About Us

Our team

Meet the team

Our team brings together recruitment experience, construction market knowledge and a personal approach to client and candidate relationships.

Luke Higgs
Luke Higgs
Director

Luke@talent-search.co.uk
+44 (0) 7470 748 706

James Grainger
James Grainger
Director

James@talent-search.co.uk
+44 (0) 7780 440 503

William Nash
William Nash
Head of Residential

will@talent-search.co.uk
+44 (0) 7388 819 256

Sam Smith
Sam Smith
Head of Contracting

sam@talent-search.co.uk
+44 (0) 7747 053 811

Sophie Theo
Sophie Theo
Recruitment resourcer

sophie@talent-search.co.uk

Ella Cross
Ella Cross
Recruitment resourcer

ella@talent-search.co.uk

Who we are

Every hire matters.

Talent Search was created to provide a more personal and effective recruitment experience for both clients and candidates.

The right person can strengthen a team, improve project delivery and support business growth. The wrong hire can cost time, money and momentum. That is why we focus on understanding each vacancy properly before introducing candidates.

For candidates, we provide honest advice, relevant opportunities and support throughout the recruitment process.

Why choose us

Six reasons clients stay with us.

01

Specialist Construction Knowledge

We understand the industry, the roles within it and the pressure businesses face when hiring for live projects.

02

Quality Candidate
Shortlists

We don’t send unsuitable CVs. We focus on carefully matched candidates who meet the role requirements.

03

Proactive Search
Approach

We actively search the market to find skilled professionals — including those not actively applying.

04

Honest Communication

We keep both clients and candidates informed throughout with clear, professional communication.

05

Long-Term Partnerships

Our aim is lasting relationships with clients and candidates — not just filling one vacancy.

06

Candidate and Client Care

We support both sides with guidance, feedback and a professional process.

OUR STORY

Your Trusted Construction Recruitment Partner

With over 30 years of combined experience in recruitment, we founded our business with a clear mission: to deliver exceptional service to both clients and candidates. Having spent years in the industry, we understand the importance of finding the right talent for the right roles, especially within the fast-paced and ever-evolving construction sector.

Our passion for the industry and dedication to excellence drives us to connect top-tier talent with forward-thinking companies. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and place incredible professionals who not only meet the technical requirements but also fit seamlessly into your team culture.

We build long-lasting partnerships based on trust, expertise, and outstanding service.

Our values

Five principles that guide our work.

Professionalism

We represent clients and candidates with care and integrity.

Quality

Suitable matches over high-volume CV sending.

Trust

Honest relationships with the people and businesses we work with.

Speed

Efficient hiring without compromising quality.

Industry Expertise

We understand construction. Our knowledge of the sector helps us connect skilled people with the right projects.

Get in touch

Let's work together.

Speak to our team about your hiring needs or your next career move.