Rob James
Director
Rob has worked in recruitment since 1998 and set up Premises with Abbey in 2001. He has led the business since, building its specialist construction focus and an experienced team of sector focused consultants.
PremisesContractors, developers and major projects
We recruit for Tier 1 and regional main contractors, developers and housebuilders, placing the people who deliver major projects, from site teams to senior leadership.
Why Premises
The people behind major projects
We know how contractors work
We understand how main contractors are structured, how they win and deliver work, and what each role needs to succeed.
Every level of the business
Site, commercial, pre construction, design and leadership. We recruit across the whole team, from first appointments to director level.
Trusted by leading contractors
We have achieved preferred supplier status with many of the UK's most reputable contractors, and much of our work is repeat business.
Who we work with
Contractors and developers, from SMEs to multinationals
From national contractors to regional builders and specialist sectors, we recruit for the businesses delivering the UK's buildings.
Tier 1 main contractors
Regional contractors
Developers
Housebuilders
Modular build
Industrial
Science and pharma
Some of the contractors we work with
Roles we recruit for
From site to boardroom
Permanent and contract roles, site and office based.
Project Directors
Contracts Managers
Construction Managers
Project Managers
Site Managers
Quantity Surveyors
Commercial Managers
Estimators
Bid Managers
Design Managers
Planners
MEP Managers
Health and Safety Managers
Document Controllers
Your Main Contractors team
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Abbey Stephenson
Director
A Cambridge graduate, Abbey began her career in recruitment before gaining in house talent acquisition experience with PwC, so she understands both the agency and the client side of hiring.
Sue Walter
Head of Talent
With Premises for over nine years, Sue leads our candidate resourcing and engagement, finding and building relationships with high quality construction professionals.
“Premises take the time to fully understand our business and culture. A true recruitment partner who can and will deliver results.”
Bouygues UK, a client since 2011
Hiring for your next project?
Talk to Rob, Abbey or Sue in complete confidence.