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Neil Cruickshank

Managing Director | HND Civil Eng

Starting out his career as a qualified Civil Engineer in South Africa and the UK, Neil developed strong site based technical experience working for Tier 1 Contractors on large scale civil engineering projects. He found the transition to construction recruitment seamless as he can relate easily to industry professionals and subsequently spent 25+ years working for only 2 recruitment agencies where he specialised in the Building Construction & Property sectors. This stable employment background provided him a network of repeat business and a solid foundation to fulfill his ambition of owning his own recruitment business, Infracon Australia.

Neil’s nationwide network covering the Building and Property sectors, allows him to service the entire property lifecycle from front end client-side organisations, through design development, construction delivery and maintenance. Neil believes in doing what he says he’s going to do, he operates with integrity, honesty, professionalism and goes the extra mile to ensure his clients and candidates are provided with the best recruitment service they’ll ever experience.

Outside of work Neil's time is either spent with his family, running ultra marathons or on the rugby field as a volunteer Rugby Coach at Scarborough Wests Rugby Union Club and RWA Referee.

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Mike Gray

Director | BA (Hons) BTech

As a co-founder of Infracon Australia, Mike brings 20 years of construction industry experience, and over 10 years of infrastructure recruitment experience across Australia providing technical professionals in the civil, mechanical, electrical, and SMP sectors predominantly.

Since arriving in Australia in 2010, Mike’s reputation has been built on delivering a highly personable service, a genuine desire to understand the client and candidate requirements to achieve the best long-term fit and a style that is often described as down-to-earth, humble and authentic.

With a technical background in design, Mike has a keen interest in the design and construction of infrastructure projects with his knowledge developed in the market allowing him to thoroughly engage and understand his clientele, which in turn enables Mike to find that suitable fit.

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Neil was very honest and open about my chances of employment in Perth and steered me in the right direction of what people were looking for and how to conduct myself in the interviews. So just wanted to thank Neil for giving me a fantastic experience in finding my first job in a different country.”

Contract Administrator

I have dealt with Mike since late 2012 and he has always proven himself to be very professional and honest in all my dealings with him. Among all the recruiters that I have dealt with over the last 2 years of tough times in the WA market he has consistently given me good, solid advice and always had the perspective of the recruit in mind. He has successfully placed me once on a good project with good people and had a great feel as to whether the "fit was right".

Project Manager

Having worked with Neil some 7 years ago for my previous placement it was an easy decision when the time came to move on, Neil had kept in touch through all that time and had a good understanding of what I needed on a personal level from a new employer and could react quickly with good knowledge of what the market conditions. Thanks Neil!

Peter Smyth, General Manager, Byte Construct

Mike is a really good recruitment consultant and spends a lot of time to get to know the candidate, their career history and career goals. He is very well switched on to the market and is extremely persistent and committed to continually searching the market and staying in regular contact with candidates to ensure he finds them the right role. A very personable style and I would recommend Mike to anyone looking in the market.

Major Project Design Manager

Neil has been my go to recruitment agent for the last 5+ years when hiring both temp contractors and permanent staff. I have found Neil to be very honest, professional and knowledgeable and his network in Perth’s commercial construction market is second to none which allows him to find top quality candidates each time. His technical background & understanding of the construction industry as well as his approach puts him ahead and it’s refreshing dealing with him. I would not hesitate to recommend Neil for your recruitment needs

Nick Cater, Western Australia Manager ex ADCO Constructions

I have been working with Mike for over 12 months now and one thing that stands out is his personal and professional approach to recuitment. Mike always listens (really listens to our needs) and provides candidates who are appropriate for the role based on our companies requirements are. He has changed my opinion of recruiters!

Bashir Moustapha, NSW Remedial Manager, Freyssinet

After being in WA for less than a couple of days, Neil came to me highly recommended by a mutual acquaintance. I cannot recommend Neil highly enough. Neil worked quickly and professionally to get me an interview. After having reservations about the speed at which things were moving, Neil's reassurance and knowledge of the local construction market helped me secure employment in a very slow market. Well done Neil I really appreciate your help.

Alan Kendrick, Divisional Manager

Mike has been a quality source of good candidates for the past 18 months. With his thorough knowledge of the construction industry, you can rest easy knowing you'll have a couple of cv's waiting for you in your inbox within 48hrs of giving him a brief.

Michael Durkin, HR Coordinator at Downer

Neil’s professionalism and tact helping through the transition from one workplace to another is worth commendation. Moving jobs can be a difficult time that requires sensitivity, confidentiality and confidence, all qualities which Neil has in spades.
If you are ready for your next move then Neil is the guy you want in your corner. I would highly recommend getting in touch with him before you go anywhere else

Estimator

Mike has supported me in my recent transition into a new role. He has got this great understanding of what the business needs, securing right candidates for the role and supporting the process throughout, with regular follow up and feedback to both sides. I highly recommend Mike to anyone who wants to make a career move.

Chief Finance Officer

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