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Lake District Challenge Completed: How Atkins Search Construction Recruitment Tackled Scafell Pike to Raise Awareness for Men's Mental Health
As a leading UK construction recruitment agency, we’re committed to building relationships and supporting important charities, such as Tough to Talk, who are transforming conversations around men’s mental health which is an issue especially critical within the construction industry. On Saturday 13th September our team took on England’s highest peak and climbed Scafell Pike to support Tough to Talk.
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The Lake District Challenge: Building Relationships Beyond Construction Jobs
On Saturday September 13th, Atkins Search are proud to have taken on Scafell Pike, alongside our partners at Clegg Construction and fantastic clients from Morecroft Electrical Ltd, Pick Everard and Cartwright Communications. We conquered England’s highest peak at 978 metres with more than 3,000 feet of ascent. Our construction recruitment specialists covered over 10 miles in just 7 hours, testing every ounce of our determination in support of Tough to Talk.
On the day we battled wet and windy weather conditions, pushed through sore legs and blisters, to bring our teams together for charity. A huge thank you goes out to everyone who joined us on the day and to those who have supported our fundraising efforts so far. There’s still time to donate via our JustGiving page here.
We’re already looking forward to seeing what challenge 2026 has in store!
The Lake District challenge perfectly demonstrates what sets Atkins Search apart as a construction recruitment agency. We build lasting relationships with our construction clients looking to hire and construction job seekers looking for their dream career in construction.
Why Mental Health Matters in Construction Recruitment
The construction industry faces unique mental health challenges. With high-pressure environments, physical demands and traditionally masculine workplace cultures, construction workers often struggle to discuss mental health openly. As a specialist construction recruitment agency, we understand the importance to reduce these pressures that affect our construction candidates and construction employers.
Mental health statistics in construction paint a concerning picture:
- CIOB found that 28% of construction professionals in the industry experience suicidal thoughts at least once from 2024-2025.
- The industry has one of the highest suicide rates across all sectors and construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide.
- Many skilled construction professionals suffer in silence due to workplace stigma
Supporting Tough To Talk: Breaking Down Barriers
The Atkins Search 2025 Charity of the Year is Tough to Talk, reflecting our commitment to the construction community’s wellbeing. This incredible charity is revolutionising how the construction sector approaches workplace mental health, providing:
- Mental health awareness training for construction teams
- Safe spaces for construction professionals to discuss challenges
- Resources specifically designed for the building industry
- Support networks connecting construction workers across the UK
Atkins Search Construction Recruitment
As an established construction recruitment agency in the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, London and Yorkshire, Atkins Search understands that successful construction recruitment requires an approachable, human-focused approach to ensure we build meaningful relationships with both job seekers and client.. Our construction recruitment experts focus on:
- Building Long-term Construction Industry Relationships
- Developing deep partnerships with construction employers
- Supporting construction job candidates throughout their career journey
- Understanding the unique culture of each construction company
Our construction recruiters possess extensive building industry expertise, covering:
Comprehensive Construction Recruitment Services
- Construction executive search
- Temporary construction staffing
- Permanent construction placements
- Construction freelance recruitment
- Career guidance for construction professionals
Join Our Construction Recruitment Community
At Atkins Search, we’re a construction recruitment agency providing Permanent, Temporary, and Retained Search recruitment solutions across the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, London and Yorkshire. Whether you’re a construction professional seeking new building industry opportunities or a construction company needing specialist construction recruitment services, we’re here to support your journey. Contact us here.
Ready to Build Your Construction Career?
If you’re inspired by our approach to construction recruitment and looking for construction job opportunities with UK-leading employers who value workplace wellbeing and employee-focused values, get in touch with our construction recruitment specialists today.
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