Understanding the Client's Needs

First Principles Constructors (FPC) came to One Eighty Recruitment after months of working with another recruiter on two vital roles: a Quantity Surveyor and a Site Manager for their newly formed small works team. With busy leaders driving the team, they needed the best candidates quickly and with minimal disruption.

Following an in-depth meeting with the hiring manager, who provided a wealth of information and one of the best-presented EVP (Employee Value Proposition) documents we’d ever seen, we began crafting a targeted approach to meet their needs.

A Tailored Strategy for Each Role

• Quantity Surveyor: For the Quantity Surveyor role, we knew that advertising alone wouldn’t suffice. Leveraging our extensive network, we immediately reached out to two high-potential candidates already known to us. After just two interviews and within one week, we successfully placed an exceptional individual who was a perfect fit for the role.
• Site Manager: The Site Manager position presented a unique challenge as a FIFO (Fly In, Fly Out) role, allowing the candidate to be based anywhere with access to air travel. We ran targeted advertisements in major centres and were astounded by the response: 594 applications in total. This overwhelming interest was a testament to both FPC’s compelling proposition and the quality of the job ad.

Among these applicants, one candidate stood out. Initially hesitant to apply, they contacted us directly to express interest after an engaging discussion about the role. Despite not actively job searching, they were intrigued by the opportunity and ultimately proved to be an ideal fit.

The Result

In a short time, we delivered two outstanding hires for FPC’s small works team. By combining our deep market knowledge, targeted search capabilities, and a client-focused approach, we ensured FPC had the right talent to support their growth and operational needs.

Client Testimonial

"Mike was great to work with. There are a lot of recruiters out there who don't get the basics right. Mike not only gets the basics right, but he also exceeds them. He took the time to really understand our business and recruitment needs. He was thorough with his shortlisting and provided excellent candidates as well as a video explaining his reasoning of why he thought they would be a good fit for the role. He kept us updated throughout the process and I would highly recommend Mike and use him again next time we're hiring."

Becky Hopkins, People & Culture Lead, First Principles Constructors