Marriott Recruitment
Matchmaker for Skilled Commercial and Operational Construction Talent
Director-led white-collar construction recruitment across the UK.
At Marriott Recruitment, we go beyond merely filling roles — we serve as talent matchmakers. Our service is personal, strategic, and designed for the long term. We collaborate closely with civil engineering and groundwork contractors to identify, prepare, and place commercial and operational professionals who not only meet the brief — they help shape the outcome.
We support clients in planning for future frameworks, infrastructure initiatives, and legislative changes, including the Building Safety Act 2022. By understanding forthcoming requirements and project timelines, we help businesses integrate the right competencies into their teams from the outset.
Through proactive talent mapping, compliance readiness, and close candidate development, we ensure that our network of over 5,000 professionals is engaged, qualified, and prepared to deliver before the role goes live.
Services
At Marriott Recruitment, we anticipate needs rather than merely responding to vacancies. Our services are crafted to assist construction businesses and professionals in thriving within a dynamic industry by offering insight-driven, relationship-focused recruitment that fosters long-term success.
We serve as talent matchmakers, linking skilled commercial and operational professionals with employers who prioritise performance, reliability, and cultural fit. Whether you’re a contractor preparing for AMP8 mobilisation or a QS seeking to align your next move with career progression, our service is consultative, proactive, and based on extensive industry knowledge.
For Employers
We assist directors, commercial leads, and operational managers in developing high-performing teams that are aligned with forthcoming workstreams, frameworks, and legislative requirements, including the Building Safety Act 2022.
Our Employer Services Include:
- Permanent and freelance staffing
- Retained search and succession planning
- Framework-aligned talent pipelines
- Compliance-readiness and competency mapping
- Interview, onboarding and retention support
For Employers
Retained Search & Contingency
- Executive or senior hires with market mapping and discreet targeting
- Success-only contingency for roles at all levels
Commercial & Operational Staffing
- Permanent and freelance roles
- Full market coverage for pre-construction, commercial, and delivery professionals
Fee Models:
- Management fees for freelancers
- Contingency or retained flat-fee models (8–15%)
For Candidates
We represent commercial and operational professionals seeking to transition into meaningful roles, rather than merely another job.
You’ll get:
- CV assistance and interview coaching
- Early access to positions with reliable contractors.
- Confidential representation for exclusive opportunities
- Understanding future frameworks and workplace culture
- Career guidance informed by industry context, not algorithms
Sectors
The construction industry is vast, but Marriott Recruitment focuses on the high-demand, high-skill areas where expertise makes the difference. With deep roots in civils, groundworks, and infrastructure, we bring market familiarity and candidate insight to every sector we support. This enables us to deliver placements that are both technically and culturally aligned.
We specialise in high-demand sectors with strong growth and skills shortages. Our clients value deep industry knowledge and candidate relationships built over time.
Core Sectors
- Groundworks: Site clearance, drainage, substructure, 278 works
- Civil Engineering: Highways, bridges, infrastructure
- Water Infrastructure: AMP frameworks for Severn Trent, Anglian, etc.
- Earthworks & Remediation: Cut and fill, brownfield, contamination removal
- Housing & Big Sheds: Site prep for housing associations, logistics centres, student accommodation
- Operational: Site Engineers, General Foremen, Site/Project Managers
- Commercial: Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Buyers
Our candidate pool covers the full lifecycle — from pricing tenders to managing delivery and cost.
Groundworks
From deep drainage and foundations to 278 works and substructure packages, Marriott Recruitment provides experienced commercial and operational professionals who comprehend the pace and precision of the groundworks sector. We assist contractors in delivering site clearance and infrastructure across residential, commercial, and public sector developments.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering recruitment supports clients in delivering highways, bridges, retaining structures, and heavy infrastructure. We understand the specific demands of working within public sector frameworks such as SCAPE, MHA+, and local authority programmes.
Water Infrastructure
We have deployed commercial and site-based professionals across the AMP5–AMP8 frameworks, assisting contractors in delivering clean water and wastewater projects for clients including Severn Trent, Anglian Water, and Yorkshire Water.
Earthworks and Remediation
Earthworks and remediation projects require a specific skill set—one that balances geotechnical understanding with tight programme delivery. We employ professionals who comprehend how to manage volume, material handling, environmental controls, and compliance.
Housing & Big Sheds
From housing association site preparation to industrial and logistics centres, we collaborate with contractors to deliver fast-moving, foundation-first packages across both residential and commercial builds. These often necessitate hybrid operational and commercial expertise.
Contact Us
Initiating the conversation is straightforward. Whether you’re a business with pressing needs or a candidate seeking better alignment, Marriott Recruitment is here to listen, support, and connect you with the right individuals. Please use the details below or our contact form to reach out to David Marriott directly.
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Email: David@Marriott-Recruitment.co.uk
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-marriott-2a6a3717