As Director I am responsible for the strategic management and day to day operations of the organisation whilst continuing with my passion for recruiting great people for clients and sourcing great opportunities for talented construction professionals. First Task Professional is a newly established vibrant and energetic white collar recruitment consultancy based in Scotland with a core specialism and expertise of finding the best and most suitable talent for employers within the Scottish… Show more As Director I am responsible for the strategic management and day to day operations of the organisation whilst continuing with my passion for recruiting great people for clients and sourcing great opportunities for talented construction professionals. First Task Professional is a newly established vibrant and energetic white collar recruitment consultancy based in Scotland with a core specialism and expertise of finding the best and most suitable talent for employers within the Scottish construction industry. Operated and run by two of the industries leading recruitment specialists within the Scottish construction market over the last decade, First Task Professional is a consultancy in the truest sense of the word by offering a tailored, transparent and collaborative partnership approach to clients and candidates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-task-professional/ Show less

I had operational oversight of the Building & Construction Division at Contract Scotland, managing a team across both Temporary and Permanent Recruitment within this division.Awardss1jobs Recruitment Awards - Best Recruitment Consultancy (Scottish Operations) 2021s1jobs Recruitment Awards - Best Recruitment Consultancy (Scottish Operations) 2020

Managing permanent recruitment across all of Scotland for large national build contractors2018 - Best Medium Sized Recruitment Consultancy - S1 Recruitment Awards2016 - Best UK Recruitment Consultancy - Construction Investing in Talent Awards 20162015 - Recruiter of the Year (Highly Commended) - Recruitment Business Awards2015 - Team of the Year (Permanent Team) - Recruitment Business Awards

Contract Scotland is the largest independent Technical and Professional Recruitment Consultancy dedicated to the Construction Industry. Started in 1990 and based in Stirling, we are the longest servicing agency in the Construction sector and have created a strong loyalty with both candidates and clients through exceptional performance, integrity, partnership and transparency. We supply temporary and permanent staff from Graduate to Director level throughout Scotland including support staff and… Show more Contract Scotland is the largest independent Technical and Professional Recruitment Consultancy dedicated to the Construction Industry. Started in 1990 and based in Stirling, we are the longest servicing agency in the Construction sector and have created a strong loyalty with both candidates and clients through exceptional performance, integrity, partnership and transparency. We supply temporary and permanent staff from Graduate to Director level throughout Scotland including support staff and a Search and Selection service.Selected Awards (more to follow..): 2014 - Consultant of the Year (Samantha Pettigrew) - Recruitment Business Awards 2014 - Best Candidate Experience (Highly Commended) - Recruitment Business Awards 2011 - Best Contribution to the Community - Institute of Recruitment Professionals Awards 2010 - Best Employer SME 300 - Business Insider Awards 2010 - Recruitment Consultancy of the Year - Recruitment Business Awards 2008 - Best Construction Recruitment Firm UK - Recruitment Business Awards 2008 - Best Small/Medium Sized Recruitment Firm to work for 2008 - Best Small/Medium Sized Firm - Scottish Recruitment Awards Show less

I had been assisting my father with setting up his new business. My main responsibilities were, but not limited to:Management of labour & all trades on private domestic dwellings circa £2.5 million build costs. Liaising with material suppliers on specification and delivery and quality of materials.This role involved a high level of stakeholder engagement and ultimately building strong, trusted working relationships with our supply chain partners as well as with the end client whom I… Show more I had been assisting my father with setting up his new business. My main responsibilities were, but not limited to:Management of labour & all trades on private domestic dwellings circa £2.5 million build costs. Liaising with material suppliers on specification and delivery and quality of materials.This role involved a high level of stakeholder engagement and ultimately building strong, trusted working relationships with our supply chain partners as well as with the end client whom I would liaise with on a near daily basis. Show less

As a Business Development Coordinator it was my initial key focus to continue and improve the existing working relationships with the company's clients whilst continually sourcing new clients and growing and nurturing long-term working relationships. This was a self starting role and self taught given it was a new role in the business. Other aspects of the position were as follows but not limited to:Managing the design team on the publication of company brochure.Managing… Show more As a Business Development Coordinator it was my initial key focus to continue and improve the existing working relationships with the company's clients whilst continually sourcing new clients and growing and nurturing long-term working relationships. This was a self starting role and self taught given it was a new role in the business. Other aspects of the position were as follows but not limited to:Managing the design team on the publication of company brochure.Managing advertising and marketing of company throughout Scotland. Managed the design and set-up of company website.Managing the end of defects works on various developnments throughout Glasgow, Scotland. Show less