Business Details
Trusted Construction Recruitment Services Across the UK
City Site has established itself as a trusted construction recruitment agency with over two decades of experience serving clients across the UK. Our dedicated team operates from strategically located offices in London, Oxford, Essex, Heathrow, and Glasgow, ensuring we can promptly address workforce requirements nationwide. We specialise in connecting construction projects with skilled professionals ranging from unskilled labour to senior management roles, offering both temporary and permanent placement solutions. Our rigorous candidate vetting process guarantees that all workers possess the necessary qualifications and experience to meet project demands. With a client base encompassing both national contractors and independent businesses, we pride ourselves on understanding the unique needs of each organisation to provide tailored recruitment support.Our commitment to maintaining industry standards is reflected in our thorough reference checks and emphasis on health and safety compliance. Testimonials from satisfied clients highlight our professionalism, reliability, and ability to deliver quality personnel at short notice. As a company with deep industry knowledge, we maintain close relationships with construction firms to anticipate workforce needs and adapt to market changes. Our facilities management division extends this expertise to building operations across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, and healthcare environments. Through our Ambassador Scheme, we reward exceptional workers with career development opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to both candidates and clients.
Services
Carpenters
Bricklayers
Decorators
Electricians
Plumbers
Groundworkers
Demolition Labourers
Facilities Management
Project Managers
Quantity Surveyors
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in construction recruitment
- Our nationwide network covers all major UK construction hubs
- We implement rigorous candidate vetting and reference checks
- Our team includes industry specialists with construction expertise
- We maintain offices in five strategic UK locations
What people say
Highly professional
Never mess you about
Always contactable
Deliver what we needed
No hidden fees
Services
Carpenters
Our carpentry professionals deliver precision woodwork solutions for construction projects of all scales. With comprehensive skills in framework, formwork, and finish carpentry, these specialists ensure structural integrity and quality craftsmanship. All carpenters undergo rigorous vetting to verify their qualifications and experience.
Electricians
We supply qualified electricians for commercial and industrial projects, specialising in installation, maintenance, and compliance testing. Our candidates hold current certifications and demonstrate proven experience in construction site electrical systems.
Plumbers
Our plumbing professionals handle water systems installation and maintenance across residential and commercial developments. Each plumber has verified Gas Safe registration and practical experience in modern plumbing techniques.
Project Managers
We provide experienced construction project managers with proven track records in delivering complex developments on time and within budget. These professionals demonstrate strong leadership and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Demolition Labourers
Our demolition specialists perform safe, controlled building dismantling operations with appropriate safety certifications. These workers follow strict health and safety protocols while maintaining efficiency in site clearance operations.
People
Tom Armitage
Managing Director
With over 20 years in construction recruitment, Tom leads our strategic direction and maintains key client relationships across major UK construction projects.
Chris Hopkins
Director
Chris oversees our Surrey operations, leveraging extensive industry knowledge to connect local projects with qualified construction professionals.
Darin Burrows
Director
As a director, Darin focuses on expanding our market presence while maintaining the high standards of candidate vetting and client service.
Ian Howarth
Director
Ian manages our Scotland operations, combining deep regional knowledge with specialist recruitment expertise to support construction projects across Glasgow and beyond.
Edward Thomas
Director
Edward contributes strategic oversight to our recruitment processes, ensuring we maintain quality standards across all construction disciplines.
Questions
What construction roles do you specialise in?
We specialise in all construction trades including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, bricklayers, and demolition labourers, plus management roles like project managers and quantity surveyors.
How do you ensure worker quality?
We conduct rigorous face-to-face interviews, reference checks, and verify all qualifications and accreditations before placing any workers on site.
Do you operate outside London?
Yes, we have offices in London, Oxford, Essex, Heathrow, and Glasgow, serving construction projects nationwide across the UK.
Can you provide workers at short notice?
Our extensive database allows us to provide reliable temporary workers at short notice while maintaining our quality standards.
What facilities management services do you offer?
We provide both hard services (maintenance engineers, gas engineers) and soft services (cleaners, porters) for commercial and residential buildings.
How do you support long-term candidates?
Our Ambassador Scheme offers career progression opportunities and additional training to our top-performing operatives rated 5 stars.
