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Specialist Infrastructure Quantity

Surveying Recruiters


WHO WE ARE


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Specialist market focus
Long-term relationships
Genuine understanding of commercial environments

Stanford Clarke is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused exclusively on infrastructure quantity surveying and commercial recruitment across the UK.

We partner with contractors, consultancies, and infrastructure organisations operating across Rail, Utilities, Highways, Data Centres, and Civil Engineering — supporting the delivery of some of the UK’s most important infrastructure projects.

Building commercial

teams behind the UK’s

infrastructure

projects

OUR VALUES


01

Relationship-Driven

We believe long-term partnerships deliver better outcomes than transactional recruitment.

02

Specialist Understanding

We take the time to understand the people, projects, and commercial environments behind every hire.

03

Integrity & Professionalism

We operate with honesty, transparency, and professionalism in every interaction.

04

Quality First

We focus on precision, relevance, and long-term fit — not volume.

We believe exceptional recruitment is built on relationships, trust, and people.

These are the principles that guide every search, every conversation, and every placement we make.

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HOW WE OPERATE


01
Discovery

We start with a conversation

We learn your business, your project environment, and exactly what you need from your next hire.

Typically 30–45 minutes
02
Search

We map the market

Direct outreach to our active network of infrastructure QS and commercial professionals.

Not just job boards
03
Shortlist

We shortlist with precision

A small, qualified shortlist of candidates we genuinely believe in. No noise, no volume.

Quality over volume — always
04
Placement

We manage the process

From interviews through to offer, we keep both sides informed and aligned at every stage.

Full process management
05
Beyond

We stay involved

We stay in touch long after placement — because long-term fit matters as much as the hire itself.

Ongoing support after placement
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WHAT WE OFFER


Permanent & Executive

Recruitment

Specialist recruitment across infrastructure quantity surveying and commercial management, from Graduate Quantity Surveyors through to Commercial Directors.

We support contractors, consultancies, and infrastructure organisations in securing high-performing commercial professionals for long-term project delivery and business growth.

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Target Mapping & Market

Intelligence

Strategic talent identification, competitor mapping, and market insight across the infrastructure commercial sector.

Our approach helps businesses better understand hiring trends, talent availability, and the wider infrastructure recruitment landscape.

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Candidate Representation &

Career Support

Supporting infrastructure professionals with confidential opportunities, market guidance, and long-term career progression.

We work closely with candidates to understand their goals, experience, and project background to ensure the right long-term fit.

Ready to work with

a specialist?

Whether you're a business looking to grow your commercial team, or a QS professional exploring your next move — we're here to help.

Reach us

167-169 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PF

Info@stanfordclarke.com

07305 324430

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