Specialist Construction & Engineering Recruitment

Up Front Recruitment is a specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultancy, providing permanent and FTC staff to contractors, consultancies, and specialist subcontractors across the UK.

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We focus on the construction, civil engineering, and built environment sectors, recruiting professionals who can add value on site and in the office from day one. Our work is centred around technical roles where experience, reliability, and practical understanding matter.

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What We Do

Up Front Recruitment supports clients with construction recruitment, civil engineering recruitment, and engineering staffing, supplying skilled professionals across a range of disciplines.

We recruit for roles including but not limited to:

• Site Engineers

• Setting Out Engineers

• Quantity Surveyors

• Estimators

• Project Managers

• Site Managers

• CAD Technicians

• Freelance and contract construction staff

• Site Managers

• Project Managers

• Contracts Managers

• Directors

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Construction Recruitment Done Properly

The construction industry doesn’t need generic recruiters or high-volume CV sending. It needs sector knowledge, honest communication, and a clear understanding of site requirements.

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At Up Front Recruitment, our approach is:

• Built around quality over quantity

• Based on straightforward, transparent recruitment

• Driven by long-term relationships, not quick placements

 

We take the time to understand each role properly, whether it’s a permanent hire or a FTC requirement and only introduce candidates who meet the brief.

 

 

Supporting Clients Across the UK

We work with a wide range of businesses, including:

• Civil engineering contractors

• Groundworks and infrastructure specialists

• Main contractors

• Construction consultancies

• Engineering firms

• Manufacturing

• Construction Companies

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Our clients use us because we understand the pressures of construction programmes, deadlines, and site operations. We act as a recruitment partner, not just a CV provider.

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Supporting Candidates at Every Stage

For candidates, Up Front Recruitment offers honest advice, clear communication, and access to construction and engineering jobs across the UK.

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We work with professionals at different stages of their careers, from junior engineers through to senior commercial and project management roles. Whether you’re looking for a permanent move or FTC work, we focus on placing you in roles that match your experience and career goals.

 

Why Choose Up Front Recruitment?

• Specialist recruiters

• UK-wide coverage

• Permanent and FTC recruitment

• Technically focused candidate screening

• Clear, no-nonsense communication

 

If you’re looking for a construction recruitment agency or engineering recruitment consultancy that understands the industry and delivers reliable results, Up Front Recruitment is here to help.

 

Looking to hire construction or engineering professionals?
Searching for your next role in construction or civil engineering?

Get in touch with Up Front Recruitment today.