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Andrew Kerr: My first 90 days as CEO

It has been an overwhelming first three months for Urban Connect. From humble beginnings in a tiny office with nothing but a laptop, pen and phone, we are now in a shiny new office in Manchester's business district Spinningfields, we've hired experienced consultants and have already made a number of successful placements.

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Andrew Kerr: My first 90 days as CEO

It has been an overwhelming first three months for Urban Connect. From humble beginnings in a tiny office with nothing but a laptop, pen and phone, we are now in a shiny new office in Manchester's business district Spinningfields, we've hired experienced consultants and have already made a number of successful placements.

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What makes a good hire?

CEO and Founder Andrew Kerr shares Urban Connect's top tips for making sure a hire is successful.   Look for a cultural fit, rather than just a super biller. At Urban Connect, relationships are the core of our business.

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A look at Manchester's booming construction industry

It’s not hard to see why Manchester is the perfect location for Urban Connect. Manchester has played a crucial role in the UK’s economic growth since the industrial revolution. The city boasts a thriving business landscape, an estimated population growth of 15. 1% from 2016-2036, and impressive economic forecasts.

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We've launched!

Today we are delighted to announce that we’ve officially launched! As a specialist recruitment consultancy in Architecture, M&E, Structural & Civil Engineering, Project & Cost Management and Residential, our aim is to become a UK market leader and preferred recruitment partner; offering true multi-disciplinary project coverage from conception to completion.

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