We know your world — not just your job spec
Most recruitment agencies operate across multiple sectors, picking up construction briefs between retail and finance roles. Build Executive is different. We work exclusively in the built environment — commercial construction, fit-out, remedial and insurance, consulting engineering, building surveying, and Class 2 builder-developer markets.
That focus means we understand the technical nuances, the career pathways, the contractual structures, and the cultural differences between a Tier 1 head contractor and a specialist subcontractor. When you brief us, you don't spend time explaining what a construction manager does — we already know. And we know what a great one looks like.
160
happy clients
1,200+
candidate database
20+
years' experience
8
industry awards
A relationship-first approach that goes beyond the resume
Filling a vacancy is the minimum bar. Build Executive's goal is to make a hire that lasts — a person who fits the team, elevates the culture, and delivers results over the long term. That requires going deeper than qualifications and years of experience.
We take the time to understand your organisation — how you operate, what drives your best people, what you need next, and where you're heading. We then apply the same rigour to candidate assessment, evaluating culture, capability, and ambition alongside technical fit. The result is a shortlist you can trust, not just a stack of CVs.
Full-service recruitment for every need
No two hiring needs are the same. Build Executive offers a full suite of recruitment solutions to match the pace, risk, and complexity of your business:
Permanent recruitment
Thorough screening and market expertise to secure high-performing professionals who add long-term value.
Executive & retained search
Research-led, discreet identification of senior and specialist talent who are rarely active on the open market.
Contract recruitment
Skilled professionals who can step in quickly and deliver results when flexibility and speed matter.
Labour hire
Qualified and compliant workers ready to keep your projects on track, on time, and on budget.
Sydney-based, nationally connected
Founded and led by James Binder — a recruiter with over 20 years' front-line experience across the UK and Australian construction markets — Build Executive is based in Sydney with reach across the country. James has placed professionals at every level of the industry, from site managers to managing directors, and brings a hands-on, personally accountable approach to every client engagement.
Ready to build your team?
Tell us about a role you need to fill and we'll show you how Build Executive's approach makes the difference. Upload a brief, browse our sectors, or pick up the phone — we're ready when you are.