James Brooks is a Principal Consultant at Advance TRS, specialising in permanent recruitment across the infrastructure and built environment sectors. With more than 14 years of recruitment experience, James partners with consultancies, contractors and client-side organisations to help them secure the talent needed to deliver some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.
Focusing on project management, engineering and construction disciplines, James recruits across rail and major infrastructure, connecting professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, ambitions and long-term career goals. He works closely with clients to build lasting partnerships, develop recruitment strategies and identify the people who will make a genuine impact on their organisations.
Having built and managed successful recruitment teams across both technology and infrastructure markets, James brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges facing employers and candidates alike.
James places a strong emphasis on communication, honesty and transparency, believing that trust is the foundation of successful, long-term relationships. His background in technology recruitment taught him the importance of process and understanding people, allowing him to look beyond CVs and job descriptions to find the right fit for both clients and candidates.
Known for being honest, dedicated and approachable, James takes great satisfaction in helping professionals find roles where they can thrive and in seeing both candidates and clients benefit from successful, long-lasting placements.
Outside of work, James enjoys playing golf, watching football, cooking and, more recently, challenging himself with running.
Looking for your next permanent hire or exploring your next career move in infrastructure? Get in touch with James to discuss how he can support your recruitment goals.