We Are Curve Recruitment.
We Specialise in Building Services and Construction Recruitment Across the UK.
We elevate your career or find top talent with our expert recruitment services.
We are an independent recruitment agency based in Cambridgeshire, operating across the UK market. We specialise in the Mechanical & Electrical and associated Building Services sectors, alongside the recruitment of high-calibre White Collar Construction professionals.
At Curve, we understand the importance that personnel play in the success of M&E projects, Maintenance contracts & Major Construction schemes. Our dedicated team of industry specialists bring a wealth of experience, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed staffing expectations. From pre-construction through to project completion and ongoing asset management, we partner with businesses to secure the talent that drives performance and delivers quality.
Our aim is simple: to connect the very best candidates with industry leaders including principal contractors, specialist subcontractors, consultancies, service providers and end users.
Our USP
We believe that our personalised, partnership-led approach sets a standard beyond the conventional agency approach and are committed to fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and mutual success. By investing time in understanding the technical requirements and cultural dynamics of every client and candidate we represent, we are able to consistently deliver precise, high-quality matches that stand the test of time.
Whether you are a business searching for proven construction or building services professionals, or a candidate ready to take the next meaningful step in your career, Curve offers a premium recruitment service grounded in deep market knowledge, professionalism and integrity.
More than that, we work alongside you as your strategic partner, helping you navigate an increasingly competitive market with clarity and confidence.
What to Expect From Curve as a Candidate:
Personalised Guidance
We invest time in truly understanding your experience, career ambitions and personal preferences. By taking a consultative approach, we ensure we introduce you to opportunities that align not only with your technical skillset but also with your long-term goals and values.
Industry Expertise
You will work with specialist consultants who possess deep market knowledge across Building Services and White Collar Construction. With over 30 years of dedicated recruitment experience and established relationships across leading contractors, consultancies and end users - we provide direct access to decision makers to ensure a fast and successful recruitment process, at the right salary level.
Exclusive Opportunities
Our extensive network with partnered businesses gives you access to vacancies that aren’t advertised elsewhere. Many of our assignments are secured on a retained or exclusive basis, giving you a competitive advantage in the market.
Continued Support
From initial consultation and CV guidance through to interview preparation, offer negotiation and post-placement aftercare; we provide comprehensive support at every stage and are with you every step of the way to ensure you have the very best chance of securing your perfect role.
Technology
Our systems keep you informed of carefully matched opportunities through tailored job alerts, ensuring you never miss high quality roles within your specialist market.
What to Expect From Curve as a Client:
Deep Market Knowledge
Our specialist consultants possess expert knowledge across the Building Services and White Collar Construction sectors. We understand market trends, salary benchmarks and candidate motivations in the ever changing landscape of our industry - this enables us to advise strategically and build long term, meaningful partnerships with our clients.
Wider Reach to Top Tier Talent
Through our established network and proactive search methodology, we engage with both active and passive candidates who are not visible on the open market. This extended reach allows us to consistently deliver quality over quantity, saving you time and money in the process.
Faster Hiring Process
We operate with pace and precision. By presenting thoroughly qualified and technically aligned candidates, we significantly reduce time to hire - allowing you to focus on delivering projects and driving business performance.
Business Extension
We take the time to understand your culture, business ethos and your long-term staffing strategy. By embedding ourselves as an extension of your business, we build enduring partnerships founded on trust, consistency and results.
Enhanced Candidate Screening
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our rigorous screening processes, ensuring the most suitable individuals are presented to our clients. We believe in precision, efficiency, and a result driven approach that goes beyond traditional recruitment norms, so you know you will be hiring the very best person for the job.
Technology
We combine modern recruitment tools with our established network to reach the right people, not just the most visible ones. Giving you access to a broader, higher-quality talent pool.
Meet the Team
Adam Brown
Curve was founded by Adam Brown, a seasoned recruitment professional with a passion for delivering staffing services to the highest standard.
After working as a recruiter, manager then director in the building services sector for 20 years, Adam decided it was time to apply his honest, reliable and professional approach to his own company, which would always remain ahead of the curve. Adam is seen as the ‘go to’ for specialised M&E and maintenance roles in the region, a reputation he is now extending to the rest of the UK.
Adam prides himself on his ability to build long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike and his goal now is to build a team around him with the same ethos.
Martin Lively
Martin heads up the Construction Division at Curve Recruitment, leading all permanent recruitment across the sector.
Martin has lead teams since July 2021 and brings over 10 years of experience in recruitment. Over that time, Martin has built strong, long-term relationships with clients and candidates across the construction market.
Martin prides himself on being straightforward, reliable and genuinely invested in helping people make the right hiring or career decisions.
He is passionate about delivering a professional, honest service and supporting the growth of both the businesses we work with and the consultants within my team.