Construction
Recruitment Agency
UK
Trades & Labour · Plant & Machinery · Mechanical & Electrical · Site Management
Phoenix Gray Recruitment places construction workers and professionals across the UK — CSCS-verified labourers, skilled trades, plant operators, M&E engineers, site managers, and quantity surveyors on temp, contract, and permanent basis. Nationwide coverage. 24-hour turnaround for urgent requirements.
Need construction workers fast?
CSCS-verified labourers, skilled trades, plant operators, M&E engineers, and site managers — placed across the UK at 24 hours' notice. Full compliance and payroll management included.
- Temporary, contract, and permanent
- All trades and disciplines covered
- Right-to-work checked — every worker, every time
- Competency and qualifications verified before placement
- Ongoing placement support throughout each assignment
- Supporting local, diverse labour and sustainability requirements
Looking for construction work?
Temp, contract and permanent construction jobs across the UK. Labouring, trades, plant, M&E, and site management roles — register with Phoenix Gray to access live vacancies.
- Weekly pay on qualifying assignments
- Access to live construction jobs
- Fast registration — start working sooner
Construction Recruitment Services
Temp, Contract & Permanent Construction Recruitment
Whether you need a CSCS labourer on site tomorrow or a permanent site manager for a long-term programme, we have the network and expertise to deliver.
Temporary & Contract Staffing
Rapid deployment of CSCS-verified labourers, skilled trades, and plant operators anywhere in the UK — often within 24 hours.
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Permanent Recruitment
Targeted headhunting and placement of site managers, quantity surveyors, project managers and senior construction professionals.
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Volume & Managed Labour Supply
Large-scale labour supply and managed service solutions for principal contractors, housebuilders and civil engineering firms.
Learn moreConstruction Disciplines We Recruit For
From groundworks to handover — every trade, discipline, and level of seniority.
Why Construction Companies Choose Phoenix Gray
We understand the pressures of a live construction programme. Labour shortages bite hard, timescales are tight, and the cost of a gap on site is real. Phoenix Gray exists to solve that — quickly, reliably, and with workers who are properly vetted.
- Construction specialists only — We only recruit in construction and the built environment — no generalist divisions, just focused market knowledge.
- 24-hour turnaround — Temp and contract workers deployed at short notice for urgent site requirements across the UK.
- Full compliance included — Every worker is CSCS card verified, right-to-work checked, and reference confirmed before placement.
- Nationwide coverage — Deep candidate pools covering London, the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, South East and beyond.
Construction Recruitment Across the UK
We place construction workers and professionals across all major UK cities and regions. Select your area for local construction recruitment information.
What Clients & Candidates Say About Us
Trusted by construction companies and workers across the UK.
"Phoenix Gray supplied us with ten CSCS labourers and two groundwork gangs within 48 hours of us calling. Every worker was properly vetted and turned up on time. That level of service is genuinely rare."
Site Manager
Regional Civils Contractor, Essex
"We needed a quantity surveyor quickly for a major residential programme in the Midlands. Phoenix Gray found us an excellent Senior QS within two weeks — someone who's been with us ever since."
Commercial Director
Residential Developer, Midlands
"As an electrician working across London and the South East, Phoenix Gray have always kept me in consistent work. Communication is excellent and the pay is always on time. Highly recommend them."
Electrician
Contractor, London
Employer Hiring Guides
Practical resources for construction companies hiring in the UK
How to Hire Construction Workers
Step-by-step guide covering CSCS, right-to-work, temp vs permanent, IR35, and payroll.
Read guide ComplianceCSCS Card Guide for Employers
Card types explained, how to verify with SmartCheck, and what to do without a valid card on site.
Read guide PayrollManaged Payroll for Construction
How PAYE and CIS payroll works, and how to remove payroll admin from your business entirely.
Read guideHire by Trade
Need Workers on Site?
Tell us what you need. We can have CSCS-verified workers with you within 24 hours for urgent requirements.
Looking for Construction Work?
Register with Phoenix Gray and access live construction jobs across the UK. Weekly pay on qualifying temp assignments.