M&E recruitment that keeps your projects moving.
M&E recruitment that keeps your projects moving.
We connect M&E businesses with skilled white-collar and blue-collar professionals across the UK, delivering freelance and permanent recruitment that keeps projects moving.
Who we are
Irwin Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency specialising in the M&E and construction sectors. Founded by Shaun Irwin, we combine industry knowledge with a genuinely personal approach, helping businesses find the right people, quickly and reliably.
Who we help and how
We work with M&E contractors, building services consultancies, main contractors, and facilities management businesses across the UK.
We recruit across a wide range of white-collar and blue-collar roles, including:
- Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
- Project Managers
- Site Managers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Estimators
- Design Engineers
- Commercial Managers
- Supervisors
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Pipefitters
- HVAC Engineers
- other skilled trades and labour professionals.
We supply both freelance and permanent candidates, helping clients scale quickly for live projects while also supporting longer-term growth plans.
What sets us apart is our industry knowledge, responsive service, and relationship-driven approach. We take the time to understand what our clients need and what our candidates are looking for, so every placement is the right fit — not just the fastest one.
Our key sectors & specialisms
OnlyFinance Recruitment supports businesses and candidates across the full finance function, from entry-level roles through to senior leadership.
Mechanical & Electrical Building Services
Our core specialism. We recruit engineers, project managers, and technical specialists across mechanical and electrical building services, supporting projects from design through to delivery.
Construction & Fit-Out
We supply site and commercial staff for construction and fit-out projects, including Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and skilled trades.
Facilities Management & Building Maintenance
We support FM providers and in-house teams with engineers and maintenance staff who keep buildings running safely and efficiently.
Data Centres, Industrial & Specialist Sectors
From data centres to industrial and renewable energy projects, we place experienced professionals who understand the technical demands of these environments.
Why Irwin Recruitment?
When you work with Irwin Recruitment, you deal directly with Shaun Irwin, bringing over 25 years of experience across property and construction. Our approach is relationship-led, focused on genuinely understanding your business rather than simply filling a role. Behind that sits a strong network of M&E professionals, both freelance and permanent, and a recruitment process that stays straightforward and transparent from first contact through to placement.
- Over 25 years of experience across property and construction
- A relationship-led approach built on understanding, not just filling roles
- A strong network of M&E professionals, both freelance and permanent
- A straightforward, transparent recruitment process from first contact to placement
Locations covered:
We recruit UK-wide, supporting clients and candidates across the country wherever M&E and construction talent is needed.
Let's talk
If you need M&E professionals — for a single role or a full project team — get in touch today.
