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Our Journey

From our beginnings in 2005 as an independent Scottish recruiter to becoming a trusted partner across infrastructure, energy and the public sector today

Over the last 20 years, Venesky Brown has grown from a small specialist recruiter into a multi-disciplined workforce partner, employing over 1,600 people and supporting more than 65 tier one construction projects and 100 public bodies across the UK.

Our journey has been shaped by long-term relationships, major frameworks and a continued commitment to inspiring and empowering people through meaningful employment.

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20 years of growth 1,600+ people supported UK-wide workforce partner

“When I founded Venesky Brown in 2005, the ambition was simple: build a business that people could trust. Twenty years on, that purpose remains unchanged.”

Craig Brown Managing Director, Venesky Brown

Building for the Future

Over the last two decades, we have grown from a small Scottish recruitment company into a national workforce partner supporting major infrastructure projects, leading energy programmes and public sector organisations across the UK. While the scale of the business has changed, the principles that guide us have remained the same.

We believe recruitment is about more than filling vacancies. It is about creating opportunities for people, helping organisations succeed and building relationships that stand the test of time.

Many of our clients, candidates and colleagues have been part of our journey for years, and their continued trust is something I never take for granted.

What makes me most proud is not the number of projects we have supported or the growth we have achieved. It is the reputation we have built for doing things the right way. Whether we are helping to deliver nationally significant infrastructure, supporting public services or creating opportunities for individuals to progress their careers, we approach every relationship with honesty, professionalism and a genuine commitment to adding value.

Today, Venesky Brown employs more than 1,600 people across projects and offices throughout the UK. We continue to invest in our people, our communities and the partnerships that have helped shape our success. Alongside delivering for our clients, we are committed to creating positive social impact, supporting wellbeing, promoting inclusion and leaving a lasting legacy wherever we work.

As we look ahead, our focus remains on sustainable growth, strong relationships and continuing to be a business that clients, candidates and employees are proud to work with. The opportunities in front of us are exciting, but our purpose remains unchanged: connecting great people with meaningful opportunities and helping build a stronger future for the industries and communities we serve.

Craig Brown

Craig Brown

Managing Director, Venesky Brown

1,600+

People employed across projects and offices throughout the UK.

Our Core Principles

  • Honesty and integrity
  • Long-term relationships
  • People first
  • Social responsibility
  • Continuous improvement

Connecting great people with meaningful opportunities and helping build a stronger future for the industries and communities we serve.

Venesky Brown Today

Our success is built on strong partnerships, sector expertise and a deep understanding of the markets we serve. We work closely with clients and candidates to deliver solutions that create long-term value.

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People working across our projects and offices

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Tier One construction projects supported across the UK

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Public bodies supported across health, central government, local authorities, education and blue light services

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UK offices and 65 internal staff providing national coverage

OUR MILESTONE TIMELINES

Venesky Brown Recruitment founded

Venesky Brown is established in Scotland with a clear mission: to inspire and empower through meaningful employment and to become a trusted workforce partner to the UK’s infrastructure and construction markets. 

First major energy project: SSE Glendoe

Appointed to the SSE Glendoe hydropower project, marking our entry into large-scale energy and utilities work and the start of a long-standing relationship with SSE. 

Expansion into tier one construction projects

Strategic expansion into tier one construction projects across the UK, supplying skilled operatives and staff to nationally significant infrastructure programmes.

Entry into Scottish Government frameworks

Appointed as a supplier onto the Scottish Government Interim IT and Professional Services frameworks, establishing Venesky Brown as a key partner to the Scottish public sector and laying the foundations for rapid growth in professional and digital roles. 

Supporting the wider public sector

Began supporting NHS National Services Scotland and other public bodies with project and digital professionals, a relationship that will see over 100 specialist roles filled across major programmes. 

HS2 (EKFB)

Selected as skilled workforce supplier to HS2 (EKFB), providing project managers, site teams and multi-skilled operatives to one of the UK’s largest transport infrastructure projects.

Network Rail Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)

Appointed to the Transpennine Route Upgrade, strengthening our presence in national rail programmes and expanding our specialist rail talent pools.

Growing role in nuclear energy

Supported key nuclear projects including Sellafield, supplying senior project managers, programme managers, commercial managers and project controls staff as part of the UK’s transition to a more secure, low-carbon energy mix. 

Plymouth Dockyard (Kier & BAM joint venture)

Appointed to support Plymouth Dockyard through a Kier and BAM joint venture, underlining our ability to deliver in complex, highly regulated environments. 

First-ranked Scottish Government supplier

Re-awarded the Scottish Government framework for IT and Professional Services, this time as first-ranked supplier across all four Interim Recruitment frameworks, and recognised as a leading provider in the Scottish public sector. 

SSE contingent recruitment partner

Appointed by SSE to support contingent recruitment across all business units, extending our role in the UK’s energy transition and strengthening long-term collaboration in power generation and transmission. 

20 years of Venesky Brown

Celebrated 20 years in business, with a workforce of over 1,600 people and a footprint that spans 65 tier one construction projects and 100 public bodies across the UK.

Strabag preferred supplier list (PSL)

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Sizewell C PSL / major appointment

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The Next Chapter

As we look ahead, our focus remains on inspiring and empowering through meaningful employment – creating opportunities for people, supporting our clients’ most complex programmes and leaving a positive legacy in the communities where we work. Our journey is still evolving, and we are committed to building for the future alongside our partners.