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Recruitment That Meets the Standard Your Site Demands

Working on a restricted or high security site is not like any other environment. Access requirements are strict, vetting is non-negotiable, and there is no room for shortcuts. We supply construction and trades operatives who are fully cleared, CSCS-carded and compliant before they set foot on site.
We work with contractors operating on government estates, defence establishments, royal residences, embassies, prisons, airports and other sensitive or restricted environments. We understand the clearance process and we handle it properly.

Our Approach

How We Work

Construction Recruitment Cleared for Restricted and High Security Sites

  • Full briefing on site access requirements and security protocols before sourcing begins
  • Enhanced DBS checks on every candidate as standard
  • Security clearance coordination including SC-level where required
  • CSCS card and trade qualification verification
  • Right to work checks, reference verification and identity confirmation
  • Liaison with site security teams to support smooth access approval
  • Dedicated point of contact for ongoing supply and compliance queries

Key Benefits

  • Operatives vetted and cleared before they arrive on site
  • Experience supplying restricted, government and defence environments
  • Full compliance documentation provided as standard
  • Rapid response for urgent or reactive requirements
  • Discreet, professional service suited to sensitive settings
  • Dedicated account management throughout the contract
What We Offer

High Security Placements We Recruit For

Vetted construction and trades recruitment for high security and restricted access sites across the UK. Enhanced DBS, security-cleared operatives, full compliance as standard. FMS Fairmead.

  • General Labourers
  • CSCS-Carded Operatives
  • Groundworkers
  • Electricians
  • Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
  • Plumbers
  • Joiners & Carpenters
  • Plasterers
  • Painters & Decorators
  • Bricklayers
  • Steel Fixers
  • Scaffolders
  • Site Managers
  • Contracts Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Health & Safety Officers
FAIRMEAD // HIGH SECURITY PLACEMENTS
Recent Projects

Where we add value

Fairmead specialise in sourcing, vetting, compliance and supply of construction workers for high security and high clearance environments. We expertly manage a traditionally lengthy process to get workers onsite quickly, fully compliant and ready to work. Our placements include government and defence, key infrastructure, prisons and courts, airports and border infrastructure, Royal Residences, the Parliamentary Estate and more

Recent Fairmead project 1

UK WIDE KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Recent Fairmead project 2

HIGH SECURITY AVIATION PROJECTS
(Image taken from Stansted Airport)

Recent Fairmead project 3

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

Senior Appointments

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about our senior recruitment and executive search process.

Most placements complete within four to eight weeks from briefing to offer. We give you a realistic timeline at the start and keep you updated throughout.