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Vertical Recruitment is an award-winning construction and built environment recruitment agency, specialising in the placement of top-tier professionals across the construction, property, and design engineering sectors.

Established in 2011, we operate across the UK and United States, with offices in Manchester, London, and New York. Our international presence enables us to support construction consultancies, design engineering practices, and client-side organisations with high-quality recruitment solutions on both a regional and global scale.

As a member of APSCo, we are committed to best practice, compliance, and delivering exceptional service across permanent, contract, freelance, and executive recruitment.

Specialists in Construction & Design Engineering Recruitment:

Vertical Recruitment focuses exclusively on the professional construction and design engineering sectors within the built environment, allowing us to deliver informed, market-led recruitment solutions.

Our consultants possess deep sector knowledge across:

  • Construction consultancies
  • Design engineering practices
  • Client-side and developer organisations
  • Infrastructure and major projects

This specialist approach ensures we consistently deliver high-calibre talent aligned to project, commercial, and organisational objectives.

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Built Environment Recruitment Service

  • Permanent Recruitment: We source and place skilled professionals in long-term roles, carefully matching talent with company culture and project requirements to build high-performing teams.
  • Contract & Freelance Placements: For businesses needing flexible, project-based talent, we provide rapid access to a network of experienced specialists ready to contribute immediately.
  • Executive Search: We offer a discreet and thorough executive search service, leveraging deep market insights to attract senior leaders who drive success.

Our Core Values:

At Vertical Recruitment, our values define how we work with clients and candidates across the UK and US.

  • Integrity – We build trusted, long-term recruitment partnerships based on transparency, honesty, and accountability.
  • Professionalism – We operate to the highest professional standards, delivering a consultative, efficient, and respectful recruitment experience.
  • Market Knowledge– Our in-depth understanding of the construction and built environment markets enables us to provide strategic insight and informed advice.
  • Dedication to Service – We are committed to exceeding expectations, offering a highly responsive and service-driven recruitment partnership.

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Testimonials

I had a great experience with Vertical Recruitment and I’d especially like to thank Freya for all her help and support throughout the process. She was proactive, professional and genuinely invested in finding the right role for me. Communication was always clear and friendly and she made the whole experience seamless from start to finish.

Thanks to Freya and the team, I’ve now started my new position and couldn’t be happier with how everything was handled. I’d highly recommend Vertical Recruitment to anyone looking for their next career move.

Danny Ward

Jordan is a dedicated hard working recruiter whose main aims are to keep the client up to date and make the transition process as smooth as possible. From day one of working with Jordan it is easy to see how focused on finding the candidate the perfect role he is. Spending time to find out my job requirements and then selecting only the jobs that matched. Working with Jordan was a pleasure and if I am to find myself in a position to use his services again he will be the first person I call.

Scott Clarke

Will was the key recruiter for my current position of Contracts Specialist in Doha, Qatar. The process was run quite smoothly and this was only possible due to Will’s professionalism and constant willingness to ensure that all questions were answered as swiftly as possible. Will acted as an important bridge between the differences in work ethics and cultures. It was his constant and often daily communication throughout the entire process (approximately 6 months) which made the process less daunting.

Sean Hollywood FRICS MSc MCIArb MCIOBSenior Contract Specialist at ASTAD Project Management

I would highly recommend Doug if you are looking for someone professional, approachable and someone who will get the job done. Doug approached me with a job opportunity and helped me through the whole process. He was easy to get hold of and kept me up-to-date with what was going on. He made the transition from my old job to my new job a hell of a lot easier!

Chloe Prior

Couldn’t recommend Doug highly enough, he contacted me when I was looking for a step up in my career. We met for an informal conversation and Doug was excellent and hearing my needs for my next role and finding vacancies he had that he thought would suit. This was a breathe of fresh air in comparison with many other consultants who have contacted me trying to push specific roles onto me. We have met on several occasions throughout my transition, he has been great for advice and guidance as well as just a friendly person to catch up with. Would highly recommend Doug to anyone looking to move roles.

Lewis Brimmel

Experienced Construction Recruitment Consultants

Our founders and Directors bring over 20 years of experience in construction recruitment, supported by an extensive international professional network. This depth of experience allows us to navigate complex recruitment challenges and deliver bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Since 2011, we have developed and retained long-standing client partnerships, continuing to act as a trusted recruitment partner for organisations across the built environment. These relationships reflect our consistent delivery, integrity, and results-focused approach.