Recruitment Services

Since launching Planning Recruitment in 2014, our approach has remained the same. Recruitment works best when you truly understand the people, the teams and the industry you are supporting. With decades of experience across Architecture, Interior Design, BIM and Digital Technologies, Project Management and the support roles that keep a studio running, we know what good talent looks like and what studios need to thrive.

We work across the UK, USA, UAE and Ireland, offering permanent recruitment, fixed-term solutions, contingency hiring and retained search. This allows you to choose the level of service that suits your business and the urgency of the hire.

Permanent and Fixed-Term Recruitment
We introduce people with the right mix of skills, character and cultural fit, whether the role is long-term or tied to a specific project. We understand the pressure of deadlines and workload peaks, and we focus on candidates who can step in confidently and make an immediate impact.

Contingency Recruitment
A flexible and efficient solution when you need to hire quickly or explore a broad pool of talent. We use our specialist network and real-time market knowledge to present relevant candidates fast. There are no upfront costs, and you only pay once the candidate starts with you.

Retained Search
A focused and structured service for senior, niche or business-critical positions where it is essential to get the hire right first time. By securing our time and expertise upfront, you receive a dedicated consultant and a deeper, more targeted search that reaches both active and passive candidates.

Here’s how it usually works:

1. We agree the brief together
We take the time to understand the role, the responsibilities, the team, the culture and any challenges. This ensures the search is targeted and accurate from the start.

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2. You retain us exclusively
By engaging us on a retained basis, you guarantee a dedicated consultant and priority service. We won’t be competing with other agencies, so the whole process becomes more focused and efficient.

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3. A portion of the fee is paid upfront
This covers the research phase and allows us to commit fully to the search. The remaining fee is only paid when the candidate starts.

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4. We conduct deep market mapping and proactive outreach
Instead of waiting for applicants, we identify and approach specific individuals who match your criteria, including passive candidates who are not actively applying for jobs.

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5. You receive a carefully curated shortlist
We interview, screen and assess candidates thoroughly before presenting a tailored shortlist of those who genuinely fit the brief.

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6. We manage the entire process
From interviews and feedback to references, negotiations and offer management, we guide both you and the candidate throughout to ensure a smooth and positive experience.

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7. The hire is secured with confidence
Retained searches give better control, higher-quality candidates and a stronger likelihood of securing the right person, not just the available person.

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We work with Architectural Practices, Interior Design studios, BIM teams, Project Managers and Developers, and because we specialise in these areas, we understand tight deadlines, hybrid working, digital workflows and the importance of building a strong, well-balanced team.

What sets us apart is that we don’t just send CVs. We share honest market insight, salary data, hiring trends and what candidates are looking for today. Our clients trust us because we save them time, give them clarity and represent their brand properly in the market.

Whether you choose permanent, fixed-term, contingency or retained recruitment, our goal is always the same to help you hire people who will make a real impact now and in the future.

If you’re looking for a recruitment partner who truly understands your world and cares about getting it right, we’d love to support you.