C&P Recruitment marks ‘strong year’ with acquisition

A specialist recruiter for the construction, engineering and property sectors has expanded its footprint after reporting strong growth driven by demand across construction and infrastructure sectors.

Edinburgh-based C&P Recruitment has recorded a 21 per cent rise in turnover alongside the acquisition of fellow Edinburgh firm Clarke Bridges Resourcing. 

The firm also saw a 12.5 per cent increase in temporary placements and a five per cent uplift in permanent hires over the past year.

Founded in 2003, the Edinburgh-headquartered firm operates across Scotland and the north of England, placing professionals from senior leadership to trades roles. 

The latest deal adds specialist expertise in construction and engineering recruitment, as well as established client and candidate networks.

Growth has been fuelled by rising demand linked to housing, infrastructure and renewable energy projects, particularly in the Highlands where civil engineering activity is accelerating.

Donald Wynn, managing director of C&P Recruitment, said: “Clarke Bridges brings real depth of experience and credibility in the sectors we operate in. 

“This is about strengthening what we offer clients and candidates, and creating more opportunities across the built environment.”

John Clarke, director of Clarke Bridges, added: “Clarke Bridges Resourcing is very pleased to announce that it will be joining forces with one of the leading Scottish construction recruitment agencies, C&P Recruitment.

“Having focused predominantly on permanent recruitment for tier one contracting in the civil engineering and construction sector for almost 20 years, the merger of Clarke Bridges Resourcing with C&P Recruitment significantly expands our offering to both clients and candidates alike, and it is a journey that we are very much looking forward to.”

C&P Recruitment has also bolstered its leadership team as part of its expansion strategy, with Nicola Monro joining as permanent recruitment director and Josh O’Dwyer returning as head of construction recruitment after two years in Australia. 

They join Donald and operations director Kathleen Wynn in leading the business through its next phase of growth.

The business is now scaling its candidate network to meet ongoing skills shortages and prepare for a sustained pipeline of major projects expected over the next decade.

Donald added: “This has been a strong year for us, particularly given the wider challenges across construction and the economy. 

“Demand for skilled people hasn’t gone away and if anything, it’s becoming more critical as projects accelerate.

“The challenge now isn’t finding work; it’s finding the right people to deliver it. 

“We’ve built this business on relationships and reputation over the past 22 years, and this next phase is about scaling that. 

“Bringing in the right people, expanding our reach, and continuing to support careers across the industry.”

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