Six months ago, we opened our Portsmouth office, our 13th location across the UK, to meet rising demand for skilled construction workers across the South Coast

Where We Are Now

The South Coast construction market has been busy. From housing developments in Southampton and Bournemouth to commercial projects across Chichester and Portsmouth itself, the demand for reliable, skilled workers has not let up.

Our Portsmouth office was set up to serve this region with a team that understands it, not as a satellite of a larger office, but as a dedicated, locally focused operation.

In six months, we have built relationships with clients from the Isle of Wight to Brighton, placing workers on contracts of all sizes across Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex.

The roles we have been placing most consistently include:

• Trades & Labour: Labourers, groundworkers, banksmen, carpenters, plasterers, multi-traders and gate persons
• Maintenance & Electrical: Electricians, plumbers, gas engineers, damp and mould operatives and handypersons
• Professional & Technical: Site managers, project managers and quantity surveyors

A Word from Christian Dew, Business Manager — South Coast

"The first six months have been a really positive start. It's been great getting back out into the market, reconnecting with existing contacts and building new relationships across the South Coast. Despite increased competition in the region, there is still plenty of opportunity and work available.

I'm particularly proud of getting the Portsmouth office off the ground and seeing the Daniel Owen brand become recognised so quickly. Looking ahead, I'm excited to continue growing the office and expanding our presence across the South Coast, where there is huge potential for the business."

What the South Coast Construction Market Looks Like Right Now

There is consistent demand for trades and labour across Southampton and Bournemouth, where large residential and commercial schemes continue to progress.

Chichester and the wider West Sussex area have seen strong demand for groundworkers and civil trades. Portsmouth itself, with ongoing regeneration and infrastructure investment, continues to generate a steady flow of vacancies.

The challenge most clients raise with us is the same one we hear nationally: finding workers who are reliable, compliant and available at short notice. That is exactly what our Portsmouth team is set up to solve.

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What We DO Differently on the South Coast

Every client we work with in Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex gets a consultant who understands the local market, the local supply of labour and the specific demands of their project.

We take the time to understand your business, your site requirements and your timelines before we recommend anyone.

Our Portsmouth team can support:

• Temporary and contract staffing for construction sites across Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Chichester, Winchester, Salisbury and Poole
• Permanent recruitment for site managers, project managers and quantity surveyors across the South Coast
• Specialist trades including gas engineers, damp and mould operatives, and multi-traders for property services and social housing contracts

All candidates placed by our Portsmouth office are fully vetted, referenced and compliant, so you can focus on getting the project done.

Get in Touch with Our Portsmouth Team

If you have a vacancy to fill, whether that is a single labourer for tomorrow morning or a full project team for a long-term contract, speak to Christian and the Portsmouth team directly.

Christian Dew — Business Manager, South Coast 
📞 0239 326 8060 
✉️ portsmouth.office@danielowen.co.uk

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