Sam Phillips
Sam Phillips
Principal Consultant / Team Leader
As one of New Zealand's leading construction recruiters, Sam brings a wealth of experience to RobLawMax Recruitment, where he has been a key figure for over a decade and now leads the white collar recruitment team for the upper north island. With a total of 26 years in the recruitment industry, Sam is renowned for his extensive connections across the commercial construction, interior fit-out, and residential sectors. His expertise spans a broad range of roles, including Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Site Managers, as well as Building Services, Health & Safety, Operations, Sales, Facilities, and Property-related positions.
Originally from the UK, Sam graduated from Queen Mary University in London in 1998. He began his recruitment career in London, specializing in IT placements for investment banks. In 2007, he transitioned into construction recruitment, working on infrastructure projects across the UK and EMEA regions. During this period, he also established a recruitment service supplying staff to companies in New Zealand and Australia, leveraging international resources to fill positions with scarce local talent.
Outside of work, Sam is an avid enthusiast of various sports, including running, swimming, cycling, yoga, paddle boarding, and skiing. He also explores his creative side by producing a movie podcast and creating electronic music.
