project manager

contract administrator

site manager

site supervisor

estimator

Design and Build Recruitment

Flexible working hours each day in conjunction with the flexibility to work from home has allowed me to personally have a much better work life balance. Autonomy to plan and run your day as you feel appropriate with a great level of support and guidance from management without being micro- managed. As most companies do at some point - I feel like D&B has gone through a big cultural shift recently (a very positive one!!) resulting in them attracting even more of the "right sort" of people into the business. I can hand on heart say that I genuinely like and respect every single person within the business and feel that everybody is aligned in terms of their moral compass and positive attitudes. As a recruitment company that specialises in recruitment right across the property sector I feel that as a business it provides all of the tools, ongoing training and support necessary to achieve what you want to achieve within your recruitment career - you get out of it what you put into it and sky is the limit.
I also have a lot of respect for the owners of the business who I felt were amazingly supportive and did all that they could do to keep everybody in the business during a global pandemic when a lot of other businesses put heads on the chopping block.....I also don't know of any other businesses that actually gave everyone of their staff a big bonus at the end of last year?! Abundantly clear that they truly care about the wellbeing of their staff.

I have been with Design & Build for over a year now, and I can honestly say I have never been happier in a job. 

I feel I am given autonomy to work within my role the way that I see best, whilst still given the support I need to maximize my own performance and develop myself and my desk. I have learned so much from being with the company, and have felt supported and appreciated by the management team from day one. 

I have always felt like any suggestion I have bought to the table has been listened to and taken on board, and I also feel that my personal progression is important to the leadership team.

The job itself can be challenging - as can any recruitment role. The difficulties faced, exist in any recruitment role. I love working for a company that are so well branded and recognized; it makes the role easier knowing you are working for a reputable and ethical recruitment consultancy that clients and candidates respect. The fact that D & B care so much and put so much thought into their perception and reputation is a real important factor to me.

I truly believe that as the culture is so fantastic at D & B, it is a major motivator for most of my colleagues, even in difficult times. I enjoy the company of the people that I work with and the social events that come with working at D&B are an added bonus. 

The most enjoyable part of my job is the way in which the teams celebrate their successes and lift each other up during those tough weeks.

I joined Design & Build 18 months ago in their first full time Marketing role. Brought in to implement our new marketing strategy, I was blown away by the amount of confidence instilled in me from the beginning. For me in my role, there is the perfect balance of trust and support provided by both directors, giving me opportunity to flourish. No matter how big or small they are, wins are always highlighted or celebrated here, no matter if you are a high billing consultant or behind the scenes support staff, which is a great environment to work amongst.

There is a great culture here from working as a team and helping other achieve goals to charity fundraising and community volunteering and, of course – social activities.

No company is perfect and the management team don't always get it right, however they encourage feedback at all times from everyone and use this feedback to make changes and continuously improve - which is all you can ask from your leadership team. 

On the face of it, everything looks good from the outside looking in, they paint a really good picture, it really sounds too good to be true.  

Then you start on day one and realise the culture is so bad, toxic in fact and the director running it is terrible. Tries to come across as a likeable nice person when in fact his communications is poor, he lies and misleads and when he has to make a "tough" decision he will say it's whats best for the company. 

Goes on and on about building trust which is ironic as I would not trust him to look after my dog. 

they talk about flexibility and leaving work on time and if you do leave on time the Director will pull you all up and say don't leave at 4pm, but then post on linkedin how everyone should leave on time

Just not a nice person.

There are some nice people there, but they are mostly only there because they have them tied to visa's.

Dont believe the hype there are much better places to work.

If you're looking to work with real people without big, swinging ego's then D&B is the place to be for your recruitment career. The benefits are market leading, the workplaces are excellent and your colleagues are professional, respectful and fun to work alongside. You'll have excellent support from management. If you're used to KPI's and managers breathing down your neck, D&B will change your perception of recruitment. You'll be left to work hard and earn money for yourself and the business. You'll be rewarded well financially, but you'll also share group success with the business through multiple events throughout the year and monthly pay-day drinks. 

After you've shoveled the proverbial at the big agencies and learned the ropes, get in touch with D&B to find out what real recruitment is like.

Design & Build are an established  & well known recruiter within the design, civil,  commercial & residential construction & local government sector.

One of the best recruitment companies I have worked for, they care about staff welfare (mentally & physically),  offering all staff gym membership, 2 hour lunch breaks, Business Coach and regular team building days.  I doubt that there is another recruiter in Melbourne/Sydney or Brisbane that has a professional, respectful & fun team culture like that of Design & Build.

Design & Build are highly active via all social media & give you every available tool to recruit well and to be a success.   Nothing seem to be a problem & Management are transparent & very approachable.

I worked for DB for a couple of years and left last year.  At the time the culture was Ok, not great but not terrible.  The Sydney director came in to head up Melbourne as well and that's when it really took a turn for the worse.  People who I know that still work there have said its got even worse.  It's run really badly, what the director says goes, no negotiation, no discussion, hit your kpi's or I will manage you out.  Oh and if you laugh at his jokes, find him funny, answer my late night texts you will be ok.  His style is not an appealing one to work for, you never know where you stand and you cannot TRUST him one bit.  Lots of lies and excuses for poor business decisions.  If you have no other options then go ahead, give it a go but I would say do you own research and explore a little further as there are plenty of other options where you get treated like an adult and given flexibility, here you are not,

I worked for the Sydney operation of D&B for a number of years, leaving in 2020. I spent some good years there however found the senior management style and general competency deteriorate over the final 12-18 months.  Too many rash decisions, constantly change their minds, always moving the goals posts, very judgmental and not trusting. In previous years they could paper of the cracks with incentives and with a lot of what was good in the past now gone, it really has exposed the bad management.  
A business which was one of the leaders, has fallen very far behind their competition. Some of it they could change quite easily but allowing more flexibility, but fundamentally the micro managing style, reporting, watching and monitoring wont ever change and that's why they won't be the business they once were.

I have been with D&B for just over a year now & definitely the best employer I have worked for. They offer all staff every tool needed in order to build and maintain a successful brand. Ongoing training, development & career opportunities are always on offer, with support from managers and senior consultants to develop to be the best consultant within your industry.
Everyone at D&B is experienced, knowledgeable and some of the hardest workers I have come across, along with being a fun, easy-going environment to work within. 
Multiple business events a year to celebrate team successes, monthly drinks, gym memberships and 7 hour work days are just some of the benefits. 
Overall a great company to be apart of.

I have worked for a number of recruitment businesses both large and smaller boutique ones and Design and Build is by far the best I have worked for and probably will work for when it comes to recruitment agencies. 

They have a great brand for candidate and client attraction, give you all the tools to be successful and earn excellent commission that is always paid when targets are achieved. 

The culture within the business is very supportive and flexible, you manage your own desk your own way with the support from the Directors and team managers. 

Could not think of a better recruitment business to work for!

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