Linear Recruitment Ltd

19/10/2026

Data centre construction is creating new opportunities for the UK construction industry - but are employers ready for the demand?

As investment in data centres continues to grow, the impact could reach far beyond the sites themselves. From increased demand for skilled trades and specialist contractors to potential labour shortages, rising costs and greater competition for experienced workers, this growth presents both opportunities and challenges for the wider construction industry.

So, how can construction employers prepare?

In our latest blog, we look at what the growth of data centre construction could mean for the industry, the skills and roles likely to be in demand, and how employers can position themselves to take advantage of the opportunities ahead.

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.linearrecruitment.co.uk/news/how-is-ai-data-centre-growth-affecting-construction-jobs

💬 Do you think the UK construction industry has the workforce and skills needed to meet the growing demand for data centre projects?

08/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that Alasdair Starmore has been voted as the Star of Quarter 3! (Or should that be Starmore of the Quarter?!)

His billing performance along with a positive attitude throughout, has meant that he's made a great contribution to quarter 3.

Well done Alasdair.

07/10/2026

It’s been 9 years since Sarah Twibell returned to Linear!

With a strong background and love for Rail, Sarah has been our Sentinel Coordinator throughout this time. More recently, Sarah’s duties have extended into overseeing Compliance across the business and she does a fantastic job. With a keen eye for detail and a mindset of always doing things properly, we value Sarah highly. As those that know Sarah will agree, she is also a very vocal member of the team and is a great character to have in the office.

Thanks Sarah!

28/09/2026

Time flies when you’re having fun! This absolutely applies to Alasdair Starmore’s 1st work anniversary at Linear and what a year it has been.

Alasdair is a breath of fresh air; always positive, energetic and diligent. From initial interview to here and now, Alasdair has proven to be exactly what it says on the tin and we’re delighted to have him as part of our Team. Alasdair is someone that you can depend upon and is a great person to be around. With possibly the best name in recruitment, he is gaining a growing reputation based upon his genuine care and interest in the candidates and clients he works with. An exciting future is ahead!

25/09/2026

Join us in celebrating Jack James’ 4th anniversary at Linear Recruitment!

‘Jacky James’ is someone that inspires trust from the people he works with and genuinely cares about doing things properly. Professionally, he has excelled throughout his time so far and gained promotion and accolades, but more importantly, Jack is a top, top man who is a pleasure to work with.

Other than some dubiously rumoured AI usage in the office Fantasy Football league and a rather unorthodox ten pin bowling technique, he is a key part of what Linear does. Thanks Jack!

25/09/2026

This month marks seven years since Alex Moth joined Linear Recruitment.

Since his arrival he has become an extremely well respected and high performing member of the team in our Sheffield office, and he offers guidance and support to his colleagues.

He has an excellent name within the residential and construction market in Yorkshire and we look forward to his continued success.

Congratulations Alex

15/09/2026

The UK energy sector is undergoing one of the biggest transformations in its history as the country works towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

For anyone considering a career in the industry, this creates a wide range of opportunities. Where are the jobs in the energy sector, what skills are employers looking for, and how can you build a career in the UK's transition to net zero? Our latest blog looks at the different areas of the industry, the jobs in demand, salary expectations and where future growth is expected.

A guide to careers in the UK energy sector: the different areas of the industry, the jobs in demand, salary expectations & where future growth is expected.

14/09/2026

A huge congratulations to everyone who completed the Great North Run yesterday, and especially to our very own Team Linear!

Well done to Gareth Tomkins, Donal Collins, Joe Poste, Marc Cameron, Ash Kelly and Alasdair Starmore who completed it and also managed to raise over £2000 for Heel and Toe Children's Charity which is just incredible.

We're very proud of you all.

27/08/2026

Just a little over 2 weeks to go until this year's Great North Run and we've got a team consisting of Joe Poste, Ash Kelly, Gareth Tomkins, Donal Collins, Marc Cameron and Alasdair Starmore who are limbering up ready to take part.

They will be raising funds for Heel and Toe Children's Charity. Heel and Toe provides life-changing therapy and support for children with disabilities and complex needs across the North East, helping them achieve their full potential.
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You can donate to their fundraising page here, and every donation really helps the work that this amazing charity does:

I'm fundraising for Heel and Toe at the Great North Run 2026! Please donate to help disabled children across the North East.

23/07/2026

Our latest newsletter is now available.

It's got a company and market round up by Gareth Tomkins, highlights of our latest charity events and volunteering days, as well as featuring some CPD work that we are starting on and other things that we have been getting up to.

We hope you enjoy it, and as usual if you have any feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

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