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Our candidates commend us for our high levels of passion, dedication and market knowledge. We go above and beyond to always ensure the right fit between both parties, meaning your career is in safe hands with Confido.

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What makes Confido different?

Confido was founded by Curtis Sanderson, a Building Control & Surveying industry expert with a reputation of forging long-lasting, trusting relationships, via a distinct transparent approach. We believe transparency combined with expert knowledge is everything and make it our business to understand every business within our sectors, inside out. The good, the bad and the ugly, we will find it to make sure you don’t have to. 

Ultimately, our commitment to our candidates is the free access to everything we know. By partnering with Confido, you deal with one individual, your career consultant, who is an expert in their field and will leave no stone unturned to ensure your move is the perfect move for you.

Partnership approach:

Building Control is a market with more jobs than experienced candidates, so looking for your next move whilst filtering out the bad moves can be a full-time job in itself. Without expert advice, it can become time consuming and overwhelming very quickly. Researching employers, trawling through job adverts, filling out application forms, individually organising every interview, and not to mention, the stress of blindly negotiating offers (all whilst juggling the current full-time job). 

Through our meticulous yet personable ‘partnership approach’, we offer an alternative that turns this painstaking task into a positive and enjoyable journey, leaving you with not only your perfect role, but a lifelong career consultant.

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Why work with Confido?

Our trusted reputation with clients has made us the preferred supplier to the widest network of employers in the UK Building Control & Surveying sector. Not only does this mean we can offer access to an unrivalled number and variety of opportunities, it also means we are usually the first to know.  

Access to exclusive jobs

The advertised job market is only the tip of the iceberg as most employers do not have the time or resources to advertise. Beneath the surface is where you’ll find us. By networking with our clients on a daily basis, we often gain exclusive access to opportunities that do not make it to mainstream job boards. We hold all the secrets, ready to reveal all. 

Transparent Advice 

Our unique reputation with candidates is not only access to our extensive industry knowledge but also our completely transparent approach. We pride ourselves on facilitating successful long-term engagements, which would not be possible without 100% honesty. We don’t just promote an employer’s success stories, if there’s a negative, you will know about it to ensure there are no surprises later down the line. 

Negotiating the best possible offer

We remove the stress of the offer negotiation process and utilise our expert knowledge of market rates to achieve the best possible offer. All without risk of damaging the relationship with your future employer. 

Any career move is a big deal, it’s not just a new job, and should be treated as such. Don’t risk getting it wrong and having to go through it all again. Take the easy option and get in touch for a confidential consultation with your friendly experts.  

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Our values underpin everything we do

Quality

To recruit the best for the best, you have to be the best. We cannot expect exceptional results without exceptional quality, so you can rest assured we always go above and beyond in everything we do for both candidates and clients.   

Transparency 

We pride ourselves on forging long-term successful partnerships, which is not possible without complete transparency. If we’re aware of information that may result in a candidate rejecting an offer, we won’t hesitate to offer it to ensure there are no surprises later down the line. No ‘quick wins’. We only win when both candidate & client win.  

Empathy

We are caring, curious people who possess a desire to know and understand others. We seek first to understand another’s perspective, circumstance and feelings, then respond appropriately. This value ensures not just an outcome but the right outcome.  

Reliability

We cannot expect to be a trusted recruitment partner without reliable quality. Being worthy of trust takes time whilst building strong relationships requires reliability, hence this is at the core of our values.

Areas of expertise

With specialist consultants covering our core divisions, Confido combines the industry and market expertise of a niche supplier with the capacity, technology and resources of a global agency to deliver market-leading results.

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What Our Customers Say

We could tell you ourselves exactly why we’re the UK’s ‘go to’ agency for Building Control & Surveying recruitment, but we think our customers can tell you better. After all, what they think is all that matters.

Principal Building Control Surveyor

Made it fun and at times almost felt like a counsellor

Moving jobs is a daunting process. I found it especially hard as I had been with the team I worked with for so long. Curtis really took the time to understand me and what I needed. Curtis arranged a number of interviews for me to companies that he thought would be a good fit and he wasn’t wrong. During what could have been a difficult process Curtis made it fun, he guided me well and at times almost felt like a counsellor. I would definitely recommend Curtis, I’m so much happier now and it’s all due to him connecting me with the right company. I can’t thank you enough.

Senior Building Control Surveyor

Honest and transparent throughout

During my job search I worked with several recruiters, but Curtis was by far the best. While many were ready to force me into the first position that came along so that they could snatch their commission. Curtis took a more human approach taking notes of my needs and making every effort to match me and the right company and role. He was honest and transparent throughout having an excellent knowledge of the industry and the companies with which he connected me. Because of Curtis my job hunt was actually a pleasure and ended successfully with several good offers on the table.

Senior Warranty Surveyor

I genuinely cannot recommend him enough

Curtis really came through for me finding me the perfect role, he had specific insights into most companies I was interested in to assist in making my decision. He really understood my job requirements and what companies best fit my skill set and experience. I genuinely could not be happier since joining my new company. Curtis has always been exceptionally professional, really easy to talk to and always answered the phone when I called and responded to messages promptly. I was never left in the dark and always knew where I stood. I genuinely cannot recommend him enough.

Building Control Surveyor

He’s a great guy and seems like he really cares

Curtis has helped me out massively. He’s a great guy and seems like he really cares. Once I told Curtis what I was after he handpicked companies that suited me best and got me through the door for the interview. After the interview stage he helped me make my decision by being upfront and honest with me about pros and cons of each company and found the perfect match for me. Really friendly and helpful throughout the whole process and looking forward to seeing Curtis again for a drink or three… cheers!

Assistant Building Control Surveyor

One of the best in the business.

Would highly recommend Curtis to anyone who is looking or even thinking about changing jobs. He did all the hard work for me and exceeded my expectations. Putting myself first, he only recommended me to companies that suited my requirements and even helped me make the decision. One of the best in the business.

Technical Auditor

Excellent advice when negotiating terms

I am writing to you to convey how happy I have been with the representation customer service I have had from Curtis which has led to me finding a new role as a Technical Auditor. I have dealt with recruitment consultants in the past, but they have always overpromised, whilst delivering very little in the way of interviews and I have come away feeling that they were not interested in getting me a job that suited me but rather than getting me placed so that they could earn a fee. Curtis has been a refreshing change. He has listened to my needs and aspirations and worked tirelessly to get me interviews. He has provided valuable support and advice all the way through, and I always felt that his aim was to get me placed where I would be happy and successful. Curtis provided valuable insight into the current job market and fee scales and most importantly employers. He really gave me excellent advice when I was negotiating terms for my new post and was always happy to chase up HR and directors when things were going slow. To summarise Curtis is a valuable asset to your company which I am sure you already know and recognise appropriately. Furthermore, when my ex-colleagues contact me to ask who helped me find a new job I would have no hesitation in recommending him to them.

Assistant Building Control Surveyor

5 star rating and a massive thank you from me.

Curtis has been amazing through the whole process. He put me in touch with many potential employers in a very short time. Within three weeks he had found me the perfect job that met all (and more) of the criteria that I stipulated. 5 star rating and a massive thank you from me.

Building Control Manager

A credit to the industry

All thanks to Curtis, I have found my perfect job. He played a very important and significant role in the whole process, and without his assistance and professional skills in negotiations and delivering the information, I wouldn’t have got any of it as it is now. A credit to the industry who always deserves to be appreciated for the value he brings to the process and the levels he is capable of.

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If you have any questions or simply fancy a confidential chat for an idea of what’s out there, please do get in touch. Whether you’re a candidate considering a change or an employer looking for your next hire, we can help get you on track.

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