“Stephen Drew has been a great asset for my team. Whenever I’ve had a resourcing need to be met, Stephen has always managed to find me talented candidates who were also a great fit for the role – the two are not synonymous. He’s the first person I call when I need to find someone quickly because he understands architecture. He doesn’t blanket my inbox and focuses his search so I don’t waste time. “

Coulomb Chang, Project Lead at Skidmore Owings and Merrill

“I can’t thank Stephen enough for his wonderful assistance (which began before I had arrived in London from Australia), in my search for an Architectural Assistant position. His quick action, personal support and thoughtful guidance made me feel comfortable, motivated and confident throughout the entire recruitment process. Stephen understood and prioritised everything I required and sought, resulting in the perfect Architectural role. “

Pia Lucas, Architectural Assistant at SPPARC.

“I have worked very closely with Stephen on the recruitment of Architectural roles, and his recommendations have become valued members of the Practice. The level of service and quality was high at all times and he was patient and understanding when we took a while to decide who was the best candidate for us.”

Joanna Greenoak-Evans, Practice Manager at Collado Collins

“Stephen was proactive and helpful in my job search and presented options at both Architecture Practices as well as client-side roles. He was very easy to talk to and always keen to give updates and news.”

Paola Salis, Lead Architect at LABS.

“I found Stephen on LinkedIn via a post he made, for a position which was exactly what I was looking for. Stephen was a pleasure to work with. I found him very approachable and professional. He was always quick in responding to emails and had very good advice and insights into the recruitment industry. I highly recommend Stephen to anybody who is in need of a new challenge”

Jason Cheung, Architect at Fletcher Priest.

“Stephen is a brilliant recruiter who cares about his job and the people it affects. His knowledge of BIM technologies and the architecture industry is of immense help for both the employee and the employer. I am grateful for his honesty and his effort in forwarding roles that closely match my profile, instead of overselling any position he could find. In few words, Steve is a solid choice for recruitment in the BIM/architecture industry and I’ll definitely keep him in my address book”

Romain Bigare, BIM Coordinator at Allies and Morrison.

“Stephen is a great professional, extremely committed and knowledgeable. He was a pleasure to work with throughout my recruitment process, and provided excellent advice and help. I would certainly recommend his services to all architecture, design and construction professionals.“

Azi Ashja, Project Architect at LCP

“Stephen is a professional recruiter, friendly, easy to talk to and a great listener. He has can reach out to his extensive network andfind the right opportunity for your skill set no matter how niche. Highly recommended!“

John Burke, Architect at Veretec

“Stephen is a former colleague, valuable contact and long-term friend. Throughout my time working in the UK, Steve has put me in contact with numerous peers and networking opportunities, provided quality staff to my organisation, and connected me to a valuable opportunity in Australia which is now my current role. I would highly recommend Steve for representing the best interests of both clients and candidates, but also a charismatic, fun guy who is a pleasure to work with.”

Christopher Rossetto, BIM Manager at Grimshaw

“I am very happy to recommend Stephen to anyone searching for contract employment within the construction industry. Stephen is a professional with strong social skills enabling him to establish a personal approach, tailoring the right job fit for your specific requirements. I look forward to working with him in the future. “

Jonathan Jones, Architectural Freelancer

“I was incredibly lucky to have the chance to work for Stephen, he was not only my Director and Architecture Team Leader but also my mentor. He is an excellent communicator and highly knowledgable in the architecture industry, being an architectural designer himself. Stephen has my highest recommendation as a leader, manager and team player. He is remarkably intelligent, efficient and a director that leads by example. .”

Alicia Yau, Architecture Recruitment Consultant at Shape Careers.

“Stephen is one of the best. A cool character, easy to contact, he has a strong connection with his companies and a genuine interest for the industry. The whole process was simple. I was fully prepared for the interview with all the advice/guidance given along the way.”

Chris Cunningham, Technical Designer at G4 Architects

“Stephen helped me to secure my current Senior Architect role at Avanti Architects. He possesses a strong understanding of the industry and takes the time to ensure that the candidate understands the role and is fit for the organization. He showed great professionalism throughout the recruitment process keeping me up to date with developments every step of the way.”

Remus Dariescu, Architect at Avanti Architects.

“Being ex-industry means Stephen has the experience and the expertise to draw on in order to guide and support you through the recruitment process and help you find the best fit. What I admired the most in my dealings with Stephen was the honest feedback and genuine advice I received, not to mention the level of personal engagement and strong consideration given to helping me find the right opportunity.“

Danielle Mullane, Architect at EPR Architects

“Stephen had been a great help for me to find a job. He spared neither time nor effort to listen to my job expectations in details, and to search for opportunities that truly best fit my skills and experiences. It has been a pleasure both professionally and personally to deal with him, and I would highly recommend seeking his advice and expertise.”

Akram R Hamouda,  Associate Architect at Pick Everard

“Stephen’s approach to recruitment is exceptional. He takes the time to really understand your requirements and then to find a role that would suit you for the long term. I was thoroughly impressed by the amount of support he showed during the recruitment process and now I am happily in a new position that not only suits my personality but also challenges me professionally. “

Tomi Owolabi, Architect at Archer Humphryes Architects

“Stephen has an aptitude for understanding demanding clients such as myself, which makes him stand out from the other consultants in the market. Stephen’s extensive market knowledge, superb professionalism, and wonderful personality make him a great partner to work with during the entire recruitment process. “

Emilie Wellman, Practice Manager at Owen Architects

“I can not recommend Stephen highly enough, his skill and commitment are unmatched by anyone within the Design Consultant Industry. With recently moving to England from China, Stephen was able to use his unique skills to use this to my advantage and gain me an amazing job within my chosen passion.”

James Heaton, BIM Manager at Costain

“I worked closely with Stephen on a number of projects, I found him to be hardworking, diligent and a pleasure to work with. Stephen has a strong understanding of the industry and coupled with his enthusiasm for technology and excellent people skills he was always pushing the team towards more efficient ways of working, he was a valued member of the project team.”

Daniel Madeiros, Associate at EPR Architects

“Stephen has been proactive and diligent in his pursuit of staff for our business and provides excellent service. The candidates he found were all engaging and we have hired two of his recommendations. “

Christopher Boyce, Founder + Director of Assorted Skills + Talents

“Stephen was a student in my BArch studio unit at MSA. He is a productive and hardworking individual who is forward thinking and capable of producing high-quality work. He has a passion for exploring advanced technology in architectural design, and his enthusiasm and desire to achieve high standards made him a valuable asset to our unit. “

Daniel Richards, Lecturer in Data Prototyping and Visualisation at Lancaster University.

“I recently asked Stephen to deliver a CV workshop at LJMU to aid 3rd-year recruitment. Stephen’s knowledge and experience was appreciated by the students who found the day extremely beneficial and have since praised the session for the insight it gave them into the full recruitment process. A very helpful, friendly professional whom I hope to keep in touch with in the future.“

Lucy Helliwell, LMJU Architecture Student

“Stephen applied himself to all tasks with vigour and never shied away from a challenge. He was also an active member of the CAD facilitators group. “

David Rose, BIM Manager at Adamson Associates Architects.

“It was a pleasure working with Stephen. He always had my best interests offering great advice throughout the process of finding my next career move. “

Joe Burke, Architect at Barking Riverside Developments.

“Stephen is a dedicated, upbeat recruitment consultant within the Architecture/Building sector , as Stephen has a degree in Architecture he also has great knowledge and experience within this sector, so yes he knows exactly what he is talking about! “

Laveane Ofori-Frimpong, CAD Technician at GDM Partnership.

“Stephen is very professional and knew exactly what I was looking for. He is extremely committed and passionate about his job. He listens carefully and does a great job of matching the right candidates to both the role and the organisation. His excellent interpersonal skills which allow him to build strong relationships both with clients and candidates. “

Laura Ramos Villaplana, Senior Architectural Technologist at Benoy.

“A good colleague to work with and can pick up and willing to learn difficult tasks. A good professional“

Gagandip Phull, Architectural Technician at EPR Architects

“Stephen is a big fan of technology and is always on hand to help his colleagues. He has a keen interest in architecture which is evident in both his work and conversation. I wish Stephen luck with his studies and look forward to working with him again soon.“

Emma Mitchell, Associate at Steve Ritchie Partnership