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Build Your Team

Build Your Team

People Group knows the construction business. Our origins as part of Mace gives us an in-depth knowledge of our sectors, and a deep understanding of the recruitment challenges our clients face.

We pride ourselves on finding smart solutions for you. From executive search to experienced managers; from recent graduates to experts from other industries looking to shift careers, we're all about finding the right talent to strengthen your teams.

Permanent Recruitment

Permanent Recruitment

We’ve connected thousands of candidates to permanent roles in our seventeen years of business, from graduate to board level.

Contract & Temporary Recruitment

Contract & Temporary Recruitment

Our comprehensive database includes hundreds of compliant and audited technical consultants under management. Fully IR35 compliant.

Talent Acquisition Consultancy

Talent Acquisition Consultancy

We have a long and successful track record of recruiting in-house for clients, from light touch, low intervention projects to full management of your recruitment process including reviews, skill sets and key performance.

Recruitment Process Outsource (RPO)

Recruitment Process Outsource (RPO)

We can manage the entire recruitment process under your brand, operating on a fixed cost model with flexibility to adapt as your needs evolve.

Outplacement Services

​Outplacement Services

Specialist career coaching support, supporting practical needs and emotional wellbeing to help employees rapidly re-enter the job market.

Executive Search

Executive Search

An extensive, high-quality referral network offers you outstanding candidates with global reach.

Managed Service Provider (MSP)

Managed Service Provider (MSP)

End-to-end management including strategic workforce planning and robust compliance services with real-time reporting.

​Recruiter On Demand

Recruiter On Demand

Rapid, cost-effective solutions for periods of high demand or project mobilisation.

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Why work with us?

  • We have history: we've been in business since 2004.

  • We have breadth: we currently have more than 600 contingent workers under management.

  • We believe in long-term relationships: 87.5% of our placements are still in place after 1 year.

  • We deliver quality: 13.7% of our placements have been promoted within a year of hiring.

  • We think laterally: we have the knowledge and experience to challenge our clients' thinking.

  • We believe in diversity and inclusion: we have a long history of finding talent from outside the industry and using their skills to exceed our clients' expectations.

Ready to talk?

If you're looking to fill a specific role, or you simply want to discuss how we can help you recruit more effectively, get in touch and we'll happily help.

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Read The Success Stories From our Clients

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Executive Director

Executive Director

Gleeds

I have worked in Board level positions within Project Management and Cost Consultancy businesses for over 20+ years, during which time, I have had the pleasure of working with Christian as both a client and a candidate. Throughout this time Christian has demonstrated his extensive knowledge of both my business and competitors, sourcing the right candidates against the roles I have given him. People Group is an agile business with a unique insight into the demands of tier-1 construction consultancy...

Business Unit Director

Business Unit Director

Mace MEP

​Mace MEP have sought the services of People Group on numerous occasions over the years, Kevin is always professional and confidential when helping us to fill roles within our business. He always answers the call no matter the time of day, even when he is on holiday! He is our go to recruiter and has a vast knowledge base of the MEP industry and a portfolio of contacts at all levels, he always pulls together a comprehensive short list of...

UK People Lead

UK People Lead

HB Reavis

​Ricky worked with our company to help deliver our recruitment needs mainly around the Construction and Project areas of the business via a secondment, from January 2022 to November 2022. Ricky is a very experienced and competent recruitment specialist, adept and confident in his ability to source relevant candidates and provide market advice, guidance and trends. Ricky has the ability to build good rapport with candidates and work well with other providers to support our recruitment strategy. Whilst working here,...

 Managing Director, Engineering South

Managing Director, Engineering South

HE Simm

​Kevin and his team at People Group have successfully sourced a variety of excellent candidates for H.E. Simm over the past year. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kevin for a number of years, his market intel, integrity and knowledge of the construction process is what sets him apart from other recruiters.

Human Resources and Administration

Human Resources and Administration

​Ricky is an extremely professional and diligent expert with a wide ability to understand both business culture and technical fit for organizations. I’ve worked with Ricky and regularly engaged with him for his expertise on recruitment. He responds fast to all newly released roles and his standards of candidates are always good. He is well connected in the marketplace and provide right conduit to access the talent I need. He has helped me find solutions to my resourcing needs on...

Category Manager

Category Manager

Laing O'Rourke

​Antonio is, without doubt the most experienced and knowledgeable Engineering / Construction recruitment consultant I have met in the 10 years I’ve been in the industry. His understanding of the role combined with his market experience makes Antonio undoubtedly the best choice of consultant for your next career move within our sector.

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Our Team Is Extraordinary

We've created a blend of deep industry knowledge and peerless recruitment contacts to deliver on your brief every time. Get to know the people you'll be working with.

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Interview with Gabriela Guizzo - Operations Director

​Gabriela provides actionable steps and realistic expectations catering to both newcomers and seasoned professionals seeking career advancement. Please read the interview below for insightful information.What’s been your biggest achievements made...

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Come and work for People Group

​Hello, future colleague,I'm Christian Moffatt, Founder and Director of People Group, a top-tier recruitment agency specialising in the construction, property, and engineering sectors. Now, I know what you might be...

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The importance of employee well-being

​With the holiday cheer fading away and the return to the office looming on January 2nd, the prospect of re-entering the regular workweek was a less-than-pleasant thought. Gone were the...

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The impact of Gen Z on the construction sector

​Different generations average times spent at each company:Gen Z (1997-2012) - 2 years and 3 months Millennials (1981-1996) - 2 years and 9 monthsGen X (1965-1978) - 5 years Baby...

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The importance of candidate meetings

​Having been in recruitment for over a decade, I've learned a crucial lesson about fostering client relationships, building trust is essential. For recruiters to excel, they must extend themselves beyond...

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Championing women in construction

I have been involved in the recruitment industry since 2005, and throughout this time, I have observed significant changes in the construction recruitment landscape. One notable shift is the growing...