Built on experience.
Driven by people.

Foundation Personnel connects construction businesses with reliable, compliant and experienced people across foundations, civils and infrastructure.

Who We Are

Specialist construction recruitment with a practical difference.

Foundation Personnel was built to support the construction industry with dependable recruitment, workforce management and contractor support. From site-based roles to technical and management positions, we specialise in matching the right people with the right projects.

We work as an extension of our clients’ teams, from single site roles to full project workforces, with vetting, onboarding and compliance handled properly from day one. That gives clients a more reliable workforce and gives candidates the support, structure and confidence they need to succeed.

Meet Our Team

The team behind Foundation Personnel

Senior Management TeamDirectors and heads of department9 people
Will James

Will James

Managing Director & Founder

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Ian Crawford

Ian Crawford

Head of Finance

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Ramona Williams

Ramona Williams

Head of People, Culture & Transformation

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Sam Hanks

Sam Hanks

Head of Sales

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Massimo Lagioia

Massimo Lagioia

Head of Delivery (US)

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Darren Leppard

Darren Leppard

Delivery Manager

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Sofia Grillo

Sofia Grillo

Marketing Manager

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Hayley Adams

Hayley Adams

Learning & Development Manager

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Louise Clarke

Louise Clarke

Business Operations & Risk Manager

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FoundationsPiling, geotechnical, ground improvement, heavy lifting and tunnelling7 people
Stacey Dennaford

Stacey Dennaford

Team Leader

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James Kerr

James Kerr

Senior Account Manager

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Mark Rodger

Mark Rodger

Recruitment Consultant (US)

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Adrian Taylor

Adrian Taylor

Senior Account Manager

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Gail Batcheler

Gail Batcheler

Piling Labour Manager

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Antonia Russell

Antonia Russell

Candidate Consultant

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Kieron Scott

Kieron Scott

Candidate Consultant

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CivilsGroundworks, RC frames and earthmoving6 people
Tom Perkins

Tom Perkins

Senior Account Manager

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Maxwell Dunwell

Maxwell Dunwell

Senior Account Manager

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Alessio Palmiero

Alessio Palmiero

Candidate Consultant

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Kyle Boyce

Kyle Boyce

Candidate Consultant

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Deborah Ngugi

Deborah Ngugi

Candidate Consultant

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Martii Maze-Brown

Martii Maze-Brown

Candidate Consultant

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Major AccountsTier 1 self-delivery contractors and major infrastructure programmes2 people
David Murray

David Murray

Major Accounts Manager

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Madaline Miron

Madaline Miron

Major Accounts Labour Manager

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InfrastructureRail, utilities & energy, marine, power T&D, water and gas3 people
Arthur Skvirskis

Arthur Skvirskis

Account Manager

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Kaitlyn Dennis

Kaitlyn Dennis

Recruitment Consultant (US)

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Oliver Bateson

Oliver Bateson

Recruitment Consultant - Data Center Lead (US)

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Operations & SupportOperations, support, payroll and admin4 people
Lauren Stanley

Lauren Stanley

Major Accounts Operations Support

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Ciprian Pop

Ciprian Pop

Payroll Supervisor

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Natalya Hoyle

Natalya Hoyle

Payroll Administrator

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Kym Harris

Kym Harris

Office Administrator

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For Clients

Reliable people for demanding projects.

We help contractors access skilled, compliant and dependable construction workers without the administrative burden. From urgent site requirements to long-term workforce planning, our team supports your project needs quickly and professionally.

For Candidates

Construction roles with proper support.

We help candidates find suitable roles across the UK construction industry, while providing clear communication, employment support and a single point of contact throughout the process.

Our History

Where the business began.

Our Milton Keynes head office is the group headquarters and the foundation of the wider Foundation Personnel brand. Since 2015, the business has grown through specialist construction knowledge, long-standing industry relationships and a clear focus on doing recruitment properly.

2015

Established

Foundation Personnel was established to serve the Construction and Civil Engineering sectors with plant operator recruitment.

2017

Specialist sector growth

The business diversified into supplying candidates across Piling and Lifting, supporting specialist construction teams on complex projects.

2020

First overseas project

Foundation Personnel supplied its first candidates abroad to support a Rotary Bored Piling project in Belgium.

2021

Brand evolution

The company completed a full rebrand to better reflect its wider construction industry offering.

2023

North America expansion

The business expanded operations to support contractors in the USA and Canada with professional staff.

2025

Major Division launched

Our Major Division launched to service Tier 1 self-delivery contractors on the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes.

Our Approach

More than filling vacancies.

We help clients build reliable teams while giving workers clear communication, dependable support and compliant working arrangements.

Flexible Workforce Solutions

Temporary, contract and permanent recruitment, with vetting, onboarding and compliance handled so clients can focus on project delivery.

Construction Specialists

Our team understands the pace, pressure and standards of the UK construction industry, across foundations, civils and infrastructure.

Fast, Reliable Shortlists

We move quickly, but never carelessly. Every candidate is matched against the role, site requirements and project demands.

Long-Term Partnerships

We work with clients and candidates beyond the first placement, building relationships based on honesty, speed and quality.

What We Stand For

Our values shape how we work.

Honesty

Straightforward advice, transparent communication and realistic expectations from the first conversation.

Speed

Responsive recruitment support, fast shortlists and clear updates when time matters most.

Quality

Fully assessed, compliant and carefully matched people for the roles that keep projects moving.

Our Sectors

Focused on the sectors that build Britain.

Foundations

Specialist placement across piling, geotechnical, tunnelling and heavy lifting, from temporary works design through to complex piling programmes on major UK schemes.

  • Piling
  • Geotechnical
  • Ground Improvement
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Tunnelling

Civils

Groundworks, RC frames, earthmoving and heavy civil engineering, connecting skilled people with the UK’s most demanding civil programmes.

  • Groundworkers
  • RC Frames
  • Earthmoving

Infrastructure

Rail, marine, power, water, gas and the major infrastructure projects that keep Britain moving. We understand the complexity, and we speak your language.

  • Rail
  • Utilities & Energy
  • Marine
  • Power T&D
  • Water
  • Gas

What We Stand For

UK roots. International reach.

Our UK head office is the group headquarters, supporting construction recruitment across the United Kingdom while connected to wider opportunities through Foundation Personnel Inc in North America.

United Kingdom

Group Headquarters
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Europe

Specialist Projects
Overseas project experience since 2020

North America

Foundation Personnel Inc
USA & Canada · foundationpersonnel.com

For Candidates

Looking for your next construction role?

Register with Foundation Personnel and speak to a specialist recruiter about live opportunities across foundations, civils and infrastructure.

For Employers

Need reliable construction
workers?

Speak to our team about skilled, compliant workers for your next project. We handle the recruitment and compliance, so you can focus on the build.