RGB Recruitment

What RGB Recruitment does

RGB Recruitment is a UK-based specialist recruitment agency focused exclusively on the construction, engineering and property sectors. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Clyst Saint Mary (Exeter), the firm operates as a subsidiary of the Pertemps Network Group, a diversified recruitment conglomerate established in 1961, which provides national infrastructure and brand backing. RGB serves employers across the South West, South Wales, South Coast, Midlands and North West of England through 15 sector-aligned desks including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Trades & Labour, Residential Development and Social Housing.

The company's core offering combines permanent placement services (fees structured as a percentage of placed candidate salary) with a temporary/contract worker supply operation that processes approximately 20,000 timesheets per week, generating revenue through markup on worker pay rates and payroll processing. The technology stack is described as standard recruitment database and applicant tracking systems, with no proprietary AI or machine learning capabilities disclosed; the firm's principal data asset is a candidate database of 102,788 profiles accumulated over more than two decades of sector-specialist activity.

RGB's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with specialist consultants operating dedicated sector desks and services marketed through content, community involvement, industry events and a Refer & Earn referral programme. The firm holds REC membership, Investors in People Gold accreditation and Disability Confident Employer status, and reports a 95% staff retention rate. Approximately 18 team members are listed, with leadership including Managing Director Tanya Loosemore (joined 2004), Director Angela Turner and Director Patrick Makeig-Jones, alongside associate directors and principal consultants across the vertical desks.

Name

RGB Recruitment

Legal name

RGB Recruitment Ltd

Website

https://rgbrec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RGB Recruitment is a UK specialist recruitment agency serving the construction, engineering and property sectors across the South West, South Wales, the Midlands and the North West, providing permanent placements and temporary contract staffing via 15 sector desks as part of the Pertemps Network Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Temporary Help Services (56132), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific RPO (e.g., Healthcare, IT, Engineering) (BPACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Volume / Hourly & Frontline RPO (BPACABAG), Project / Surge RPO (Short-Term Hiring Programs) (BPACABAB)

Keywords

• Construction recruitment
• Permanent staffing
• Temporary staffing
• Engineering recruitment
• Sector specialist recruiters

Headquarters

HQ city

Clyst Saint Mary

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Permanent Placement Recruitment: Fees charged to employers for placing permanent candidates, typically calculated as a percentage of the placed candidate's annual salary. Services include candidate sourcing, screening, and matching.
2. Temporary/Contract Worker Supply: Supply of temporary workers to contractors and developers, with timesheets processed weekly (20,000 per week). Revenue generated through markup on worker pay rates and payroll processing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RGB Recruitment is a specialist staffing agency providing permanent and temporary recruitment services for the construction, engineering, and property sectors across the UK. The firm operates 15 sector-specific desks covering Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Trades & Labour, Structural Engineering, Social Housing, and related disciplines, sourcing and placing candidates from a 102,788-profile database. For temporary placements, RGB runs a full managed service including weekly timesheet processing (20,000 per week), payroll administration, compliance management, and bid/tender support.

Product overview

RGB Recruitment operates as a construction, engineering, and property sector recruitment agency. The core offering consists of connecting employers with qualified candidates across 15 specialized sectors including Architecture, Building Services, Civil Engineering, Construction, and Trades & Labour. Services include permanent and temporary placements, CV registration, job alerts, candidate shortlisting, and payroll processing for temporary contractors. The company leverages an extensive candidate database of over 102,000 candidates and maintains offices in Exeter serving the South West, South Wales, South Coast, Midlands, and North West regions. RGB is part of the Pertemps Network Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction & Engineering Recruitment Services Full-service recruitment agency connecting construction, engineering, and property professionals with job opportunities across the UK. Services include candidate sourcing, job matching, timesheet processing, and payroll management for both temporary and permanent placements, targeted at construction contractors, developers, housing providers, and engineering consultancies.
• Sector-Specific Recruitment Services Specialist recruitment services across 15 construction and engineering sectors including Architecture, Building Services, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering Design, Civils Contracting, Construction, Cost & Project Management, Facilities Management & Maintenance, M&E Contracting, Residential Development, Social Housing, Structural Engineering, Trades & Labour, Office & Business Support, and Geotech & Environmental. Each sector is staffed by consultants with vertical-specific expertise.
• Temporary / Contract Worker Supply (Managed Service) Supply of temporary and contract workers to construction contractors and developers with weekly timesheet processing, payroll administration, compliance management, bid and tender support, and legislative-change tracking. Revenue is generated through markup on worker pay rates and managed-services fees.
• CV Registration & Candidate Portal Free online service for job seekers to register their CV, receive recommended job matches, save opportunities, apply for roles, and subscribe to job alerts via email. Supports the supply-side of the candidate database that recruiters draw from.
• Job Alerts Email notification service delivering job opportunities matching candidate preferences and skills directly to a candidate's inbox, supporting continuous engagement between placements.
• Refer & Earn Program Formal referral incentive program rewarding candidates and clients who refer new candidates or hiring organisations to RGB Recruitment, supporting both supply and demand-side growth.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30.9% of white collar and technical placements are female (above industry average)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Exeter ChiefsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Official commercial partner since 2016, with RGB serving as partner for the Exeter-based rugby franchise. Partnership extended to include sponsorship of Exeter Chiefs Women's Star Katie Buchanan for 2025/26 season.
• Pertemps Network GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing national recruitment infrastructure, brand backing, and operational support. As part of this global recruitment leader, RGB serves businesses and job seekers across the UK.
• Exeter City Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud partner supporting local sports team as part of ongoing commitment to the community and investment in the future of the region.
• Constructing ExcellenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff members hold positions in this industry organization. RGB participates in events and awards recognition through this body.
• Building Greater ExeterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff members hold positions in this regional development organization, contributing to construction sector development.
• SWWIC (South West Women in Construction)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive engagement with this initiative promoting inclusion and innovation across the construction sector.
• Force Cancer CharityminorOthersProud support of local Devon cancer charity dedicated to improving lives through compassionate care, support services, and research funding.
• Empowering Girls InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff members hold positions in this initiative supporting young women in career development.
• Plymouth Armed Forces Covenant Theme GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngagement with this group supporting armed forces personnel in their transition to civilian employment.
• Construction OnlineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold membership providing enhanced visibility, industry resources, and connection with potential partners and clients in the construction sector.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hays: Global publicly listed recruitment group with a dedicated Construction & Property division in the UK. Directly comparable to RGB because it operates the same construction/permanent-and-temp staffing model across multiple UK regions, but at much larger scale and with broader sector coverage.
• Reed Specialist Recruitment: Large UK-wide generalist recruiter with construction and property desks offering permanent and temporary placements. Comparable to RGB in the staffing model and fee structure but with significantly broader sector and geographic coverage.
• Randstad UK: Major multinational staffing firm operating in the UK construction and engineering market. Comparable to RGB in offering temp and perm placements in construction-related disciplines, but with broader sector exposure including industrial, professional, and digital.
• Michael Page (Construction & Property): Specialist professional recruitment firm with a dedicated Construction & Property division in the UK. Directly comparable to RGB's white-collar construction perm placement offering, particularly for mid-to-senior commercial and technical roles.

Direct peers

• Brandon James: UK-based specialist construction and property recruitment agency. Closely comparable to RGB given its focus on construction, property, and built-environment permanent placements across multiple verticals with regional coverage.
• Anderselite: UK specialist construction, civil engineering, and property recruiter providing both permanent and contract staffing. Directly comparable to RGB in vertical specialism, fee model, and mid-market contractor and consultancy client base.
• Fawkes & Reece: Specialist UK construction and property recruiter with strong Trades & Labour and white-collar desks. Comparable to RGB's sector mix and hybrid perm/temp delivery model across construction verticals.
• Maxim Recruitment: UK-based construction and property recruitment consultancy placing quantity surveyors, project managers, and construction professionals. Comparable to RGB in targeting white-collar commercial and technical construction roles on a permanent and contract basis.
• Conrad Consulting: UK specialist recruiter for the built environment, covering architecture, building services, civil and structural engineering. Comparable to RGB's white-collar engineering and architecture vertical mix and fee-based perm placement model.

Regional players

• Girling Jones: Construction and property-focused recruitment agency operating primarily across the South West and Wales. Direct competitor to RGB in the same regional footprint and similar white-collar construction perm placement model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RGBRecruitment
• Facebookfacebook.com/rgbrecexeter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rgb-recruitment-ltd/posts/?feedView=all
• Instagraminstagram.com/rgbrecruitment

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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