“We appointed Lewis (Flagstaff Consultants) after we had unsuccessfully tried to recruit a Quantity Surveyor, as we were not obtaining the right sort of candidate using open sourcing.
Lewis took our brief and was able to quickly provide a targeted shortlist of extremely suitable candidates that met our requirements perfectly.
Lewis provided excellent communication and service, which exceeded our expectations and saved us considerable time in finding and sourcing the right candidate”
— Chris, Head of Quantity Surveying
“Lewis is great, really took the time to understand what I was/wasn’t looking for so every interview he lined up was a strong match. He placed me in my current role and it was 100% the right move for me!”
— Juliet, Project Director
“During my time working with Lewis he offered valuable, accurate and insightful guidance on the QS recruitment market and the companies he represented. Importantly I always felt that he did so without an agenda spending time to understand my requirements and delivered multiple suitable options. I would not hesitate to recommend Lewis to any candidate or potential employer and will definitely work with him again to fulfil our future recruitment needs.”
— J.D, Associate Quantity Surveyor
“This is the first time we’ve engaged Lewis on an exclusive basis, and it worked really well. He really understood our requirements and only sent candidates who were suitable. Despite a challenging market, we were able to find the right person really quickly. He genuinely is a recruitment “partner” in the true sense of the word.”
— Lisa, Partner, London Building Consultancy
“It was a pleasure working with Lewis. He was attentive throughout the process and offered great advice. Throughout the interview process he provided information, feedback and made the experience stress free. I recommend Lewis to colleagues and would use him in the future should I need to.”
— J.H, Associate MEP QS
“Lewis was such a pleasure to work with. He really took the time out to understand my needs and requirements. I was looking for a part remote/working abroad role which is very unique for the construction industry but he successfully managed to find me a role that would be flexible enough to suit my travel requirements.
Lewis gave so much of his time and effort and I really appreciate all that he done!
If you need a good recruiter to help find you your perfect role then you should definitely reach out to Lewis !”
— Shadeyah, Quantity Surveyor
“Lewis helped us when I was having a career change and pointed me in the right direction with companies that would be best suited. Professional and clear communication throughout, couldn’t recommend enough.”
— George, MEP Quantity Surveyor
“Having decided to change careers from QS to PM towards the end of last year, it was a bit of a minefield for me to figure out what my next steps should be! Lewis was incredibly helpful, very hands on and guided me through the process with daily calls and emails to check in. He really understood what I wanted from this next move and was able to find a company that suits me down to the tee! I am incredibly happy with the role he has found for me and couldn’t recommend him more if I tried!”
— Felix, Project Manager
“I am recommending Lewis White, who recruited me for my current role. I must say his approach was refreshing , he had my best interests at heart and wasn’t pushy in the slightest. He provided me with sound advice, but generally left it to me to decide if the move was the correct one. On a personal note, I would say he is a generally nice guy, and look forward to having a catch up in the not too distant future.”
— S.G, Commercial Manager
“Lewis comes across as very friendly and approachable through out the time i have dealt with him. What i appreciated is the fact he spoke with me first and understand what my exact requirements were before shortlisting a few firms for my consideration- and he does work on some really interesting commission! I feel i have made the right move and i must say Lewis was superb throughout the process. Highly recommended recruiter. ”
— Y.D, Associate Director
“Lewis is honestly everything that a great recruiter is. He is hardworking, caring and motivated to succeed.
Lewis thrives on finding the right role for each and every person. If you are looking for someone to take the time to find you the perfect role then Lewis has to be your first call.”
— Mohamoud, Assistant Project Manager
“There are very few major crossroads once your career is established, however, when you come across them you need the right people around you, those with sound advice and with your best interests in mind. Lewis is absolutely this guy! Kind, professional and genuinely just a nice person to work with, I highly recommend Lewis as a supportive, reliable and honest recruiter.”
— Daniel, Associate Project Manager
“Lewis was great. He found the right company fit for me and was always on hand for advice. Lewis gave trustworthy advice and allowed me to make the right decision!”
— Fred, Senior Quantity Surveyor
“I had the pleasure of working with Lewis, he has a professional ethic with a personal touch. Lewis is highly motivated and has a keen eye for identifying good people.”
— Joe, Senior Cost Manager
“It’s always a pleasure working with Lewis from Flagstaff, he produces great results through diligent work and clear communication. Highly recommended.”
— Steve, Director, London Building Consultancy
“Lewis was a breath of fresh air, who I felt understood my brief and didn’t try to sway my decision to fill his live roles.
A genuinely good guy, who maintained just the right balance of communication throughout the search, interview and offer stages. He was quick to relay queries once I received an offer, together with offering sensible advice to me, despite the advice not being in his best interests.
I would not hesitate recommending Lewis to friends/colleagues in future.”
— Chris, Senior Project Manager
“I found Lewis to be very conscientious, professional and diligent. He’s also a very nice guy too! A pleasure to work with.”
— Nick, Senior Quantity Surveyor
“Lewis was recommended to me by a colleague and I can fully understand why. Lewis has a good understanding of the industry who completely understood my reasons for moving and my ambitions. This was reinforced by the companies he lined up for me which were exactly what I was looking for. Lewis is very professional and seems to have a great relationship with a wide breadth of clients. I highly recommend anyone to use Lewis who is looking for a change or a new challenge!”
— Ben, Project Manager
“Lewis was very attentive throughout the recruitment process, he understood my requests and offered great advice for my career move. I was extremely pleased to land a position with a top company in short period, making the move a easy and stressfree experience. I would be very glad to work with and recommend Lewis again in the future should I need to!”
— Aaron, Quantity Surveyor
“I came across Lewis through word of mouth and I can see why! Lewis takes the time to speak with his clients constantly, enabling him to get to know who he is working with and what sort of company he believes would best suit you as both a person and professional. Lewis strives to provide his clients with the very best service he can offer ensuring that he does everything in his power to fulfil your requirements. His strong connections within the industry allows him to offer a variety of different work places that suit specified needs.
To begin with I was very sceptical about using a recruiter but Lewis has proven me wrong! I have only just recently started in my new role but I genuinely believe I couldn’t have found a better fit elsewhere. In addition to this Lewis made the whole process completely painless which isn’t easy given the current COVID 19 climate.
I strongly recommend using Lewis to anyone who is thinking about finding a new place of work.”
— Daniel, Project Manager
“Lewis was diligent, professional and a key operator during my career transition. Highly recommended.”
— John, Director, Quantity Surveying
“Lewis has provided me with a genuinely bespoke recruitment service that focused on finding the absolute best place for my professional skill set. Lewis has done all this with commendable initiative, much needed humour and a wonderful sense of calm. Lewis provided clarity, advice and support in all the right measures. As a result, my job search was a very relaxed and enjoyable process. I am delighted with the outcome!”
— Susan, Senior Project Manager
“I was looking to grow in the UK project management industry when I was approached by Lewis who helped and guided me to land with the best opportunity. Lewis is an exceptional individual with great insight and experience.”
— Fahad, Project Manager
“Lewis was very professional when arranging my next career move. Pleasure to work with him.”
— Jack, Quantity Surveyor
“Lewis made the whole process of finding and getting a job very easy. The service provided was very professional, friendly and with excellent communication and feedback He has very good knowledge of the QS/construction employment market and was able to understand my requirements exactly and match me with the correct company.”
— Kenji, Associate Director, Quantity Surveying
“Lewis is incredibly diligent and easy to work with, he responds quickly is very supportive in preparing his candidates and thoroughly researches any suggestions he puts forward. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to move roles.”
— Siobhan, Project Manager
“Flagstaff provided me with a very tailored and professional service. I would not hesitate to recommend. ”
— Michael, Senior Quantity Surveyor
“Great experience working with Lewis, helpful and professional throughout. ”
— S.MG, Project Manager
“It was a real pleasure dealing with Lewis from Flagstaff. I just felt like he actually understood what it was I was looking for and always took on board any feedback I had and acted on it. I found Lewis to be extremely helpful and any queries I had were answered straight away and to the point. By dealing with Lewis it enabled me to have a number of interviews with some of the top consultancies around. I found a lot of the recruiters I was dealing with were fairly pushy, however Lewis was not in the slightest and when he promised something he always delivered.”
— Sasha, Project Manager
“From the start the experience of dealing with Lewis has been effortless and enjoyable. A very proactive and pleasant individual, easy to deal with and has a great knowledge of the industry within which he works.”
— Matthew, Associate Director, Quantity Surveying
“Lewis was outstandingly professional from first contact. His genuine and positive encouragement is unmatched in the industry and his communication approach is spot on. He was very supportive throughout the process and regularly checked in to make sure no question was left unanswered. I would highly recommend Lewis and his ability to help you in your future job search.”
— Steven, Project Director
“Lewis was a great pleasure to work with. A very professional individual with good understanding of any specific search requirements which makes him different from the others! I would highly recommend Lewis to anyone who is considering a career move.”
— Eric, Associate Director, Quantity Surveying
“Lewis was great to work with, he was very helpful with a friendly attitude. Throughout the whole process he was very transparent and facilitating, and really made an effort to understand what sort of position/company I was looking for which resulted in a smooth and pleasant interviewing process. I would be happy to work with Lewis again, and would highly recommend him.”
— Balázs, Project Manager
“I highly recommend Lewis, he was a great help during the whole process and was always available for a discussion on any queries I had. ”
— Thomas, Assistant Quantity Surveyor
“A great pleasure to work with Lewis, as a candidate. After our introductory conversation, he had returned promptly with a very comprehensive list. Throughout the process, I feel like Lewis had demonstrated outstanding professionalism and level-headedness that would be very difficult to find amongst other recruitment agents. I would highly recommend him and wish him the best! If you’re looking to resource, I would imagine Lewis would not only recognize your needs but also that of a candidate, which gives him a great skill at being able to match for the long-term. As a candidate? Look no further, you have your man here.”
— Stan, Quantity Surveyor
“Lewis found me a job which I love and through the entire process he was available for a talk if I had any queries. Being from Denmark I can attest to the difficulties in trying to find the right job in a another country, but having Lewis by my side guiding me through the job landscape of London was the greatest help anyone could ever ask for. I can highly recommend Lewis to anyone else looking for a change in their career.”
— Elliot, Quantity Surveyor
“Lewis provided a refreshingly honest approach, maintaining excellent communication throughout and gave unbiased advice when needed, to ensure I made the the right step for my career.”
— Govinder, Senior Project Manager
“I have had the pleasure of working with Lewis as a candidate looking for a QS position. I have been impressed by his professionalism and his wealth of contacts in construction industry.”
— S.B, Senior Quantity Surveyor
“Lewis is easy to work with and professional in his approach to the recruitment services he provides. With a no pressure approach you understand he is there to help. I would highly recommended Lewis when looking for a new job or a new team. ”
— Daniel, Managing Quantity Surveyor
“Lewis was a pleasure to work with. He is helpful and willing to share information readily. He provided me with a list of options to review before setting up any interviews. The interview process was extremely quick with a fast turnaround and any queries I had were answered quickly. Thanks for all your help Lewis!”
— Sonal, Cost Manager
“Lewis was by far the most professional and genuine individual to help me get through the tough time of finding a new role. While the time I was his client was short due to his efficiency he made this process much more enjoyable. Every email or message was answered promptly and honestly and I felt that his clients truly respect and value his opinions. While I am incredibly happy in my new role if it ever comes to needing to find something new I will definitely come back to Lewis!”
— Kristin, Project Manager
“I highly recommend Lewis. He took the time to understand what I wanted and needed for my next move. Presenting me with opportunities that were right for me. Lewis made sure he was there to provide insight and guidance every step of the way. Final result is I’m extremely happy with my new role and will definitely will keep in touch with Lewis as he is a great human being too.”
— Joseph, Project Manager
“Lewis was great to work with, he was able to listen to my requirements and with his vast variety of connections he was able to set up interviews for several companies that matched my criteria. The process went very smoothly and the level of detail Lewis provided ensured that I made the right decision. Thanks Lewis!”
— Reece, Senior Cost Consultant
“I found Lewis to be very professional, approachable and refreshingly open to an honest conversation. A genuinely good guy and I’d have no hesitation in recommending his service.”