Craig Swift

Divisional Manager - Construction and Residential at Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Nick Mole BSc F.C.I.O.B.

Craig is a respected professional who has an expert knowledge of the construction industry.He is an extremely thorough consultant whose attention to detail is second to none.I would have no hesitation in hiring Craig's services again.

Laura Turner

Craig is a seasoned, high quality recruiter with a great work ethic and very positive attitude. He demonstrates a solid and well rounded understanding of the recruitment process and his positive disposition makes him a pleasure to work with. Craig is a hard working, innovative, positive thinking individual who shows immense dedication to his work and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to a future employer or client.

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Divisional Manager - Construction and Residential
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      Pinnacle is an established recruitment business within the Residential & Construction sectors and I have been appointed to aid in the growth of an established business by enhancing existing relationships and expanding our offerings within key areas. Pinnacle is an established recruitment business within the Residential & Construction sectors and I have been appointed to aid in the growth of an established business by enhancing existing relationships and expanding our offerings within key areas.

    • Divisional Construction Recruitment Lead
      • Oct 2017 - Oct 2021

      Pyramid is an established owner led business, supported by external investment to aid in its growth and diversification with the Construction Division forming a growing part of the business; with exciting plans for further growth. Providing Permanent and Freelance recruitment solutions across the ‘Built Environment’ we have secured places on National PSL's and dealt with regionally focused SME's and specialist contractors. This has seen us already work on assignments for Main Contractors, Residential Developers, Fit-Out Contractors, Civil Engineering Contractors and Consultancies since the division was set up in October 2017. Based upon an open and honest business ethos our aim is to provide the highest level of service at affordable prices and work with individuals and companies in a transparent and collaborative way.

    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Divisional Lead – Build (Main-Contracting, Residential Developers, Fit-Out, Sub-Contracting)
      • Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
    • Divisional Manager: Main Contracting, Residential, Commercial Fit Out, Shop Fitting, Health & Safety
      • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

      I was recruited to establish a foothold in the main contracting and residential developer sector with the core business being historically with sub-contractors. During my time with Humres I established the platform for multiple start up desks/divisions, added revenue to existing desks due to staff development and management, with the team peaking at 10 sub-ordinates. I was also instrumental in establishing a freelance division from scratch as Humres had historically been a permanent only recruitment business,

    • Managing Recruitment Consultant
      • Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

      Undertook 2 differing short term assignments with 2 very different companies - NES Global Talent & Project Resource. Both assignments allowed me to use both my management and sector experience. Undertook 2 differing short term assignments with 2 very different companies - NES Global Talent & Project Resource. Both assignments allowed me to use both my management and sector experience.

    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Divisional Manager - Construction, Residential, Sustainability & Infrastructure Divisions
      • Jan 2014 - May 2015

      Morgan Hunt is an award-winning provider of specialist recruitment services primarily operating within the public sector via multiple offices throughout the UK. Keen to diversify the business I was initially recruited to launch a construction and residential division from scratch. My remit quickly changed and in addition to launching a new division I also assumed management responsibility for the Rail / Aviation and Infrastructure divisions quickly followed by the Energy/Sustainability division.

    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Practice Manager - Senior Construction Recruiter heading up recruitment within construction
      • Apr 2008 - Dec 2013

      Oversaw and developed recruitment consultants operating within the Residential, Construction and Bids/Marketing sectors. I was responsible for developing existing revenue streams as well as managing consultants in new areas of the business, most of which were brand new areas to the company. MRG recruits for mid to senior level appointments within the construction industry. Our philosophy is to offer exceptional service - we're straight talking, hard working, highly flexible and easy to do business with. We help our clients to strengthen their teams by finding and recruiting the best talent available, and we find life enhancing career moves for our candidates.

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Recruitment Consultant operating within construction
      • 2003 - 2008

      Recruiting permanent and interim staff within the build environment working on a self employed basis whilst starting a family. Recruiting permanent and interim staff within the build environment working on a self employed basis whilst starting a family.

    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Recruitment Consultant - Construction & Residential
      • 1999 - 2003

      Recruiting exclusively within the built environment and promoted to Senior Consultant. Recruiting exclusively within the built environment and promoted to Senior Consultant.

    • United Kingdom
    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Insurance Broker / Manager
      • 1990 - 1999

      Worked as an Insurance Broker specialising in personal lines progressing from trainee level through to Assistant Branch Manager of one of the regions largest offices and Branch Manager of a smaller satelite office. Worked as an Insurance Broker specialising in personal lines progressing from trainee level through to Assistant Branch Manager of one of the regions largest offices and Branch Manager of a smaller satelite office.

Education

  • Fullbrook Secondary School + 6th Form College
    1983 - 1990

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