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Consultive is a specialist recruitment consultancy providing solutions for the construction, civil engineering and infrastructure industries. We recruit qualified candidates - often on a global scale - who meet the increasing demands and challenges of permanent roles in the built environment.

At Consultive, our strength is our networking capabilities with our candidates and clients, alongside our specialist in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. We have the ability to place our qualified candidates across projects ranging from building, fitout, roads, rail, water pipeline and treatment projects...to name but a few.

So if you are looking for a knowledgeable recruitment consultancy that understands your sectors, then contact Consultive.

Why Consultive?

Consultive is clearly focused on technical recruitment for the built environments, with expert industry knowledge; we are able to match experience and qualifications to a wide variety of permanent roles. Engineers, foremen, project managers, property manager, rail engineers - whatever your speciality, we are always placing appropriately skilled candidates across the built environments.

So if you want to find out more about what Consultive could be doing for you, then all it takes is an email or call. Isn't it time you spoke to Consultive about your needs?

Methodology

At Consultive we are constantly in contact with proven Project Managers, Development Managers, Contract Administrators, Design Engineers, Site Engineers & Foreman to ensure that when they are looking at other opportunities, Consultive is the preferred choice. In addition, we approach individuals on your behalf, should we feel it be in their interest.

The recruitment networking undertaken by Consultive is extensive even before we undertake the Consult Search Recruit process; please take the time to peruse our Search Methodology that will be visible to you throughout the process.

Consult

• The client provides a job description or a specification is given by the Human Resource Manager / Co-ordinator or the Orderer (being a Line Manager or Director). The document should include Reason for vacancy, Job Title, Duties, Background of potential employee, Remuneration Package, Career Progression Opportunities, Interview Dates, Interviewers, Start Date, Unique Selling Point’s of the opportunity and the company, and companies the potential employee should have worked for.
• To gain a more in-depth understanding of the position, Consultive often speak to an employee currently in the capacity (or having recently been in the capacity), and to the applicable line manager the new recruit will report to.
• Consultive will then advise on introduction dates of either a shortlist or Curriculum Vitae’s.
• This is the actual Selection stage, the person may come in different shapes and sizes, which you selected, and we then measure the individual(s) by working through key competencies required.

Search

Data Base and Network Search is based on utilising the in-house tools, industry knowledge and skills possessed by Consultive and its recruiters. With a data base and network facility consisting of up to 3000 suitably qualified individuals in the Building and Civil Engineering fields to approach for the purpose of recruiting for the role or networking for potential candidates.

The full details of how we conduct our search is confidential. However we put our success down to Understanding, Knowledge, Innovation, Initiative and Time.

Recruit

For Consultive’s Search Methodology the recruit process takes in the following:

• Provide Shortlist or Curriculum Vitae’s on the date(s) agreed by both Consultive and the client. This may be in person or via email, depending on client availability (Shortlist is always attempted to be presented in person by Consultive). At this stage Consultive will put forward the motivations of each candidate and make recommendations as to whom to interview.
• Arrange interviews for candidates requested by the client.
• Consultive will consult with the client and candidates as to who moves on to the second interview phase and also undertake any further referencing or researching requested by the client. At this stage Consultive will again put forward motivations (as they may change) and recommendations on whom to second interview.
• Arrange second phase interviews for successful first interview candidates, based on the feedback, referencing and research gathered.
• Psychometric Testing can be undertaken at this point. This is at the client expense, regardless of whether the position is successfully placed by Consultive.
• Consultive advises that we handle the verbal offer of employment, as we believe the rate of success is increased; the potential employee is able to speak frankly and is reminded of the motivations outlined throughout the process.
• Once a start date is set, Consultive will ensure the process between resignations and actual start runs smoothly and that any concerns are addressed appropriately.
• Consultive will undertake any further reference checking requested by the client.

Consult

• Consultive will make contact with new employees on their first day and check that all is well, any problems or issues will be reported back to the Human Resource Department, Line Manager or Director.
• After one month of service Consultive will go on site to meet with the new employee and ensure that they are satisfied and happy with the new role and company. This will be measured by the motivations for originally joining. Consultive will also meet with the Line Manager or Director to ensure that everything is going well and that the new employee is meeting expectation. This is also measured by motivations for recruiting. Consultive will report back to the Human Resource department on the outcome.

Industries & Positions

Industries & positions we recruit for:

Building Commercial Fitout Industrial Institutional New Build Refurbishment Residential Retail Sub Contract	Civil Engineering Bridge Heavy Civils Rail Roads/Freeways Traffic & Transportation Water (Treatment)
Positions Civil Engineers Commercial Managers Construction Managers Cost Managers Cost Planners Design & Build Co-ordinators Design Managers Development Managers Estimators Foreman General Foreman Finishing Foreman General Managers Land Surveyors OH&S Managers	Operations Directors Project Engineers Project Managers Project Planners Property Manager Quantity Surveyors Services Engineers Services Managers Site Engineers Site Managers Site Supervisors State Managers Structures Foremen Town Planners Contract Administrator

We're Commited To World Class Practice

• To be Consultive and informative with all parties, and provide up to date and accurate information.
• Act in accordance with all legislation and association (Recruitment Consulting and Services Association) guide lines.
• Inform clients of our Terms and Conditions, ensuring they are understood and accepted prior to the commencement of the assignment.
• Document all correspondence within the process of candidate registration (and ongoing active) and client contact (including assignments undertaken). This is possible through Consultive’s specialist recruitment software and database/website interface.
• Consultive undertake all registrations, assignments and client/candidate contact with strict confidence, until which time permission to disclose is granted.
• Advice client and candidates of any potential conflict of interest, prior to accepting and undertaking an assigment.
• Not accept re-registration of a candidate whilst that candidate whom has been introduced by Consultive for a period of 12 months from the original start date.
• Not actively headhunt from Consultive’s clients. All candidates registered in our database have secured our service.
• Consultive will undertake an extensive vetting process prior to submiting candidates to a clients assignment. Candidates will have been screened and interviewed by Consultive (face to face or over the phone, pending location of candidate) and, reference checked by Consultive (unless otherwise requested by the candidate or client).
• Consultive and it’s staff will uphold a professional, honest and informative World Class mannor.

Testimonials

Testimonial 1 (Candidate)

I first became aware of Phil Isard's quality of service in Melbourne in 1998 at which time, as a Civil Engineering graduate, he facilitated three interviews with leading construction firms. After deciding on a project management consultancy position, Phil regularly maintained contact to check on progress and notified my move to London.

Having decided to embark on a working holiday in London in 2002, Phil was the first person I contacted and he worked tirelessly to coordinate interviews for my arrival. Wembley Stadium, awarded to Multiplex Constructions, was my main goal for employment. Phil was able to facilitate an interview at Wembley with the Project Director, and then managed to broker a deal for me to commence as a consultant in the short term, via a limited company, before negotiating a 4 year work permit and permanent contract.

I was extremely impressed by Phil's motivation and negotiation skills during our acquaintance, particularly in the UK, where his work ethic and ability to keep me updated with progress stood him above his peers in the recruitment industry. I have no hesitation in recommending him to any job seeker or employer looking for staff."

Dan Scanlon, Project Manager - Multiplex Constructions (UK) Ltd

Testimonial 2 (Client)

As my main point of contact for our recruitment requirements, Phil was always keen to 'get it right' and contacted me regularly to ensure he correctly matched our staff needs. He was always quick to respond and the people he placed were generally of the calibre we expected. Phil also was quick to tell me if he was unable to fill a placement and his integrity was appreciated and encouraged. When Phil changed agencies I kept our business with Phil because with my busy schedule I felt confident leaving my staff requirements with him to sort out, knowing they would be actioned immediately. I would not hesitate to use Phil again for my recruitment needs.

Steve Root, Managing Director - ISG Plc

Testimonial 3 (Candidate)

"I was very impressed with the professional manner in which Phil Isard handled my application and advised me on my options. I was working with a market leading firm within days of making contact. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Phil to anybody seeking employment."

Nick Tolley, Site / Project Manager - Interior Plc & Abigroup Contractors Ltd

Testimonial 4 (Clients)

I am pleased to be able to recommend Phil Isard for recruiting services in the construction industry. During the construction of the Melbourne City Link Project we were required to recruit hundreds of professional staff and used many recruiting consultants. Phil Isard demonstrated a level of enthusiasm and commitment that enabled us to track down some hard to find skills in our candidates and provided us with very capable staff, often at short notice.

Max Binnington, Human Resources Manager - Transfield Obayashi Joint Venture, Constructors of the Melbourne City Link

Terms & Conditions

The terms and conditions of business are deemed acceptable by you, on behalf of the company you’re employed by, either on commencement of the recruitment assignment or the engagement of a candidate introduced by Consultive Pty Ltd.

• The remuneration package is a combined dollar value of base salary, superannuation, car allowance or if a company vehicle is supplied, $12,000 will be deemed the value for inclusion to the chargeable remuneration package.
• Acceptance of candidate introductions constitutes your agreement to our terms and conditions of business.
• Consultive Pty Ltd will issue the invoice a week before the start date of the successfully introduced candidate (see Fee and Guarantee structures for information on Fee and Guarantee applicable). The invoice must be paid in full with fourteen (14) days of commencement of employment, to validate the guarantee period.
• Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be applied at a rate of 10% on the full fee charged by Consultive Pty Ltd for provision of permanent placements. The GST will be clearly shown on all Consultive Pty Ltd tax invoices.
• Should an employee appointed through Consultive Pty Ltd prove to be unsuitable, or resigns during the guarantee period (other than retrenchment, redundancy, or change of job title/description), then the applicable refund (see Guarantee Period) will be credited to the client company bank account within fourteen (14) days of advising Consultive Pty Ltd of the unsuitability or resignation of introduced employee. The client may elect for Consultive Pty Ltd to find one replacement for fee already paid and a new guarantee period will commence. In the event where the replacements remuneration package exceeds $8,000 above the original package, then the original percentage will be charged for the balance above $8,000.
• Advertising on the client’s behalf is written and designed by Consultive Pty Ltd, approved by client signing, and billed at cost to the client.
• Candidate’s introduced by Consultive Pty Ltd, and appointed by the client within a twelve (12) month period from date Consultive Pty Ltd introduced the candidate, will be subject to a full placement fee. If the client refers the candidate onto a company within their group holding structure or joint venture partner, either directly or indirectly and the introduced candidate is employed, then original client, whom the candidate was introduced to, is obliged to pay the full permanent fee.
• Expenditure on expenses such as travel and accommodation for sourcing and interviewing candidates will be approved by signature of client and charged at cost.
• Consultive Pty Ltd’s payment days are fourteen (14) days from date of invoice.
• Consultive Pty Ltd request that any candidate employed by the client, via Consultive’s introduction, should conduct their own interview(s) and background checking before employing.

FEE STRUCTURE:

Data Base and Network Search (Will be provide to employers on request)

The permanent fee payable to Consultive Pty Ltd for the introduction of a candidate who is offered and accepts employment with the client is calculated as a percentage of the candidate’s first year’s remuneration package (see point 1 for description of the package).

GUARANTEE PERIOD:

Consultive Pty Ltd aims to deliver a service whereby the guarantee isn’t required, thus our guarantee period is longer.

Database and Network Search - 16 weeks

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