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About David Leslie Ltd
David Leslie Ltd is a family-run recruitment consultancy specialising in the permanent placement of professionals across the Construction, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors.
Founded in 2022, the business builds upon a construction recruitment career that began in 2004 and more than two decades of successfully supporting contractors throughout the UK.
We work with a wide range of clients, from owner-managed businesses and SMEs through to national contractors, helping them secure high-calibre talent across project delivery, commercial, technical, pre-construction, and leadership functions.
Our approach is built on professionalism, honesty, and long-term relationships. We believe successful recruitment is about understanding people, businesses, and culture, not simply matching keywords on a CV to a job description.
The Story Behind The Name
David Leslie Ltd is more than a company name.
The business was named after two people who played an important role in founder Rob Green’s life: his late uncle David and his father, Leslie.
Their values of integrity, loyalty, respect, and treating people properly continue to influence the way the business operates today. Those principles remain at the heart of every client and candidate relationship and underpin the service we provide.
For us, recruitment is ultimately about people, and the values behind the David Leslie name serve as a constant reminder of that.
Our Approach
We believe successful recruitment should be built on trust, honesty, professionalism, and long-term relationships.
Our focus is never on sending large volumes of CVs or making speculative introductions. Instead, we take the time to understand our clients’ businesses, projects, culture, and long-term objectives before recommending carefully selected candidates.
Likewise, we work closely with candidates to understand their experience, ambitions, and career goals, ensuring opportunities are aligned not only technically, but also culturally and professionally.
Every introduction is made with the aim of creating a successful long-term outcome for both client and candidate.
About Rob Green
Founder of David Leslie Ltd
I was born in Bethnal Green, East London in 1980 and spent much of my childhood and early adult life in Cambridgeshire before settling on the South Coast in 2015.
My recruitment career began in 2004 with a construction recruitment consultancy based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. During those early years, I was fortunate to work alongside some fantastic people who became great mentors and helped shape my approach to recruitment.
When the global recession hit in 2008, the construction sector was heavily impacted and, like many others at the time, I found myself facing redundancy. Rather than leaving the industry, I took the opportunity to build something of my own and launched my first independent recruitment consultancy in 2009.
Since then, I have remained dedicated to the construction and built environment sectors, building long-standing relationships with contractors and professionals across the UK. What began with a focus on Building and Fit-Out recruitment has evolved into supporting clients across the Construction, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors.
Throughout my career, I have always believed that successful recruitment is built on trust, honesty, professionalism, and long-term relationships. My approach has never been about sending large volumes of CVs or making speculative introductions. Instead, I focus on understanding the needs of both clients and candidates, ensuring every recommendation is made with care and consideration.
Outside of work, family is hugely important to me. My wife and I have four children, and much of my spare time is spent enjoying family life, following football, and spending time with friends and loved ones.
Looking for your next role?
Submit your CV today and let us keep you informed of opportunities across the Construction, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors that align with your experience, aspirations, and career goals.
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