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Committed to Helping You Build Inclusive and Diverse Teams
The recruitment process is an integral part of the ongoing drive for diversity in the UK built environment sector. With this in mind, we have embedded ED&I into every step of our recruitment process, and have experts on hand to help our clients to do the same.
Leading the Way in Recruitment Best Practice
Ella Razzell, our in-house ED&I Champion, is a qualified FIR Ambassador (fairness, inclusion, respect) for the construction and built environment sector.
Ella advises our consultants to create and refine ED&I processes that help our clients access the entire workforce. We work alongside you to achieve your ED&I goals, and monitor and communicate progress regularly.
We help clients improve retention by advising on creating the perfect company culture to allow underrepresented groups to thrive in your industry.
As professional members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) we are committed to improving best practice in all aspects of our industry. We draw on REC's policies and guidelines to provide further expertise when needed.
To find out how we can support you with your hiring goals, speak to your Carrington West consultant.

Infrastructure Diversity Charter
UK Top 100 Inclusive EmployerIn 2024, we were featured on the National Centre for Diversity's Top 100 Inclusive Employer's Index. | ![]() ![]() |
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Investors in Diversity Award
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the Investors in Diversity Silver award! This accreditation means we are proud to be FREDIE - Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.
Centered Button with Hover Effect Advocating Change
A strong ED&I strategy across the talent supply chain helps teams reach their full potential.
Women and ethnic minorities remain underrepresented in engineering. A 2020 report by Engineering UK revealed that while progress is being made - female engineers now make up 14.5% (up from 4.6% in 2016) - more work is needed. Just 9% of engineers are from BAME backgrounds, despite nearly 30% of engineering graduates being from these groups.
The built environment workforce must better reflect the communities it serves. That’s why we’re proud to partner with organisations driving meaningful change across the UK.
Carrington West has signed the ED&I Rail Charter, showing commitment to working together to build a more balanced and higher performing sector.
We are also corporate members of Women in Nuclear UK, joining them to increase attraction and retention of women in the nuclear sector.
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Housing Services
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Buildings
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Property
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Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
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Rail
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Town Planning
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Water & Environmental
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Housing Services
Housing Services
Our specialist housing team recruit professional housing sector experts from graduate level through to executive and director across the UK, covering all aspects of housing management, housing needs and revenues & benefits. We can help you identify the best roles to suit your career development and long term goals as well as offer help, support and advice along the way.
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Nuclear
Nuclear
We are a key recruitment partner for many high-profile nuclear sites such as Hinkley Point, Sellafield and Dounreay. We have fostered relationship with some of the UK’s flagship nuclear contractors and consultancies in both public and private markets. We also support energy companies, design consultancies, main contractors, SMEs and subcontractors across the UK. Recruiting for companies on most of the UK’s major projects in the nuclear sector.
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Buildings
Buildings
View the latest buildings & construction jobs available across the UK including opportunities with design consultancies, architectural practices, main contractors, sub-contractors and local authorities. We support our clients with both contract and permanent placements ranging from director level and management to graduate engineering and skilled trades.
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Property
Property
Our specialist property team are on hand to help you navigate your job search whatever your skills or experience in building control, building surveying, facilities management and estates & asset management. We can help you identify the best roles to suit your career development and long term goals as well as offer help, support and advice along the way.
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Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
The highways, transport & infrastructure team of expert consultants have a wide range of highways and infrastructure jobs nationwide. We are currently working on a number of projects as fully approved suppliers to Highways England and associated highspeed road contractors as well as regional private and public sector organisations.
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Rail
Rail
Our rail division supply both white and blue-collar labour nationwide. We work on all aspects of CP6, HS2 and Crossrail and are RISQS certified for any trackside labour and operation roles. We work on contract, permanent and fixed-term contract jobs within the UK’s rail sector. Employers include multi-disciplinary design consultancies, Tier 1 contractors and railway operators across the UK.
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Town Planning
Town Planning
Our dedicated national town planning recruitment team service cross-sector clients such as local authorities, private SMEs, multi-discipline consultancies and developers across the UK. We assist clients and candidates using permanent, interim and fixed term recruitment solutions. We recruit professional town planning experts from graduate level through to executive and director.
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Water & Environmental
Water & Environmental
The Carrington West water & environmental team recruit for nationwide jobs in utility companies, consultancy companies, contractors and environmental organisations. We have a rich heritage and expertise in water/wastewater and the environmental industry and advertise new temporary, contract and permanent jobs daily.