Harry Grigg

Jak Consultancy is a specialist
recruitment brand founded in
London over 20 years ago. I was
an early part of their Dubai
expansion office, where I was
brought in to build the
Construction Chemicals desk as a
new addition to the already
existing fit-out, architecture &
design business units. Here I
leveraged my existing contacts in
the Chemicals Industry and
experience in building new desks
to bring in new clients and
establish the desk as a fully
formed unit under the Jak
umbrella.

Led all talent acquisition efforts
for Oakmont Group, developing
a comprehensive recruitment
strategy to support the
companys design and
construction divisions.
Successfully built a high
performing team by hiring key
leadership roles, including a
Chief Strategy Officer,
Construction Director, and
Senior Architect, as well as a full
business development team and
specialized construction
professionals. Additionally,
spearheaded the recruitment of
a complete site projects team
and implemented standardized
HR policies and procedures,
ensuring operational consistency
across the
organization. Specializing in Oil & Gas,
Chemicals, Petrochemicals,
and downstream markets
across
MENA. Promoted to a senior
role, where I was supported by
a team of resourcers while
simultaneously building a new
recruitment desk. Focused on
business development by
establishing new client
relationships and leveraging
existing networks to expand
the desk. Played a key role in
sourcing top talent for large
scale projects with global
industry leaders, ensuring
alignment with client needs
and
project demands.
specializing in the Chemical
industry across MENA, solely
responsible for building the desk
from the ground up. Led
business development efforts by
generating new client
relationships, conducting on- site
meetings, and securing
recruitment mandates with
leading global chemical
manufacturers and distributors.
Successfully delivered on a wide
range of roles, from technical
and engineering positions to
commercial and executive-level
hires, ensuring comprehensive
talent solutions tailored to client
needs.

Upon Tyne, UK) agency. Contributed to a
record-breaking lettings team,
achieving multiple company
milestones and industry
recognition.