Executive Recruitment - Engineering

Some of the largest companies in the world need an ongoing supply of well-qualified engineers.

Engineering is a broad sector, often including mechanical and civil engineers as well as electrical and electronic engineers. A dictionary definition of engineering states “The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends, such as the design, manufacture and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes and systems”. This definition, like the sector itself, can and does include a wide range of professions.

This means that, for the executive recruitment consultant, there are a number of disciplines within engineering and they need to have very specific information from the client to ensure that they are looking for the right types of engineer, with the required skills and qualifications.

Large manufacturing, building, construction, telecommunications, media and other industrial companies all need large teams of engineers, and many smaller businesses rely on them. Despite the need for engineers, there is usually quite a small pool of available talent, which is why many companies use executive recruitment agents to find the best candidates.

Good engineers are usually very mathematical, or scientifically-based and, as with many other professions, not all good engineers make good managers or senior executives. Companies may have to invest in training in order to get the most out of their employees, and many choose to ask executive recruitment agents to search the country, or even internationally, to find suitable senior managers who have the appropriate engineering background.

In order to progress from the lab to the boardroom, many engineers have decided to obtain an MBA or other management qualification. These qualifications can be very valuable, as they show that the applicant has a good theoretical knowledge of business management and, because these qualifications are usually taken whilst the person is working, they should also have practical management experience, which will be extremely useful when applying for a new position.

At Burns Carlton, our executive recruitment consultants have experience recruiting candidates across the whole engineering spectrum, from civil engineers for road-building projects, to electronic engineers for the latest mobile telecommunications. If you are skilled with engineering plans or a Hydraulic Bottle Jack get in touch.We help you to source the right people for your executive roles, making sure that they have both the technical and managerial background to offer added value to your business. For more information on how we can help, call us or email us today.