Client Testimonials

I am writing to express my utmost satisfaction and gratitude for the outstanding recruitment services provided by Hunter Dunning. As a Founding Partner of Palladian London, a high-end residential architectural and interior design practice, our collaboration with Charlotte Lambert has been remarkably excellent since 2021.

Over the years, Charlotte has played a crucial role in helping us build a stellar team by successfully placing architectural staff at various levels within our practice. Given the nature of our work in the high-end residential market, finding candidates who not only possess the right skills but also align with our clients and practice ethos requires thorough searches and a deep understanding of our unique requirements.

What sets Charlotte and the Hunter Dunning team apart is their unwavering dedication and expertise in the field. When Palladian embarks on a recruitment drive, Charlotte has consistently demonstrated her commitment by prioritising our needs and delivering candidates promptly. Her exceptional communication skills and the strong relationship she has cultivated with us have made the recruitment process seamless and efficient.

Charlotte visited our London studio, reinforcing the trust and confidence we have in her capabilities. Charlotte’s approach transcends the traditional recruitment process; she takes the time to understand not only the roles we aim to fill but also our company’s culture, diversity goals, and long-term ambitions.

We thank Hunter Dunning for their specialised recruitment services in the property market and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Hunter Dunning

Beatle Lindsay-Fynn (Founding Partner) Palladian London

I worked with Hunter Dunning during my time at Places for People from 2017 to my leaving the organisation in 2022. They provided recruitment services covering white collar property and built environment professionals across the different businesses within the PFP Group, primarily our developments business.

Whilst with Places for People, Hunter Dunning have shown an in-depth understanding of the sectors in which they recruit and the ability to provide consultative advice on recruitment within the built environment, such as salary/remuneration benchmarking in a rapidly changing market through the covid pandemic and the post jobs market bounce.

Places for People as a business has an in-house recruitment team, access to wide range of recruitment tools and will always look to fill roles internally before engaging with recruitment partners. We did not operate a PSL but used an approved supplier list, which Hunter Dunning was part, this allowed agility so we could use the agencies that provided the best service and delivery rather than being beholden to a set PSL. Over the time we operated this model Hunter Dunning become the go to built environment agency – their service marked them out as an agency to always use and often to use exclusively.

Their delivery and ability to fill roles marked them out as a key part of our TA offering to the business, but what was more important was the genuine, honest feedback they provided even where, on rare occasions, they couldn’t supply talent.

Hunter Dunning has consistently proven the ability to fill roles in candidate/skill short sectors and is regularly engaged to assist with senior/strategic appointments. Hunter Dunning has become a trusted and well-regarded supplier to our business and one that I would recommend to other businesses operating within the built environment.

Neil Pollington (Head of Recruitment) Places For People

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Hunter Dunning since 2023, and their impact on our recruitment process has been truly exceptional. As a conservation-focused architectural practice operating in a highly specialised market, identifying the right talent is paramount for our success. Charlotte has been instrumental in securing a new Senior Architectural Designer and coordinating multiple interviews for us.

Charlotte’s dedication extends beyond filling roles; she has shown a keen commitment to understanding our company’s culture, diversity, and aspirations. Her expertise goes beyond mere CV matching, as she genuinely grasps our unique work and values, ensuring that each presented candidate aligns seamlessly with our specific requirements.

One standout quality of Charlotte and Hunter Dunning is their ability to foster open communication. Throughout our process with Charlotte, we’ve exchanged feedback, both positive and constructive, significantly enhancing the overall service quality. This collaborative approach not only strengthened our working relationship but also allowed Charlotte to provide valuable advice to the candidates.

In our niche market, recruitment costs are high, and the stakes of making a wrong choice are even higher. Charlotte’s meticulous approach ensures that the presented candidates are well-prepared and genuinely aligned with our organisation. Her personalised touch transforms the recruitment process into more than a transaction, evolving into a strategic partnership focused on long-term mutual benefits.

Charlotte’s work has been nothing short of exemplary, and we have complete trust in her abilities for our recruitment needs. We wholeheartedly recommend Charlotte and Hunter Dunning to anyone seeking specialised recruitment services; they’ve saved us considerable time in a competitive market.

Julie Weskin (Director) Thomas Ford & Partners

In my role as the Director at Cowan Architects, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Hunter Dunning on multiple occasions. Their approach is hands-on and consultative, offering valuable insights and feedback on our recruitment progress. I appreciate their focus on presenting candidates with the most relevant experience, ensuring a tailored fit for our needs.

Communication with the Hunter Dunning team has been consistently positive, fostering a strong working relationship. I particularly value their efforts in researching roles thoroughly, demonstrating a keen understanding of our specific requirements. Additionally, their commitment is reflected in their willingness to come and visit our office, further strengthening our collaboration.

Thanks to their efforts, we’ve successfully found architectural talent that aligns with our goals. I confidently recommend Hunter Dunning for anyone seeking specialist recruitment services within architecture.

David Callin (Director) Cowan Architects

Building on an established relationship with John Watson, Dan Pearce has steadily developed his knowledge of LDA’s recruitment needs and provides relevant and timely candidate information.

We feel sure that this dedicated support will prove to be of mutual ongoing benefit to both LDA and Hunter Dunning in the future.

(Talent Acquisition Specialist) LDA Design

I worked with Hunter Dunning from 2021 recruiting for the Architectural team as Head of Architecture at Zulufish. Working closely with Alix, she showed an in-depth understanding of the architectural industry, changes in the market and skillsets specific to our team and projects.

Communication was positive and consistent and allowed for a good working relationship, which led to success in finding architectural talent.

I would recommend Hunter Dunning for specialist recruitment services within the architecture sector.
It was a pleasure and very easy to work with Alix and I look forward to working with the team at Hunter dunning again soon.

Saeadeh Birjandi (Head of Architecture) Zulufish Ltd

Since the beginning of 2021 Airey Miller have recruited 17 new members of staff in less than 6 months, to meet the growing demand for our services. Hunter Dunning via Kelly Armour have placed over a third, far more than any other agent we use.

Kelly took time to understand the variety of roles we were looking to fill to the extent we had very few CV’s which failed to meet our requirements. She not only understood our work but our company, its culture, diversity and ambitions.. this was apparent when we interviewed. We also exchanged feedback both good and some not so, but this made for a better service and no doubt helped Kelly and enabled her to give advice to candidates.

Recruiting is expensive but more so if we get it wrong it is important for us to have preprepared candidates with whom we can explore mutual benefits to long employment relationship it helps massively if the agent such as Kelly makes sure the candidate is right for us not another cab off the rank.

Peter Airey (Managing Director) Airey Miller

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Gaby Montero and the amazing team at Hunter Dunning Recruitment since 2017. As one of the Directors of Lucarna and during my time with other interior design companies, I’ve relied on their expertise to find top-notch interior designers, and they’ve consistently knocked it out of the park.

Gaby and the HD team bring a unique blend of professionalism and warmth to the table. From day one, they’ve understood our needs and preferences, and they’ve always gone above and beyond to find us the perfect fit. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we’ve been able to bring on board some truly talented designers who have made a real difference to our projects and companies.

Having had the pleasure of meeting Gaby in person, I can confidently say that her understanding of our business goes beyond the typical recruiter-client relationship. Her personal touch and keen insight into our company culture have been invaluable in sourcing top talent for our interior design needs.

I’ve recommended Gaby’s services to colleagues and peers without hesitation. Her ability to grasp the nuances of our industry and deliver exceptional candidates time and time again is truly remarkable.

If you’re in need of a recruitment partner who’s not only professional but also genuinely cares about your success, look no further than Hunter Dunning Recruitment. Thanks a million, Gaby and team, for your continued support and friendship over the years. Here’s to many more successful collaborations together!

Richard Chaplin (Director) Lucarna

We have worked with Hunter Dunning for the best part of 10 years and recently presented them with the challenge of sourcing a very particular kind of senior team member, that is specific to the culture and aspirations of our practice.

With complete confidence and focus they met with us in person to discuss the role and opportunity and presented only the most appropriate CVs which allowed as an unexpected choice of excellent options, from which we have recruited an excellent Architect who has fitted in with the team and workload immediately.

We cannot possibly be more complimentary of the Team’s attitude, industry knowledge and care for what we needed. Thank you.

Paul Ginever (Director) Plan A