For employers
Hire commercial staff with confidence
We shortlist people at every level, from assistant QS to commercial director. Everyone we put forward has been vetted, referenced and is ready to move.
Start hiringCommercial construction recruitment
Recruitment by people who've done the job.
Rutilium places quantity surveyors, estimators and commercial managers across UK construction and infrastructure. Before we moved into recruitment we worked in quantity surveying ourselves, so we understand the roles we fill.
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Quantity SurveyorSenior Quantity SurveyorManaging Quantity SurveyorEstimatorSenior EstimatorCommercial ManagerCommercial DirectorCost ConsultantContracts Manager
Why Rutilium
We know the job because we've done it.
Our team has worked in quantity surveying, so we know what a strong final account looks like, what a CVR should tell you, and which candidates are likely to stay. That knowledge goes into every shortlist we send.
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Proper technical screeningWe test how candidates measure, value and negotiate before we put them forward.
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Brief us in your own termsJCT, NEC, valuations, variations. You won't need to explain the basics to us.
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Hires that lastWe also look at the soft skills that keep people in a role, such as communication and commercial judgement.
Who we help
Whichever side of the table you're on
For candidates
Find a role that moves your career forward
Advice from recruiters who have done these jobs themselves, with full detail on the project, the team and the package before you commit to an interview.
Explore your optionsOur specialisms
Focused on the commercial side of construction
We only recruit for the commercial function of construction and infrastructure. Working in one area keeps our market knowledge current and useful.
Quantity Surveyors
Assistant, intermediate and senior QSs for main contractors, subcontractors and consultancies.
Managing & Lead QS
Experienced surveyors ready to run packages, mentor juniors and own the commercial position.
Estimators
Estimators and senior estimators who win work at margins you can deliver.
Commercial Managers
Managers who protect margin, manage risk and keep client relationships strong.
Commercial Directors
Discreet search for heads of commercial and director-level leadership appointments.
Wider commercial staff
Cost consultants, contracts managers and procurement specialists across the built environment.
How we work
A clear process from start to finish
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Discovery call
We learn about the role, the project and the team, or about your experience and what you want next.
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Search & vetting
We approach suitable people and screen them thoroughly.
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Interviews
You see a short, qualified shortlist, with clear briefings on both sides before anyone meets.
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Offer & aftercare
We manage the offer, the notice period and the first weeks in the new role.
Insights
News and advice from our market
How to hire a quantity surveyor who stays
Turnover in commercial teams is expensive and disruptive. What we look for beyond the CV when we screen for staying power.
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