Specify Consulting was founded in October 2021 by Chris Gath, born from a simple but firm conviction: that the Australian Building Products and Design sector deserved a recruitment partner who truly understood it.
After more than 15 years working directly within the industry, Chris had seen first-hand how generic recruitment approaches consistently fell short, delivering candidates who looked right on paper but weren’t the right long-term fit for the businesses, cultures, and careers they were stepping into. He knew the sector intimately. He knew its people, its nuances, and what genuine success looked like within it. And he saw a clear gap for something better.
Specify was built to fill that gap not as a transactional placement service, but as a genuine long-term partner to the businesses and candidates it works with. With a specialist focus across sales roles, Specify brings a depth of industry knowledge, a rigorous approach to assessment, and a personal investment in business outcomes that goes well beyond the placement itself.
At the heart of everything is a genuine passion for bettering the industry, for helping great businesses find the people who will grow with them, and for helping talented individuals find the roles that will define their careers.
That’s what Specify was built for. And that’s what drives every search we take on.
Chris Gath, originally from England, founded Specify Consulting after moving to Australia for love. He embraced the beach lifestyle and gradually found his calling in the Australian Building Products and Design sector through a recruitment role.
Over 15 years, he developed a passion for the industry, recognising the need for a better recruitment approach. In October 2021, Chris established Specify Consulting to provide specialised knowledge and partnership-based relationships in recruitment. The company operates nationally with offices in Sydney and Central Coast. Outside of work, Chris enjoys Muay Thai, marathon running, and nature, reflecting his disciplined approach to recruitment.
Always transparent with both sides of any process and operating in an ethical manner at all times.
Experienced and highly knowledgeable of the industry in which we specialise in.
Driven to impress with the level of our service – creating loyal candidates, repeat clients and more effective businesses within our community.
Dedicated to delivering outcomes in the most efficient and professional manner.
Passionate about the industry we work in and helping our clients that trust us to build better performing teams.
Firm believers in being available for advice at anytime of the day, whether this be our own staff, or with the clients & candidates we partner with in the market.