About Fisher Workforce
Construction recruitment. Done properly.
We're a specialist recruitment business focused on civils, infrastructure, and trades. We work with contractors who need reliable people — and operatives who want to work with contractors worth their time.
Who we are
Fisher Workforce was founded on a straightforward premise: construction recruitment is too often done by people who don't understand construction. We set out to change that.
We focus on the South of England, working across civils and infrastructure, groundworks, and the full range of trades. Our consultants know the industry — the roles, the tickets, the project types, and what a good placement actually looks like on the ground.
We're not a volume business. We'd rather place the right person once than send three candidates who don't fit. That approach takes longer to build, but it's the reason contractors come back to us.
How we work
Straight talking
We tell clients what we can deliver and candidates what to expect. No overselling, no vague commitments. If we can't help, we'll say so.
Compliance without shortcuts
Every operative we place is verified — CSCS, right-to-work, trade tickets. We don't cut corners on compliance because the consequences fall on our clients.
Sector knowledge
We recruit in construction because we understand it. Our consultants know the difference between a groundworker and a civil engineer, and what each project type demands.
Long-term relationships
We're building a business on repeat work and referrals. That only happens if we do the job properly — so we do.
Where we operate
Fisher Workforce operates across the South of England, covering London, the Home Counties, the South East, and the South West. We work with contractors on projects ranging from small residential groundworks packages to major infrastructure schemes.
The people behind it
Managing Director
Nigel Fisher
Nigel founded Fisher Workforce on the belief that construction recruitment should be done by people who actually understand construction. He sets the standards the business operates to.
Operations Director
Tom Fisher
Tom oversees day-to-day operations and client relationships. He brings a hands-on understanding of what contractors need and makes sure Fisher Workforce delivers on its promises.
Office Manager
Wendy Elliott
Wendy keeps Fisher Workforce running. She's the first point of contact for candidates and clients alike — organised, straight-talking, and the reason nothing falls through the cracks.
Senior Specialist Recruiter
Jamie Appleby
Jamie manages our specialist perm division, focusing on key national infrastructure. With a decade of experience in specialist recruitment, his reputation has been built on a foundation of integrity, innovation and bespoke service.
SSIP Member
Safety Schemes in Procurement — demonstrating our commitment to health and safety standards across all placements.
CHAS Accredited
Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme — independently verified compliance for contractors and clients.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System certification — consistent, high-quality service delivery you can rely on.
CITB Registered
Construction Industry Training Board — supporting skills development and training standards across the sector.
Cyber Essentials
Government-backed certification — protecting our business and client data against the most common cyber threats.
TWf Member
Temporary Works Forum — promoting best practice in the design, management, and supervision of temporary works.
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