Imperial Search

Imperial Search is a well-established recruitment specialist founded by Jack Bodycombe in 2021, dedicated to simplifying recruitment for construction and housebuilding businesses. The company specialises in recruiting, sourcing, and headhunting for construction and housebuilding roles, delivering candidates who meet both technical requirements and cultural fit. Imperial Search provides end-to-end support from initial brief through to onboarding, with expert sourcing, market knowledge, and consistent delivery that reduces hiring risk and accelerates time-to-hire.

Imperial Search focuses exclusively on the construction and housebuilding sectors, working with industry leaders to supply permanent and interim hires, targeted headhunting for niche roles, and market insights with salary benchmarking. The company leverages deep sector knowledge and continuous networking to attract the best people, matching them to roles where they can thrive. Candidates choose to work with Imperial Search because the team is trustworthy, approachable, and realistic about the market.

Imperial Search operates across the UK and US, serving construction and housing developers from SMEs to large corporates. The company's founding objective was to deliver a five-star recruitment experience and become the first name clients think of when building their teams. Clients choose Imperial Search for expert sourcing, end-to-end support, reliable shortlists, timely placements, and a focus on long-term fit to lower turnover and enhance project delivery.