Business Details
10 Years
experience
Specialist Recruitment for Built Environment & Rail Sectors
Coleman James is a specialist independent recruitment firm established in 2016, dedicated to connecting top talent with ambitious businesses in the built environment and rail sectors. Founded by Andrew Mackay, a recruitment professional with over two decades of experience, we combine deep industry expertise with a consultative, tailored approach to deliver long-term partnerships. Our team of award-winning consultants brings over 200 collective years of sector-specific knowledge, enabling us to match candidates and clients with precision. We prioritise integrity, relationships, and excellence, operating with a commitment to ethical recruitment practices and client-centric service.Our robust search and screening processes, including psychometric testing, ensure we identify the right fit for every role. With offices in Newcastle, Doncaster, and London, we serve clients nationwide, offering permanent, temporary, and executive search solutions. Our reputation for quality delivery is built on a foundation of trust, market intelligence, and a focus on tangible results that support both organisational and individual career growth.
Services
Construction Recruitment
Rail Sector Recruitment
Civil Engineering Recruitment
Building Services Recruitment
Facilities Management Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We have over 200 years of combined experience in built environment and rail recruitment
- Our consultative approach builds long-term collaborative partnerships with clients
- Robust search and screen process ensures precise candidate-client matching
- Award-winning team with sector-specific expertise and extensive networks
- Commitment to integrity, transparency, and delivering tangible results
What people say
Professional recruiters
Sector knowledge
Successful placements
Career support
Trustworthy representation
Services
Construction Recruitment
Specialist recruitment solutions for construction sector professionals and employers. Our consultants have over 100 years of combined industry experience, placing candidates in roles ranging from site management to executive leadership. We understand the unique demands of construction projects and match skilled professionals with organisations requiring expertise in residential, commercial, and infrastructure development. Our service ensures quality placements that align with project requirements and company culture.
Rail Sector Recruitment
Targeted recruitment services for rail industry professionals and employers. Our dedicated consultants leverage extensive sector connections to place candidates in technical, operational, and managerial roles across rail infrastructure and services. We specialise in identifying white-collar professionals with the specific skills required for rail project delivery and network management. Our deep understanding of industry challenges ensures we source candidates who can drive organisational success in this specialised sector.
Civil Engineering Recruitment
Expert recruitment solutions for civil engineering professionals and employers. Our team has unparalleled market knowledge, placing qualified engineers in roles spanning infrastructure projects, consultancy, and construction management. We maintain a comprehensive database of candidates with expertise in structural design, project management, and technical delivery. Our service focuses on matching engineering professionals with organisations requiring specialist skills in transportation, water resources, and urban development projects.
Building Services Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for building services professionals across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines. Our consultants have extensive experience placing candidates in design, installation, and maintenance roles within commercial and residential sectors. We maintain strong relationships with employers seeking experts in HVAC, fire protection, and sustainable building systems. Our service ensures placements that meet technical requirements while supporting long-term career development for industry professionals.
Facilities Management Recruitment
Targeted recruitment solutions for facilities management professionals and employers. Our consultants specialise in placing candidates for both hard and soft services roles across commercial, healthcare, and educational sectors. We understand the operational demands of facility management and match experienced professionals with organisations requiring expertise in maintenance, operations, and service delivery. Our service focuses on ensuring continuity and efficiency through quality personnel placements.
People
Andrew Mackay
Managing Director
Founder of Coleman James with over 20 years' experience in senior recruitment roles. Andrew established the company in 2016 to raise industry standards through ethical practices and long-term partnerships. His vision focuses on connecting construction and rail professionals with organisations seeking growth.
Rachel Young
Recruitment Consultant
Experienced recruiter specialising in facilities management placements. Rachel has developed strong industry connections and is praised for her professional approach and successful candidate matching. She supports both clients and candidates through transparent, relationship-focused recruitment processes.
Robyn
Recruitment Consultant
MEP industry specialist with an impeccable reputation in building services recruitment. Robyn has extensive sector knowledge and a proven track record of advancing candidates' careers through strategic placements in mechanical and electrical engineering roles.
Emma Horton
Recruitment Consultant
Building design recruitment expert with national and local market expertise. Emma provides professional support to candidates seeking career moves in architectural and construction design roles, maintaining strong relationships with leading design firms across the UK.
Lauren
Recruitment Consultant
Specialist in sustainability and compliance recruitment for the built environment sector. Lauren demonstrates exceptional understanding of both candidate aspirations and employer requirements, delivering successful placements that align with industry standards and organisational goals.
Questions
What sectors does Coleman James specialise in?
We focus exclusively on recruitment for the built environment and rail sectors, including architecture, construction, civil engineering, facilities management, and rail.
How does Coleman James ensure quality candidate matching?
Our robust search and screen process includes psychometric testing and industry-specific assessments to ensure precise alignment between candidates' skills and clients' requirements.
Do you offer both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions?
Yes, we provide permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, and retained/executive search services across all sectors we operate in.
How does Coleman James support candidate career development?
We offer CV critiques, interview preparation, career planning, and mentoring to help candidates achieve their professional goals through tailored guidance and market insights.
Are your recruitment services available nationwide?
With offices in Newcastle, Doncaster, and London, we provide recruitment solutions across the UK, serving both local and national clients and candidates.
