Daniel Owen continues to flourish, with the announcement of 3 experienced business development directors - supporting our mission to become the UK’s leading built environment recruiter.

Bringing decades of expertise across social housing, blue- and white-collar construction, and civil engineering, no time has been wasted in improving our candidate & client experience.

In addition to driving business development, they mentor our consultants nationwide. Through proven training methods, streamlined processes, and expert guidance, our teams have been able to learn quickly from their expertise.

With a focus on relationships, deep sector knowledge, plus tried-and-tested recruitment strategies, they’re making real impact.

An Introduction to Kelly Potter, Social Housing and Construction Sectors

Kelly Potter focuses her expertise on construction and social housing recruitment. With 15 years behind her belt, she leads high performing teams, delivers strategic staffing solutions and maintains long standing client relations.

Her ability to manage both high volume temporary contracts and niche permanent placements is un-paralleled. With a hands-on approach, clients can expect tailored solutions meeting both operational and commercial goals.

Strong communication, mentoring skills and providing a service that exudes proper value are points of pride for Kelly – that’s what makes her a great fit:

“Daniel Owen’s focus on people and purpose aligns with the impact I want to make, supporting workers and clients, and playing a meaningful role in the social housing sector.”

Her people driven approach is backed with action. Kelly recently flew out to Ghana helping rebuild and renovate local schools, raising a growing fund of over £6k.

Learn more about Kelly’s Ghana mission >>

That’s not all. Her involvement in WISH (Women in Social Housing) complements Daniel Owen’s partnership and will be looking to lead this from her Northern base of operations.

Connect to Kelly on LI >>

Shining a light on Mark Thomas, Experienced Trades & Labour Leader

With more than 24 years of experience in construction recruitment, Mark is a seasoned leader specialising in Trades & Labour and M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) across London and the Southeast.

His strategic approach drives business growth, leads top-tier teams, and builds client relations that last. Having led a successful trades and labour team, Mark’s experience is second to none.

Priding himself as a hands-on leader with exceptional communication, he has been a great fit for the team:

“Since joining DO it has been a very natural process of fitting in due to the fact we have the same values and high standards putting people first.”   

His focus on business development is paired with his passion for mentoring, proving himself as a people-focused developer of talent:

“I consider myself a hands-on leader and developer of talent, of which DO has plenty, so I’m very excited for the future.”

Mark has made a fantastic start with us; we have received top-tier feedback from our team, clients and candidates on his expertise.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn >>

Presenting Ross Harrison, a White-Collar and Civil Engineering Expert

Ross Harrison started his recruitment career 13 years ago in the land down under, before returning to London to take on a Commercial Construction Desk for almost 4 years. Following that, he elevated into senior roles, starting at DO as Business Development Director.

With specialisms in white-collar construction recruitment and civil engineering, Ross helps clients acquire the best talent for professional and technical roles. Holding a deep understanding of recruitment processes and the graft required to generate stellar results, he is always passing his knowledge onto the teams around him, to help them provide the best possible talent across the UK.  

“After working for several competitors, I can see what all the fuss was about”

It’s a pleasure to welcome Ross to the team.

Connect with Ross on LinkedIn >>

Looking for a Change?

With a mission to provide the best built environment recruitment service in the UK and values to uphold, we’re always on the lookout for skilled recruitment professionals to join us.

Whether you’re at director level, management, a consultant or looking to start your career in recruitment - we want to hear from you!

Reach out to our talent acquisition team: 
  
📞 0207 651 4034  
✉️ talentacquisition@danielowen.co.uk  

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