Construction Recruitment Specialist

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is a specialist construction recruitment agency based in County Durham. Founded in 2024 by Rachel Scott, better known as ‘Rachel with the lemon cakes’. She brings over 10 years of experience recruiting white-collar construction professionals across commercial, operational and technical disciplines.

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Welcome to Lemon Drizzle Recruitment

Where recruitment, meets passion

Specialist Recruitment

Built on Trust

We do one thing — and we do it exceptionally well. At Lemon Drizzle Recruitment, we focus solely on white-collar construction recruitment. That means no distractions, no one-size-fits-all solutions — just in-depth industry knowledge, genuine partnerships, and bespoke placements that work for everyone involved. Whether you're looking to hire or ready to take the next step in your career, click below to explore our dedicated services:

Client Services

Candidate Services

Quantity Surveyor – Passive Fire / Fire Stopping

Full-time

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Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Earthworks & Ground Remediation

Alfreton Full-time

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Quantity Surveyors – Assistant Quantity Surveyor to Managing Quantity Surveyor

Water/Infrastructure

Durham / Hybrid Working Full-time

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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Roofing & Cladding Contractor

Durham Full-time

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Planner / Senior Planner

East Yorkshire / Hybrid Working Full-time

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Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Construction Cost Consultancy

Newcastle upon Tyne/Hybrid Working Full-time

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Estimator – Civil Engineering

East Yorkshire / Hybrid Working Full-time

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Estimator / Senior Estimator

Main Contractor

Newcastle Full-time

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Quantity Surveyor

North East Full-time

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Quantity Surveyor

East Yorkshire / Hybrid Working Full-time

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What our clients think

John Teah – Managing Director at Bespoke Building & Maintenance NE Ltd

Since I began working with Rachel, she has been a breath of fresh air, no pressure, just clear concise information and candidates that match the remit requested.

Diligently going about her business and informative with updates as and when required, makes sure it is about the people and the move being right for them as well as the right decision for the business, not many go that extra mile in the industry but I will be working with Rachel moving forward and happy to recommend her services to anyone looking for a recruitment partner, fantastic service and a very respectful and quality business leader.

Chris Price – Managing Director at Aptus Construction

Rachel has been a fantastic recruitment partner for us. She consistently goes above and beyond, never giving up until she finds the right person for each role. Her persistence, professionalism, and understanding of our needs have made a real difference in helping us build a strong team.

Tony Buckley - Commercial Director at Workwell Furniture

Working with Rachel was a seamless and highly productive experience from start to finish. She was incredibly proactive, taking the time to understand our brief instantly and working quickly to provide us with a strong and well-matched pool of candidates. Her communication throughout the process was exceptional — always quick to respond to emails and pick up the phone when needed.

We are delighted to have successfully hired Jackson through Rachel and I’d highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a dedicated and effective recruiter who genuinely cares about getting it right.

Billy Hodgson - CEO at Hodgson Sayers

We have found Lemon Drizzle to be a friendly, enthusiastic, and efficient company who have returned good results in recruiting for our business and in accommodating our future needs across various disciplines

Stephen Rochester -Commercial Manager at Deanhouse Group

I couldn’t recommend Rachel enough. From taking an initial brief and getting to know the company, Rachel focussed on what we needed as a business, and ensured that all candidates were suitable before submitting for review, rather than just firing through every CV she could find like most other agencies we have dealt with. From dealing with Rachel, you can tell she genuinely cares about both the employer and candidate, which is rare in agencies now. We will definitely use Rachel again (and not just for the lemon drizzle cake!)

Mark Wanless – Construction Director at Arcas Building Services

I have worked with Rachel over the last few years and found her to be very polite and professional.

Rachel takes time to personally meet me to take the brief for the roles I require so she understands what we need. She then only sends candidates CV’s that match that brief which is very important for our business.

I would personally highly recommend Rachel for Construction recruitment.

Andrew Dawsom – Director at RIDER HUNT

Rachel has added significant stimulus to our recruitment plans. After a number of false starts with others offering similar services, she was genuinely engaged from the first contact and tenacious in finding the candidate we needed, in a difficult marketplace.

Proactive, committed, friendly and approachable, Rachel has been a pleasure to work with and will be our de facto recruitment partner going forward. We have no hesitation in recommending her highly.

Michael Atkinson – North East Site Services Ltd

I had the pleasure of working with Rachel to recruit a Highway Surfacing Estimator for our business, North East Site Services Ltd, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.

From start to finish, Rachel was professional, realistic, and extremely approachable. She took the time to properly understand our business, our culture, and exactly what we were looking for, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

What really stood out was her honest and practical approach, combined with a genuine commitment to delivering the right outcome rather than just filling a role. The candidate she found is, in our view, a perfect fit for our small but ambitious and growing team — a real credit to her recruitment expertise.

Rachel is a pleasure to work with, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a recruiter who truly understands their clients’ needs.

So, why choose

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment?

At Lemon Drizzle Recruitment, we’re not just about placements — we’re about partnerships that last. We take the time to understand what really matters to both clients and candidates, creating a recruitment experience that’s efficient, enjoyable, and completely stress-free. Led by Rachel, whose friendly yet professional approach sets the tone for everything we do, we bring a touch of humour, a lot of dedication, and a strong understanding of the construction sector to every interaction.

Over 10 years of experience in recruitment — with a sharp focus on the construction industry
A personal, hands-on approach to every project — you're never just a number
Relationships over transactions — it's never just about filling a role
Quality over quantity — you’ll only see candidates that genuinely match what you need

More about us

The story behind the name:

Lemon Drizzle

You might wonder how lemon drizzle cakes connect with construction recruitment. The story begins in 2013, when Rachel started her career and brought her Granny’s tradition of baking lemon drizzle cakes to clients — a simple, personal touch that made her stand out.

After her Granny passed, Rachel continued the tradition as a tribute. Today, the cakes are more than a treat — they represent our commitment to care, dedication, and building real relationships in recruitment.

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Not just

a delicious cake

While Rachel might be famous for her mouthwatering lemon cakes, there’s so much more to her than just a sweet treat. With years of experience in the recruitment industry, she’s built a reputation for delivering exceptional results. After dreaming about starting her own recruitment business for years, Rachel has finally made it a reality, and she brings unique passion and energy to every project.

Rachel believes in a personal, hands-on approach to recruitment. She doesn’t just find candidates – she becomes a true brand ambassador for your business, promoting it with the same care and dedication she would if it were her own. You can expect honesty, loyalty, and a commitment to quality over quantity. No irrelevant candidates filling your inbox, just the best talent for your specific needs.

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We're always here to help! Whether you're looking for top talent or your next career opportunity, Rachel and the team at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment are ready to assist. Reach out today and experience the difference that a personal, dedicated recruitment service can make. We look forward to hearing from you and building a lasting relationship!