Byld Recruit - Specialised Construction Recruitment

The problem

Generalist agencies are guessing. We're not.

An agency that places chefs, nurses, and site supervisors in the same week isn't an expert in any of them. They're running the same process across every industry and hoping it holds. We built ours around one: what makes someone last on a residential build, specifically.

Job boardsHundreds of applicants. Half don't answer the phone.
Generalist agenciesCVs sent in bulk, with no idea what your business actually needs.
No showsYou clear your diary. They don't turn up.

We don't dabble in construction. It's the only thing we do.

What we do

We test for fit the way someone who's actually done this would.

Byld Recruit places talent across Victoria's residential construction industry, guided by someone who takes the time to actually understand your business before ever looking for a candidate.

Personality, working style, whether they fit how your business actually operates. Most agencies check qualifications and call it done. We check whether they'll actually work out on the job, because that's the part that decides whether they're still there in a year.

Lauren Badman reviewing plans with tradesmen on site

How it works

Five steps. That's it.

We get to know your business

Not just the role. Your team, your standards, what actually matters day to day.

We map the person, not just the CV

Personality and working style, tested against how your team actually runs. Skill gets them shortlisted. Fit is what makes them last.

We source with intent

Real conversations and reference checks, screened for fit as much as experience.

You meet the shortlist

2–3 people we'd genuinely put in front of your team.

They start, and we stay in touch

Checked in through the 90-day guarantee period, so the fit was never left to chance.

Our guarantee

Ninety days. We've rarely needed it.

The guarantee exists because we stand behind every placement, not because we expect to use it often. If we're wrong, we fix it at no cost. That's rare in this industry for a reason, most agencies can't back that claim with their own money.

90days

If a placement doesn't work out within 90 days, we'll replace them at no additional cost. No fine print, no arguments.

Full replacement within 90 days if the placement doesn't work out
No additional fees, no hidden conditions
A real conversation with you first, to understand what happened and fix the match properly

What clients say

Don't just take our word for it.

Lauren is hands down the best recruiter I’ve dealt with in construction. She actually understands the industry, knew exactly what I was looking for and only put opportunities in front of me that genuinely suited. The whole process was easy, straight-up and professional.

Daniel Mercer | Site Supervisor

What sets Lauren apart is that she actually gets to know you. It never felt like I was just another CV being sent around. She understood what I wanted from my next role, kept me informed the whole way through and found me a position that was a genuinely great fit.

Matt Collins | Construction Manager

I’ve worked with plenty of recruiters over the years and Lauren is in a different league. She understands residential construction, asks the right questions and doesn’t waste your time. The candidates she put forward were exactly the calibre we were looking for.

Sarah Mitchell | General Manager, Residential Construction

About

Twenty years of relationships. Turns out that’s the whole job.

Sales and client acquisition, for two decades, across more industries than I can be bothered listing. What that actually teaches you: how to read people fast, and how to tell a good fit from a good talker. Most recruiters never get that training. They get a desk and a database.

Byld Recruit is what happens when you point twenty years of that at one industry properly. Know the business. Know the person. Get the two to suit each other.

Relationships first, fit second, paperwork last.

Lauren BadmanFounder, Byld Recruit

FAQs

Good to know.

How much does it cost?

We offer a bespoke service, so pricing depends on what and who you need. We'll discuss cost once we understand your requirements properly, no generic quotes before that.

How fast can you fill a role?

Every placement is unique, so timing depends on the role and its particulars. We work through a methodical process to find the right fit, not just the fastest one.

Do you do temp or contract staff?

No, permanent placements only. We're not here to fill a gap for a few weeks, we're here to find someone who'll actually stay. Whether that's a single hire right now or an ongoing pipeline as you grow, the goal is always the same: the right long-term fit.

What happens if it doesn't work out?

That's what the guarantee is for. If a placement doesn't work out within 90 days, we replace them at no additional cost.

Do you only work in Victoria?

Yes. We're Victoria-based and focus exclusively on residential construction businesses here.

What roles do you cover?

New home sales consultants, site supervisors, estimators, sales managers, contracts administrators and customer service. If it's part of a residential build in Victoria, we can help.

Why Byld

Ask a generalist agency how many placements they've made in residential construction this year. Then ask us.

One industry

Every hour we spend goes into getting better at this, not staying adequate at twelve things.

One state

We know Victoria's residential construction market, not a national database.

A guarantee that's rarely needed

Because the placement's usually right the first time.

Standards on both sides

We're as selective about who we work with as who we place.

Most recruitment agencies do everything. We only do this.