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2. Specialists in the built environment
We specialise
Design & Construct’s extensive client base now
includes regional, national and international main
contractors, specialist sub-contractors, architectural
practices, surveying practices and construction
consultancies.
Our team
The agency consists of a team of passionate, driven
and personable consultants who have a high level of
commitment to their clients and proven skills in their
chosen sectors. We understand the motivations of
our clients and candidates, so our consultants are
in the right position to match the expertise and skills
of a candidate with the needs of employers. We
observe the highest standard of ethics, confidentiality,
professional conduct and have experience recruiting
candidates at all levels, from graduates through to
board level directors.
Leading Australian-based agency
January 2004 marked the birth of our agency and a
new, innovative approach to recruitment in this sector.
Founder and Managing Director, Ephram Stephenson,
saw a need for a recruitment solution that was
personalised, intelligent and tailored to every client and
established Design & Construct to disrupt out-dated
recruitment processes and prove that forging long-
term recruitment partnerships was the way forward.
For 14 years Design & Construct have created
and nurtured professional relationships with clients
and candidates and have successfully placed over
10,000 people into permanent jobs and over 25,000
people into temporary assignments at every level of
engineering, architecture, construction, property and
building industries, nationally and internationally. Since
inception, tailored recruitment has been at the heart of
Design & Construct and is the key reason why 95% of
clients return to us and 97% are happy to refer us to
their most trusted industry contacts.
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• Building &
Construction
• Architecture
• Project Management
• Property & Real
Estate
• Building Services
• Consulting
Engineering
• Civil Contracting
• Telecommunications
• Trades and Labour

3. Matching professionals with
equally impressive businesses.
Design & Construct strive day-in and day-out to
maintain a consistently high level of service, which
clients have come to expect. To support us in this
endeavour we rely on a network of the very best
industry contacts, our extensive database of hand-
picked and pre-screened candidates and a proven,
extremely scrupulous candidate selection process.
What’s more, with many of the industry’s most
talented people already employed, our highly trained
consultants headhunt, leverage networking, referral
and recommendation schemes, and attend recruitment
open days, industry conferences and seminars to
locate and engage the very best in the industry.
The right employees are the basis of any successful
company. We won’t ever waste your time by sending
candidates that are not appropriate because where
time is money, speed and quality is of the essence.
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Our approach
Design & Construct assures quality results by applying
proven strategies, founded on years of experience.
We collaborate with you to create a comprehensive
snapshot of your ideal candidate, which we then use
to consistently out-perform your initial expectations.
Whether you are recruiting a temporary staff member,
a highly skilled senior or a full team, we have the
versatility to find the ideal candidate. We not only
recruit staff, we retain staff - so finding the right person
for your business is a large part of ours.
Recommendation
Rate
97.5%
Return Business
95%

4. A proven process.
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1. Understand clients culture and requirements and
develop a tailored search strategy.
2. Identify target sources from database; industry and
association research. Direct source and provide
weekly updates to client.
3. Screen and evaluate potential candidates and
narrow down a list of prospects.
4. Interview candidates and complete interview
assessments.
5. Send package of short-listed candidates to client
including position profile, resume and interview
assessments. Client selects finalist candidates and
interviews are organised.
6. We conduct reference checks, complete
credential verifications and conduct any additional
psychometric assessment. We assist in offer
negotiations if required.
7. We ensure a smooth transition for the successful
candidate and give feedback to those
unsuccessful. We follow up and provide integration
support for up to 3 months.
1
Objectives &
Criteria
2
Identify
Candidates
3
Candidate
Screening
4
D&C
Interviews
5
Presentation
to client
6
Client Interview
/selection
7
Conclusion
& Follow up

5. Our services
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The most popular method of recruitment, providing
a cost-effective and risk free recruitment solution.
There is no cost involved until a successful placement
is made and you will only meet pre-screened, quality
candidates that fit your culture and requirements.
Working on an exclusive basis allows us to focus
on your needs as if they were our own. We project
manage in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
You can negotiate rates for all exclusive partnerships
with Design & Construct.
We can manage your advertising campaign to
ensure you get value for money and high return on
your investments. Whether you’re in need of a single
advertisment or a suite of materials, we plan and
create campaigns that work.
We find skilled candidates for short term
assignments, ranging from anywhere between one
day to one year. Our rigorously screened talent pool
of contractors are adaptable and contract-ready.
We use psychometric testing to assess abilities,
personality and motivations, and help employers
get a clear sense of how people will adapt to their
working environment. We offer psychometric testing
for prospective employees at all levels and you can
create a behavioural profile that meets your needs.
Charged on a staged basis:
• Stage One: 1/3rd of fee on acceptance of
assignment
• Stage Two: 1/3rd of fee on presentation of
candidate short list
• Stage Three: 1/3rd of fee (or balance) on
completion of the assignment
Contract Recruitment
Contingency Recruitment Psychometric Testing
Exclusive Recruitment Executive Search & Retained
Advertising

6. Our assurances
What we look for in candidates
Your people are your biggest investment and your
most important asset, so settling for second best is
not an option.
We have great confidence in our candidates, which
comes from closely working with them to identify their
needs, and taking proactive action to ensure they are
fully informed of the expectations of their potential
employer and making sure their expectations of the
role are accurate and realistic.
Regular contact is maintained throughout the early
stages of the recruitment process to ensure the smooth
progression of the appointment. This aids in ensuring
our candidates remain employed for the duration of
the project or contract.
Our guarantee
We have 100% confidence in the candidates we put
forward, which is backed up by our peace of mind
guarantee. We conduct extensive reference checks
to ensure the suitability of the candidate for the role.
However, if a candidate we place with you leaves your
employment within the first 3 months we will replace
them free of charge.
With our head office based in Sydney and offices in
Brisbane and Melbourne, we’re able to source staff
at short notice for metropolitan and regional areas
wherever you are and wherever you need them.
What you are looking for in a
recruitment agency
You are looking for leaders in qualified, professional
and skilled recruitment. Our strategy is for the long
term, so whether we are placing permanent or contract
employees, we are dedicated to building a long term
relationships with you, our client. We understand that
no two businesses are alike so we use a collaborative
approach for a tailored solution, combining searching
our database, advertising, and/or targeted search/
headhunting.
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7. Contact Us
designandconstruct.com.au | info@designandconstruct.com.au | 1300 365 078
Sydney Office
Level 2, 213 Miller Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Melbourne Office
123 Camberwell Road,
Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Brisbane Office
Suite 1202, Level 12
15 Adelaide Street,
Brisbane QLD 4000
London Office
Shakespeare House
168 Lavender Hill
London SW11 5TG
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