Construction Recruitment Experts for Over 25 Years

Since our conception in 2001, Linear Recruitment has specialised in construction recruitment services making us one of the UK’s leading construction recruitment agencies. Our dedicated construction divisions operate out of our regional offices in Sheffield, Manchester and Newcastle pairing skilled construction professionals with opportunities across the UK. Working closely with our Trades & Labour consultants and Architecture & Design division we tailor our construction recruitment services to every need, seamlessly streamlining your recruitment process, however complex. 

We believe in flexible recruitment, recruiting for temporary, permanent and contract roles across hundreds of regional and national construction companies. We cater to all levels recruiting for site manager jobs to site engineer jobs, forepeople and more.

We’ve built trusted relationships with both candidates and clients alike, with many of our candidates returning to Linear Recruitment for construction jobs and placements well beyond their existing contract periods. 

To discuss your construction recruitment needs and hear how Linear Recruitment can help, get in touch with our team today.

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Construction Jobs We Recruit For Include:

Why choose Linear as your Construction Recruitment Partner?

We connect the right people with the right roles

The right fit is important, and we build strong relationships with clients and candidates alike to ensure the right skills are in place in the right environment. We’ve been a specialist construction recruitment agency for over 20 years, helping you unlock the potential of your workforce whatever role they’re in.

Expert knowledge

Offering multiple related divisions, we’ve amassed an in-depth knowledge of the skills our clients need and our candidates should possess. A strong knowledge of the construction industry helps us retain existing candidates and attract emerging talent, keeping our talent pool fresh, experienced and rich.

CV and Application Support

We support candidates seeking placement throughout all our construction jobs and vacancies. Offering CV advice, interview preparation and career advice; helping your candidates grow and streamlining your recruitment process.

Our Values are important to us

Our recruitment consultants are hard-working and passionate about what they do. We partner with hundreds of clients across the UK bringing integrity, passion, and expertise to recruitment and simplifying the process.

We cover the whole construction cycle

Working closely with our in-house divisions and specialists, we service the construction industry throughout the cycle from design and architecture to surveying, health and safety, site and project management. Get in touch to discuss the scope of your construction needs and how our cross-disciplinary teams can help.

Exclusive access to vacancies

Thanks to the strength of our relationships with construction clients across the UK, we often have exclusive access to construction jobs and vacancies before they reach the open market. These preferential agreements help us maintain an active and engaged pool of candidates and help these candidates further their construction careers with ease.

Construction Jobs We Recruit For Include:

We’ve proudly recruited on behalf of clients working on large, high-profile construction projects across the UK, supplying construction professionals for industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects including:

  • £53m Sheffield Hollis Croft BTR scheme
  • £121m Newcastle 325,000 sq ft Pottery Lane scheme 
  • Amazon Distribution Centres in Bowburn and Wynard
  • £45m Boughton Heath Retirement Community 
  • £50m phase two of Outwood Wharf build to rent development in Salford
  • Dakota Hotel Newcastle
  • Colwyn Bay Police Headquarters

Spanning a broad spectrum of construction recruitment projects, typical assignments we recruit for include: 

  • Commercial, education and leisure construction projects
  • Industrial construction works
  • Private and social housing projects
  • Civil Design Engineer jobs
  • Specialist construction outfits such as shop-fitting, property refurbishments, or groundworks.
  • This is a unique market. Dave always seems to find the right applicants, is always honest and always keeps me informed throughout the recruitment process. I would recommend Dave to any engineering company especially companies who require specialist trades.  

    Richard Wilkes (Emerson Automation Solutions)
  • We have used Linear for well over a decade and consider them to be the only agency that fully meets our needs. Their consultants always listen to our requirements and match the best candidates to the roles. 

    Mick Quinn (GMR)
  • We find all of the Linear team extremely helpful and communicative in advising if they have been able to resource our sites as requested. Our contact is extremely knowledgeable about the industry we work in.

    Caroline Johnson (C Spencer)
  • Linear stands out from any competitors. There is a reassuring sense of passion and pride to obtain a position that you will suceed in and enjoy. Over the past four years I have had nothing but support and encouragement from my recruitment agency. Linear Recruitment has exceeded all of my expectations 

    D Howells (Candidate)
  • Friendly, always there for you and if half the agencies out there followed suit the recruitment sector wouldn't have hald the negative stigma it has. 

    L Ridgeon  (Candidate)
  • The level of contact and communication was 100% every step of the way. I am very impressed with Linear Recruitment’s professionalism and welcoming service. I had registered with other leading agencies but they paled in comparison.

    S Bone  (Candidate)
  • I have been working with Linear Recruitment for a while and they always deliver. They have a knowledgable, pro-active and friendly team who I have promoted to my colleagues at Wates. I can highly recommend Darren and his team.

    Ben Simona (Operations Manager)
  • I joined Linear Recruitment through a referral and have since not regretted this. Linear is manned by knowledgable front line staff who listen to concerns and are very quick in response to issues or emails. The rail recruitment team always inform you in advance if there are no shifts for the coming week or if there are any changes and this has always been done in a courteous and professional mann…

    Joseph Yankson (Candidate)
  • I've worked with Linear Recruitment for a number of years as both an employer/client and now a candidate. The team's transparent and honest approach has offered a strong relationship, helping in the selection of candidates. Whilst working with Linear as a candidate, Laura has proven to be proactive and resourceful, whilst always maintaining good communication. She's taken time to understand me as…

    Paul Milburn (Contracts Manager)
  • C G Robinson has a good working relationship with Linear Recruitment who has provided plant operatives for the North East area. The team is very professional in their approach to all challenges we have tasked them with, providing a first class service. I highly recommend them.

    Paul Curry (C G Robinson)
  • I have required the services of recruiters twice in my professional career. Lee Hopkin has gained me interviews at well-established Architectural practices. Lee has many contacts in the construction industry and is a recruiter I can trust. I highly recommend the Linear Recruitment team and would not hesitate in contacting them if I require work in the future.

    Ian Davison (Architectural Technologist)
  • I have used Linear for a number of years now. The team always look to understand my business needs and find suitable candidates accordingly. All candidates that I have taken on either both contract or permanent basis have been of a high standard and met requirements that I set out in my brief. Linear is my go-to recruitment specialist at any time that i require new resources

    Jamie Moore (Geobind)
  • I first came across Linear 11 years ago when I recolated to the North East. I have always found them to be professional and very helpful. I was recently placed at Kier Living with the help of Jaime, who I find to be very helpful at all times. They keep in touch and have a very good attitude towards their work.

    Dave Linstead (Site Manager)
  • Linear has worked with J N Bentley for a number of years supplying white and blue collar people. Linear is a professional recruitment agency supplying people that we require. The service we receive is of a very high quality and we are always professionally dealt with.

    Sarah Park (J N Bentley)
  • Linear acts as a key supply partner for us, ensuring we have labour to meet our requirements and needs. Staff provided are professional, knowledgable and suitably qualified for the roles required, ensuring they get the job done safely and to the standard we require.

    Edward Mountain (Interserve)
  • Throughout the time I have known Tom Graham, he has always been understanding and proactive, offering only the best service possible. It is very clear he gives 100% to find me the right candidates and is able to handle the pressures and complexities regardless of the timescales. What is key for myself is communication, whether I am looking for a candidate or being continually informed on what the…

    Tom Brown (Seymour Civil Engineering)
  • I have been affiliated with Linear Recruitment for the past 8 years. Throughout this time Linear has placed myself in Project Management roles and Linear has supplied me with both white and blue collar labour. I have always foud the Linear team very professional in their approach and always there to assist when needed on your request. The team now know the standard of labour I require and it is v…

    David Howells (Interserve Construction)
  • I have always found Linear to be professional in their working practices and the calibre of labour they have supplied has been of a very high standard.

    Harry Pike (Wates Living Space)
  • The Linear team in Manchester has a positive and proactive manner. The support they give to me, along with their understanding of my needs, is a credit to their business.

    Will Prew (Create Construction)
  • I have worked with Linear since August 2018. I have dealt with Jaime Smith from day one and I have always felt appreciated and able to ask for help/advice. I feel that Linear has always gone above and beyond for my needs. I would recommend Linear to my colleagues and always ask them to speak to Jamie as she has always been very helpful and available to me.

    Cal Whittle (Site Manager)
  • I have used Linear many times and they offer a great service. I always get a quick response and the guys supplied are always spot on.

    David Garvie (Project Co-ordinator)
  • I have been very impressed with the service I have received from Geoff Taylor at Linear Recruitment. Geoff has been very supportive of my job search and he has used his contacts and industry knowledge to seek out possible opportunities, not just ones that were already "on their books". Communications have been excellent, with Geoff giving me almost daily feedback on the search - something that fr…

    Mark Swift (Commercial Manager)
  • I have had a very successful relationship with Linear Recruitment for over 15 years. Firstly as a Senior Manager with a national building contractor recruiting new staff and latterly as a candidate seeking a new role. I would have no hesitation to recommend Linear Recruitment to anybody in either situation.

     

    As a recruiter, I always found that Linear were one of the few agencies who truly list…

    Mark Swift (Commercial Manager)
  • I have dealt with Laura over the past 3 years. With Linear, Laura has provided us with temporary labour, mainly Telehandler Operators and General Operatives.
    Laura is a very hard working and genuine person and I have no reservations in providing her with a positive reference.

    Client (Director)
  • Linear and in particular Jayne have been excellent with me and I am very happy with everything. I’ve never experienced any problems and there’s no room for improvement; they're just a great company and I am very happy.

    Victoria Sheridan (Candidate)
  • Just want to say thank you for the ongoing support in my role as Assistant Site Manager. 
    From the off, the service the Linear team has provided has been first class and I look forward to continuing my journey with Linear Recruitment.

    Kevin Welch (Candidate)
  • A short note to thank you for placing me in my current role, the process went smoothly and I appreciate your professionalism and prompt service. 

    Again, many thanks!

    Michael (Candidate)
  • We have dealt with Linear Recruitment on numerous hires and have always been pleased with the service. We are enjoying a strong period of growth and we can rely on Linear to find the right talent for the business in an efficient manner. They listen to our requirements and really put effort in to understand the business whilst being truly dedicated to the job.

     

     

    Diane Charlton (Group Operations Director)
  • Matt Brook Architects' strong client focus and passion for design quality have seen us grow rapidly during our first year. To support this growth it has been vital to secure talented like minded individuals which fit our practice culture. Elliot has invested in supporting our growth, taking the time to throughly understand our requirements, maintaining a highly proactive approach throughout the r…

    Matt Brook (Founder)
  • I can't express enough gratitude for Elliot from Linear Recruitment. His unwavering persistence and professionalism led me to the perfect job opportunity. It's been just a week into my new role, and I already feel like I've found my place. Elliot's dedication and commitment to matching candidates with the right positions are truly commendable. He went above and beyond to ensure a seamless transit…

    Matt Turnbull (Candidate)
  • I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how good Matt has been with his help to find a new Estimator for our joinery division. 

    As with his support when he found us a previous employee, he has been a pleasure to deal with and he absolutely nailed the brief we gave him in terms of considering candidates who may initially appear less suited to the specific role, but had transferable skil…

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Sheffield Office

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Donal Collins

Newcastle Office

Branch Manager Newcastle & Managing Consultant

Geoff Taylor

Newcastle Office

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Matt Cassady

Newcastle Office

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Nathan Shipsides

Sheffield Office

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