1. Established in 2006
- Freelance - Presented by Simon Jeffries
architecture
interior design
construction
building services contracting
professional & consultancy
building services consultancy
structural engineering
residential
2. about us
Investor in People Accredited
Established in 2006
All consultants are MIRPcertified
A ‘boutique’ agency
Privately owned
t/o £5 million
REC Members
Over 100 years’ collective market experience
3. At Solution we enjoy the industry we work in and have an unrivalled passionfor success at all
levels. We promote this from within and bring this positivityto our clients when working with
them on business critical assignments.
Our enthusiasticapproach has enabled us to build long term relationships with clients
allowing us to understand how your business works and how Solution can work with and for you.
Solution is proudto differentiate itself from its competitors by offering a range of services
including contingency recruitment, executive search and bespoke training & development
programmes.
Solution understand it’s a peoplebusiness...
All of our specialist sectors are focused on offering you a tailored solution to both your
permanent and professional freelance needs. Solution believes relationships are built through
transparencyand communication;we take time to understand the profile and
culture of your business.
Our candidate network, strong market knowledge,high profile dedicated advertising
campaigns (including joint advertising) and continually evolvingwebsite offers you the benefit
of access to unique high calibre technical and professional candidates.
All candidates are subject to our rigorous screeningprogramme to ensure their skills,
experience and personality is right to complement your business both in the short and long term.
why solution? recruitment
4. Due to the ever increasing skill shortfall within the built environment a number of our clients are
‘retaining’ our services to partner them in headhunting talentedindividuals for business critical
positions.
There are significant advantages to using a retained headhunting service. Whereas the industry
norm relies heavily on databases, the Solution retained service is a purely research based
process.
We find that the most talented individuals do not always have enough time to seek alternative
employment and it may well take a professionaland confidentialapproach to make
them realise the potential openings that an alternative employer could provide.
We pride ourselveson our results and continue to develop long term relationships based on
this thorough and highly successful method of recruitment.
We recognise that of all the resources that you have as a business, the only one that offers you a
genuine opportunity to transform productivity and profitability is people.
Solution believes that its important employers recognise that people seek to developtheir
current skill set, enabling them to further their career. Effective training & development should lead
solely from the identification of your future goalsand objectives.
Solution are keen to work in partnershipwith you by developing the talent of your people so
each and everyone can contribute to the successof your organisation.
Developyour business by developing your people...
executive search training & development
5. Solution adopts both a candidate and client focused approach whilst offering an honest and comprehensive service.
We are experienced in providing both permanent and professional freelance personnel to main contractors, developers and specialist subcontractors throughout the
UK and International construction markets.
Our quality driven team supplies a diverse range of career opportunities and challenges across all sectors.
Simon Jeffries commenced his career in recruitment with Central London based construction recruitment agency Malla in 1990.
During his twenty three years in recruitment, he has survived two recessions and has only ever worked for three recruitment agencies. He has operated on a number of
desks which has given him a wealth of experience across all sectors of the built environment.
Throughout this time, he has forged a number of relationships with key decision makers for many of the UK’s leading construction organisations and consultancy
practices.
A keen Cricket fan and player, Simon can often be seen standing in a field somewhere in Essex at weekends when, of course, family commitments allow.
construction
introducing Simon Jeffries, Search Consultant
6. Solution - Senior Consultant - 2013 to Present
Working within the construction team, I have primary responsibility to recruit white collar professional candidates covering all core specialist sectors. My clients range from major high-profile building
contractors to smaller specialist niche main contractors throughout London and the South-East.
Simon Jeffries Dip RP - Me and my background
Henry Recruitment Ltd - 1996 to 2013
Divisional Manager
Main responsibility for running the freelance construction desk dealing with main contracting
clients with both commercial and operational staffing requirements. I assisted and supported new
consultants within the division and provided mentoring to trainees.
Sales Development Manager
Responsible for the day-to-day sales operation of nine consultants across all sectors of the
construction industry, with primary focus on the continued development of sales and staff.
Other responsibilities included:
• Recruitment
• Advertising
• Training/Mentoring
• Client Liaison
• Meetings/Presentations
• Terms of Business
Recruitment Consultant
Responsible for running the freelance construction desk, which involved the servicing of major
construction companies with both commercial and operational staff.
Also responsible for setting up and running the building services divison at Henry Recruitment.
Servicing contractors and consultants with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers on both a freelance
and permanent basis.
Malla Technical Services Ltd - 1990 to 1996
Recruitment Consultant, Construction/Civils
Responsible for placing freelance management and commercial staff within the building, rail and civil
engineering industry.
Trainee Consultant/Consultant, Building Services
Following a period of training in recruitment skills and techniques, I was asked to run the permanent
building services consulting desk.
