Contingent Permanent
No placement, no fee. No upfront costs. You pay when a candidate starts. Shortlists of three or four interviewed people, not a CV dump.
Dublin, Ireland · Global construction recruitment
The Right People.Delivered with Precision.
We are construction recruitment specialists. One sector. Total focus. Connecting exceptional talent with ambitious projects across Ireland, the UK, the Middle East, and beyond.
No placement, no fee. No upfront costs.
Where we place
Five construction desks. No other sectors.
Deep expertise across every major construction discipline. One specialist team. Total coverage.
Desk
Executive Search
Board-level and C-suite appointments for contractors, developers, and infrastructure investors. Discreet, retained, and exhaustively thorough.
- — Managing Director — Construction
- — Commercial Director
- — Head of Projects / Operations Director
Discuss a board appointment
Desk
Civil & Infrastructure
Roads, rail, water, energy, and heavy civil. From principal engineers to project directors delivering national infrastructure.
- — Senior / Principal Civil Engineer
- — Infrastructure Project Manager
- — Section Engineer — Earthworks / Structures
Find civil talent
Desk
Commercial & High-Rise
Office towers, mixed-use, retail, and residential high-rise. Quantity surveyors, project managers, and site managers who have delivered landmark buildings.
- — Senior Quantity Surveyor
- — Site Manager — RC Frame / Fit-Out
- — Project Manager — Commercial Builds
Find commercial talent
Desk
MEP & Technical
Mechanical, electrical, and public health talent for complex building services — commercial, healthcare, and data-centre environments.
- — MEP Design Manager
- — Electrical Project Engineer
- — BIM Coordinator — Building Services
Find MEP talent
Desk
Project Controls & Commercial
Planners, cost managers, estimators, and commercial managers who keep complex projects on time and on budget.
- — Planning Manager — Primavera P6
- — Commercial Manager — Main Contractor
- — Estimator — Civil / Build
Find controls talent
How we work
Four service models. One standard of excellence.
View servicesRetained Executive Search
Mapped, retained search. We identify people who are not looking — and we do not advertise your vacancy to the market unless you ask us to.
Contract & Interim
Same-day brief, rapid shortlist. Pre-vetted contractors who can start when the programme cannot wait.
Salary Benchmarking
A confidential, bespoke report from real placement conversations, not scraped job ads. Ireland, UK, and Middle East coverage.
For employers
Hiring should not feel like gambling.
You need people who can contribute on day one. We deliver shortlists of pre-qualified, interview-ready candidates — not CVs pulled from a database.
- Pre-qualified candidates — every CV is interviewed before it reaches you
- Sector-specialist consultants — no generalists learning on your brief
- Dedicated account management — one point of contact, end to end
- Replacement guarantee — if a placement leaves within the agreed period, we replace at no additional fee
For candidates
Your career deserves a specialist advocate.
A generalist recruiter adds you to a database and waits for a keyword match. A specialist consultant understands your trajectory, introduces you to the right hiring managers, and negotiates from market knowledge.
Access to unadvertised roles
Many of the best positions never reach a job board. They are filled through trusted networks. That is where we operate.
Salary benchmarking included
We will tell you honestly where your experience sits in the current market — and what you should be earning.
Interview preparation
We brief you on the hiring manager, the culture, and the likely questions. You walk in prepared.
About Apex
Built on belief. Focused on construction.
Apex Recruitment Partners was founded in Dublin on a single conviction: construction recruitment deserved better than generalist agencies treating it as just another vertical. We specialise — totally, unequivocally, and without distraction.
Every consultant has either worked in construction or spent years recruiting exclusively within it. That is a prerequisite, not a talking point.
The Apex distinction
Generalist agencies send you 20 CVs and hope one sticks. We send three that are all hireable.
That is the difference between a database keyword search and a consultant who knows a Section Engineer from a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
Ready to talk?
One conversation is all it takes to see the difference a specialist makes.
Email info@apexrecruitment.ie. Response within 4 business hours.
Common questions
Straight answers, then a conversation.
What construction sectors does Apex Recruitment Partners specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in construction recruitment across five core disciplines: Executive Search, Civil & Infrastructure, Commercial & High-Rise, MEP & Technical, and Project Controls & Commercial. We do not recruit outside construction — our total focus on one sector is what allows us to deliver the depth clients expect. Explore our sectors or contact our team to discuss your requirements.
Where is Apex Recruitment Partners based, and where do you recruit?
Apex is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. We recruit across Ireland, the UK, and the Middle East. Contact us to discuss opportunities in your region.
How long does it typically take to fill a construction role?
Fill times vary by seniority and specialism. Contract roles can move in days; retained executive searches typically take several weeks to shortlist. Book a consultation to discuss your specific timeline.
What types of construction roles do you place?
We place roles across the construction industry — from graduate engineers and site supervisors to board-level executives. Common briefs include Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Site Managers, Civil Engineers, MEP Engineers, Planners, Commercial Managers, and C-suite appointments. View all sectors and roles or upload your CV to register.
Do you offer any guarantee on placements?
Permanent placements include a replacement guarantee as set out in our terms of business (contingent and retained periods differ). Contract placements include a short satisfaction window. Speak to a consultant for the exact terms on your brief.
How do I register as a candidate with Apex Recruitment Partners?
The fastest way to register is to upload your CV securely through our website. A specialist consultant will review your profile and contact you if your experience matches active or upcoming roles. Alternatively, email candidates@apexrecruitment.ie or use the contact form.