Testimonials
We have worked closely in partnership with Simeon Bartys for over 7 years and he
has been instrumental in sourcing, approaching and successfully introducing a large
number of individuals to our business. We find that Simeon’s extensive network of
contacts and experience within the industry has assisted him in meeting our expectations
and the service provided has been efficient, professional and successful in achieving
a competent shortlist and finding the right candidate for AMCO. We have no hesitation
in recommending Simeon for any recruitment assignment / campaign.
Steve Czirok HR Manager
Amalgamated Construction Ltd
I have known Elliot Wright for approximately nine years, through his role as a recruitment
consultant. I first met Elliot Wright when recruiting for professional surveying
staff to expand a team at Pellings in 2002. Elliot distinguished himself by his
careful attention to our requirements and job descriptions and considered selection
of three closely matched candidates for the roles. All of the candidates were very
closely matched to the requirements and well briefed on the positions, company and
team aspirations.
I have since sought his advice and recruited with Elliot in my subsequent roles
for Sanderson Weatherall and Knight Frank. The majority of the Sanderson Weatherall
Building Consultancy team were recruited through Elliot, whether as permanent employees
or contract.
Elliot has always displayed a deep understanding of the surveying and construction
professions, the various employers, their services and markets. He is therefore
able to interpret the appropriate type of resource required in terms of approach,
level of development, requisite experience, skills and knowledge. His approach is
sophisticated and considered and he takes the longer view, seeking the best fit
solutions. My experience is that Elliot presents a refined, targeted and well briefed
response at all levels, not only for senior positions.
Clearly, he has exceptional people skills, however, this is complemented by a careful
and diplomatic approach and awareness that selection and recruitment activities
can be perceived negatively. In my experience, Elliot Wright has been uniquely able
balance the supply and demand situations and to maintain the confidence of employer
clients that he acts with professionalism and integrity. The combination of people
skills, diplomacy and integrity means that I have confidence in involving him at
the highest strategic level with executives.
Elliot remains my first choice of recruitment consultant and I consider him more
part of the real estate industry in which I operate than purely a human resources
consultant. I have recommended him many times and will continue to involve him in
future requirements. I know that Elliot is well respected in my peer group also.
I have no hesitation in recommending Elliot Wright for all matters of recruitment,
selection and human resources.
John Reyers
Partner, Workplace Consultancy
’Paul is an excellent recruiter. In contrast to his competitors he is able to think
outside the box and be creative. His understanding of our needs in filling a tremendously
difficult appointment recently is testament to his intelligence and strong contact
base. I find Paul to be an easy going but professional recruiter whom I would recommend
for senior appointments’.
Richard Corby BSc (Hons) MRICS
Partner, Edward Symmons LLP
"I have worked closely in partnership with Simeon Bartys for over 10 years and he
has been instrumental in sourcing, approaching and successfully introducing a large
number of individuals both within my current company Birse Rail and my previous
companies, Carillion Plc (formerly Alfred McAlpine Civil Engineering / Utilities)
and David Webster (street lighting and highway lighting contractors). Simeon has
always fully understood exactly what I have needed with the minimum of fuss and
input required from myself. I do not and will not work with any other recruitment
consultant due to not only Simeon’s extensive network of contacts and experience
within the industry but also due to the fact that he has consistently found relatively
experienced candidates of the highest calibre that have always made an immediate
and lasting impact in my businesses. To that end, I have no hesitation in recommending
Simeon for any recruitment assignment / campaign."
Andrew English, Group Commercial Director
Birse Rail
"I have worked with Corporate Solutions for our recruitment needs for some 15 years.
I particularly like the care they take to understand their clients' requirements
which ensures that only relevant candidates are put forward. Their desire to give
added value demonstrates their great service and willingness to create long lasting
relationships with their clients."
Steve Wilks, Regional Managing Director
Barratt Developments
"We have used Corporate Solutions over the last 6 years for a number of assignments,
predominantly for commercial positions.
In all assignments, the service has been efficient, professional and successful
in achieving a competent shortlist and finding the right candidate. I have no hesitation
in recommending Corporate Solutions."
Steve Hudson - Commercial Director
Carillion Infrastructure Services
I engaged Mehmet Chakici of Corporate Solutions to conduct the Executive Search for
an Operations Director for the North London region of a Plc contractor. He allowed
sufficient time in the process to gain a thorough understanding of our market, Company
structure and needs of the business. He worked closely with us to develop a realistic
brief for the position, with which to effectively market the opportunity on behalf
of the Company.
Mehmet’s knowledge of the industry and its people was invaluable in assisting us
to short list candidates, resulting in a very satisfactory appointment for both
the Company and the candidate. I would be very pleased to recommend Corporate Solutions
for any future Executive Search.
Brian Flannery
Regional Managing Director
"We have commissioned Corporate Solutions to carry out a number of senior executive
assignments.
The service provided, and the success achieved has always exceeded our expectation,
even in difficult market conditions.
The research they carry out prior to targeting candidates is thorough and professional,
and they engage with the customer at each stage of the process.
Corporate Solutions have become our senior recruitment partners of choice, and we
would have no hesitation in recommending them to others."
Managing Director
Large Civil Engineering Contractor (part of a large International Group)
"We have formed a robust business relationship with Corporate Solutions based upon
their knowledge of the civil engineering market and their ability to find individuals
for at times complex positions. They have always conducted themselves in a professional
and open manner, and the information provided throughout the process has added value
as a service provider."
Operations Director
International civil engineering contractor
"Fully understanding our needs, the relationship has been influential, supportive
and personal resulting in a high success rate and quality service in the supply
of senior staff. We have also benefited from skills training which has proved outstanding
in its delivery."
M Beard - Managing Director
Beard Construction
"I was very impressed with the Corporate Solutions approach. The entire process was
dealt with in a professional, efficient and confidential manner which was vitally
important to me. It was clear from initial contact that Corporate Solutions had
an excellent understanding of the organisation that they were representing, which
was very refreshing."
Building Services Director
"Corporate Solutions have always delivered a prompt efficient service with a personal
touch. In taking the time to understand our business and needs, they select candidates
of a high quality who match our culture and requirements."
Director
East Midlands Construction Company
"We have regularly used Corporate Solutions for recruitment over the past two years.
We have found their services to be excellent, filling difficult positions in a challenging
market.
The standard of candidates has been first class and significantly better than some
competitors. Communication and delivery has always been excellent."
Operations Director
[Company Confidential]
Your continued efforts to assist us in finding the very best resource in these difficult
times are greatly appreciated.
Since the economic situation has taken a downturn the level of service we had received
in the past from a number of recruitment consultants has significantly dropped,
the exception to this has been the service we have received from Corporate Solutions.
I look forward to a much brighter future and working with you.
Operations Director
[Company Confidential]
To whom it may concern.
I am very happy to provide testimony to the services provided by Corporate Solutions
recruitment and more in particular, Mr Thomas Evans.
Having been acquainted with Thomas for a good number of years in both capacities
of candidate and employer, I can happily confirm a very professional and satisfactory
service
As an employer, I have commissioned Tom on numerous occasions over the last four
to five years, to procure good quality Surveying and Project management staff at
all levels. I have found that Tom has always gone the extra mile to secure good
prospects, and he has delivered well vetted and importantly, appropriate candidates,
long before his competitors.
As a candidate, I have always made Tom my first point of call knowing that on the
wave of his reputation I will be ushered to the best suited positions available.
Tom has a thorough understanding of the industry, the profession, and most importantly,
the people involved, and he is better able to appreciate the exact requirements
and demands of his role.
It is fair to state that generally, among my peers within the industry, Tom Evans
is widely regarded as a man of integrity and the first person to contact for quality
recruitment services.
Managing Director
[Company Confidential]