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A Dedicated Pathway – Specify Consulting
Reimagining the Australian building and design industry, Specify Consulting is an emerging pathway for recruitment for those looking for work and career advice. One of the few consulting agencies specialising in the building and design sectors, Specify Consulting partners with clients to create high-performing teams and thriving careers – offering a unique, dedicated platform.
Directors Adam Barwell and Chris Gath established the company in 2021 after noticing a gap in the market for a specialist recruitment consultancy that solely focused on the building and design industry. Born out of a desire to make a difference to the Australian building products and design landscape, the company specialises in stone, tiles, furniture, lighting, flooring, kitchen, bathroom, interior and exterior finishes and building material capacities. Co-Founder & Director Chris Gath comments, “Specify Consulting is a passionate and dedicated recruitment consultancy that specialises in placing sales, technical and marketing professionals in the Australian building and design industries. We are committed to providing exceptional service so that each client and candidate is given the attention and support required to find the perfect talent or role for them.”
What makes Specify Consulting distinct is the unique way in which it approaches recruiting. The company consults in the building products and design industry through a genuine approach to understanding each candidate’s needs and goals. As the market Specify Consulting specialises in is niche, the team is well-connected and has a deep understanding of how it works. Chris explains, “we want to drive positive change and challenge the status quo in the recruitment sector within the industry.” The process consists of candidates subscribing, registering their resume and adding their details to the Specify Consulting website and job board to receive job notifications.
Due to ever-growing trust and success, Specify Consulting gains access to off-market job vacancies, providing candidates with rare opportunities with highly sought-after brands within the industry nationally and globally. “Due to sticking to our core values, we have gained the trust and respect within the community. This has resulted in working on a referral and repeat business model with both clients and candidates,” explains Adam. The company acts as an extension of the market and conveys an engaging mission.
Living Edge has had the pleasure of collaborating with Specify Consulting on several occasions. Human Resources Manager at Living Edge, Jennifer Gauci reflects, “Specify Consulting has a deep understanding of the industry, access to a wide network of qualified candidates, and the expertise to match the right talent who not only meets the required role specification but also seamlessly fits into the company culture.” She continues, “what impressed me the most about partnering with Chris was his personalised approach. He took the time to understand our company culture, values and the unique skills we were looking for in candidates. This translated into a higher quality of candidates presented to us, resulting in successful placements.”
Having grown rapidly in the past two years, Specify Consulting is continuing to work towards becoming the most trusted and well-resourced recruitment consultancy dedicated to Australia’s building and design industry. With a strong reputation within the industry for delivering results, Specify Consulting is continuously growing with acclaim.
