Craig Watts
Recruitment Consultant (Business Manager Level) & National Building Services Lead @Hays
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WORK HISTORY
Recruitment Consultant (Business Manager Level) & National Building Services Lead @Hays
I specialise in recruiting permanent Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) professionals within the Building Services sector across the Midlands, partnering with both contractors and consultancies to deliver long-term, high-quality hires. Roles I typically recruit for include: • Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineers • Project Managers & Design Leads • CAD/Revit Technicians • Estimators, Coordinators, and Technical Support StaffIn addition to my recruitment work, I also serve as National Building Services Lead at Hays, where I: • Guide and support specialist M&E recruitment teams across the UK • Shape our national approach to client engagement, talent sourcing, and market strategy • Share market insight, salary benchmarking, and best practices across regional teams Achievement: • Recognised as Construction and Property Midlands Permanent Consultant of the Year (FY’25)We’re proud that Hays is the only recruitment agency endorsed by CIBSE, reflecting our commitment to technical excellence and industry leadership.I’m always happy to share market advice, hiring strategy support, or insights into M&E recruitment trends across the built environment.
EDUCATION
The University of Kent
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
ABOUT CRAIG WATTS
I specialise in helping Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) professionals and businesses across the Building Services sector connect with the right opportunities and talent across the Midlands.I work with engineering consultancies, contractors and client-side organisations — supporting everything from individual hires through to building and scaling high-performing teams.On the candidate side, I work with professionals across the full project lifecycle, including:• Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineers• Project Managers & Design Leads• CAD / Revit Technicians• Estimators, Coordinators & Technical Support staffAs National Building Services Lead at Hays, I also support our specialist M&E recruitment teams across the UK — helping shape our national approach to market insight, client engagement, and talent sourcing within the built environment.What does working with me typically involve?• Honest advice and real market insight• Salary benchmarking and hiring strategy support• Access to opportunities across leading consultancies, contractors and client-side organisations• A consultative recruitment process focused on long-term fitBuilding Services professionals often reach out when they are:• Looking to diversify their project exposure or sector experience• Unsure how their salary compares in the current market• Feeling their career progression has stalled• Considering a move between consultancy, contractor or client-side roles• Simply wanting an honest view of where they sit in the marketA few highlights from my work in the sector: Construction & Property Midlands Permanent Consultant of the Year (FY25)🤝 Hays is the only recruitment consultancy officially endorsed by CIBSE in Building Services Invited to speak at CIBSE Engineering Futures 2025Whether you’re hiring talent or exploring your next career move in M&E, engineering, or building services, I’d be happy to help. c••••••••@hays.com 07•••••••28 View my latest
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