Atkins Search Quarter 1 Newsletter 2025-2026
Life at Atkins Search
This June, the Atkins Search team in Nottinghamshire powered on through sunshine and scorching heat, delivering celebration, connection, upskilling, and impact across construction and recruitment.
Workplace Spirit: Celebrating Birthdays & Team Unity
We kicked off with double the cake to celebrate Laura and Alex’s birthdays, reinforcing our team culture. Activities like office birthday celebrations foster staff retention, employee engagement and unity.
Empowering Women in Construction
At the Nottingham Women in Construction networking event, Laura connected with industry leaders like Claire Colgan from Turner & Townsend. With women comprising just 15 % of the UK construction workforce, only 1% in on-site roles, Atkins Search is committed to construction recruitment for women, diversity, and inclusion.
Insights from Broadmarsh Redevelopment
Laura also joined ProCon Nottinghamshire’s Broadmarsh development tour with Paul Seddon, Director of Planning and Transport at Nottingham City Council, learning how regional transformation shapes job demand. Staying current with local trends, such as Nottinghamshire infrastructure recruitment, gives Atkins Search a competitive edge in matching top-tier talent.
Harnessing AI in Recruitment Strategy
Jess Jones attended the East Midlands Chamber AI & Digital Marketing Conference at the at the EMCC (University of Nottingham), learning from experts such as Joyann Boyce and Martin Broadhurst FRSA. By exploring AI recruitment tools UK, we’re enhancing candidate screening and client matching.
Prioritising Mental Fitness at Work
Olivia’s Mental Fitness workshop centred around resilience, stress management, and well‑being strategies. These are all key to avoiding burnout in high‑pressure roles such as recruitment professionals and construction project recruitment consultants, enforcing our commitment to employee wellbeing.
Building Regional Partnerships
Nicole represented Atkins Search at the Gateley PLC Recruitment Roundtable, aligning with stakeholders across the Midlands and strengthening our commitment to Midlands construction recruitment services.
Employee of the Quarter Celebrations
We also took some time to recognise one of our team members, Olivia Harteley, who was named Employee of the Quarter for last quarter! To celebrate her well-deserved win, we headed to Red Dog Saloon for a team night out filled with American comfort food, laughs over a few rounds of beer pong, and some spirited karaoke performances at @ Roxy Lanes in Nottingham. Congratulations again to Liv, we’re proud to have you as part of the team.
Celebrating Team Excellence – Atkins Search MVP
Our new team member, Jess White, earned the June MVP. Jess has been an amazing addition to the team and has made quite the impression in just her first few weeks of working here! Jess demonstrates excellence every day, the team voted Jess as our June MVP and had a spin on our prize white, landing her a 3pm finish!! Recognising talent this way fosters performance and retention in fast‑paced sectors like construction recruitment in Nottingham.
Why June Was a Milestone Month for Atkins Search
At Atkins Search, we believe that real recruitment success is built on relationships, innovation, and local expertise. June was packed with events and achievements which is a reflection of the values that set us apart:
- We foster strong internal culture, celebrating milestones and supporting our people.
- We stay ahead by embracing AI recruitment strategies and attending industry events.
- We promote diversity in construction, supporting underrepresented groups in the workforce.
- We’re tuned into the local market, engaging in Nottinghamshire’s regeneration and infrastructure growth.
From Broadmarsh developments to Women in Construction events, we’re making sure we’re part of the change and remain competitive to ensure client and candidate satisfaction. Our team continues to shape the future of construction recruitment in Nottingham, connecting high-quality talent with the right employers across the built environment.
We’re proud of what we achieved this month and even more excited about what’s next. If you’re a construction professional looking for your next opportunity or a business ready to grow your team, we’re here to help. Explore our current job opportunities.
If you’re looking to hire top-tier talent in the built environment sector across the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, London, or Yorkshire, speak with our specialist team today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What construction job opportunities are available across Nottingham, Birmingham, Derby, Coventry and Leicester right now?
Atkins Search currently recruits for a variety of roles in construction, civil engineering, project management, and consultancy across the East and West Midlands. We work with reputable contractors, consultancies, and developers to place professionals in both permanent and freelance positions. You can explore our opportunities in these regions here.
How can Atkins Search help me find the right construction job?
Our experienced recruitment consultants are embedded in the Nottingham construction market. We also have a strong presence throughout the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, London, and Yorkshire UK, with deep connections to industry-leading construction firms. We offer tailored job-matching, CV support, and career guidance to help you land roles that match your skills, values and aspirations.
I’m a construction employer; how can I partner with Atkins Search?
We work with employers across the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, London, and Yorkshire, offering expert recruitment services in construction, consultancy, infrastructure and civil engineering. Whether you need a Senior Quantity Surveyor or a team of project managers, we understand the market and source candidates who deliver results.
Do you only work with clients and candidates in Nottingham?
While Nottingham is our home base, we regularly support recruitment across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and beyond. Our team has deep regional knowledge, allowing us to offer reliable, local recruitment solutions that work.
How do I register with Atkins Search?
You can register your CV by visiting our website homepage, or by contacting us directly via phone, email or LinkedIn.
0115 671 6334
We’ll get in touch to arrange a consultation tailored to your needs.
