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Premier Recruitment Specialists

A-Grade People connects exceptional talent with outstanding companies across Architecture & Construction, Retail Motor Industry and Operational Management. Our decades of industry experience ensure perfect matches between candidates seeking career advancement and employers requiring top-tier professionals. We understand what makes an A-Grade person and deliver recruitment solutions that drive success for both candidates and clients in today’s competitive marketplace.

Unparalleled Industry Expertise

Our team brings over four decades of combined experience across the industries we serve, not just in recruitment but as practitioners within Architecture & Construction, Retail Motor Industry and Operational Management. This unique perspective allows us to understand the nuances of each role and company culture. We don’t simply match CVs to job descriptions; we identify the specific qualities that make someone truly exceptional in their field. Our consultants have walked in the shoes of both candidates and hiring managers, giving us invaluable insights into what creates lasting, successful professional relationships that benefit everyone involved.

Comprehensive Support

Our commitment extends far beyond the initial placement, providing ongoing support to ensure lasting success for both candidates and clients. For job seekers, we offer career guidance, interview preparation, and market insights to help them secure roles where they can truly excel and advance their careers. For employers, we provide detailed candidate assessments, market intelligence, and post-placement support to ensure smooth integration. Our relationship-focused approach means we remain invested in every placement’s long-term success, often becoming trusted advisors for career development and future recruitment needs across multiple industries and seniority levels.

Perfect Candidate-Company Matching

We believe exceptional recruitment goes beyond finding someone who can do the job – it’s about discovering individuals who will thrive within your specific company culture and contribute to long-term success. Our rigorous assessment process evaluates not only technical competencies and experience but also personality fit, career aspirations, and cultural alignment. We take time to understand what makes each company unique, from leadership styles to team dynamics, ensuring every placement enhances rather than disrupts existing workflows. This meticulous approach results in higher retention rates, improved productivity, and stronger workplace satisfaction for all parties.

“We know what an A-Grade Company looks like for candidates where they can thrive, and we know what an A-Grade Candidate should look like to ensure a perfect fit for your company culture.”

About A-Grade People

Industry Veterans, Not Just Recruiters

Our team combines recruitment expertise with hands-on experience across Architecture & Construction, Retail Motor Industry and Operational Management.

Perfect Company-Candidate Matching

We know what an A-Grade Company looks like for candidates where they can thrive and flourish long-term.

Cultural Fit Specialists

We know what an A-Grade Candidate should look like to ensure perfect fit for your company culture.

Meet Your Professionals

Architecture & Construction
Specialist Recruiter

Antony Malley

A seasoned architectural leader transitioning into talent acquisition, with over four decades of front-line design and project delivery experience across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Proven ability to identify high-performing design talent and assess technical capabilities across all RIBA work stages. Experienced in navigating diverse project environments and liaising across multidisciplinary teams. Now leveraging this deep industry insight to strategically connect studios, developers, and contractors with exceptional architectural and construction professionals.

Retail Motor Industry & Operational
Management Expert

Kevin Quigg

With over 40 years of operational leadership experience, I’ve learned that exceptional talent isn’t defined solely by job titles or metrics—it’s about mindset, values, and the ability to drive meaningful change. I began my career as a skilled BMW technician, later becoming an award-winning Parts Manager, and progressed through senior leadership roles including Head of Business, Regional Director, Group Operations Director, and Managing Director. I was also proud to serve on the board that led a UK automotive retail group to a successful stock market flotation.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve partnered with some of the world’s most recognised automotive and energy brands—BMW, General Motors, Kia, Land Rover, Maserati, Porsche, Shell, and VW Group—delivering large-scale projects across diverse international markets: Austria, Bahrain, the Baltics, Dubai, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scandinavia, Spain, Turkey, and the UK.

I bring a comprehensive understanding of the automotive sector—spanning OE suppliers, OEM operations, and the financial and cultural dynamics of dealership profit centres. But beyond technical and commercial expertise, what sets my approach apart is a commitment to people: championing equity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence as critical leadership traits.

Through A-Grade People, I now help purpose-driven organisations attract and retain high-performing professionals who elevate both performance and culture. I believe that building resilient, future-ready teams begins with hiring people who not only deliver—but care.

Premier Recruitment Specialists

Unparalleled Industry Expertise

Comprehensive Support

Perfect Candidate-Company Matching