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🎉 Exciting News! Spencer Johnson Returns on the Road to Recovery 🎉

🎉 Exciting News! Spencer Johnson Returns on the Road to Recovery 🎉 We're delighted to share a heartwarming update with our Granite Search community. After a courageous 16-week journey filled with tests and uncertainties, we're thrilled to welcome back Spencer Johnson to our team. Throughout this time, Spencer has faced the challenges of kidney health issues with unwavering determination, never losing his positive spirit. With the reassuring news of being cancer-free and armed with a clear plan to restore his kidney health, Spencer has received the green light to rejoin our ranks. While he's still on the path to full fitness and has an upcoming operation, his dedication remains unparalleled. Spencer's return couldn't come at a better time as we continue to serve our Turnkey D&B clients and candidates with Business Critical services. If you find yourself in need of freelance support or urgent site cover, Spencer is ready to lend his expertise and support. Join us in celebrating Spencer's resilience and return to the Granite Search family. Your well-wishes and support have been instrumental in his journey, and we're excited to have him back, contributing to the success and growth of Granite Search. Best regards,The Granite Search Team​

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Baubles Bonanza 2022

In 2021 Granite Search and our Stakeholders raised over £3,500 for The Movement Centre with our Baubles to Help Kids Walk Campaign – well for 2022 our Baubles are back!This year we have an official sponsor Gloster MEP Ltd, who are a dynamic driven Mechanical and Electrical Contractor, well known within the industry for successfully delivering building services solutions to the Commercial fit-out, residential, new build and refurbishment sectors in Central London and home counties. They pride themselves on providing a true Engineering solution that works as one and provides the optimum quality first time on time. Because of this they have enjoyed continual repeat business to date. Find out more at https://www.glostermep.co.uk/Each limited-edition bauble is £10, of which all proceeds go to the charity – for everyone we deliver and receive back a selfie with your hanging bauble, Granite Search and Gloster MEP Ltd will each donate £10 as well. So every bauble generates a minimum of £30 worth of donations.You can find out more information about the life changing work The Movement Centre does on their website www.the-movement-centre.co.uk. As a small local charity, your support has a huge impact:£5,000 buys of 20 specialist Targeted Training Therapy sessions to help children with movement disabilities gain control of their movement£10,000 hires 10 bespoke standing frames to provide children gain new skills and independence£20,000 could cover the cost of a part time specialist Physiotherapist and in turn increase our capacity to help more childrenWhilst this year has been more challenging, we are looking to raise £5,000. Can you help us help The Movement Centre improve children’s lives?Strive together, share successIf you would like to make a donation directly – please visit our Just Giving Page

Stew & Cocoa S3 Episode 4: Toni talks all things joinery with James Ivey, Head of Commercial and Operations at Falkus Joinery Ltd.

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW:    Welcome back to season 3, episode 4 of Stew & Cocoa. Today, host Toni Camisotti is joined by James Ivey, Head of Commercial and Operations at Falkus Joinery Ltd.  James tells us how Falkus Joinery Ltd. works with some of the most prolific main contractors, architects, developers, and designers to achieve their business goal of improving commercial joinery services as a whole, which will ultimately result in complete customer satisfaction.  Falkus Joinery Ltd. operates with the vision of delivering even the most complex joinery requirements on time and within budget. James explains that although sometimes that is difficult to adhere to (especially in the current market), they will only commit to jobs that they know they can complete - again, with customer satisfaction at the forefront of what they do. James also pulls out some interesting statistics, from prices to productivity, to provide our listeners with everything they need to know about the joinery industry right now.  This episode is definitely one to watch for anyone already situated in or with a particular interest in the joinery trade. Give it a listen - you won’t be disappointed. Listen below. Get in touch with James Get in touch with Toni.   ABOUT THE PODCAST A lot’s changed in Construction recently. The IR35 deadline’s been and gone. The whole world's emerging out of lockdown all at once. Demand is booming, materials prices are rising exponentially and wage inflation is on the horizon. Whilst the social world returns to something resembling normal, are we walking back into a totally different workplace to the one we left?  As we enter our third season of the Stew & Cocoa podcast, we've got a lot to look forward to.  The show features lively conversations with a hand-picked roster of construction industry leaders. We'll explore how their roles have changed over the last year, the challenges they've faced, the creative solutions they've had to employ to overcome them and how the new working environment will continue to evolve.  How have they dealt with the pandemic?  What challenges have they faced and innovations offered to meet them over the past year?  How has the combination of the demand for post lockdown flexible working and new IR35 legislation influenced their talent attraction strategy?  What can we do to make work better than it was before?  We know now that good candidates are already in short supply. Our aim is to help the market back on its feet as quickly as possible, at the same time showcasing businesses leading the way in their return to work strategy, boosting their employer branding credentials in the process.  Our goal is to inspire our audience with real stories of growth, adversity, success and failure. We aim to be entertaining, informative and motivating in equal measure.

Baubles are Back

In 2019 Granite and our Stakeholders raised over £10,000 for The Movement Centre with our Baubles to Help Kids Walk Campaign – well for 2021 Baubles are back!This year we have an official sponsor Falkus Joinery, who for over 60 years have been at the forefront of commercial joinery in the UK. They have an unrelenting commitment totraditional joinery and craftmanship, providing a wide range of bespoke joinery from softwood joinery to intricate fine polished hardwoods, with each design executed withelegance. Find out more at www.falkusjoinery.co.uk.Each limited-edition bauble is £10, all proceeds of which goes to the charity – for everyone we deliver and receive back a selfie of you hanging the bauble, Granite Search and Falkus will each donate £10 as well. You can find out more information about the life changing work The Movement Centre does on their website www.the-movement-centre.co.uk. So every bauble generates a minimum of £30 worthof donations.Whilst this year has been more challenging, we are looking to raise £3,000. Can you help us help The Movement Centre improve children’s lives?Please let us know if you would like a bauble and we can arrange for one of the team to deliver your bauble to your site or office.Strive together, share successIf you would like to make a donation directly – please visit our Just Giving Page

Stew & Cocoa S3 Episode 3: Toni talks with Rupert Shaw, Sales & Pre Construction Director at Epiphany - Stew & Cocoa Podcast

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW:    For this installment of the Stew & Cocoa podcast, host Toni Camisotti is joined by Rupert Shaw, Sales & Pre Construction Director at Epiphany. A company we like to call “London’s best-kept secret”, Epiphany has been creating and transforming workplaces (including our very own offices) throughout London and the South East since 2008.  Throughout the episode, we cover a range of different topics, from the rise in pricing of labour and materials, the COVID-related challenges we've all faced in the last six months, and Epiphany’s landmark growth.  Rupert discusses the challenges the business has faced, and some interesting ways they've collectively approached and tackled them. He tells us something that started as simply as a numbers man and a construction guy, has ended up being an incredibly successful business predicted at the value of £20,000,000 as of next year. Epiphany has found success through collaboration, partnership, and non-confrontation. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one.  Listen below. Get in touch with Rupert Get in touch with Toni.   ABOUT THE PODCAST A lot’s changed in Construction recently. The IR35 deadline’s been and gone. The whole world's emerging out of lockdown all at once. Demand is booming, materials prices are rising exponentially and wage inflation is on the horizon. Whilst the social world returns to something resembling normal, are we walking back into a totally different workplace to the one we left?  As we enter our third season of the Stew & Cocoa podcast, we've got a lot to look forward to.  The show features lively conversations with a hand-picked roster of construction industry leaders. We'll explore how their roles have changed over the last year, the challenges they've faced, the creative solutions they've had to employ to overcome them and how the new working environment will continue to evolve.  How have they dealt with the pandemic?  What challenges have they faced and innovations offered to meet them over the past year?  How has the combination of the demand for post lockdown flexible working and new IR35 legislation influenced their talent attraction strategy?  What can we do to make work better than it was before?  We know now that good candidates are already in short supply. Our aim is to help the market back on its feet as quickly as possible, at the same time showcasing businesses leading the way in their return to work strategy, boosting their employer branding credentials in the process.  Our goal is to inspire our audience with real stories of growth, adversity, success and failure. We aim to be entertaining, informative and motivating in equal measure.

Stew & Cocoa S3 Episode 2: Toni talks with Roy Smith FCIOB, Construction and Board Director at BECK - Stew & Cocoa Podcast

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW:    In our latest episode of the Stew & Cocoa podcast, we speak with Roy Smith FCIOB, Construction and Board Director at BECK, about how the company has adapted to the changes caused by the pandemic.  Roy virtually sits down with our host Toni Camisotti, Group Operations Director at Granite Search, to discuss in detail what exactly BECK’s solutions are to the issues raised by the pandemic.  Roy explains that for the construction industry as a whole, adaptability has been the answer to the majority of the problems they’ve experienced. By creating solutions to each challenge presented to them, they’ve been able to cater to individual needs with ease, suggesting that collaboration is key to guarantee the best possible outcome in every scenario. Despite the premise of future challenges such as the impact of IR35 and a material shortage, Roy explains how BECK is fortunately well equipped to deal with the changes.  If you want real insight into how a company has stayed strong throughout the pandemic and possibly emerged stronger, then you won’t want to miss this one. Listen to the episode in full here. Get in touch with Roy Get in touch with Toni. ABOUT THE PODCAST A lot’s changed in Construction recently. The IR35 deadline’s been and gone. The whole world's emerging out of lockdown all at once. Demand is booming, materials prices are rising exponentially and wage inflation is on the horizon. Whilst the social world returns to something resembling normal, are we walking back into a totally different workplace to the one we left?  As we enter our third season of the Stew & Cocoa podcast, we've got a lot to look forward to.  The show features lively conversations with a hand-picked roster of construction industry leaders. We'll explore how their roles have changed over the last year, the challenges they've faced, the creative solutions they've had to employ to overcome them and how the new working environment will continue to evolve.  How have they dealt with the pandemic?  What challenges have they faced and innovations offered to meet them over the past year?  How has the combination of the demand for post lockdown flexible working and new IR35 legislation influenced their talent attraction strategy?  What can we do to make work better than it was before?  We know now that good candidates are already in short supply. Our aim is to help the market back on its feet as quickly as possible, at the same time showcasing businesses leading the way in their return to work strategy, boosting their employer branding credentials in the process.  Our goal is to inspire our audience with real stories of growth, adversity, success and failure. We aim to be entertaining, informative and motivating in equal measure.

Stew & Cocoa S3 Episode 1: Toni talks with John Wicks, Co-Founder & Director of Copper Projects - Stew & Cocoa Podcast

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW:    Welcome to Season 3 of the Stew and Cocoa podcast.  In this season, we’re exploring the impact of Covid-19 on the labour market.  In the first interview of the season, we’re starting strong with John Wicks, Co-Founder and Director of Copper Projects, currently attached to the freehold of Sugar Island, an incredible development in East London. We discuss how the pandemic affected his involvement in the development, his thoughts on complying with IR35, and the biggest challenges he’ll face over the next 12 months.  If you want real insight into how a company has stayed strong throughout the pandemic and possibly emerged stronger, then you won’t want to miss this one.  Get in touch with John.  Get in touch with Toni. ABOUT THE PODCAST A lot’s changed in Construction recently. The IR35 deadline’s been and gone. The whole world's emerging out of lockdown all at once. Demand is booming, materials prices are rising exponentially and wage inflation is on the horizon. Whilst the social world returns to something resembling normal, are we walking back into a totally different workplace to the one we left?  As we enter our third season of the Stew & Cocoa podcast, we've got a lot to look forward to.  The show features lively conversations with a hand-picked roster of construction industry leaders. We'll explore how their roles have changed over the last year, the challenges they've faced, the creative solutions they've had to employ to overcome them and how the new working environment will continue to evolve.  How have they dealt with the pandemic?  What challenges have they faced and innovations offered to meet them over the past year?  How has the combination of the demand for post lockdown flexible working and new IR35 legislation influenced their talent attraction strategy?  What can we do to make work better than it was before?  We know now that good candidates are already in short supply. Our aim is to help the market back on its feet as quickly as possible, at the same time showcasing businesses leading the way in their return to work strategy, boosting their employer branding credentials in the process.  Our goal is to inspire our audience with real stories of growth, adversity, success and failure. We aim to be entertaining, informative, and motivating in equal measure.

Winner of our Inspirational Business Leadership Award...

Over the last few months, Toni Camisotti has hosted our Stew & Cocoa podcast to highlight how businesses have dealt with the pandemic, celebrate exceptional industry leaders and to give back to organisations that make a difference.The Inspirational Business Leader Award has been created to recognise outstanding work by leaders who have gone above and beyond to combat the circumstances of the last year.As well as this recognition, it’s also an opportunity to give back to organisations, such as our partnered charity The Movement Centre alongside other nominated charities.So without further adieu, we’re delighted to announce that the overall winner of the inaugural Granite Search Inspirational Business Leader award is Steve Pycroft, Executive Chairman at Mace who was nominated by Victor Shearer!Victor’s episode of our Stew & Cocoa podcast proved the most popular of all, with fantastic scores across the board.As Victor mentioned, Steve has been both a huge inspiration and an invaluable mentor to Victor during his career.Victor’s chosen charity was the WEST FAVERSHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, his success means they get a £2,500 donation from Granite Search to carry out more great work.Congratulations Steve!

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Stew & Cocoa S2 Episode 9: Inspirational Business Leader Award with Jake Chadwick, Construction Director at ISG Middle East

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW: Welcome to Episode 9 of the Stew&Cocoa podcast where I am joined by Jake Chadwick, Construction Director at ISG Middle East. We take a look at how the initial responses to the Covid-19 differed in Dubai and the United Kingdom, and how the crisis has actually been a catalyst for positive change for some of the country’s poorest workers. Jakes gives us his nomination for the inspirational business leader award and shares some sound advice that has stuck with him throughout his career. We love a memorable analogy here at Stew&Cocoa! Jake also explains why the National Autistic Society is an organisation close to his heart, earning it his charity nomination for this week. Make sure you give it a listen. ABOUT THE PODCAST  In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. Toni Camisotti - Owner & Director at Granite Search - talks with industry leaders in the construction space about their thoughts on managing through the current coronavirus crisis, where the industry will be headed as we start to move out of the crisis, what the future looks like operationally and commercially for construction businesses, and any advice they have for business leaders on managing the crisis effectively.

Stew & Cocoa S2 Episode 8: Inspirational Business Leader Award with Victor Shearer, Training Specialist at the Construction Logistics Academy

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW: Episode 8 of the Stew&Cocoa has landed – and it’s an absolute cracker. In our most in-depth podcast to date, I sat down with Victor Shearer, Training Specialist at the Construction Logistics Academy, to talk about his time in prison for tax fraud. Victor talks us through his trial, how he used his time in prison to write a book about construction logistics, and his life after release. Victor also tells us about his nomination for the inspirational business leader award, and how the West Faversham Community Association, his chosen charity, helped him get back on his feet after prison. Complex, intriguing, and eye-opening, there’s a lot going on in this one – you don’t want to miss it.     ABOUT THE PODCAST  In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. Toni Camisotti - Owner & Director at Granite Search - talks with industry leaders in the construction space about their thoughts on managing through the current coronavirus crisis, where the industry will be headed as we start to move out of the crisis, what the future looks like operationally and commercially for construction businesses, and any advice they have for business leaders on managing the crisis effectively.

Stew & Cocoa S2 Episode 7: Inspirational Business Leader Award with Andy Tooley, Director at 8build

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW: Happy New year and welcome back to season 2 of the Stew & Coco podcast. In episode 7 we are joined by Andy Tooley, Director at 8build who celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2020. We discuss 8build’s people-centric approach, their growth in the international market to Singapore, and the effects Covid 19 has had on their business.  Andy also takes us through his nomination for our inspirational business leader award and the personal reasons behind his chosen charity, the Michael Sobell Hospice. Remember the episode which receives the most engagement (likes, shares, and comments on LinkedIn) will win a donation of £1,000 from Granite Search for their chosen charity.   This is not an episode you will want to miss!     ABOUT THE PODCAST  In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. Toni Camisotti - Owner & Director at Granite Search - talks with industry leaders in the construction space about their thoughts on managing through the current coronavirus crisis, where the industry will be headed as we start to move out of the crisis, what the future looks like operationally and commercially for construction businesses, and any advice they have for business leaders on managing the crisis effectively.

Stew & Cocoa S2 Episode 6: Inspirational Business Leader Award with James Shannon, Project Director at Redbrooks

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW: In episode 6 of the Stew&Cocoa podcast, we sat down with James Shannon, project director at Redbrooks, to discuss why he moved to Redbrooks and the importance of caring in the workplace.  Employee engagement has never been so important as we all continue to work from home, so we were intrigued to hear how Redbrooks is putting it at the top of their agenda. Caring for our teams is the reason we’re giving the ‘Inspirational Business Leader’ award this year.  James nominated Barry Reynolds for the gong, with the money going to the Multiple Sclerosis Society should he win.  If there’s an inspirational leader in your professional life that you feel deserves a nod, please reach out to our host, Toni Camisotti, directly at toni@graniteexecutive.co.uk.  Enjoy the show!    ABOUT THE PODCAST  In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. Toni Camisotti - Owner & Director at Granite Search - talks with industry leaders in the construction space about their thoughts on managing through the current coronavirus crisis, where the industry will be headed as we start to move out of the crisis, what the future looks like operationally and commercially for construction businesses, and any advice they have for business leaders on managing the crisis effectively.

Stew & Cocoa S2 Episode 5: Inspirational Business Leader Award with Dave Westwood, MD at Make One Group

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW: In this episode of the Stew & Cocoa podcast, Toni Camisotti is joined by David Westwood, Managing Director at Make One Group. In this installment, Dave talks to Toni about the ambitious management buyout and rebrand at Make One Group, and their positive approach to problem solving in the world of office construction and refurbishment.  You’ll also find out the very personal reasons behind Dave’s charity choice, Southend Hospital Renal Unit, who could win a donation of £1,000 from Granite Search if this episode gets the most engagement (likes, shares, and comments on LinkedIn) as part of our Inspirational Business Leader Award. ABOUT THE PODCAST  In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. Toni Camisotti - Owner & Director at Granite Search - talks with industry leaders in the construction space about their thoughts on managing through the current coronavirus crisis, where the industry will be headed as we start to move out of the crisis, what the future looks like operationally and commercially for construction businesses, and any advice they have for business leaders on managing the crisis effectively.

Stew & Cocoa S2 Episode 4: Inspirational Business Leader Award with Jim Ward, Director at PIP

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM TO LISTEN BELOW: We are delighted to welcome Jim Ward, Director at PIP, to episode 4, season 2 of the Stew & Cocoa podcast series. In this episode, we cover how PIP has adapted to the COVID19 climate and the grassroots measures their nomination for the Inspiring Business Leader award put in place to help the company navigate through the crisis. We also delve into Jim’s chosen charity, ‘Small steps’. This amazing charity helps families with children aged 0 - 5 with motor neuron disorders. Supporting parents with training and offering the children an inductive education, which helps them become more independent and develop their physical, mental and social skills. Get in touch with me directly at toni@graniteexecutive.co.uk if you're interested in nominating an inspirational and innovative leader in the construction industry for our Inspirational Business Leader Award. You can get in touch with Jim on PIP’s website: https://www.pip.uk.com/   ABOUT THE PODCAST In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. Toni Camisotti - Owner & Director at Granite Search - talks with industry leaders in the construction space about their thoughts on managing through the current coronavirus crisis, where the industry will be headed as we start to move out of the crisis, what the future looks like operationally and commercially for construction businesses, and any advice they have for business leaders on managing the crisis effectively.  

Stew & Cocoa S2 Episode 3: Inspirational Business Leader Award with Joe Giordano

  Joe Giordano, CEO at Bargate Consulting is back for the second season of the Stew & Cocoa Podcast. In Ep.3 we discuss the possible long term effects of the pandemic to the industry, the human cost of the impact and most importantly Joe’s nomination for the Inspirational Business Leader award (a surprise twist you don't want to miss!). Link in comments He also tells us a little bit about his chosen charity, Veterans for Wildlife, a very worth organisation that helps fight against wildlife crime & poaching by supporting local law enforcement agencies. In doing so their programmes offer unique opportunities for veterans to transition into civilian life and continue to make a positive impact on society. Get in touch with me directly if you're interested in nominating an inspirational and innovative leader in the construction industry for our Inspirational Business Leader Award.   ABOUT THE PODCAST In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. Toni Camisotti - Owner & Director at Granite Search - talks with industry leaders in the construction space about their thoughts on managing through the current coronavirus crisis, where the industry will be headed as we start to move out of the crisis, what the future looks like operationally and commercially for construction businesses, and any advice they have for business leaders on managing the crisis effectively.  

Stew & Cocoa S2 Episode 2: Inspirational Business Leader Award with Danny Blakestone, Managing Director of Structure Tone

In light of our new Inspirational Business Leader Award, Ep.2 of this second series of the Stew & Cocoa Podcast sees Toni Camisotti host the anchor guest for this award-based series, Danny Blakeston, MD of Structure Tone London.  At fifteen minutes it's a short, but punchy episode. Danny reveals his nomination for the IBL Award - a guy I know and a very worthy nominee. We also talk about the importance of Danny’s chosen charity, the values that underpin Structure Tone’s operation and have made them a leading construction management contractor in almost every location they operate in globally and how Danny, in his recently appointed role as MD, plans to do the same for Structure Tone London. Get in touch with Granite Search directly if you're interested in nominating an inspirational and innovative leader in the construction industry for our Inspirational Business Leader Award.     ABOUT THE PODCAST In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. Toni Camisotti - Owner & Director at Granite Search - talks with industry leaders in the construction space about their thoughts on managing through the current coronavirus crisis, where the industry will be headed as we start to move out of the crisis, what the future looks like operationally and commercially for construction businesses, and any advice they have for business leaders on managing the crisis effectively.  

Stew & Cocoa S2 Episode 1 with The Movement Centre & The Inspirational Leader Award

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of the Stew & Cocoa podcast!  After a short break, we’re back with a new direction centred around the launch of our new award, the Inspirational Business Leader Award. We’ll be interviewing 10 business leaders in the construction industry, hearing their nominations for the beacons in our industry who have shown inspiration and innovation during the pandemic and rewarding the winner with £1,000 for their chosen charity, plus we’ll donate £2,500 to our partner charity, The Movement Centre (TMC). In this podcast, Toni Camisotti speaks to two key figures at TMC - Helen Knight and Jack Mantle - about the launch of our award, who TMC are and what makes them different, how they’ve dealt with the challenges of Covid-19 and the innovative things they have done as a charity, interfacing with the NHS (which has been a blessing and curse) and how that can be improved, and what the award means to TMC. The Movement Centre is a charity that provides a specialist therapy called Targeted Training, a life changing therapy that develops functional skills required for head control and sitting, and where possible standing and walking in children with cerebral palsy and other problems of movement control.   Granite Search presents ‘Inspirational Business Leader’ Award The Award: 2020 has so far been a challenging year and when the country went into lockdown on 23rd March, our industry resembled a Sergio Leone movie, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly… Some have not covered themselves in glory whilst others in our industry have shone like a beacon and separated the great leaders from the lesser, over the past 16 weeks, the Owner of Granite Search, Toni Camisotti has been hosting our Stew & Cocoa podcast which has run in tandem with our new suite of products and services highlighting all of the above. We’ve seen how major UK financials have responded positively, how the market has reacted to government policy and shone a spotlight on the ugly world of insolvency practice. We’ve had mixed reviews as well, but the reoccurring theme was the request to hear more about the good stuff that’s genuinely making a difference… To that end, to support our partnered Charity, TMC we are going to be presenting a Leadership Award for inspiration and innovation over this year. And this will be the theme of our podcasts moving forwards. 10 interviews between now and Christmas with industry figures who will be invited to nominate their ‘Inspirational Leader’ and why. The Podcast with the most likes and shares for their nomination will win a £1000 donation to a charity of their choice as well as a £2500 donation presented to TMC. Submissions: We will be interviewing 10 Executives who will nominate their chosen Leader, (You can propose yourself, individuals within your businesses, clients or consultants or public sector leaders). The criteria are those who since lock down have provided innovation, inspiration or genuine ultruism in policy decisions effecting any of their stakeholders. To nominate someone please submit to info@granitesearch.co.uk and make sure you watch their podcast on either YouTube or Spotify ‘Stew & Cocoa’. Competition: The winner is the podcast with the most likes and comments and will be announced Friday December 18th 2020 .   ABOUT THE PODCAST In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. Toni Camisotti - Owner & Director at Granite Search - talks with industry leaders in the construction space about their thoughts on managing through the current coronavirus crisis, where the industry will be headed as we start to move out of the crisis, what the future looks like operationally and commercially for construction businesses, and any advice they have for business leaders on managing the crisis effectively.  

Toni Camisotti talks with Peter Bell, CEO of Expedite Group - Stew & Cocoa Podcast

“So the allegation or the suggestion is that, actually, the directors of *censored* were trading insolvent.” A really interesting conversation between Peter Bell and Toni Camisotti on Ep.6 of the Stew & Cocoa podcast. Here they discuss where the Administrator’s duty of care lies and how it looks like a recently fallen serviced office provider may have used deposits for operational purposes and in turn, at some point, could have been trading insolvently.  

New Exclusive Candidate: Construction Director

Exclusive Candidate: Construction Director  Introducing our candidate, a Construction Director with 30 years of construction experience in the build and fit out markets across a wide variety of sectors. He has been working as Construction Director for one of the UK’s leading Interiors Contractors, and has recently agreed to part ways with them due to a restructure of the business. Having joined them in 2018, he was instrumental in the growth and development of the team, leading them to a £48 million turnover in 2019/2020.    

Exclusive Candidate: Operations Director

Operations Director Seeking Opportunity!  Introducing our candidate, an experienced Operations Director who is seeking a new opportunity following the liquidation of his current business. Its worth noting that this liquidation was a ‘members voluntary liquidation’, honouring all creditors as well as ensuring clients delivery teams and supply chains were successfully either novated or CMed. It has been a clean break with all client, consultant and supply chain relationships as well as reputations safeguarded and he is now widely respected as one of London’s leading high end contractors For further details on this candidate please contact Natalie Doe - natalie.doe@granitesearch.co.uk     

Stew & Cocoa Episode 5 with SHB Real Estate

Leaders who can be agile, creative and composed in their decision-making are the ones who have the greatest opportunity to grow once the economy starts to recover. There was a bit of luck involved in SHB Real Estate being already set-up up for remote working when the crisis hit, allowing them to get back to full-functionality within 2 days of being out of the office. But not so in their decision to hold-off furloughing staff and investing in business development with added verve, as Simon Blair explains in the clip below during our chat on Ep.5 of the Stew & Cocoa podcast.     Write something here...

VE Day

  “I have never accepted what many people have kindly said, namely that I have inspired the nation. It was the nation and the race dwelling all around the globe that had the lion heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar.” Winston Churchill   Strive Together, Share Success   hashtag#granitesearch hashtag#stewandcocoa hashtag#veday hashtag#success hashtag#winstonchurchill hashtag#strivetogether hashtag#sharesuccess    

Stew & Cocoa Podcast - Episode 4

It's Episode 4 of Stew & Cocoa where Andrew Tuck - Head of Workplace for Nationwide Building Society - provides an insight into how the mutual is functioning in its major economic role whilst ensuring its key workers are kept safe. He also points towards some concerning, but unavoidable consolidation for the institution, whilst reassuring all members and stakeholders with a set of solid promises. These include paying all supply chain invoices in 10 days and supporting partners through early engagement, as well as strong and open long term planning to ensure the NEW NEW world is a prosperous and secure place.  

Granite Search Provides Stew & Cocoa

The team here at Granite Search would like to reassure you during this time of uncertainty, that we are thinking of all of our candidates and clients. ‘Strive Together, Keep Calm & Carry On’ is our mission and our motto to help keep our industry moving, but it is a bit of a mouthful… ‘Stew & Cocoa’ seemed a fitting and more palatable abbreviation with welcome, nourishing, reassuring and warming overtures. Our goal with this NEW suite of products is two fold: To keep our partnered clients supplied with business-critical staff whilst helping the cream of those out of work back to earning... To prune the average to poor performers (Hired out of necessity during the economic growth of the last 10 years) and UPSKILL with the best in the market. Who knew that keep calm and carry on’ would still be so relevant and fitting in 2020? Now is THE TIME time to IMPROVE and UPSKILL your workforce or  / and  deliver a business critical need! We have a short video which explains ‘Stew & Cocoa’ In addition to that, we are working closely with John Howie Associates who are able to provide you with the appropriate support in reaching the best position possible for your Business and Construction Sites. They cover all aspects of construction consultancy from Health & Safety, logistics, Delay Analysis, Formulation of Claims, etc. through to support in dispute resolution. They have a close working relationship with a notable Construction Solicitor and are therefore also able to assist with legal agreements. For details on this please listen to our podcast here. If you would like to discuss your recruitment plans and how you can upskill your current workforce please contact us today

Stew & Cocoa Podcast - Episode 3

Ep.3 of the Stew & Cocoa podcast with John Howie BSc, CEng, FICE, FEANE of John Howie & Associates is out now! John provides a useful insight into the liabilities of all supply chain members who have elected to place sites on stop. We discuss some of the questionable decisions that have been made, albeit with good initial intentions; the mindset of contractors, subcontractors and the supply chain; and the advice that John's been giving to individuals and companies.Providing everything from programming services, to help re-sequencing sites, to ensuring safe social distancing, to legal advice on contractual risk mitigation from his in-house solicitors, £1000 spent now could save hundreds of thousands of pounds in costs in the months to come. Let us know if John or one of the team can help you by contacting us for an initial no fee consultation: https://lnkd.in/gWWxeQC.

Stew & Cocoa Podcast - Episode 2

Episode 2 of the Stew & Cocoa Podcast is out now! For this episode I spoke with Joe Giordano, an ex consultant QS, but he does much more interesting work now in project finance and due diligence for major sovereign wealth funds and retail banks among others. He also has almost as many charitable commitments as letters after his name and is thoroughly entertaining over a beer! Joe gives his views on the investment outlook for funds he’s involved with, a worrying insight into the cash strains of supply chains and the peril of charities in the current climate, with a final reflection on the planet and big society. A great conversation, plug in and enjoy! Stream/download/watch: https://lnkd.in/gTRwuyB 

Stew & Cocoa Podcast - Episode 1

Episode 1 of the Stew & Cocoa podcast is out now: https://lnkd.in/gkrdvz7 In challenging times, Granite Search offers ‘stew and cocoa’ to the front line in construction's response to Covid 19. How does a major builder increase sales by 20% in 6 months? What bid service can demonstrably prove it nets 100 x the amount spent in fees within the year and establish long term success processes? Jeremy Brim CP APMP and Growth Ignition have the answers and as an ex Brahma at Mace with a Pittsburgh of past successes we thought him uniquely placed to help us with a plan for the next 100 days. And indeed he has done just that along with providing a digital toolkit and other MC services. If you need to find ‘the angle’ to survive today and thrive tomorrow plug in. Enjoy Episode 1 of the podcast and if you're interested in finding out more about Growth Ignition's 100 day plan once you've had a listen, have a look at their Bid Toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/gfVFEXA

Granite Moves Offices

We are very pleased to announce our new 'home' from January 2020:Becket House36 Old Jewry London EC2R 8DD 

Introducing Dame Grainne Nite

Granite Search are pleased to announce the appointment of Dame Grainne Nite, who will be striving to secure the very best recruiters to work with us.Whether you have little experience or a proven success and are looking for your next opportunity Dame Grainne Night is keen to speak with you!What do we offer you may be wondering? Get in touch to find out!#God save the Queen  #workforus #granitesearch

The Day we DID for The Movement Centre

Save the Date: Friday 13th September 2019 – The Day Granite DID (Drop in & Donate) for The Movement Centre Now you will be wondering what we need your help with, our objective is to raise £10,000 for The Movement Centre in 2019 to support them in funding their new building facilities. This is the 8th year of our sponsorship of The Movement Centre and this year we would like to do something bigger and better… What is The Movement Centre? The Movement Centre is a British Charity performing cutting edge work with children with movement disorders in an effort to improve the quality of life for both themselves and their families. They provide ‘targeted training’, an early intervention procedure using bio mechanics (bespoke standing frames) in combination with specialist physiotherapy (more of which can be viewed on their website) In the most successful cases getting kids up on their feet and mobile who otherwise would have suffered years of complications from not being able to weight bare provides compelling evidence as to why they themselves need our support. Sadly, Government funding for them and similar organisations has dwindled and they need individuals like us to help them fill the gap. How Can We Help Together? On Friday 13th, we will be visiting our clients and candidates to Drop In & Donate to a great cause where your donations and our contributions really does make a difference. We will be in touch with all our clients to ask for contributions in both cash terms as well as gifts that we can auction or raffle in December and hope you will be happy to help us! Granite will be hosting a charity fundraiser in December (date tbc) with an auction and raffle for donations which we receive next Friday. Most recently we are pleased to say that Sale Group, a leading Building Services Contractor has contributed £2000 to the cause but this is only 20% of our annual target! So that’s £8,000 left to make before 2020! Can you help us reach £10,000? Would you be happy for us to visit your offices next Friday, pick up a cheque,  gift or commitment to a donation for the movement Centre? If you would like more details on the great work they do please feel free to visit their website - https://www.the-movement-centre.co.uk/ Please let us know as soon as possible as we will be coordinating our teams to collect all donations! We look forward to hearing from you, and remember EVERY LITTLE DOES HELP! We strive to improve the working lives of our clients and candidates and are committed to sharing that success with those who are less fortunate.  

Welcome to Granite - Dan Laming

Granite Search welcomes Daniel Laming to Team Construct!  Dan will be responsible for Permanent Operation roles for our Fit Out and Refurbishment clients. Roles he will be responsible for include Project Managers, Site Managers and Construction Managers. He joins Granite with a wealth of recruitment construction experience which he has built up over the last 15 years.   

Granite Welcomes Sam Riddle!

We are pleased to welcome to the team Sam Riddle!Sam has joined us with 3 years Construction Recruitment experience - he will be working with Site Managers, Construction Managers and Contracts Managers across all levels of experience on contract opportunities within the Design & Build sector. Please get in touch with him on 0207 403 2433 if you are looking for immediate support within your teams or are looking for employment! 

The Movement Centre - Charity Bake

You learn something new every day... Our team are also great bakers! We have had a huge success at our Charity Cake sale raising money and awareness for our partnered charity The Movement Centre, the total amount raised will be announced this week! The Movement Centre provides a specialist therapy called Targeted Training to help children gain movement control which can enable children to develop new skills and become far more independent, making a huge difference in their quality of life!

5 Reasons why you should use Granite Search

5 Reasons why you should use Granite Search 1. We Are Specialist  We understand the Construction industry having over 10 years’ experience of targeting the best talent in the market, all of our Associates are specialists within their fields – Executive, Construct, Win Work, Engineering and Design 2. Speed and Efficiency We have a large pool of active candidates enabling us to fill vacancies quickly and successfully. Our close relationship with the industry allows us to make contact with top talent, steering them in the direction of their attributes and values. This allows us to make the best match possible to your requirement. 3. Networking Whilst we have our extensive database, we exhaust every possible method of finding key people for your business. We continuously look at innovative ways to source the industry performers and our combined efforts ensure we stand out from our competitors. 4. Understanding You By taking the time to fully understand your business and specific requirement through The Granite Visit, we will find individuals who have the skills, values and experience to fulfil your role, making your business run effectively. 5. Building Relationships We care about building relationships with our Clients and our Candidates and to ensure our relationships stay strong, we approach every recruitment process with professionalism and commitment. We never compromise on quality and our testimonials demonstrate our commitment to high standards of service. If you would like to discuss your recruitment needs with an Associate then please contact a member of our team on 0207 403 2433.

Are you looking for an exciting career in recruitment?

Granite Search are always looking for talented individuals to join our business. If you are looking to start a successful and rewarding career within recruitment and have some or even all of these qualities then we would love to hear from you. Relationship builder A sales person gets along with everyone, they know how to gain the trust of others and build strong advocates within organisations. They always have time for others but know when to focus on the deal at hand. Reactive problem solver – There is always a way They can always be relied on to respond to internal and external stakeholders, your stakeholders are your business so if your sales person can take of them, the rest can come easy! No problem is too challenging, using their innovative skills they are able to solve any problem without missing any key details. Hard worker All employees should work hard within a business, but a great sales person will always go the extra mile, they are self-motivated and want to achieve and even exceed their target! Being self-motivated they always want to improve and willing to hear feedback and focus on continuous development. Challenger Whilst they understand the business of the company they are working for, they always understand the customers’ business, allowing them ask the right questions to create solutions which always helps the customer arrive at the best outcome. Emotional Intelligence You will always follow your own instincts and be able to read a situation, when is time to close and when is it a time to listen.