Solid Foundations, Sharper Talent

Edge Contracting is a specialist recruitment company based in the North East of England, supplying skilled construction and construction-related professionals to clients across the UK.

We support both major contractors and independent businesses with reliable, compliant, and fully vetted workforce solutions, delivered through a personal service where clients and candidates deal directly with experienced recruiters who keep them informed at every stage.

Are you an Employer?

Edge Contracting connects employers with fully vetted tradespeople, supervisors, and management professionals across the construction sector. Whether you require temporary labour or long-term hires, our client services are built to deliver quality, speed, and compliance.

Looking for work?

Our vacancies are updated daily and cover a wide range of roles. Rather than scrolling through listings that may not be relevant, send us your CV and a brief outline of the type of work you’re seeking — and our team will match you with suitable opportunities.

Built around you!

We support candidates at every stage, from registration to placement — offering access to a wide range of construction roles across the UK. Register with Edge Contracting to find consistent work, competitive pay, and trusted employers.

Why Edge Contracting?

“I founded Edge Contracting to offer a more personal, transparent recruitment service within the construction industry — one where clients and candidates deal with real people who genuinely care about getting it right.”

“Having worked closely with both national contractors and independent businesses, I understand how important reliability, compliance, and communication are. At Edge Contracting, we take the time to properly understand each role and each individual, ensuring the right fit rather than a quick placement.

Whether you’re a client looking for trusted professionals or a candidate seeking consistent work and honest support, you’ll always deal directly with an experienced recruiter who keeps you informed at every stage.”

Georgina McIntyre

Director & Founder, Edge Contracting

How We Get It Right

After years working in construction recruitment, we know all too well how rushed placements and poor communication waste time for everyone involved.
Our approach is deliberately different — agile, considered, and built around a personal service that focuses on the right match, not quick wins.

Understanding the Role

We take the time to fully understand each role, project, and working environment — not just the job title.

1 Vetting & Compliance

Every candidate is thoroughly screened, with right-to-work checks, certifications, experience, and safety compliance verified.

2 The Right Match

We look beyond CVs, considering skills, reliability, and attitude to ensure the right fit for both employer and candidate.

3 Ongoing Support

We stay involved throughout the placement, keeping clients and candidates informed and supported every step of the way.

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It’s a simple process — but it’s one we take seriously.

Industries & Roles We Recruit For

We recruit across a wide range of construction and construction-related industries, supporting both site-based and office-based roles. From skilled trades to supervisors and management professionals, we adapt our approach to suit each project and individual.

Industries

We support projects of all sizes across the UK, from early groundworks through to completion. This includes infrastructure, commercial, residential, and specialist construction environments, supplying reliable professionals to meet changing site demands.

Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Supporting large-scale infrastructure and civil projects, including highways, utilities, drainage, and public works from early groundwork through to completion.

Groundworks, Earthworks & Piling

Supplying experienced operatives for excavation, foundations, piling, and enabling works on projects of all sizes.

Housing, Residential & Commercial Construction

Recruiting for new-build housing, refurbishments, commercial developments, and mixed-use projects across the UK.

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)

Providing skilled professionals for mechanical and electrical installation, maintenance, and commissioning roles across construction projects.

Utilities, Energy & Framework Projects

Supporting long-term framework agreements and utility projects with reliable, compliant site-based and supervisory staff.

Industrial & Specialist Construction

Recruiting for specialist and industrial environments where experience, safety awareness, and reliability are critical.

Roles

We recruit across both site-based and office-based positions, supporting everything from hands-on trade roles to supervisory, management, and compliance-focused positions. Our approach adapts to the needs of each role and working environment.

Skilled Trades & General Labour

Supplying reliable tradespeople and labourers to support site operations, productivity, and safe working practices.

Plant Operatives & Machine Drivers

Recruiting qualified and experienced plant operators for excavators, dumpers, rollers, and specialist machinery.

Site Supervisors & Forepersons

Providing experienced supervisors to manage day-to-day site activity, coordinate teams, and maintain standards.

Site, Project & Contracts Management

Supporting clients with management professionals responsible for planning, delivery, budgets, and programme control.

Health & Safety & Compliance Roles

Recruiting safety-focused professionals to support compliance, risk management, and safe site environments

Logistics, Plant & Site Support

Supplying essential support roles that keep sites running efficiently, including logistics coordination and plant control.

We recruit across a broad range of roles and sectors within construction. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, please get in touch.

Let us help!

Whether you’re hiring skilled construction workers for your project; or a candidate looking for your next job opportunity, we’d love to speak with you!