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Specialists in the built environmentWe specialise

Design & Construct’s extensive client base now includes regional, national and international main contractors, specialist sub-contractors, architectural practices, surveying practices and construction consultancies.

Our team

The agency consists of a team of passionate, driven and personable consultants who have a high level of commitment to their clients and proven skills in their chosen sectors. We understand the motivations of our clients and candidates, so our consultants are in the right position to match the expertise and skills of a candidate with the needs of employers. We observe the highest standard of ethics, confidentiality, professional conduct and have experience recruiting candidates at all levels, from graduates through to board level directors.

Leading international agency

January 2004 marked the birth of our agency and a new, innovative approach to recruitment in this sector. Founder and Managing Director, Ephram Stephenson, saw a need for a recruitment solution that was personalised, intelligent and tailored to every client and established Design & Construct to disrupt out-dated recruitment processes and prove that forging long-term recruitment partnerships was the way forward.

For 14 years Design & Construct have created and nurtured professional relationships with clients and candidates and have successfully placed over 10,000 people into permanent jobs and over 25,000 people into temporary assignments at every level of engineering, architecture, construction, property and building industries, nationally and internationally. Since inception, tailored recruitment has been at the heart of Design & Construct and is the key reason why 95% of clients return to us and 97% are happy to refer us to their most trusted industry contacts.

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• Building & Construction

• Architecture• Project Management• Property & Real

Estate

• Building Services• Consulting

Engineering• Civil Contracting• Telecommunications• Trades and Labour

Matching professionals with equally impressive businesses.

Design & Construct strive day-in and day-out to maintain a consistently high level of service, which clients have come to expect. To support us in this endeavour we rely on a network of the very best industry contacts, our extensive database of hand-picked and pre-screened candidates and a proven, extremely scrupulous candidate selection process.

What’s more, with many of the industry’s most talented people already employed, our highly trained consultants headhunt, leverage networking, referral and recommendation schemes, and attend recruitment open days, industry conferences and seminars to locate and engage the very best in the industry.

The right employees are the basis of any successful company. We won’t ever waste your time by sending candidates that are not appropriate because where time is money, speed and quality is of the essence.

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Our approachDesign & Construct assures quality results by applying proven strategies, founded on years of experience. We collaborate with you to create a comprehensive snapshot of your ideal candidate, which we then use to consistently out-perform your initial expectations.

Whether you are recruiting a temporary staff member, a highly skilled senior or a full team, we have the versatility to find the ideal candidate. We not only recruit staff, we retain staff - so finding the right person for your business is a large part of ours.

RecommendationRate

97.5%

Return Business95%

A proven process.

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1. Understand clients culture and requirements and develop a tailored search strategy.

2. Identify target sources from database; industry and association research. Direct source and provide weekly updates to client.

3. Screen and evaluate potential candidates and narrow down a list of prospects.

4. Interview candidates and complete interview assessments.

5. Send package of short-listed candidates to client including position profile, resume and interview assessments. Client selects finalist candidates and interviews are organised.

6. We conduct reference checks, complete credential verifications and conduct any additional psychometric assessment. We assist in offer negotiations if required.

7. We ensure a smooth transition for the successful candidate and give feedback to those unsuccessful. We follow up and provide integration support for up to 3 months.

1Objectives &

Criteria 2Identify

Candidates

3CandidateScreening

4D&C

Interviews

5Presentation

to client

6Client Interview

/selection

7Conclusion& Follow up

Our services

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The most popular method of recruitment, providing a cost-effective and risk free recruitment solution. There is no cost involved until a successful placement is made and you will only meet pre-screened, quality candidates that fit your culture and requirements.

Working on an exclusive basis allows us to focus on your needs as if they were our own. We project manage in an ethical, professional and timely manner. You can negotiate rates for all exclusive partnerships with Design & Construct.

We can manage your advertising campaign to ensure you get value for money and high return on your investments. Whether you’re in need of a single advertisment or a suite of materials, we plan and create campaigns that work.

We find skilled candidates for short term assignments, ranging from anywhere between one day to one year. Our rigorously screened talent pool of contractors are adaptable and contract-ready.

We use psychometric testing to assess abilities, personality and motivations, and help employers get a clear sense of how people will adapt to their working environment. We offer psychometric testing for prospective employees at all levels and you can create a behavioural profile that meets your needs.

Charged on a staged basis:

• Stage One: 1/3rd of fee on acceptance of assignment

• Stage Two: 1/3rd of fee on presentation of candidate short list

• Stage Three: 1/3rd of fee (or balance) on completion of the assignment

Contract Recruitment

Contingency Recruitment Psychometric Testing

Exclusive Recruitment Executive Search & Retained

Advertising

Our assurances

What we look for in candidates

Your people are your biggest investment and your most important asset, so settling for second best is not an option.

We have great confidence in our candidates, which comes from closely working with them to identify their needs, and taking proactive action to ensure they are fully informed of the expectations of their potential employer and making sure their expectations of the role are accurate and realistic.

Regular contact is maintained throughout the early stages of the recruitment process to ensure the smoothprogression of the appointment. This aids in ensuring our candidates remain employed for the duration of the project or contract.

Our guarantee

We have 100% confidence in the candidates we put forward, which is backed up by our peace of mind guarantee. We conduct extensive reference checks to ensure the suitability of the candidate for the role. However, if a candidate we place with you leaves your employment within the first 3 months we will replace them free of charge.

What you are looking for in a recruitment agency

You are looking for leaders in qualified, professional and skilled recruitment. Our strategy is for the long term, so whether we are placing permanent or contract employees, we are dedicated to building a long term relationships with you, our client. We understand that no two businesses are alike so we use a collaborative approach for a tailored solution, combining searching our database, advertising, and/or targeted search/headhunting.

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Contact Us

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London OfficeShakespeare House168 Lavender HillLondon SW11 5TG

Melbourne Office123 Camberwell Road,Hawthorn East VIC 3123Australia

Brisbane OfficeSuite 1202, Level 1215 Adelaide Street,Brisbane QLD 4000Australia

Sydney OfficeLevel 2, 213 Miller StreetNorth Sydney NSW 2060Australia

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