Construction
Workshop Recruitment’s Construction division has been established for over 15 years, and our experience in serving this huge market provides a solid foundation for your recruitment project.
At Workshop Recruitment, our Construction division brings over 15 years’ experience to finding the right people for the built environment — from general labourers to specialist trades, site supervisors, and managerial roles. We know that your projects only succeed when your workforce is reliable, skilled, and aligned with your goals.
Why Construction Businesses Trust Us
Deep trades expertise
We recruit across a full spectrum of construction roles — bricklaying, roofing, joinery, plastering, plumbing, scaffolding, carpentry, painting, and more — ensuring you have access to both basic labour and highly skilled tradespeople.
Management strength
Whether you need site managers, contracts managers, or project supervisors, our consultants understand the leadership and experience needed to deliver safely on time and on budget.
Strong local network
Based in Portsmouth, we are well-connected within the South East construction community, giving us access to a wide talent pool — both active and passive — across trades and labour.
Quality & compliance
We keep pace with the evolving standards, technologies, and regulatory requirements in construction so that candidates presented are not just capable, but compliant, references and up to date with any tickets and qualifications.
How We Support You
- Insight into your needs: We listen closely to understand the scale, timeline, and staffing challenges of each project — whether it’s a short-term labour hire or long-term management recruitment.
- Targeted sourcing: Through proactive headhunting, labour-market mapping, and leveraging our established network, we identify candidates who are reliable, skilled, and suited to your organisation.
- Rigorous screening: We perform quality checks, verify certifications (CSCS, NVQs, etc.), capture two references and assess not only technical ability but also work ethic and cultural fit.
- Seamless placement: Once hired, we support the onboarding process to ensure continuity on site and maintain regular contact to help you retain your workforce.
Addressing Construction Sector Challenges
The construction industry is facing a growing shortage of skilled labour, particularly in the South East. According to recent labour market data, there remains a persistent demand for qualified tradespeople and site-level talent.
We help you navigate this challenge by:
- Accessing long-standing trade networks and under-tapped labour pools
- Providing flexible staffing solutions (temporary, contract, permanent) to match project cycles
- Advising on compliance and certification to reduce risk on site
Success Stories
We’re proud to have helped local construction companies overcome recruitment challenges and build high-performing teams.
Comserv and Workshop Recruitment: An agency that understands its client
Comserv (UK) are specialists in providing repairs, maintenance and planned maintenance for the social housing market for Portsmouth City Council. Comserv have used Systems Thinking principles to design the first truly end-to-end service within their sector. They are passionate about putting their customers first and have designed their service around their needs.
JPC and Workshop Recruitment: A relationship built and sustained by human connection
JPC is an established property maintenance company that has been in business for 30 years. Working mainly with local authorities, clients include Portsmouth City Council, Fareham Borough Council and Havant Borough Council, as well as various housing associations.
Infinity Renewables and Workshop Recruitment: Providing the necessary recruitment support to enable rapid business growth
Infinity Renewables are alternative energy experts, specialising in solar power. They have over 10 years’ experience in the renewable energy market, looking to create a more sustainable future by helping their customers save on electricity costs and reduce their carbon footprint.
Find the right person for your job
If your next recruitment project is on the horizon, we are ready and waiting to discuss your requirements or get straight to the search
