Recruitment Agency Growth Consultancy
Harper Consulting Solutions, founded by Steve Harper, offers dedicated consultancy designed to help SME and emerging recruitment agencies specialising in the Built Environment and associated sectors. With a strong foundation of industry insight and hands-on experience, the consultancy supports founders who want to scale confidently and sustainably.
Leadership Rooted in Experience
I bring decades of leadership experience to businesses seeking clarity, stability and growth in times of change. My work focuses on delivering interim executive leadership, board advisory support and turnaround and performance improvement consulting. Whether a company faces a temporary leadership gap, restructuring or the need for stronger governance, I provide immediate senior level support without long term hiring commitments. My approach is grounded in assessing challenges quickly, creating structure and guiding organisations toward measurable progress.
A Strategic and Practical Approach
With a background in scaling and transforming businesses, I understand the pressure organisations face when growth slows or operational challenges arise. I focus on diagnosing root causes, prioritising actionable solutions and implementing sustainable improvements across teams and systems. My work is built on three core pillars which are strategic clarity, disciplined execution and honest, independent counsel. Through a blend of hands on leadership and objective oversight, I help companies strengthen governance, stabilise performance and build confidence at every level.
Driving Sustainable Progress
I support clients ranging from SME to larger organisations seeking renewed stability and direction. Businesses gain immediate leadership depth, improved operational focus and stronger decision making when working with me. By partnering closely with senior teams, I help transform uncertainty into opportunity and create conditions for long term success. Whether bridging leadership gaps, enhancing board effectiveness or leading performance recovery, my aim is to deliver sustainable value that strengthens both operational and strategic foundations.
Why choose Harper Consulting Solutions
Specialised Industry
Expertise
Building Construction, Building Services & FM, Civil Engineering, Housing, Transportation and Utilities.
Tailored Support for SMEÂ and
Start-Up Agencies
Consultancy designed specifically for new and SME recruitment agencies,
addressing their unique
challenges and growth barriers.
Targeted Market
Insight
Sector-specific insights, competitor analysis, job-role mapping, rate benchmarking, and compliance guidance to help agencies operate confidently in technical markets.
Proven Strategic Leadership
Extensive leadership experience guiding organisations through change, providing clear direction, practical solutions and measurable improvement across operational challenges effectively.
Leadership
Comprehensive consultancy services designed to support recruitment agency growth, start-up development, operations optimisation, and client acquisition.
Advisory
Comprehensive consultancy services designed to support recruitment agency growth, start-up development, operations optimisation, and client acquisition.
Turnaround
Focused operational and performance improvement that identifies root issues, drives recovery and restores confidence, stability and measurable results.
Ready to grow your recruitment agency?
Address
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden, London
WC2H 9JQ
Contact
Phone: 07971 836 658
Email:steve.harper@harperconsultingsolutions.com
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