Design & Construct are a leading recruitment consultancy who operates on a national basis offering unique and tailored recruitment solutions to the Construction, Engineering and Architectural sectors.

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2. Philosophy
To give the most specialised and personalised recruitment
solutions to both our clients and candidates whilst honour-
ing and nurturing the best of professional relationships.
Introduction
Design & Construct is a boutique recruitment agency that specialises in providing design
and construction recruitment solutions. The agency consists of a team of passionate,
focused and personable consultants who have proven skills in their chosen sectors.
We actively source contract and permanent employees for every level of the building,
construction, engineering and architectural industries within the Australasian market.
Our expertise
Design & Construct’s client base includes international, national and regional main
contractors, specialist sub contractors, architectural practices, surveying practices and
construction consultancies based throughout Australia.
With an understanding of the motivations of clients and candidates, our consultants are
in the right position to match the expertise and skills of a candidate with the needs of
employers. They observe the highest standard of ethics, confidentiality and professional
conduct and have experience recruiting candidates at all levels, from graduates through
to board level directors.
Specialising in:
• Building & Construction • Architecture
• Project Management • Consulting & Civil Engineering

3. Recruiting for:
Building & Construction:
Directors Project Managers Site Managers
Operations Managers Quantity Surveyors Forepersons
Construction Managers Cost Planners Project Engineers
Commercial Managers Estimators Site Engineers
Design Managers OH&S / QA Leading Hands
Development Managers Contract Administrators Graduates
Contract Managers Project Coordinators Cadets
Architecture:
Directors Project Architects Design Managers
Principal Architects Landscape Architects Interior Designers
Project Leaders Environmental Architects Urban Designers
Senior Architects Documentation Architects Town Planners
Design Architects Draftspersons Graduates
Project Management:
Directors Project Managers Junior Project Managers
Project Directors Quantity Surveyors Contract Administrators
Senior Project Managers Project Coordinators Graduates
Consulting & Civil Engineering:
Directors Construction Managers Project Managers
Principal Engineers Commercial Managers Superintendents
Resident Engineers Design Managers Project Engineers
Environmental Engineers Plant Managers Site Engineers
Geotechnical Engineers Project Managers Forepersons
Traffic Engineers OH&S / QA Contract Administrators
Civil Design Engineers Quantity Surveyors Leading Hands
Structural Design Engineers Estimators Draftspersons
Services Engineers Contract Administrators Graduates

4. Building careers
It is essential that we take on your needs as our own, so that we can deliver resounding
results for you, your company and its new employee. Over time, we like to build on the
relationship so that the process of finding the right people becomes an efficient and
simple task during this often-stressful period for your company.
How we do it
Our personal years of experience have meant that Design & Construct can offer you the
assurance of quality results, by applying unmatched and proven strategies. These can
mould to a range of individual needs, so that a personal template can be structured and
then utilised to out perform your initial expectations.
Whether our clients are recruiting a temporary staff member, or a highly skilled senior, we
have the versatility to find the ideal candidate. Our vast experience, specialised network
and proven strategies, allows client issues to be promptly responded to and resolved.

5. Placement process
At Design & Construct, we pride ourselves on finding candidates of the highest calibre.
With many of the industry’s most talented people already employed, we use the following
strategies to locate them:
• Headhunting - identifying and profiling specific individuals to meet your needs
• Networking, referral and recommendation schemes • Recruitment open days
• Industry conferences and seminars • Knowledge and experience
All short listed Unsuccessful
applicants are interviewed applicants are advised
Reference checks & Candidates receive
expertise qualified written confirmation
Synopsis & references Candidates receive continued
supplied to client updates on suitable roles
Interviews held &
psychometric test conducted
Feedback given to both
client & candidate
Employment commences
Regular follow up reviews
with both client & candidate

6. The difference
Design & Construct aims to maintain our high level of service. That’s why our consultants
only take on 5 clients at any one time. This ensures you receive the highest level of
personal service in helping you achieve your objectives.
In the same light, we ensure that our network and selection process of our candidates
is of an exceptionally high standard. It is our aim, to ensure that these professionals are
matched with equally impressive businesses.
The right choice of employee is the basis to a successful company. It is our responsibility
to respond to this immediately, by fusing the right person for the job with the right work
culture. There is an abundance of skilled and experienced employees within our database.
Design & Construct’s team of recruiters has individually sourced each candidate, so that
we can offer a personal service that revolves around efficiency, detail and accuracy.
Where time is money, speed and quality is of the essence.
Our services
Contingency recruitment:
Contingency recruitment, is probably the most popular method of recruitment in today’s
market. The service provides a cost-effective and risk free solution for recruitment, with
the added benefit of no cost involved until we successfully place a candidate.
Exclusive recruitment:
Working on an exclusive basis, allows Design & Construct to focus closely on your
needs as if they where are our own. We manage the project in an ethical, professional
and timely manner. It is possible for us to negotiate competitive rates for all our
exclusive campaigns.

7. Executive search & retained:
It is recognised, that the top performers in any field or any company are already employed.
That is why our executive consultants have a wealth of knowledge and experience to be
able to successfully undertake confidential, professional and comprehensive executive
search assignments throughout Australia.
Executive Search & Retained assignments are charged on a staged basis:
Stage One: 1/3rd of the fee on acceptance of the assignment
Stage Two: 1/3rd of the fee on presentation of the candidate shortlist
Stage Three: 1/3rd (or balance) of the fee on completion of the assignment
We understand that finding the right person is essential. With Design & Construct’s
selection process, you’ll only meet quality candidates who will fit your
company’s culture and specific requirements.
Psychometric testing:
Psychometric testing is now an important part of the recruitment process for many
companies. They are designed to assess people’s abilities; personality and motivations,
and helps employers get a general sense of how people will cope in their
workplace environment.
Design & Construct offers psychometric testing for prospective employees at all levels
and allows you to create behavioural profiles to suit your needs.
Advertising:
Design & Construct can help with your advertising campaign and ensure that you get
value for money and high returns from your advertising budget. Whether you need
a single advertisement or a suite of materials, we can help you plan and create an
engaging ad campaign that works.

8. Contact
Design & Construct
Level 4, 44 Miller Street
North Sydney, 2060
t: 02 9955 2299
f: 02 9955 2204
e: info@designandconstruct.com.au
w: designandconstruct.com.au