Connecting Talent with Opportunity
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About Us
Rick Ollerton
Founder / Managing Director
Richard is a seasoned recruitment professional with a proven track record of establishing and growing multiple markets within the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry. With deep expertise in the sector, he is passionate about partnering with clients to address their talent needs, helping them build high-performing teams. Richard thrives on building relationships with both candidates and clients to deliver tailored recruitment solutions that make a lasting impact.
Chris Ollerton
Principal Consultant
Chris has spent years navigating the recruitment construction market, partnering with Architecture, Engineering and Construction firms to deliver the right talent at every level. From junior positions to C-suite executives, he specializes in understanding the unique needs of both clients and candidates, ensuring long-term success for all parties.
Benjamin Pearson
Recruitment Consultant
Benjamin is a driven white-collar recruiter specialising in the Atlanta market, known for thriving in vibrant, fast-paced, high-achieving environments. He understands the pressures clients face when scaling teams and works closely with them to align talent with long-term growth plans, while supporting candidates to take the next confident step in their careers with the right business. Infectious in his energy and approach, Benjamin is passionate about building genuine relationships and delivering outcomes that work for both clients and candidates. His ambition, sector experience and enthusiasm for the US market make the future an exciting one.
Courtney Reid
Principal Consultant
Courtney is a Principal Consultant leading CRG’s New York division across the commercial and residential construction markets, with a clear focus on building long-term relationships rather than chasing quick wins. Working closely with both construction professionals and firms across NYC, she supports candidates at every stage of their careers while helping contractors and developers build dependable project teams aligned with their pipeline. Consistent, honest and relationship-driven in her approach, Courtney is trusted to build markets with care and accountability. Drawn to CRG for its culture and long-term mindset, she is passionate about growing something meaningful and delivering high-quality hires that stand the test of time.
Kamil Dada
Recruitment Consultant
Kam is responsible for developing CRG’s presence across the Tampa market, working closely with construction professionals and leading firms across the region.
Known for his driven attitude and relationship-focused approach, Kam is passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities. He is committed to delivering a professional, honest, and high-quality experience for both clients and candidates.
As the youngest of four brothers, Kam has grown up around competition, ambition, and plenty of banter — something that definitely shows in the energy he brings to the team every day
As CRG continues to grow across Florida, Kam plays a key role in building long-term partnerships and strengthening the company’s presence within the Tampa construction market.
Chris Thomas
Accountant
Chris plays an important role behind the scenes at CRG, supporting the business across all areas of finance and helping keep everything running smoothly.
Working closely with the leadership team, he helps manage budgeting, cashflow, forecasting, and the day-to-day financial side of the business. His organised approach, attention to detail, and reliability make him someone the team trusts heavily.
Outside of spreadsheets and numbers, Chris spends his time running marathons, playing in a band, and listening to The Smiths — so it’s safe to say there’s a good mix of discipline, creativity, and questionable music debates involved.
Approachable, professional, and always willing to help, Chris has become a valued part of CRG’s growth and success.
Robin Mukherjee
Chair & Director
Robin is a driven and forward-thinking leader with a passion for building successful businesses and helping people reach their full potential. Throughout his career, he has developed a reputation for creating high-performing teams, implementing effective growth strategies, and turning ambition into results.
As a leader, Robin believes that success starts with people. His focus on developing talent, fostering strong relationships, and maintaining high standards has played a key role in CRG’s growth and continued success. He is passionate about creating an environment where individuals can thrive, develop their careers, and achieve more than they thought possible.
With a strong commercial mindset and a hands-on approach, Robin continues to drive CRG forward while staying committed to the values that have shaped the business from day one.
Outside of work, Robin is a proud father to three sons, including twin boys. Family is at the centre of everything he does, and when he’s not focused on growing the business, you’ll often find him on the golf course. A keen golfer himself, Robin has passed on his love for the game to all three of his sons, who continue to excel in the sport.
His passion for developing people, both professionally and personally, remains at the heart of everything he does.
Julian Greenhalgh
Recruitment Consultant
Julian is focused on growing CRG’s presence across the Texas construction market, working closely with both candidates and clients across the state.
Texas continues to be one of the most exciting construction markets in the country, with significant growth across commercial, industrial, multifamily, and infrastructure projects. Julian works alongside some of the state’s leading contractors and developers, helping them attract top talent in an increasingly competitive market.
Outside of recruitment, Julian is always on the move. Whether he’s hiking, mountaineering, fishing, travelling, or playing sports, he loves being outdoors and embracing new challenges. From football and tennis to padel, he enjoys anything that involves a bit of competition and teamwork.
His positive attitude, work ethic, and genuine approach to building relationships make him a valued part of the CRG team and a trusted partner to the clients and candidates he works with across Texas.
Bekkie Chadwick
Recruitment Consultant
Bekkie is part of the team at Cultivate Recruitment Group, specialising in the Ohio construction market.
Her focus is on building strong relationships with general contractors and construction professionals across Ohio, supporting clients with their hiring needs while helping candidates find opportunities that match their experience and long-term career goals.
Working across key construction positions, Bekkie connects with professionals including Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators and Project Executives, developing a strong understanding of the people, businesses and projects shaping the Ohio market.
For Bekkie, recruitment is about more than filling a position. It’s about understanding what both sides are looking for and creating connections that make sense for the long term.
Outside of work, Bekkie loves travelling and making the most of a good holiday. Her favourite destination is Ibiza – somewhere she always enjoys returning to
Abdullah Ahmad
Recruitment Consultant
Abdullah is part of the team at Cultivate Recruitment Group, specialising in the Chicago construction market.
He works closely with general contractors and construction professionals across Chicago, building relationships with both clients and candidates and developing a strong understanding of the market. His focus covers key positions including Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators and Project Executives, helping connect experienced construction professionals with the right businesses and opportunities.
Abdullah’s approach is all about getting to know the people he works with, understanding what they’re looking for and building relationships that go beyond one placement.
Outside of work, Abdullah is a big fan of racket sports — and has the unusual ability to switch hands mid-game, playing with both his left and right hand depending on the shot!
We’re looking forward to seeing Abdullah continue to build his network and presence across the Chicago.
Grace Thewlis
Sales and Operations Support
Grace is our Sales & Operations Support at Cultivate Recruitment Group, playing an important role in supporting both our consultants and the day-to-day running of the business.
Working across sales and operations, Grace helps keep everything moving behind the scenes. From supporting the team with Bullhorn and Aircall, to compliance, lead generation, internal recruitment and sales support, her role helps ensure our consultants have what they need to stay focused on building relationships across their markets.
As CRG continues to grow, Grace will also play an important part in developing our internal processes, supporting new starters and helping us maintain the standards we expect across the business.
Outside of work, Grace is the youngest of four siblings, so being part of a busy team is certainly nothing new!
We’re delighted to have Grace as part of the team and look forward to seeing her role develop as CRG continues to grow.
Our Services
Permanent
Recruitment
At Cultivate Recruitment Group we take a collaborative approach to permanent recruitment, working closely with clients to fully understand their unique needs, culture, and long-term goals.
Our industry experts focus on finding the right talent that not only meets the technical requirements of the role but also aligns with the organization’s values and vision. By combining our deep industry expertise with a tailored recruitment process, we help clients build strong, high-performing teams that drive sustained success.
Recruitment
Consulting
At Cultivate Recruitment Group we go beyond recruitment by offering expert consultancy services, including salary benchmarking and insights into the latest hiring trends. We work closely with our clients to provide data-driven guidance, helping them stay competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
Whether advising on market compensation or identifying emerging industry trends, our goal is to empower clients with the knowledge they need to make informed, strategic decisions in today’s dynamic talent landscape.
Recruitment
Partnering
Our recruitment partnering takes care of your recruitment strategy and process. However big or small we offer a flexible, tailored approach to ensure you have the best talent attraction strategy available. We take care of everything from hiring plans, onboarding and ensuring the brand is represented best in the market.
The benefits of our recruitment partnering service are accessibility to candidate pools faster than your competition, saving cost, time and resources and a strengthened employer brand.
Interim
Management
At Cultivate Recruitment Group we specialize in delivering fast, flexible interim recruitment solutions tailored to our clients’ immediate needs. We work closely with businesses to understand the specific challenges they face, whether it’s filling a critical gap, managing peak workloads, or driving change.
By leveraging our extensive network of skilled professionals, we provide highly qualified interim talent who can make an immediate impact and help drive success during transitional periods.
Our Sectors
Engineering & Infrastructure
Including Infrastructure, Transportation, Traffic, Bridges, Highways, Roadways, Transit & Rail and Water & Wastewater.
Commercial Construction
Including Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Data Centers, Hotels, Federal, Municipal and Retail.
Residential Construction
Including Multi-Family, Single Family and Custom Homes.
Power & Energy
Including Hydroelectric, Renewable and Transmission Distribution.
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