UK Recruiting

At UKR Group, we are a specialist recruitment agency founded in 2013 by Darragh O'Brien and Michael Hegarty with a mission to expand the construction talent pool. We recruit at all levels across the following disciplines: Construction, Civil Engineering, Rail & Utilities, and Logistics Management. Our expertise lies in Temporary, Contract, and Permanent basis, and we have a proven track record in identifying and placing the best candidates across our chosen disciplines.

Our team of experienced recruiters have deep knowledge of their chosen fields and excel at interpreting current trends to map the best route forward. We build exceptional relationships with candidates and clients and adapt our solutions to meet their individual needs. Our strength comes from our ability to adapt quickly to our customers' needs and the competitive marketplace. We invest heavily in our staff as we believe they are the key to our success and continued growth.

Our Services

We specialise in providing bespoke recruitment solutions to our clients. Our services include temporary, contract, and permanent staffing solutions, as well as candidate sourcing and selection. We take the time to understand our clients' specific needs and tailor our services to meet their requirements. Our dedicated account managers deliver quality candidates on time with a non-confrontational approach.

Our Values

At UKR Group, our values are at the core of our identity. They influence our thinking and inform our decisions and actions. Our values include:

• Understanding: We take the time to understand the needs, opinions, and experiences of our employees, customers, and clients to ensure we create valuable partnerships that make a real difference to the industry we serve.
• Knowledge: We are experts in our specialist areas and talent acquisition techniques. We partner with our clients to gain a deep understanding of their business, culture, and the behaviours that lead their people to success.
• Reliability: Our Directors are full-time and "hands on". This ensures top-quality service coupled with instant decision making.
• Teamwork: We believe that together we accomplish more together. We place our people at the heart of the business.
• Equality: Every person - regardless of gender, age, race, ability, cultural background, sexuality, or religion - has unique talents, skills, and potential. We respect and represent who they are without labels, bias, or judgment.
• Agility: We look at different ways to fulfill a client brief, knowing that the right candidate will bring clarity and purpose.
• Motivation: We enjoy what we do; creating a motivated and positive environment for our people, our candidates, and our clients.

Our Team

Our team of experienced recruiters have deep knowledge of their chosen fields and excel at interpreting current trends to map the best route forward. Our leadership team are hands-on, day-to-day, to stay at the front of market trends. And, to ensure our clients and candidates are offered a consistently high level of service - at every engagement.