The Partner Behind Strong Civil Foundations

Recruitment for civil construction Done Right

LH PARTNERS
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Our civil construction recruitment expertise covers everything from major infrastructure projects to regional and remote works. We specialise in recruiting project managers, supervisors, engineers, and other key technical professionals who drive project success.

Anyone can fill a vacancy or post an ad on a job board. We go further. We partner with contractors to headhunt specialist personnel, share your business’s story with the market, and provide genuine value through recruitment process advice, market insights, and practical support. This approach ensures you attract the right people, build resilient teams, and deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Proven Results

Speed with Quality

Filled a critical Construction Manager role in just 7 days, enabling the successful candidate to mentor project managers on site and oversee multiple projects within three weeks of appointment.

Regional Delivery

Supported a regional contractor through a rapid growth phase, securing two Engineers and one Supervisor in under two weeks, ensuring they could scale quickly to meet new project demands.

True Partnership

Over a 12-month period, Lewis partnered closely with a growing contractor to build out their entire engineering function, placing eight engineering professionals across the state and supporting them through workforce planning, succession, and retention strategies to enable long-term, sustainable growth.

Where We Operate

WA Civil Construction Recruitment

Perth is a hub for major civil construction projects across WA. We're not just another civil construction recruitment agency - we headhunt, advise, and partner with you for the long term.

Queensland Civil Construction Recruitment

Queensland's infrastructure pipeline is booming, and the demand for skilled civil professionals has never been greater. We move fast without cutting corners, connecting the right people with the right projects in Brisbane.

Ready to Build Your Ideal Team?

Curating your team with us is easy. Tell us what role you’re hiring for and we’ll guide you through the process of finding the right people to work with you.
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Civil jobs we're
recruiting for

Contract Administrators
HSE Personnel
Leading Hands
Site Supervisors
Superintendent
Civil Engineers
Project Managers
Construction Managers
Project Directors
Operations Managers
General Managers
C-Suite

Our Civil Recruitment Team

Lewis Houghton / Director

With five years of recruitment experience in drilling, civil construction, and oil & gas, Lewis has a proven track record of building multiple desks from the ground up and successfully partnering with businesses to meet their objectives. He is known for his resilience and steadfast commitment to honesty and transparency. Lewis values open communication...
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Triona Dowling / Recruitment Consultant - WA

With 8 years of recruitment experience, Triona brings a relationship focused and people first approach to her work, backed by a strong background in healthcare. She is passionate about building meaningful connections with both clients and candidates and takes pride in delivering a professional, supportive, and honest recruitment experience. Throughout her career, Triona has...
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LH Partner Ryan

Ryan Grant / Recruitment Consultant - QLD

Ryan brings 18 months of recruitment experience from the New Zealand market, working across blue-collar sectors including HVAC, automotive, construction, and manufacturing. He focuses on building straightforward, honest relationships with both candidates and clients, with an emphasis on clear communication and follow-through. Before recruitment, Ryan worked as a face-to-face fundraiser in Auckland, where he...
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What our partners say

Candidate
Lewis was amazing, he helped throughout the entire process.
Camilo
Senior Project Engineer
Candidate
Dealing with Leon has been a super easy and great experience.
Brock
Candidate
I can't thank Lewis enough for his exceptional support throughout my job search!
Athul
Site Engineer
Client
Working with Leon has been a fantastic experience.
Mirna
Client
Lewis has been great to work with, when at times it's been difficult for him to get feedback from the various Hiring Managers in the business.
Wanda
Head of Recruitment for Civil Contractor
Candidate
Leon helped to find permanent position nearby location as per my expectations and also provided guidance for interviews as per organisations expectations.
Anita
Candidate
I had the pleasure of working with Lewis, and I can confidently say he far exceeded my expectations throughout the entire job search process.
Sri
Project Engineer
Candidate
I recently had the pleasure of working with Lewis Houghton, and I can't recommend him highly enough. From our first interaction, his communication skills stood out.
Mosho
Candidate
Leon was an absolute star throughout this whole process.
Lachlan
Client
Partnering with Lewis and Leon for our recruitment needs has always been a pleasure, as they really took the time to get to know our business, and what our team needed.
Ashlee
HR Manger, Global Drilling Contractor