We Make the Difference...

Birmingham-based specialists placing mid-level to C-suite talent across the construction sector — and wherever our clients need us.

Three specialist sectors. One dedicated team.

Deep Midlands roots, a network built over 30 years, and recruiters who know your sector inside out.

Construction & Engineering

Main contractors, project managers, site engineers, QS professionals and commercial teams. Permanent and contract, mid-level to C-suite.

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Residential Developers & Contractors

Housebuilders, residential developers and regional contractors. Blue and white collar placements on both permanent and contract terms.

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Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Highways, utilities, groundworks and public infrastructure. Placing civil engineers, infrastructure specialists and project leads.

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  • 15+ Years avg recruiter experience
  • 97.3% Contract fulfilment rate
  • 30yr Network across UK & beyond
  • T1+ Tier 1 to regional specialists
  • BHM Birmingham HQ

Midlands-rooted. Network-backed.

MapTalent is a Birmingham-based construction recruitment specialist. Our team has spent 15-25 years in the industry — not in generalist recruitment, but specifically in construction, engineering and infrastructure.

We serve regional clients as a preferred partner across the West and East Midlands. When clients need us further afield, our 30-year network goes with us — no fanfare, just results.

  • Blue & white collar
  • Permanent & contract
  • Mid-level to C-suite
  • Midlands & beyond

About MapTalent

Snowhill Plaza, Birmingham — MapTalent HQ region

Trusted by the best in the region.

KierTilbury DouglasGlencarBowmer & KirklandFarransLovellJessupJohn SiskCaddickHayfieldKingerleeOwlTricasBalfour BeattyPiperMCS GroupStepnellElliott GroupBuilding Services NowSt ModwenMorgan Sindall

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People who know the industry.

Mark Palmer — CEO, MapTalent

Mark Palmer

Chief Executive Officer

Sarah Vickers — Director, MapTalent

Sarah Vickers

Director

Jon Taylor — Associate Director, MapTalent

Jon Taylor

Associate Director

12 specialist recruiters — including 4 new members who joined in early 2026. Full profiles coming soon.

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Our process.

  1. Recruitment Process

    From brief to placement — structured, thorough, built around your specific role and culture requirements.

  2. Contingency Process

    Plans change. Validated alternative shortlists within 72 hours when you need them most.

  3. Speed Guaranteed

    Construction moves at pace. Our rapid turnaround process is designed to match it.

  4. Onboarding Support

    We don't disappear at offer stage. Full onboarding support to make sure every placement sticks.

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"MapTalent consistently deliver high-calibre candidates who understand the demands of Tier 1 construction. Their Midlands knowledge is unmatched — they understand the market, the people, and the pace."

Senior Director — Tier 1 Main Contractor

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