Top Construction Recruitment Agencies UK (2026)

Finding construction work through agencies is how most tradespeople get their next job. Here's a complete guide to the main UK construction recruitment agencies, their phone numbers, and what they specialise in.

Major Construction Agencies

Agency	Phone	Specialism
Daniel Owen	0345 810 1020	All trades, national
Fawkes & Reece	0207 288 0166	Construction & property, London & SE
Hays Construction	0207 084 6299	All trades, national
Randstad CPE	0113 244 5100	Construction & property, national
MEARS Group	0800 917 1111	Social housing, national
Pertemps	0131 225 7531	All trades, Scotland & North
Time Recruitment	0161 238 9770	Construction, North & Midlands
DCT Recruitment	0151 221 9658	Construction, North West

Tips for Working with Agencies

• Register with 2-3 agencies maximum — more and they compete against each other for you
• Always confirm pay rate, hours, and duration before accepting
• Get CSCS cards and tickets sorted before you call — agencies place qualified workers first
• Ask about long-term contracts if you want stability

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