account management and out of hours support so clients can solve staffing challenges quickly and maintain safe, productive sites and facilities.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Konker Recruitment

Konker Recruitment is a specialist talent partner focused on the built environment, connecting architecture, building services engineering, and construction organizations with high caliber professionals. The firm delivers permanent recruitment, contract staffing, and executive search solutions tailored to design studios, multidisciplinary consultancies, developers, contractors, and client side property teams. Drawing on deep market knowledge across architecture, MEP, structural and civil engineering, cost and project management, and planning, Konker Recruitment maps local talent, actively headhunts passive candidates, and curates shortlists that balance capability, culture fit, and long term potential. Its consultants manage end to end hiring from role scoping and salary benchmarking to candidate engagement, interview design, technical assessment coordination, and offer negotiation, while maintaining transparent communication with clients and candidates. The company supports hiring at all levels, from graduates and emerging professionals through associate, director, and leadership appointments, and is adept at mobilizing short notice contractors for project peaks and specialist assignments. A focus on candidate experience, inclusive hiring practices, and compliance underpins every search, with rigorous identity, eligibility, and reference checks and a commitment to safeguarding client confidentiality. Clients value the firm’s proactive market updates, pipeline planning advice, and data led insights on remuneration and demand, while candidates benefit from honest feedback, portfolio and CV guidance, and interview preparation. Whether building a new studio capability, scaling a design team for a major framework, or securing an interim leader to drive transformation, Konker Recruitment aims to make hiring faster, more predictable, and outcome focused, aligning every recommendation with project deliverables and business goals. The result is a practical, partnership driven service that helps organizations secure the right people at the right time to deliver better projects and sustainable growth.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human ResourcesTechnical Writing

HQExeter, United Kingdom

Offshore Marine People & Academy

Offshore Marine People & Academy is a specialist talent partner focused on the offshore and marine domain, combining recruitment services with workforce development and training to help organizations build safe, capable, and compliant teams. The company serves clients involved in offshore energy, maritime operations, subsea engineering, and associated supply chains, delivering permanent, contract, and temporary staffing solutions for both onshore and offshore roles. Typical assignments span deck and engine crew, ROV and survey technicians, cable lay and trenching teams, marine coordinators, HSE advisors, planners, project engineers, and operations managers, reflecting the diverse needs of complex, safety critical projects. Through its academy proposition, Offshore Marine People & Academy supports new entrants and experienced professionals with industry aligned upskilling, refresher courses, and certification pathways designed to maintain competence and readiness for deployment. A consultant led approach ensures that every shortlist is built on verified competencies, up to date certifications, work history relevance, and a clear fit with client standards and site or vessel conditions. The firm builds talent pipelines to meet seasonal and project peaks, including mobilizations, construction campaigns, and maintenance windows, and can respond rapidly to short notice crewing while managing orderly rotations and handovers. Its network spans vessel owners, offshore wind developers, oil and gas operators, EPCs, marine contractors, survey companies, and equipment providers, enabling informed searches that reflect the realities of project phases from development and construction through operations and maintenance. Structured screening, reference checks, and safety culture assessments underpin every placement, while post placement follow up supports onboarding, performance, and continuity. By uniting labor market insight, flexible staffing models, and practical training, Offshore Marine People & Academy helps clients reduce operational risk, control costs, and deliver projects on time, while giving candidates clear pathways to progress their careers at sea and onshore in the growing offshore and marine industries.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningMaritimeRailroadTrucking

HQBristol, United Kingdom

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