Vaughan James Recruitment

Vaughan James Recruitment is a recruitment agency that specialises in construction and project roles across New Zealand and Australia. It describes itself as a niche agency focused on construction and project leadership, working with consultancies and contractors as well as the professionals who join them.

The agency recruits in four areas. Cost and quantity surveying covers quantity surveyors, estimators, cost managers and commercial managers, from emerging talent to senior leadership. Project and construction management covers project managers, programme managers and project directors for construction and client-side consultancies on commercial and infrastructure projects. Engineering and technical recruitment covers civil, structural, mechanical and geotechnical engineers, surveyors and geospatial specialists. Advisory, risk and project services covers risk and advisory roles, along with health, safety and compliance positions.

It works with candidates and clients in cities across both countries, including Auckland, Queenstown, Sydney and Melbourne. The company was founded by Simon Vaughan, who directs it and says he has more than 21 years of experience in recruitment.