The construction industry continues to expand, and as the UK, Europe and wider world take the steps towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that has had such a huge effect on economies in 2020, construction firms will be looking to encourage young individuals to join the construction industry, as well as seeking to bolster their talent in technical and managerial roles, and all other aspects of the industry. On-Site Group are here to provide essential recruitment support to construction candidates and clients.
With many years of experience in recruiting for the construction sector, our candidates can rely on us to find the perfect construction jobs to meet their career aspirations. As well as working with candidates to help them find great construction industry opportunities, we also offer high levels of support to our network of industry clients, helping them to take the right construction recruitment steps to ensure they attract the right people to their vacancies.
In this blog, we will cover some of the steps that our construction clients should take note of when preparing to recruit for a position, whether this be a technical role, management, buyer, designer, or sales executive.
Are you ticking off our checklist for construction recruitment when you are searching for new talent?
Attracting the right Construction professionals
In the current situation where unemployment in construction is at a record low, it’s absolutely vital for our clients to do what they can to ensure that they attract the most skilled and talented candidates to work for them and not their competitors.
The job designation
When recruiting for construction positions, the job designation is the first step for shortlisting the right candidates. Do your homework in understanding the projects that the hired individual or individuals will be tasked with on the projects they work on. Does a candidate’s experience, qualifications and skill level match with the job designation required?
The qualifications and skills you are looking for
One issue faced in construction is that the current education system is not preparing all candidates well for entry into the job market, and as a result, many candidates may lack the technical knowledge and skill that is vital in construction.
To find the right candidates, it’s essential to specify the required skill set and qualifications to meet the unique demands of each project and job. The right qualifications and skills should be very clear in any job advertisement.
Be transparent about roles and working hours
A well-written job posting should be clear about all job specifics, from the tasks candidates can expect as part of their job, to the hours they will be expected to work.
What you have to offer candidates and what construction has to offer
In order to pull in a lot of interest from qualified candidates, it’s essential to be clear about the benefits that will be available to them in this role. What sets you apart from other recruiters? Do you offer educational opportunities? What salary and perks do you offer to your people? Of course, you should always be realistic and reasonable about the provisions you will give to candidates if they work with you, in order to retain them in the long term.
When you are recruiting in construction, it’s just as important to talk about the benefits of working within the industry as a whole as well as your business. Define the experiences, opportunities and benefits that they can stand to gain.
Provide the information that will help you attract candidates who will be willing to work to their complete potential.
Ensure suitable interviewing terms and times
Whilst you will certainly have a time limit in mind when it comes to shortlisting and interviewing candidates, consider that you should relax your plans in order to make it easier for the right people to be able to conveniently attend an interview, whether this be in person, via telephone, or by video cal
Construction Recruitment Specialists
At On-Site Group, our expert team specialise in all areas of the construction sector. We understand the challenges faced in construction and understand your terminology. For support in finding the right candidates, call us today on 0845 070 3883 to learn why you should choose On-Site Group as your recruitment partner.