Edward Russell Associates
The people behind the projects

Construction recruitment for clients across the whole of the UK.

We find the professionals who plan, build and commercially manage projects, across M&E, data centres, fit-out, social housing, every scope of residential and consultancy.

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30+Years' combined recruitment experience
6Specialist construction sectors
UKWide coverage, wherever the project is
Same dayCall-back on every client brief

Every scope of construction. Real depth where it counts.

We recruit across the professional side of construction, for main contractors, specialist subcontractors, developers, housing providers and consultancies. Our roots are in building services, and that technical grounding shapes how we assess every candidate and brief every role.

That depth means we read a CV the way a contracts director would. We know the difference between a package value and a scheme value, what a CVR should look like at month six, and which projects are worth asking about.

Roles we recruit

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Assistant to directorDelivery, commercial, technical and leadership roles at every level.
Built to lastPermanent hires that strengthen your team for the long term.
Whole of the UKSupporting clients and candidates wherever the project is.

Sectors we cover

Across construction, with specialist depth in these areas.

M&E / MEP

Mechanical, electrical and public health, for contractors, specialists and consultancies.

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Data centres

Power, cooling and commissioning expertise for hyperscale and colocation projects.

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Fit-out

Cat A, Cat B and refurbishment teams for workplace, retail and hospitality interiors.

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Social housing

New-build, planned works, retrofit and compliance, for RPs, councils and contractors.

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Residential

Every scope, from private sale and build-to-rent to student, later living and high-rise.

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Consultancy

Cost, project and building services consultants, from graduate to partner.

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Latest live roles

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"We started ERA because construction deserves recruiters who understand it. Every conversation we have is about a world we actually know."Russell Pidducci, Director

Supporting clients across the whole of the UK: main contractors, M&E and specialist subcontractors, fit-out contractors, data centre developers and operators, housebuilders, housing providers and consultancies.

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What clients and candidates say

Looking to hire?

Tell us about the role and the project. We'll call you back the same day with a view on the market and the people we'd approach.

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Looking for your next move?

Send us your CV in confidence. We'll tell you honestly where it sits and only put you forward to roles you'd actually take.

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