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developing teams for commercial and retail build, refurbishment and fit out projects.

from high street and food retail, to office, hotel and leisure projects.

The UK’s commercial and retail environment has changed dramatically. Work spaces need to innovate to keep pace with developments and maintain occupancy rates. By connecting top employers with talented construction professionals, we help drive some of the country’s most ambitious work space projects.

Whether you’re a client or candidate, we have the expertise to help you get where you want to be.

experts in this space.

alex poulter head of contract solutions

Alex is a seasoned pro, having joined the business 2 years ago having worked in recruitme...

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tony ward founding director - operations

Tony is one of the founding Directors of Build Space. Tony began his C...

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Testimonials in this space.

  • We have used Build Space to fill many of our roles over the last five years. They have mode our hiring process smooth, quick and easy. All of the candidates Build Space have put forward have clearly been chosen because they can fill all the requirements elements of what can be quite specialised roles in sometimes difficult locations, I have worked particularly closely with the Work Space team within Build Space who have kept to their word communicating with me and meetings the set deadlines. We have an exclusive supply partnership Build Space for all our freelance white collar placements, they do an excellent job of finding the right candidate for the role. Not only that, but they make the process simple and take the pain out of hiring!

    Chris Spearman
    Project Director, RSR

  • I know I can call up the team whenever need to, and that any issues will be dealt with in a heartbeat. Build Space are never anything but patient and persistent.

    Steve Boulton
    Construction Manager, URW, Westfield

  • We have developed a close working relationship with Build Space that extends beyond 10 years. Tony and his team have in depth knowledge of the Work Space market. They understand the differences between refurb, cut & corve, CAT A and CAT B schemes which enables the Build Space team to find us the candidates that match our brief. With their skin in the game, they have a wide network of candidates not just in London but across the UK. They look after their candidate portfolio and the foodback that we get from the candidates is that the Build Space provide high service levels to them, maintaining regular contact through the placements. We value Buid Space as a recruitment partner and will continue to work with them on an ongoing basis.

    Martin Peck
    Group Health & Safety Director, Okra

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Work Space experts - what we bring to the table.

  • In a post-COVID world, Work Space projects have gone to a whole new level in terms of specification and finish with employees demanding world-class office environments and consumers looking for a new type of retail experience.
    Our clients recognise that best-in-class talent is needed to give them delivery capability on these fast-track, high-quality projects. Build Space’s partnership approach ensures that our clients have the management, commercial, and technical staff they require as and when they need them.