Tom Nolan

About Tom Nolan

I’m an award-winning Construction & Property recruitment specialist with over 15 years of experience delivering high-impact hiring solutions across the UK, Middle East, Australia, and the United States.I began my career as a Construction Quantity Surveyor in South Wales, giving me first-hand experience of life on site and a deep understanding of the commercial and operational pressures construction businesses face. Following the 2009 global recession, I pivoted into recruitment with a clear mission: to connect great people with the right opportunities and help businesses build teams that drive real results.Since then, I’ve partnered with contractors, developers, consultancies, and infrastructure firms to deliver talent across Construction, Engineering, Rail, Finance, HR, Talent Acquisition, and Executive leadership — spanning both permanent and project-based appointments.What sets me apart is simple: I understand construction from the inside out. I speak the language of the industry, move quickly, and focus on long-term relationships over short-term placements. Whether scaling project teams or securing senior leadership talent, I bring energy, global perspective, and a relentless commitment to delivering the right hire — not just a hire.If you’re building projects, teams, or careers — let’s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Construction

   The Quest Organization

   Jan 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US

   The Quest Organization is a nation leading Recruitment firm with over 40 years of experience, specializing in Family Office, Real Estate, Construction & Defense sectors. We partner with organizations of all sizes, including single and multi-family offices, developers, owner/operators, REITs, private equity real estate, and construction / engineering firms to identify and place top talent.Our approach combines decades of industry expertise, market insights, and a results-driven, confidential process to deliver candidates who excel both technically and culturally. We conduct both retained and contingent searches for leadership, management, and key professional positions nationwide.Reach out to me today for hiring or to discuss your next career move - T•••@questorg.com

Education

• University of Wales, Cardiff

  HNC, Building Construction Technology and Management

Skills

• Quantity Surveying
• Team Leadership
• Earned Value Management
• Executive Search
• Recruitment Campaign Planning
• Qs Recruiting
• Problem Solving
• Feasibility Studies
• Rugby
• Management
• Global Sourcing
• Technical Knowledge - Quantity Surveying
• Recruiting
• Contract Recruitment
• Selling
• Construction
• Cost Management
• Candidate Generation
• Technical Recruiting
• Project Management
• Procurement
• Campaign Recruitment
• Project Control
• Headhunt
• Account Management
• Cost Control
• New Business Development
• Negotiation
• International Recruitment
• Engineering
• Cost Engineering