Recruitment experts for property and the built environment roles
Spencer Clarke Group is a multi-award winning built environment recruitment agency for the public and private sector.
We work in partnership with local authorities, housing associations and private sector organisations nationwide to supply built environment professionals on a temporary, interim or permanent basis.
We specialise across the full breadth of the built environment including property, housing, construction, town planning, regeneration, building control, capital delivery, highways and environmental services.
How we support local authorities
Comprehensive pool of skilled built environment professionals
Scale workforce quickly during periods of high demand
Unmatched expertise within built environment recruitment
Multi-award-winning public sector recruitment agency
Reliable, honest and open approach
Maintain service delivery without disruption
History of successfully delivering on a number of complex projects
Dedicated compliance support
Typical jobs we recruit for
Project & Programme Management
Estates Surveyors and Managers
Capital Programme and Projects Managers
Asset Managers
Facilities Managers
Regeneration Managers
Housing Development Managers
Building Surveyors
Clerk of Works
Repairs and Maintenance Managers
Building Safety and Compliance Managers
Fire Safety Managers
Structural Engineers
Building Control Surveyors
Building Control Managers
Trades & Labour Hire
Highways Engineers
Waste & Recycling Managers
Areas of expertise
Planning, development and regeneration
Building control
Corporate property
Capital projects
Highways, infrastructure and engineering
Property and asset management
Construction, trades and labour
Housing services
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Testimonials
Local authority
"Unlike other recruitment consultants who seem to distance themselves from clients and onboarded interims once they have placed them, Joe O’Halloran must be commended for his ongoing support to both client and onboarded interims - given his genuine concern, professional ethics and continued support to both client and onboarded interims, both during assignments and post completion of projects.
He also goes that extra mile in trying to retain interims under the SCG banner in relocating to other clients post contract completion."
Unlike other recruitment consultants who seem to distance themselves from clients and onboarded interims once they have placed them, Joe O’Halloran must be commended for his ongoing support to both client and onboarded interims.
Local authority
"During my appointment with Wirral Council, I reached out to Joe O’Halloran regarding additional interim requirements.
Joe fulfilled those requirements with top class individuals, enabling the capital projects to be delivered. Joe must be commended for his ongoing support to both client and onboarded interims.
He has a genuine concern and professional ethic, both during assignments and post completion of projects."
CVs are always of a high quality and the process is handled with competence.
Local authority
"Joe has helped us to recruit a number of key interim placements over the last 12 months which allowed for our project to keep to schedule and within legislation.
We were impressed with how quick the turnaround was."
This team has proven themselves reliable to deliver great technical staff, often at a moment's notice!
FAQs
Yes. We have robust processes in place to ensure that every candidate is thoroughly vetted and they meet all necessary standards for working in public sector settings.
Our dedicated compliance team will carry out thorough pre-employment checks on all candidates including:
Enhanced DBS checks to ensure suitability for working in public sector settings.
Right to work verification to confirm legal employment status
Comprehensive reference checks to validate experience and reliability
Employment history reviews for transparency and safeguarding
Yes. We have an extensive database of fully qualified and experienced specialists who are ready to work straight away. We understand that every project will have complex needs and require contractors with a specific skill set. Many of the professionals we supply are RTPI, BREEAM, CABE, CIOB or RICS accredited (to name but a few) so you can feel confident in the quality of work which our professionals will produce.
We recruit across a wide range of job roles including Carpenters, Bricklayers, Electricians, Painters and Decorators, Plumbers, and Joiners.
We recruit across a wide range of job roles including Planning Officers, Senior and Principal Planning Officers, Planning Managers and Heads of Planning.
We recruit across a wide range of job roles including Building Control Surveyors, Building Inspectors, Principal Surveyors and Building Control Managers.
We recruit across a wide range of job roles including Asset Managers, Estates Surveyors, Property Managers and Heads of Service.
We recruit across the broad spectrum of highways, infrastructure and engineering including Structural Engineers, Street Light Engineers, Principal Highways Engineers, Infrastructure Managers and Drainage Engineers.
Meet the team
Joe O’Halloran
Managing Consultant
Senior recruitment specialist for Built environment
I have a strong understanding of the built environment sector, enabling me to quickly identify the right professionals for urgent interim requirements.
After travelling many countries, I settled into a career in recruitment and haven’t looked back since. Everyday is different but it keeps me on my toes. I love working in a sector that can make a real difference to society.
Joel Khambay
Senior Consultant
Public sector recruitment specialist for Built environment
From Town Planners to Building Control Surveyors, it’s incredible to see the real-world impact that these skilled professionals have on the built environment and the environment around us.
I joined Spencer Clarke Group in 2024 bringing with me a solid understanding of building regulations and planning policies. My in-depth knowledge of the built environment sector has enabled me to make successful connections between contractors and local authorities.
Sam Stanton
Senior Consultant
Public sector recruitment specialist for Built environment
I enjoy helping local authorities and private organisations secure dependable, skilled professionals who keep projects moving, maintain high standards and deliver essential services to the communities they serve.
I began my working life as an Electrician and after perfecting my craft, took a leap of faith into recruitment. Working as an Electrician has definitely shaped my success today and given me the tools to help professionals across many trades.
Nicole Brownrigg
Associate Consultant
Public sector recruitment specialist for Built environment
I love seeing local authorities strengthen their property services through our stringent recruitment processes. I am proud to play my part by sourcing suitable candidates for our clients.
I joined Spencer Clarke Group in 2026 after strengthening my customer service skills in a role where I supported elderly patients. I like to think I’m a good listener and compassionate person which is key in recruitment.
I would like Spencer Clarke Group to contact me regarding their recruitment services.
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