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London, UK – October 14, 2024

As part of the recent reorganisation of Greystone a leading Building Services design recruitment company, the UK recruitment landscape welcomes a new recruitment brand with the launch of Marchwood; a pioneering recruitment business dedicated to sustainable building design. Founded by industry entrepreneur Phil Hodgson, Marchwood aims to redefine the recruitment process within the building services sector by placing a strong emphasis on quality, value, and sustainability.

With over 20 years of recruitment experience, including successful tenures as Director at two leading recruitment agencies, Phil Hodgson brings a wealth of knowledge and a robust network to Marchwood. This new venture marks a significant step in his career, driven by a passion for building successful businesses, investing in young local talent and changing the way organisations access high quality talent.

Due to Hodgson’s credible 17 year history in the building services design market, Marchwood is set to focus initially on this sector, placing both permanent and contract candidates across a salary range of £30k to £250k. By targeting major UK cities such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester, Marchwood aims to leverage its founder's extensive network and industry insights to provide unmatched recruitment services.

“Our mission at Marchwood is to bridge the gap between top-tier talent and the evolving needs of the sustainable building design industry,” said Phil Hodgson, Managing Director of Marchwood. “With a career spanning over two decades, I have witnessed the transformative impact that quality recruitment can have on both individuals and organisations. Marchwood is committed to delivering high-quality recruitment solutions that are not only client-centric but also focused on fostering long-term career growth for candidates.”

Phil added, “My career has been an incredible journey so far and I’d like to offer my thanks to staff, clients, candidates & suppliers that I’ve had the privilege of working with along the way.”

While Marchwood’s initial focus is on the building services sector, the company has ambitious plans for future expansion. Leveraging existing client relationships, Marchwood intends to organically grow into related sectors such as Structural Engineering, Building Surveying, Project Management, and Quantity Surveying (QS). This strategic approach ensures that Marchwood can continue to provide comprehensive recruitment solutions as it expands its footprint in the industry.

The firm also intends to innovate the recruitment process by using the latest technological advances, providing a revolutionary way to partner with organisations with hiring needs.

The name 'Marchwood' was carefully chosen to reflect the company’s bold, premium, and recognisable brand identity. Marchwood aims to stand out in the recruitment market, to lead and innovate while maintaining a sense of professionalism and respectability. The brand encapsulates the essence of quality and innovation, which are at the heart of the company’s ethos.

Marchwood is committed to developing homegrown talent, ensuring that all staff are well-trained and aligned with the company’s values from the outset. The company’s plan is to only hire driven and ambitious people with no prior recruitment experience, and train them internally as to how recruitment should be conducted, with a high-quality, talent first approach.

By fostering a culture of long-term employment and offering opportunities for shared success and future ownership, Marchwood aims to build a dedicated and motivated team that is invested in the company’s growth and success.

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