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HUNTSMAN CONSULT

ABOUT US

Specialists in Built Environment Recruitment. Connecting exceptional talent with the UK's leading property and construction businesses.

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Our expertise, dedication, and distinctive approach are just a few of the factors that distinguish Huntsman. Whether you aim to advance your career or find exceptional talent for your organisation, then please get in touch – we’re here to guide and support you.

James WaisselManaging Director

Founded in 2024 by James Waissel, Huntsman Consult is a boutique recruitment consultancy specialising in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Planning and Regeneration talent across the UK. We were built on a simple belief: “Recruitment should be tailored, honest and genuinely value-adding. Not transactional!”

At our core we are relationship-driven and believe recruitment works best with a partnership-led approach. The relationships we have with our clients have been fostered over many years, and over 90% continue to work with us year after year.

What makes us different is our advisory approach. We offer candidates personalised career guidance, helping them map out the steps needed to reach their professional ambitions. For clients, we provide advisory support on hiring processes, market conditions, and growth strategy.

Alongside our advisory approach, we deliver a tailored and personalised service, one that connects exceptional talent with leading firms in the industry.

Our team brings strong industry expertise, technical understanding and a real passion for the built environment, enabling us to support both candidates and clients throughout their recruitment journey.

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James Waissel
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James
Waissel

MANAGING DIRECTOR

James Waissel

James Waissel

MANAGING DIRECTOR

James has spent over 13 years working in the UK built environment recruitment market, partnering with top property consultancies, multi-disciplinary firms, project management consultancies and client-side developers both in the UK and internationally. His work spans Project Management and Development Management recruitment, placing talent that helps drive complex property and construction projects forward.

With strong roots in the UK property industry stemming from his time studying at Reading University, James has built a network of long-standing relationships. His deep understanding of the technical demands in construction consultancy recruitment has grown alongside the careers of those he’s supported over the years.

When he’s not connecting people and projects, you’ll find James following his love for antique toys, supporting Chelsea Football Club, or experimenting in the kitchen, usually with travel inspiration behind the menu.

Claudine Gilbery-Phillips
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Claudine
Gilbery-Phillips

HEAD OF QS RECRUITMENT

Claudine Gilbery-Phillips

Claudine Gilbery-Phillips

HEAD OF QS RECRUITMENT

Following her 20+ years of experience as a Bond Broker, Claudine has spent over 10 years working in the built environment recruitment market. She works closely with Quantity Surveyors across the UK, providing career advice and helping QS candidates secure new roles that genuinely suit them. Whether it’s a multi-disciplinary Consultancy or pure PQS firm, she’s known for listening carefully, asking the right questions, and putting people forward for the right reasons.

She works with all levels from Assistant Quantity Surveyors through to Partner / Commercial Directors and understands the ins and outs of what Quantity Surveyors actually do, not just what’s written on the job spec. For Claudine, recruitment is personal. It’s about long-term relationships, not short-term wins.

Based in the UK, she’s raising her twin boys, loves running, balancing mum life with her passion for connecting good people with good work. She’s big on honesty, doesn’t do fluff, and always brings a calm, considered approach to the table with a “never give up” attitude and the tenacity to match a Rottweiler.

Eve Morell
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Eve
Morell

OFFICE MANAGER

Eve Morell

Eve Morell

OFFICE MANAGER

Eve is at the heart of Huntsman Consult’s London Office. She oversees all administrative functions, working closely with the MD and wider team to ensure our recruitment process runs seamlessly, while maintaining the day-to-day operations that empower our team to excel.

Before joining Huntsman, Eve built her career in the fashion and beauty industry, gaining valuable experience in fast-paced environments where adaptability, attention to detail, and strong relationship management were key. Reliable, approachable, and solutions-driven, she thrives on creating an environment where our staff can focus on what they do best and our clients receive the highest level of service.

Outside of work, she loves travelling all over the world, experiencing different cultures and spending time with friends and family.

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If you want to join a market leading consultancy that values your individual strengths, provides the resources for your professional development and recognises your hard work, we’d love to hear from you.

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