As an owner-managed
business we care passionately about the standard of service we deliver to our candidates
and clients; to us it’s personal. Over the years, we have built up a strong
managerial team, each bringing their own unique skill-set, experience and
approach, and enriching the services we offer.
We are proud to
introduce our senior management team:

Pippa Holland
Before joining
Footprint Recruitment Pippa worked for three of the UK’s largest construction
recruiters, S & P Associates, Edge Partners and Hill McGlynn. With over 19
years’ experience in the recruitment industry, Pippa has built up a wealth of
knowledge and experience and is an invaluable asset to our company.
Specialist areas:
- One-off
placements
- Involvement
in key client growth plans
- Personnel
development
- Team
restructuring
- Advertising
selection and confidential searches
- Pre-construction,
operational and commercial staffing
- As a
result of successful networking with key clients, Pippa also covers
manufacturing, HR and professional sales recruitment
Key attributes:
- Steady and demonstrable experience
- Strong client and applicant references
- Consistent repeat business with key blue chip
clients
- Supportive, professional but straight-talking
approach
- Excellent “gut feel” on the right
"fit" for a company
Contact Pippa at:
pippa.holland@footprintrecruitment.com
Or call her on:
0161 794 3041
Brian Colton
With a degree in
Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, and over 10 years’ experience
in construction recruitment, Brian boasts an impressive combination of academic
knowledge and hands-on experience.
Brian works mainly
within the building and residential markets area, and specialises in forming long-term
strategic relationships with his clients; an area in which he has been hugely
successful.
Specialist areas:
- Individual
placements
- Project
staffing, covering: preconstruction, operational and commercial staffing within
the building, civil engineering and residential sectors
Key attributes:
- Understanding
the people within an organisation and their business needs
- Honest
and supportive with the advice he gives candidates and clients
- Maintaining
long-term relationships with clients leading to numerous referrals
Contact Brian at:
brian.colton@footprintrecruitment.com
Or call him on:
0161 794 3041
Stephen Carr
Initially starting
out as a site worker, Stephen brings a unique insight and vantage point to the
team. He first moved into recruitment as a trades and labour manager back in
1995. Since then he has gained further experience from positions with a
national building company as well as a national recruitment agency. This experience
combined has provided him with essential knowledge of the ever-changing area of
freelance contracting within the construction world and all relevant
legislation; his contribution to the company in this capacity is vital.
Specialist areas:
- Short to
long-term temporary placements
- Project
staffing
- Payment
vehicles and HMRC regulations
Key attributes:
- Works
proactively with all clients and candidates
- Honest
and supportive with the advice he gives candidates and clients
- Comprehensive
knowledge of current government legislation regarding agency workers
- Inherent
from his days on site Stephen is a strong believer in being paid fairly,
correctly and on time
Contact Stephen at:
stephen.carr@footprintrecruitment.com
Or call him on:
0161 794 3041
Mike Hawksby
Mike joined Footprint as a director in January 2016 to set up and
develop the London and Home Counties aspect of the business. He had previously
spent over 11 years working for Hill McGlynn/Randstad, focusing on the London
and Home Counties building contractor market, and was one of their most
successful permanent consultants.
Specialist areas:
- Operational roles, including project directors, project managers, site
managers, package managers, engineers
- Design management, planning, pre-construction and commercial staffing
Key attributes:
- Specialist regional knowledge of the London and Home Counties building
contractor market
- Long-standing client relationships with leading regional contractors
- Strong record of success
- Long-term specialist experience in construction recruitment
For further information on
London and Home Counties vacancies or your business requirements for this area,
contact Mike at:
mike.hawksby@footprintrecruitment.com
Or call him on:
0161 794 3041