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Project Manager Recruitment Agency


Specialised in building project management teams through a dedicated partnership.

Managing and delivering a project successfully depends on having the right people in place to execute efficiently. As a dedicated and experienced Project Management recruitment agency, we’ve specialised in connecting organisations with brilliant project professionals for more than 20 years. As the role has developed and evolved over, we’ve been positioning our team to adapt with a wealth of knowledge across multiple sectors.

We understand the unique challenges of hiring within a range of project environments, from time-sensitive delivery schedules to the need for proven leadership and stakeholder management skills. Whether you’re building a new PMO, scaling up delivery capability, or replacing a key position, we’ll work hard to find the right talent who can hit the ground running.

With access to a broad network of experienced Project Managers, Programme Leads, and PMO specialists in a variety of industries, FRG provides a recruitment service targeted efficiently to your exact requirements.



Project Management Roles We Help Recruit for

Project Managers

From mid-level delivery specialists to senior project leads, we source Project Managers who know how to take ownership of scope, budget, and timeline, while keeping teams and stakeholders aligned.

Our consultants work to understand the skills, experience and motivations of potential candidates to find the best fit possible.

Programme Leaders

When you need a stronger strategic leader with a wealth of experience, we connect you with proven Programme and Portfolio Managers.

We focus on candidates with strong backgrounds in relevant positions and sectors, with solid stakeholder communication skills, and professionals capable of seamlessly adapting to your business and leadership environment.

PMO Specialists

Behind every successful project is an organised and structured support function. We recruit PMO Analysts, Project Coordinators, and Project Controls specialists for a range of industries, from construction to engineering.

Our talent network covers both permanent and contract professionals who can step in quickly to strengthen your PMO responsibilities.

Accredited And Qualified Candidates

Our team works hard to source candidate pools with the best and most relevant experiences.

  • PRINCE2® (Projects IN Controlled Environments): A widely recognised framework for structured project delivery, ideal for projects in both public and private sectors.
  • APM Qualifications (Association for Project Management): Including the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) and APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ), reflecting comprehensive understanding of project principles and best practice.
  • AgilePM®: For professionals managing projects in adaptive or iterative environments, particularly within digital and technology sectors.
  • PMP® (Project Management Professional, PMI): An internationally respected qualification for senior-level Project and Programme Managers demonstrating global delivery expertise.
  • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®): Recognised standard for Programme and Portfolio Managers leading multiple, interrelated projects or transformation programmes.
  • Chartered Project Professional (ChPP): Awarded by APM, denoting chartered status and a high level of competence, professionalism, and ethical standards.

Supporting Multiple Sectors With Project Management Teams

Our project management recruitment expertise spans a diverse range of technical and engineering-led sectors. We understand the nuances of each industry, helping us to source professionals who are equipped to lead projects in your environment.

IT & Technology

We help businesses driving digital transformation find Project and Programme Managers who excel in agile delivery, software implementation, and technology change initiatives.

Energy & Power

From renewable energy projects to large-scale generation and distribution, we supply project professionals experienced in managing complex, high-value programmes with strict regulatory oversight.

Infrastructure

Our candidates bring proven experience across transport, construction, and public infrastructure, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.

Aerospace & Defence

We recruit project talent with the security clearance, precision, and systems experience required to manage mission-critical programmes in highly regulated environments

Water & Utilities

From network upgrades to environmental compliance, our specialists understand the pressures of delivering essential service projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Chemicals

We provide project managers with strong process industry experience, sourcing professionals capable of leading capital investment, process improvement, and manufacturing efficiency projects.

We’re ready to help build your project management team

✓ Hiring

Permanent Hire: Our expert team handles the entire candidate search and selection process. We advertise across multiple platforms (media, social networks), conduct thorough employment checks, and ensure the highest quality candidates.

Time-Hire: Whether you need a contract, temporary hire, or project-based resources, our flexible solutions include everything from candidate search and selection to complete project resource management.

Head-Hunting: We go above and beyond to find the right candidate, even if they’re not actively looking for a new role. Our head-hunting service includes candidate mapping, identification, direct approach, and shortlist generation.

✓ Dedicated account manager

You’ll be assigned a dedicated account manager who will be your main point of contact, ensuring a seamless recruitment process. From search and selection to onboarding and payroll, your account manager handles everything, including:

  • Regular check-ins to understand and refine your hiring needs
  • Pre-screening and shortlisting candidates who match your criteria
  • Managing candidate feedback, salary negotiations, and employment agreements on your behalf
  • Providing ongoing reporting and updates to keep you informed every step of the way

At First Teachers, we take the stress out of recruitment, allowing you to focus on your core business while we handle everything else.

✓ Payroll

Our sister company, Primis, enables seamless contractor payroll management. We use state-of-the-art vendor management systems to ensure full compliance and smooth payroll management, and we provide real-time visibility into your workforce.

Visit Primis to find out more.

✓ Accreditations

First is accredited to ISO9001 and ISO 14001 quality standards, is a member of APSCo, abiding by its strict code of conduct, and is accredited by Investors in People.

Our recruitment processes fully comply with GDPR regulations, and our payments comply with relevant tax regulations in every country we operate.

Are you a PM candidate looking to apply?

From flexible placements to long-term roles, we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence.

Speak to us today to find out more.

– Rebecca.lloyd@firstrg.com

– teachers@firstrg.com

- Tel: +44 (0) 1925 907034

Testimonials

"Their knowledge of the industry, our organisation and candidates is one of the leaders in the market. They have always been able to supply us with the right calibre of engineering candidate no matter what the discipline or regional location is.

"First Recruitment Group’s service delivery has always been to a high standard and the customer service provided by the team has ensured that First Recruitment Group will remain a preferred supplier of engineering personnel to WorleyParsons on our future engineering projects."

WorleyParsons

"In my dealings with First I have found them to be responsive, knowledgeable, quality-focused and engaging in their approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of First Recruitment Group to any prospective customers."

Global Engineering Consultancy

"We have a good working relationship with First Recruitment and they always put every effort in to filling our positions whether it's on a permanent or contract basis. First have an honest and open approach to recruitment and their clients which is refreshing. First offer an excellent payroll service which compliments their overall delivery service to MWH Treatment."

MWH Treatment

“As the biggest services supplier to the nuclear industry our demand for personnel is significant, when I have an urgent requirement I know I can rely on First Recruitment to rise to the challenge.

“As a preferred supplier for temporary labour and a fundamental part of our permanent recruitment process we get the right people at the right time. Whether its highly technical/specialist resources or back office support personnel the approach is to the same high standard.”

Veolia Nuclear Solutions

"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

Simon Carves Engineering Ltd

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

Multi-Sector Client

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner of choice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projects internationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built on credibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to more and more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner of choice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

“We have required a number of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the Nuclear Industry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number of QA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been very pleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstrated and will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

Bureau Veritas

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