Ellis Fox

Who We Work With

Ellis Fox recruits high calibre senior candidates for the UK’s top 50 Main Contractors. Securing top talent in permanent and interim roles for companies in the construction, infrastructure and utilities sectors.

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What We Do

Ellis Fox can guide you in how to attract and retain the best talent in the industry for your main contracting business. For candidates we can support you in finding the next senior role to further your careers.

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Managing Director - Civils Main Contractor

Located in Midlands, Six-Figure Salary plus benefits

We have been retained to recruit a Managing Director to lead the growth of the civil engineering business of a well-respected family owned contractor. The successful candidate will drive growth oversee successful operational delivery of their contracts and ensure they maintain strong long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate will be a strategist and a leader able to continue the company’s growth, with a strong track record in operational management in civil engineering contracting and be aligned with the company’s core values of honesty and integrity.

Have the flexibility of hiring for either permanent or interim roles.
Obtain interviews with industry leaders who can add tangible value to your business.
Work one-on-one with a recruiter who brings energy and enthusiasm to the process.
Partner with a professional that has an in-depth understanding of infrastructure and utilities.
Be guided through how to attract and retain the right people for strategic senior positions.

Main Contractors

If you are experiencing change and looking for the right person to fill the gap, Ellis Fox can assist by providing skilled senior interims and executives who are experienced in effectively managing transition and turnarounds and implementing change.

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Candidates

Expertise in emerging technology, change management and executive decision making is sought after in the industry. If you’re a senior executive looking to make a move, contact us today. We place for interim and executive positions.

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Main Contractor - Need To Hire The Best Senior Talent?

This eBook will ensure you win the war on talent by revealing:

The secrets to attracting the best senior Managers in top Main Contractors.
Why top candidates will NEVER join your organisation and how to change this.
How to stop your best people from joining other Main Contractors.
How to ensure the best candidates say “YES” to you and “NO” to competitors.

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"I found Ellis Fox to be professional and knowledgeable. Rupert took the time to meet and understand my requirements for a career move. Once a suitable Senior Commercial role was identified Rupert managed the process efficiently leading to an offer being made and accepted. I would not hesitate to recommend Ellis Fox to anyone looking for a Senior Main Contractor role."

Kay Williams

Commercial Services Director | Costain

"Rupert is the most proactive Recruitment Consultant I know. He goes out tirelessly looking for relevant opportunities. The Ellis Fox Back Office is also extremely efficient ensuring Interims are paid weekly on time."

Rob Hendy

Transformation Director (Interim) | Amey

"Ellis Fox has partnered with us on a number of key recruitments. On each occasion they have taken time to listen and understand the position as well as understand the culture and team fit, then through their extensive market knowledge have been able to field several high calibre candidates. We will continue to work with Ellis Fox in the future."

Steven Jackson

Commercial Director | Kier

"I have worked with Ellis Fox for a number of years and found them to be professional, organised and proactive. They know the Infrastructure and Utilities market very well and understand our business. They deliver the right fit candidates within agreed timescales. Rupert and his team are also very pleasant to do business with."

John Homer

CEO | North Midland Construction - nmcn

"I was looking to move my career forward as an Operations Director. I approached Ellis Fox and found them to be very well connected with Main Contractors. They secured me an interview with Kier and the rest is history. I recommend giving Rupert and his team a call. They know their market!"

Kyle Clough

Operations Director | Kier

"Ellis Fox played a key role in the recruitment of Costain’s Commercial Services Director. I found Rupert to be very efficient ensuring the process concluded with the candidate accepting. She has been a great find for the business and is performing at a consistently high level 3 year on."

David R. Taylor

Group Commercial Director | Costain

"I was contacted and asked to join the Ellis Fox stable of Interims. It wasn’t long before they secured me a 6-month contract as Interim Group Commercial Director with McNicholas (now Kier). This was to be extended by a further 4 months. Ellis Fox were at all times professional and their efficient Back office ensured the whole relationship ran smoothly." .

Stephen Mitchell

Group Commercial Director | McNicholas (now Kier)

"Ellis Fox approached me for the position of Framework Director with Kier Regional Civil Engineering. The interviews were arranged and the process through to offer acceptance was flawless. Rupert came across extremely knowledgeable about the Industry. He is also very well connected. I would not hesitate to recommend Ellis Fox."

Mark Smith

Framework Director | Kier

"Rupert is highly engaging, appropriately challenging and knowledgeable. His ability to quickly and effectively understand my background, my strengths and aspirations was a refreshing change. Rupert’s understanding of the organisations and roles we discussed was always accurate and insightful."

Richard Freemantle

Head of Commercial | Kier

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