BUILT ENVIRONMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE & EARTHMOVING
At Green Barks Search, we recognise that success across the built environment, infrastructure, and earthmoving sectors depends on having the right people. Our recruitment solutions are designed to meet the unique challenges of these dynamic industries — from major civil engineering and groundworks packages to large-scale infrastructure and environmental schemes. We connect you with the technical, operational, and leadership talent who keep Britain’s projects moving.​
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Why choose GBS for Built Environment Recruitment?
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Industry Expertise
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​With decades of combined experience, our team is deeply embedded in the world of heavy civil engineering and construction. We partner with contractors and consultancies delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes — including HS2, Sizewell C, Lower Thames Crossing, major reservoir developments, and airport expansion projects.​
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From boardroom to site, we support clients across the full project lifecycle — encompassing strategy, planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Our reach spans disciplines such as civil engineering, project management, commercial and pre-construction, technical and digital delivery, environmental management, and sustainability. Whether it’s steering multi-billion-pound infrastructure programmes or delivering precision earthworks through advanced 3D machine control, we understand the evolving technical, commercial, and leadership demands shaping the modern built environment.
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Client-Centric Focus
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​Every project is unique. Whether you’re mobilising a large-scale earthworks package, strengthening your engineering and surveying teams, or preparing for future frameworks, we take time to understand your programme goals, safety culture, and operational challenges.
Our recruitment solutions are built around your timelines, scope, and long-term workforce objectives — ensuring you have the right people in place to deliver with confidence.​
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Comprehensive Skill Evaluation
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We go far beyond matching CVs. Each candidate is assessed for their technical ability, commercial awareness, and resilience in high-pressure environments.
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Earthworks Engineers, Surveyors & Project Managers
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Machine Control & Digital Engineering Specialists
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Pre-Construction, Commercial & Site Management Professionals
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Environmental, Quality & Compliance Leaders
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Every introduction is underpinned by a detailed understanding of the standards required to succeed on the UK’s most complex infrastructure and earthmoving projects.
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Relationships Matter
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We build partnerships, not transactions. Green Barks Search has established long-term relationships with Tier 1 contractors, regional specialists, and project delivery teams nationwide. Acting as an extension of your leadership group, we help you attract, retain, and develop the talent that drives sustained success.​​
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Networking Excellence
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Our involvement across infrastructure and earthmoving forums, industry conferences, and digital networks keeps us connected to the professionals shaping the UK’s future landscape. This reach allows us to identify both proven specialists and rising stars ready to contribute to your next major project.

I have no hesitation of recommending the services that Jonathan offers. He has worked on a number assignments and consultative activities for my business with great results.
Johnathan is very personable and spends considerable time understanding our requirements which only enhances his service offering.
I will certainly retain Johnathan on any future senior/executive search requirements we may have.
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