New Build Recruitment
Find the Right Talent in UK Housebuilding
New build Recruitment Specialist Kitson Associates places mid-senior to board-level professionals across housebuilding, new homes and property development. Becky Kitson has 10+ years of specialist recruitment experience — and a track record of filling the roles others couldn't.
10+ years specialist recruitment experience
Mid-senior to board-level placements
Filling roles other agencies have failed to place
Honest, no-pressure candidate experience
UK housebuilding, especially new builds is a tough market to hire in — or find your footing in. Specialist skills are scarce, conditions shift fast, and when you're operating at mid-senior or board level, there's no room for the wrong decision. Kitson Associates was built for exactly this environment. Relationship-led, honest and genuinely hardworking, we get results for both employers and candidates in the new homes sector.
The Real Challenges Facing Housebuilding Employers Today
Whether you're trying to fill a critical vacancy or weighing up your next hiring requirements, the new build market has a way of making things harder than they should be. A generalist recruiter simply doesn't have the knowledge — or the network — to help.
Mid-senior and board-level roles are persistently hard to fill — genuinely specialist candidates are thin on the ground
Market volatility in UK new build housing makes talent attraction harder than ever right now
Too many agencies fire off irrelevant CVs without ever really understanding your business or culture
High-stakes appointments need a proactive partner, not a CV-forwarding service
Poor recruiter communication leaves hiring teams completely in the dark at the moments that matter most
None of this has to be the norm. The difference comes down to how your recruiter works — and who they actually are.
A New build Recruitment Specialist in Your Corner
Kitson Associates is led by Becky Kitson, who brings over 10 years of specialist recruitment experience with deep knowledge across construction and new build housing. Becky works across the full range of housebuilding disciplines — Land and Planning, Technical, Sales, Commercial and right up to board-level appointments. She takes the time to properly understand both sides before making a single introduction.
For employers, that means a curated shortlist of people who genuinely fit your culture and requirements — not a stack of CVs that happened to match a few keywords.
This isn't a transactional service. It's a recruitment partnership built on trust, integrity and hard work — the same values that drive everything we do at Kitson Associates.
WORK HARD
We're committed to delivering the best possible outcome for every client and candidate.
DO THE RIGHT THING
We act with integrity, transparency and professionalism in everything we do.
BE HONEST
We believe trust and open communication are the foundation of every successful partnership.
Roles We Place in Housebuilding and New Homes
We recruit for permanent, mid-senior to board-level positions across the full housebuilding and residential development sector, including:
Land Manager & Land Director
Technical Manager & Technical Director
Planning Manager
Construction Director
Quantity Surveyor
Sales Manager & Sales Executive
Design Engineer
CAD Technician
CFO & CEO
Board-level appointments across property development
Browse our New build Jobs page, or explore our broader Construction Recruitment services for related disciplines.
How Kitson Associates Works For Employers
- A proper briefing call to understand your culture, team dynamic and exact requirements — not just a job spec
- Targeted sourcing from Becky's established network, database and direct search, including passive candidates who'll never appear on a job board
- Thorough candidate screening before anyone lands in your inbox
- A curated shortlist with relevant context on each person
- Full interview coordination, offer management and onboarding support
- Optional psychometric testing, executive interview support and market insight reports
- Unique rebate terms available — just ask Becky about fee structures
For senior roles that need a more intensive, confidential search, our Board and Executive and Retained Search services offer a dedicated approach.
10+ — Years of specialist recruitment experience across construction and new homes
What Clients and Candidates Say About Working With Kitson Associates
Becky helped us very well to recruit a challenging position. She has been able to complete this process successfully where many have been unable to accomplish this.
In a tough market we were struggling to fill a key role. Becky was a strong partner in achieving success and always with a can do, positive attitude.
I highly recommend Becky — she listened to what I wanted and went out to match my requirements. There was no pressure to take on a role I was not 100% ready to take.
Becky took the time to talk to me in detail about my experience and my aims and put me in contact with my new employer. I would definitely recommend talking to Becky if you are considering a new role in construction.
Why Kitson Associates — Not Another Generalist Agency?
Specialist focus on new homes and residential development — not a broad-brush generalist dabbling across every sector
Direct access to Becky Kitson throughout the entire process — no account managers, no handoffs
Relationship-led from day one: Becky builds genuine long-term trust with clients, not quick transactional wins
Honest about what's achievable — no over-promising, no pressure tactics, ever
A proven track record of filling roles others couldn't place, including challenging mid-senior and board-level appointments
UK-wide reach from a Nottingham base, backed by real sector network depth
Ready to hire in New builds? Get in touch with Becky today.
FAQs
What housebuilding roles does Kitson Associates recruit for?
We place mid-senior to board-level professionals across housebuilding and new homes — Land Managers, Technical Managers, Planning Managers, Construction Directors, Quantity Surveyors, Sales Managers, Design Engineers and C-suite appointments including CFO and CEO.
Can Kitson Associates fill roles that other agencies have failed to place?
Yes — and it's something we're specifically known for. Becky combines a deep sector network, thorough candidate screening and a genuine understanding of what employers actually need culturally and technically. That's how she's placed candidates in specialist housebuilding roles where multiple other agencies came up short.
Do you recruit nationally or only in Nottingham?
We're based in Nottingham but recruit across the UK. Becky works with housebuilders, developers and candidates nationwide — with particular strength across the East Midlands, though her network and placements reach well beyond the region.
How long does the recruitment process typically take?
It depends on the seniority of the role and what the market looks like at the time. Becky will give you an honest, realistic picture from the very start — no vague timelines. Once she has your vacancy or CV, she'll be in touch quickly to talk through next steps and keep you updated throughout.
Do you have new build roles that aren't advertised publicly?
Yes. Because Becky works closely with employers across the sector, some opportunities are introduced directly to candidates through her network before they ever get advertised. Submitting your CV to Kitson Associates gives you access to those roles that you simply won't find anywhere else.
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Find the Right Talent in UK Housebuilding
New build Recruitment Specialist
Kitson Associates places mid-senior to board-level professionals across housebuilding, new homes and property development. Becky Kitson has 10+ years of specialist recruitment experience — and a track record of filling the roles others couldn't.
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- 10+ years specialist recruitment experience
- Mid-senior to board-level placements
- Filling roles other agencies have failed to place
- Honest, no-pressure candidate experience
UK housebuilding, especially new builds is a tough market to hire in — or find your footing in. Specialist skills are scarce, conditions shift fast, and when you're operating at mid-senior or board level, there's no room for the wrong decision. Kitson Associates was built for exactly this environment. Relationship-led, honest and genuinely hardworking, we get results for both employers and candidates in the new homes sector.
The Real Challenges Facing Housebuilding Employers Today
Whether you're trying to fill a critical vacancy or weighing up your next hiring requirements, the new build market has a way of making things harder than they should be. A generalist recruiter simply doesn't have the knowledge — or the network — to help.
- Mid-senior and board-level roles are persistently hard to fill — genuinely specialist candidates are thin on the ground
- Market volatility in UK new build housing makes talent attraction harder than ever right now
- Too many agencies fire off irrelevant CVs without ever really understanding your business or culture
- High-stakes appointments need a proactive partner, not a CV-forwarding service
- Poor recruiter communication leaves hiring teams completely in the dark at the moments that matter most
None of this has to be the norm. The difference comes down to how your recruiter works — and who they actually are.
A New build Recruitment Specialist in Your Corner
Kitson Associates is led by Becky Kitson, who brings over 10 years of specialist recruitment experience with deep knowledge across construction and new build housing. Becky works across the full range of housebuilding disciplines — Land and Planning, Technical, Sales, Commercial and right up to board-level appointments. She takes the time to properly understand both sides before making a single introduction.
For employers, that means a curated shortlist of people who genuinely fit your culture and requirements — not a stack of CVs that happened to match a few keywords.
This isn't a transactional service. It's a recruitment partnership built on trust, integrity and hard work — the same values that drive everything we do at Kitson Associates.
Roles We Place in Housebuilding and New Homes
We recruit for permanent, mid-senior to board-level positions across the full housebuilding and residential development sector, including:
- Land Manager & Land Director
- Technical Manager & Technical Director
- Planning Manager
- Construction Director
- Quantity Surveyor
- Sales Manager & Sales Executive
- Design Engineer
- CAD Technician
- CFO & CEO
- Board-level appointments across property development
Browse our New build Jobs page, or explore our broader Construction Recruitment services for related disciplines.
How Kitson Associates Works For Employers
- A proper briefing call to understand your culture, team dynamic and exact requirements — not just a job spec
- Targeted sourcing from Becky's established network, database and direct search, including passive candidates who'll never appear on a job board
- Thorough candidate screening before anyone lands in your inbox
- A curated shortlist with relevant context on each person
- Full interview coordination, offer management and onboarding support
- Optional psychometric testing, executive interview support and market insight reports
- Unique rebate terms available — just ask Becky about fee structures
For senior roles that need a more intensive, confidential search, our Board and Executive and Retained Search services offer a dedicated approach.
10+ — Years of specialist recruitment experience across construction and new homes
What Clients and Candidates Say About Working With Kitson Associates
"Becky helped us very well to recruit a challenging position. She has been able to complete this process successfully where many have been unable to accomplish this." — Patrick, CFO
"In a tough market we were struggling to fill a key role. Becky was a strong partner in achieving success and always with a can do, positive attitude." — Des, CFO
"I highly recommend Becky — she listened to what I wanted and went out to match my requirements. There was no pressure to take on a role I was not 100% ready to take." — Alan, Sales Manager
"Becky took the time to talk to me in detail about my experience and my aims and put me in contact with my new employer. I would definitely recommend talking to Becky if you are considering a new role in construction." — Rob, Technical Manager
Read more on our Case Studies page, or head to our Testimonials page for further client and candidate feedback.
Why Kitson Associates — Not Another Generalist Agency?
- Specialist focus on new homes and residential development — not a broad-brush generalist dabbling across every sector
- Direct access to Becky Kitson throughout the entire process — no account managers, no handoffs
- Relationship-led from day one: Becky builds genuine long-term trust with clients, not quick transactional wins
- Honest about what's achievable — no over-promising, no pressure tactics, ever
- A proven track record of filling roles others couldn't place, including challenging mid-senior and board-level appointments
- UK-wide reach from a Nottingham base, backed by real sector network depth
Ready to hire in New builds? Get in touch with Becky today.
Submit a Vacancy → /submit-vacancy
FAQs
What housebuilding roles does Kitson Associates recruit for?
We place mid-senior to board-level professionals across housebuilding and new homes — Land Managers, Technical Managers, Planning Managers, Construction Directors, Quantity Surveyors, Sales Managers, Design Engineers and C-suite appointments including CFO and CEO.
Can Kitson Associates fill roles that other agencies have failed to place?
Yes — and it's something we're specifically known for. Becky combines a deep sector network, thorough candidate screening and a genuine understanding of what employers actually need culturally and technically. That's how she's placed candidates in specialist housebuilding roles where multiple other agencies came up short.
Do you recruit nationally or only in Nottingham?
We're based in Nottingham but recruit across the UK. Becky works with housebuilders, developers and candidates nationwide — with particular strength across the East Midlands, though her network and placements reach well beyond the region.
How long does the recruitment process typically take?
It depends on the seniority of the role and what the market looks like at the time. Becky will give you an honest, realistic picture from the very start — no vague timelines. Once she has your vacancy or CV, she'll be in touch quickly to talk through next steps and keep you updated throughout.
Do you have new build roles that aren't advertised publicly?
Yes. Because Becky works closely with employers across the sector, some opportunities are introduced directly to candidates through her network before they ever get advertised. Submitting your CV to Kitson Associates gives you access to those roles that you simply won't find anywhere else.
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