Construction Recruitment Specialists

With over 20 years in the construction industry, Avocet was formed to establish a relationship between the built environment sector and the recruitment industry.

Employing only specialists, our team have first-hand experience and know what it takes to support companies and job seekers alike.

We are trusted by main contractors, developers and specialist contractors to place management and technical staff on a permanent or freelance basis. This trust has been built over a number of years and we work hard to maintain a service that deserves it.

We commit to clear communication, integrity and dedication. These values run through every aspect of our business and we are proud to be the consultants of choice for companies and individuals who expect nothing less.

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Meet our team

We are a mighty team of recruitment professionals. Passionate about construction, we go above and beyond to place the right person in the right role.

Russell Gale

Co-Founder & Consultant

Mark Sommerville

Co-Founder & Consultant

Rob Gooding

Recruitment Consultant

Sam Druiff

Recruitment Consultant

Ellie Price

Recruitment Consultant

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Support you can rely on

Our journey doesn’t end with your new job or employee. We keep in touch with every client and candidate for six months following every new placement. Checking in is all part of the service and we’re only ever a call away.

Our community

Whether it’s through our involvement with the local community or great charitable causes, our team are always the first to get involved.

Welcome to Ellie Price

We are delighted to welcome Vicki Senner to the team at Avocet

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Sam Druiff joins the team

We are delighted to welcome Sam Druiff to the team at Avocet

Building a fair workplace

We recognise the important leadership role we have in promoting and encouraging tolerance, fairness, and equality and in influencing other service providers and employers. We work closely with local people, businesses, employers, and our other partners to build a more tolerant, compassionate, and respectful place in which we can all live and work.