Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Construction Recruitment Services in London
LJB Recruitment has been a trusted leader in construction industry recruitment for over 25 years. Our expertise spans construction, civil engineering, mechanical & electrical building services, and residential development, delivering tailored solutions to both clients and candidates. We prioritise ethical practices, maintaining accreditations with SAFEContractor, ISO, CHAS, and Constructionline to ensure quality and compliance. Our mission focuses on understanding client philosophies and candidate aspirations, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and transparency.With a database of over 200,000 professionals, we specialise in placing site managers, project managers, engineers, and technical staff across temporary and permanent roles. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, candidate quality, and consultative approach, with partnerships lasting over a decade. Our London-based team combines sector-specific knowledge with a commitment to advancing careers and supporting business growth through strategic resourcing solutions.
Services
Temporary Recruitment
Permanent Recruitment
Executive Search
Contingency Recruitment
Managed Staffing
Candidate Vetting
Career Consultancy
Industry Networking
Contract Negotiation
Workforce Planning
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 25 years' specialist experience in construction recruitment
- Ethical resourcing compliant with Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Extensive database of 200,000+ pre-vetted construction professionals
- Tailored solutions for temporary, permanent, and executive roles
- Accredited by leading industry safety and quality standards
Associations and certifications
- SAFEContractor
- ISO
- CHAS
- Constructionline
What people say
Solid and reliable service
Quality candidates consistently delivered
Thorough candidate vetting process
Ethical and trustworthy organisation
Consultative approach with attention to detail
Services
Temporary Recruitment
Our temporary recruitment solutions provide flexible workforce options for construction projects. We supply pre-vetted professionals including site managers, engineers, and technical staff for short-term assignments. Clients benefit from rapid deployment of skilled personnel to address skills gaps or project surges while maintaining compliance with industry safety standards.
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in permanent recruitment across construction disciplines, matching candidates with long-term opportunities. Our process includes competency-based assessments and detailed candidate briefings to ensure alignment with client culture. Clients receive comprehensive CV submissions with interview notes and negotiation support for successful placements.
Executive Search
Our executive search service targets senior construction professionals through targeted advertising and industry networks. We focus on sourcing leadership candidates with proven track records in project management, engineering, and development sectors across both multinational and specialist contractors.
Managed Staffing
We offer full-cycle recruitment process outsourcing for construction firms. This includes managing temporary, permanent, and executive recruitment needs while providing cost-saving strategies, retention improvement plans, and skills gap analysis tailored to clients' operational requirements.
Candidate Vetting
Our vetting process includes document verification, competency assessments, and interview evaluations. We ensure all candidates meet eligibility requirements and possess necessary qualifications for construction roles, maintaining compliance with industry safety and employment regulations.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in construction, civil engineering, mechanical & electrical building services, and residential development recruitment across temporary and permanent roles.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous vetting process includes competency assessments, interview notes, and detailed candidate briefings to ensure alignment with client requirements and business culture.
Do you operate outside London?
While based in London, we serve clients across the Southeast region and have placed professionals in international roles across Europe and the Middle East.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain accreditations with SAFEContractor, ISO, CHAS, and Constructionline, demonstrating our commitment to safety, quality, and industry compliance.
How do temporary assignments work?
Our temporary recruitment service provides pre-qualified candidates with weekly payment processing upon approved timesheet submission before Wednesday deadlines.
What ethical resourcing practices do you follow?
We comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, ensuring transparent candidate vetting, eligibility verification, and ethical placement practices across all recruitment activities.
