Employers Recruitment Solutions for UK Infrastructure Contractors
Whether you need a single Site Manager or a full project team, Hardhatheads delivers compliant, site-ready candidates with transparent pricing and extended guarantees
Our Services Permanent Recruitment Fixed-fee placement for permanent hires with industry-leading rebate protection.
Retained Search (12.5%): Dedicated consultant, market mapping, 12-month guarantee
Exclusive Search (15%): 3-week exclusivity, priority resourcing, 12-month guarantee
Contingent Search (20%): Multi-agency flexibility, 8-week rebate scale
Contract Recruitment Flexible workforce solutions for project-based requirements.
PAYE/Umbrella: Fully compliant payroll solutions with margin transparency
Outside IR35: IR35 determination support and compliant engagement
Statement of Work: Deliverable-based engagements for defined projects
Managed Solutions For high-volume or ongoing requirements.
Onsite Recruitment: Dedicated consultant embedded at your site
Volume Campaigns: Scalable recruitment for major project mobilisations
Recruitment Process Outsourcing: End-to-end hiring management
The Hardhatheads Compliance Promise Every candidate we submit is verified for:
Right to work (document verification and Home Office checks)
Current safety tickets (CSCS, PTS, SMSTS, CPCS, Lantra)
Relevant qualifications and certifications
Reference checks (minimum two professional references)
Skills assessment (technical and behavioural)
You receive:
Real-time compliance dashboard access
Automated ticket expiry alerts
Audit-ready documentation packs
Dedicated account manager
Quarterly market intelligence reports.
Pricing Transparency
| Service | Fee Structure | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Permanent | 12.5% of Year 1 salary | 12-month rebate or replacement |
| Exclusive Permanent | 15% of Year 1 salary | 12-month rebate or replacement |
| Contingent Permanent | 20% of Year 1 salary | 8-week sliding rebate |
| Contract (PAYE) | Published margin on hourly rate | Ongoing compliance |
| Contract (Ltd) | Published margin on day rate | IR35 determination support |
Minimum fee: £3,000 per placement
Our Rebate Policy We stand behind our placements. If things don't work out, you're protected:
Retained & Exclusive Placements (12-Month Protection):
Weeks 1-12: 100% refund or free replacement
Months 4-6: Free replacement
Months 7-12: 50% fee replacement
Contingent Placements (8-Week Protection):
Week 1-2: 70% Rebate
Week 3-4: 60% Rebate
Week 5-6: 50% Rebate
Week 7-8: 40% Rebate