Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Construction Recruitment Services in the UK
Established in 2001, Premises Recruitment Ltd is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to the construction industry. Our privately owned, independent firm prioritises understanding client and candidate needs, offering tailored solutions for both temporary and permanent placements. With over two decades of experience, we have built strong partnerships with leading UK contractors, developers, and consultants, achieving preferred supplier status through our professional and confidential service. Our team's average tenure of 10+ years ensures deep sector knowledge and a stable, experienced approach to recruitment.We pride ourselves on integrity, transparent fees, and a 12-week placement guarantee, delivering results that have earned repeat business from satisfied clients. Our focus spans all levels of construction roles, from site-based positions to executive appointments, supported by dedicated divisions covering prime residential, main contracting, and specialist sectors. Our proven track record reflects our commitment to matching industry expertise with client and candidate aspirations.
Services
Main Contractors
Developers
Specialist Contractors
Executive Search
Candidate Career Management
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of specialist experience in construction recruitment.
- Our divisions cover all construction sectors, from main contracting to niche roles.
- We offer transparent fees and a 12-week placement guarantee.
- Our team's average tenure of 10+ years ensures deep industry expertise.
- We maintain preferred supplier status with leading UK construction firms.
What people say
Pleasure to work with
Thorough insight into business
Diverse and relevant candidates
Key members placed successfully
Go-to recruitment agency
Services
Main Contractor Recruitment
We specialise in placing skilled professionals for main contracting roles across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Our candidates include site managers, contracts managers, and project leaders with expertise in large-scale developments. Clients benefit from our deep industry networks and rigorous vetting process to ensure project success.
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders for construction firms, including director-level appointments and technical specialists. We leverage extensive sector connections to find candidates with strategic vision and operational excellence, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and culture.
Specialist Contractor Support
We provide tailored staffing solutions for specialist contractors in facades, building envelope, and technical disciplines. Our consultants understand complex requirements for roles like curtain walling experts and BIM managers, delivering precision hires for critical projects.
Candidate Career Management
We offer comprehensive career support for construction professionals, including CV optimisation, interview preparation, and access to exclusive opportunities. Our consultants provide market insights and strategic advice to help candidates achieve long-term career growth.
Developer Recruitment
Our developer recruitment service covers residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes. We place professionals in roles spanning land acquisition, project management, and sales, supporting developers in delivering high-quality schemes across the UK property market.
People
Rob James
Director
Co-founder with over 25 years in construction recruitment, Rob established Premises in 2001. His leadership has built a first-class team and strong industry relationships, driving the company's success in specialist recruitment.
Abbey Stephenson
Director
Co-founder Abbey brings expertise from Cambridge and construction recruitment agencies. Her strategic approach to talent acquisition has shaped Premises' client-focused service, ensuring alignment with industry needs and candidate aspirations.
Nicole Oliver
Managing Consultant
With 7+ years at Premises, Nicole specialises in London and South East prime residential markets. Her client relationships and market knowledge ensure precise placements for main contractors and developers.
Jamie Jay
Managing Consultant
Jamie leverages family construction experience and sector knowledge as our interiors expert since 2017. His grassroots understanding of industry challenges informs effective recruitment solutions for fit-out and specialist projects.
Becky Fautley
Managing Consultant
Becky has developed a strong client base in faade and building envelope sectors over 8 years. Her technical expertise and industry connections deliver specialist hires for contractors and consultants nationwide.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We cover main contracting, developers, specialist contractors, executive roles, and all construction disciplines including facades, building services, and project management.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our consultants conduct rigorous vetting, including skills assessments, reference checks, and cultural fit evaluations, leveraging 20+ years of industry expertise.
Do you work with international clients?
While our primary focus is the UK market, we support global construction firms operating within the UK through our extensive candidate networks.
What guarantees do you offer clients?
We provide a 12-week placement guarantee and transparent fee structure, with dedicated account management throughout the recruitment process.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our average time to submit candidates is 3 days, supported by a database of pre-vetted professionals across all construction disciplines.
Reviews (1)
Graham Davies
Mar 17, 2022
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Your Typical Recruitment Agency you ask whats going on and call them no call back or answers What a way to treat people
