Testimonials from some of our clients and candidates

Herman Maritz, SA

"I found the service offered by CarmichaelUK to be second to none. They placed me with well known contractors, working on prestigious projects and I progressed from chainmen through to site engineer in under a year. CarmichaelUK negotiated the best rates for me and I am now developing my skills further in a permanent position."

Andrew Yortt, NZ

"On arrival in London I contacted a few different recruitment agents one of whom was CarmichaelUK. They were the only agent who was upfront and honest about job prospects and pay expectations. They got straight into looking for work for me and soon after arrival I was working in a contract position on an interesting job site close to where I am living. From my experience they are the most honest and reliable of all the agents and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to find work in the UK."

Andy Gibbons – Contract Manager Birse Civils Limited

"CarmichaelUK take time to understand our specific requirements, provide good CVs and recommend the best suited individual to fill the role. They do not try and fill the role with the first available body."

Izak Van Der Wat, SA

"I arrived in the UK looking for work in the civil engineering business, I had little luck on my own, until a friend of mine gave my number to CarmichaelUK. They phoned me up and I was working the next day and have been ever since. It is however, the personal touch that distinguishes Carmichael from the rest; they are always just a phone call away with honest, experience based advice. My UK experience would not have been the same without them."

Carl Dunsire – BSR Metro

"CarmichaelUK have supplied a large number of engineering staff at all levels to our specialist rail projects over the last two and a half years. The quality of personnel offered is of a very high standard. CarmichaelUK have proven to be forthright and professional, tailoring their service to our specific needs. We would not hesitate to recommend them."

Damien Jackson, AU

"I have been working for Carmichael UK for the past year and have found them to be head and shoulders above any other recruitment firm. Within the first day of emailing my CV I received a call for an interview with a Carmichael UK recruiter. Within a week Carmichael UK provided me with a work car and placed me in a job that not only paid well, but helped to further my training. Over the year I have never been out of a job with Carmichael UK and the staff are always available for assistance on any matter. I have no hesitation in recommending Carmichael UK to any prospective Engineer looking to work in the UK."

Simon Whalley – Contracts Manager Nuttall Group

"Nuttall placed an order with Carmichael Survey Department Sub Contract Surveys to carry out the main survey work on the A421 Great Barford Bypass on a fixed price sub contract basis. The works were to provide the initial control and then the subsequent as-built topographic survey. We were very pleased with the approach adopted by CarmichaelUK, which was professional. They provided data and as-built drawings in both hard copy and electronic format to suit our designer’s software. The pricing was clear and well presented, which is beneficial for target cost contracts, and gave value for money. In view of the foregoing we would consider using CarmichaelUK for these works again."

Julius Newman, NZ

"CarmichaelUK were able to provide me with a quick, efficient start to my professional career in the English construction industry. The transition from NZ surveyor to London based site engineer occurred in a matter of days, which can be attributed to the professional service offered by the agency."

Ryno Harmse – Sub Agent Hochtief UK

"CarmichaelUK are a reliable and key supplier of competent chain persons (Engineer’s assistants). We have consistently used CarmichaelUK over the last 6 years and will continue to make use of the excellent service they provide."

Peter Hollings, SA

"In all the six years that I have worked for CarmichaelUK I have found them to be an excellent company to work for. The office staff are very helpful and friendly and always sort any problem. You are never without a job and your money is always in the bank (very important). I would highly recommend them to anybody."