

About Us
Building strong
businesses.

Mckinnel Associates are a highly trusted residential & commercial construction recruitment company, offering a
wealth of industry leading knowledge.
You will not find our talent on job boards. We have a carefully
crafted talent pool and focus our time networking with passive
candidates, to offer talent unique in the market. Our goal is to find cohesive, long term solutions that are both mutually successful and sustainable.
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We pride ourselves on a gold standard service for candidates
and clients, and we'll do the right thing, every time, all the time.
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Our Values:
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Here's whats important to us as a business, and in turn, you as a partner.
They're how we like to do business, and who we are as people:
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Supporting clients across the entire construction lifecycle, from concept to completion.
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Whether it's delivering high quality homes, executing complex medium density developments, or leading large scale commercial projects, we connect businesses with the right talent to drive projects forward.
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Our commitment is to always do the right thing for both businesses and people. Valuing honest, driven, fast and effective results, we are responsive and supportive through the entire process.
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We respect your business and your
career. Candidate or client, our
service is unequivocal.
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Our team has built genuine connections and created a solid network of talent during our combined 35 years of experience.
With only the highest quality professionals in our networks, you can trust our established reputation to provide results.
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We’ve partnered with over 60 companies across Australia with mutually successful results.
We have a genuine passion for the residential & commercial construction industry and have a commitment to clear and collaborative communication.
Our seamless management means you get efficient, intuitive, reliable recruitment. Every time.

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Our Track Record :​
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35
years experience connecting productive and profitable relationships.
1200+
Candidates successfully recruited into exciting, fulfilling careers.
Incredibly large and unique database built from reputation and connections.
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60
Partnerships with Australia's most dynamic and influential builders
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We aim to be the go-to recruitment partner for Australia’s residential and commercial construction sectors.
We understand that a company’s success depends on having the right people in place - without top talent, businesses struggle to reach their full potential.
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Our vision is to remove that barrier by delivering recruitment solutions that help businesses build high-performing teams and professionals secure rewarding careers. By upholding the highest standards of integrity, trust, and industry expertise, we strive to shape the future of construction recruitment and set the benchmark for excellence in our field.​​
We don’t just fill roles, we connect people, businesses, and opportunities to create long-term success.
Through ethical practices, deep industry knowledge, and unwavering trust, we ensure that every placement strengthens careers and companies alike. We take the time to truly understand our clients and candidates, ensuring accurate representation and fostering excitement for every opportunity.
Our goal is to provide a recruitment experience that adds real value, builds strong teams, and supports business growth across Australia’s residential and commercial construction sectors.
​With over 17 years of success spanning the UK and Australia, Corrina began her recruitment career in 2008. Her instinctive skills for solving clients' challenges with talent acquisition combined with a true passion for the industry saw her quickly rise through the ranks.
Leading high performing teams saw Corrina progress naturally into the role of Associate Director in 2016. This allowed her to focus on strategic growth and delivery.
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Corrina is a true expert in the recruitment field, spending close to two decades solely in the residential building industry.
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She believes her success to date comes down to a few things:
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Her natural ability to develop sustainable, solid relationships
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Being attentive and inquisitive to her client's and candidate's needs
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Sincerely wanting only the best outcome for everyone
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Deeply valuing and consistently exhibiting honesty, communication and respect
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Originally from Bolton, UK, she moved to Australia in 2017 to start a new life... bringing her northern accent with her!
Outside of the time she mentors, leads and coaches her treasure team, you’ll find Corrina smashing out a CrossFit workout, towing her beloved caravan across many beautiful Australian landscapes or connecting with her friends over fine food and great gins.