We find& place them.
Permanent placements for residential home builders across Australia, from estimators to executives.
Tired of
hiring twice for
the same role?
supervisor
just resigned
Eleven homes on the go and nobody to run them.
lasted
six months
A good interview, then a notice letter before handover.
more jobs
than people
The work is there. The team to deliver it is not.
From the first estimate
to the final handover.
The people who price, draw, order and look after clients, from customer service to estimating managers.
The people who build the homes, from site supervisors to construction managers.
The people who run the business, from department managers to general managers.
Acrossacareerinresidentialconstructionrecruitment,ourfounderhasplacedmorethan400people,with97%retention.
Dejan StjepanovicFounder, Spruce Talent
The brief
We learn how you build, who the role reports to and what a good hire looks like in your business.
Search
We go to people already working in residential building, not only those answering ads.
Shortlist
A few people worth your time, assessed against your brief, with notes on each.
Interview
We line up interviews with the people you want to meet and take feedback from both sides.
Offer
We manage the offer conversation and keep both sides informed until it is signed.
On site
We stay in touch after they start, because the measure is whether they stay.
Aaron brings extensive hiring experience, strong leadership and management skills, backed by a genuine passion for residential construction.
Aaron AlbertAssociate Director, Spruce Talent
Job ads are everywhere. Good people are harder to find.
We recruit for residential home builders only, so every search starts with how you build.
About Spruce Talent
Frequently asked questions.
Anything else, call 0413 145 723 or email dejans@sprucetalent.com.au.
Which roles do you recruit for?
Roles with residential home builders, across estimating, drafting, procurement, preconstruction, site supervision, construction management, operations and leadership.
Do you only recruit for residential home builders?
Yes. Spruce Talent recruits for residential home builders and nothing else.
Do you place contract or temporary staff?
No. Spruce Talent recruits permanent roles only.
Which areas do you cover?
Every state and territory in Australia.
How do I brief a role?
Send a hiring brief through the website, call 0413 145 723 or email dejans@sprucetalent.com.au. Tell us about the role, who it reports to and the homes you build.
Who will I deal with?
Dejan and Aaron work on every brief together. The person who takes your brief is the person who runs your search.
How do I send my CV?
Drop it on the candidates page: PDF or Word, up to 4 MB. Check it has your phone, email and recent roles.
I am not looking right now. Should I still send a CV?
Yes. Not every role is advertised. If we have your CV, we can call you when the right one opens.
Will my current employer find out?
No. We do not send your details to any builder until you have agreed to that role.
Start with a conversation.
Hiring or looking? Tell us and we will call you back.