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Human-centred recruitment for engineering-led businesses

Build your high performing team

Finding the right technical talent is rarely straightforward - and bad hires or delayed appointments cost time and money. When seeking specialists, transactional, volume driven agencies aren’t helpful; you need bespoke, clear, honest guidance and candidates who actually fit your business, in terms of both technical capability and cultural fit.

Businesses work with us not only for our expertise across engineering sectors, but also for our people-first, founder-led approach. Our work is delivered personally by Sam and Joe, so we can really get to know you, your business and your requirements, allowing us to deliver the talent that your business needs to grow.

Get in touch and let's discuss your next hire.

Who we work with

We work with businesses ranging from high-growth SMEs to corporate enterprises.

Disciplines

We support your talent pipeline at every stage - from specialist technical roles through to executive leadership

Example roles across these disciplines.

Design & Engineering
  • Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics Design
  • Performance & Simulation
  • Software, Controls & Automation
  • Systems Engineering
Production, Manufacturing & Quality
  • Production & Manufacturing Management
  • Manufacturing & Process Engineering
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Supplier Quality & Compliance
Installation, Maintenance & Service
  • Equipment Installation & Field Services
  • Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
  • Field Service & Technical Support
  • Service Operations & Asset Management
Project & Programme Delivery
  • Project & Programme Management
  • Planning & Project Controls
  • Project Engineering
  • Project Assurance & Risk
Contracts & Commercial Management
  • Contract Management
  • Commercial Management
  • Quantity Surveying & Cost Management
Construction & Commissioning
  • Construction Management
  • M&E Construction & Installation
  • Commissioning Management & Engineering
  • Site Supervision & Delivery
Senior & Leadership Appointments
  • Executive & Business Leadership
  • Operations & Business Management
  • Engineering & Technical Leadership
  • Functional & Departmental Leadership

What our clients and candidates say about us

“It’s rare to find someone who genuinely gets both the technical side of engineering recruitment and the importance of cultural fit”

Lauren RowlesHead of People & Culture, Modini

“They have consistently demonstrated a genuine commitment to understanding our business, our culture, and the challenges of recruiting within a highly competitive and demanding market”

Tom DanceyRecruitment Business Partner, Dalkia

“Highly knowledgeable about the market”

Rob RowsellCTO, Wirth Research

“Provided only candidates matching our unique requirements.”

Ryan DayEngineering Manager, Central Pharma

“The Adeptus team were outstanding”

Jason JonesOperations Director, Imetrum

98%

Placement retention

100%

Repeat client rate

27+

Years of combined
recruitment experience

25K+

Engineering professionals
in network

Strategic support

Our search process includes comprehensive, end-to-end strategic support:

Brief shaping & market sense-checking

We actively help clients refine briefs, align technical expectations, set realistic hiring timelines, and structure competitive packages.

Hidden talent & market mapping

Unlocking hidden, high-performing candidates who aren't actively searching or active on job boards. Through two decades of built-in industry relationships, we map the market discreetly to approach targeted, hard-to-reach specialists.

Strategic advice & market insights

We are your trusted advisors throughout the search. We provide unfiltered feedback on candidate perception, market rates, competitor talent movement, and sector hiring trends so clients can make informed commercial decisions.

Cultural & long-term alignment

Evaluating candidates for genuine personal and cultural fit alongside technical capability. We protect clients' time by filtering out candidates who look great on paper but wouldn't thrive in the business, resulting in a 98% retention rate.

Offer negotiation & onboarding

We manage complex offer negotiations transparently to bridge expectations, reduce counter-offer risks, and ensure a smooth transition from contract signing to successful onboarding.

Employer brand representation

We act as professional, knowledgeable brand ambassadors in the candidate market. Because we handle every conversation personally, candidates receive a respectful, high-touch experience that reflects positively on the client's reputation.

A few of the businesses we work with

  • Dalkia
  • Imetrum
  • Novel Engineering Consultants
  • Wirth Research