Engineering Recruitment Agency

Effective, Specialist Engineering Recruitment in the South West

CMD Recruitment has been offering leading engineering recruitment services across Wiltshire and Bath since 2004. With comprehensive industry knowledge and a proven track record of partnering remarkable engineering talent with top companies, we know what makes a great engineering candidate. We cover all levels of seniority across different engineering sectors and we have a dedicated team of recruitment specialists who are focused on filling permanent and temporary positions with incredible employees. As one of the UK’s top engineering recruitment agencies, we employ a flexible, dynamic process to ensure each business we work with has a bespoke recruitment solution that leads to optimum results.

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Our Skilled Engineering Recruitment Specialists Are Here to Help

Our extensive experience, contacts, connections and industry knowledge makes us the right career partner for you. Our recruitment specialists have a proven track record when it comes to matching high-performing talent with forward-thinking companies. The engineers we work with are qualified, enthusiastic and eager to progress within their field. If you’re looking for passionate and engaged employees, post a job with us today.

Here at CMD Recruitment, we understand that the engineering sector is singular and multifaceted. We have worked with organisations in a range of engineering fields in both public and private sector. Our experience when it comes to placing engineering professionals is unparalleled and our database is constantly evolving. Get in touch today to discuss your particular requirements and one of our dedicated recruitment consultants will get in touch as soon as possible. We pride ourselves on our open dialogue, our prompt responses and our client’s satisfaction.

Are Engineers in Demand in the UK?

Significant government investment in UK-wide STEM programmes means there’s never been a more exciting or diverse candidate pool to choose from. While it’s true that the UK is currently experiencing an engineering talent shortage, which is likely to continue throughout the coming decade, if you know where to look, it’s entirely possible to find desirable, high-performing talent within your niche. 

The South West’s reputation for innovation and development means our candidate network is growing constantly. Although the competition is fierce, our engineering recruitment agency consultants can ensure you attract the very best engineering and technical talent to your business.

Our dedicated engineering sector consultants have expanded their network across the UK to identify and attract the very best talent. We can give you access to that network to fill your engineering roles. Talk to an engineering recruitment specialist today

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Employer Expectations for Engineering Talent

As a leading engineering employment agency, We know that employers have specific expectations when it comes to hiring candidates. 

When looking for engineering talent, we look for people with clear enthusiasm for their field; someone who will go the extra mile to get the job done and who will take setbacks in their stride. As well as relevant qualifications, we look at placement history as a reflection of candidate dedication. What’s more, when we have initial conversations with our engineering candidates, we look for an eagerness to train and develop. Engineering is a rapidly and ever-changing field, so it’s important to collaborate with equally dynamic people who are eager to gain more experiences and learn new techniques. 

In an attempt to give both our clients and our candidates a clear and accurate understanding of the recruitment process, our goal is to provide transparency and open communication at all times. 

Let us help you find the right engineering talent today. We help leading companies find employees every day – get in touch to discuss your company, its culture and your goals for the future.

Salary Ranges for Engineering Roles

Salary ranges for Engineering jobs can vary widely depending on the specific role and seniority. We recommend reviewing our comprehensive Salary Guide for 2023 to gain a better understanding of the current compensation trends. Our guide covers a range of positions and fields, providing valuable insights to both employers and job seekers.

How Our Engineering Recruitment Agency Can Source Your Perfect Candidate

Our database of engineering professionals in the South West is continually growing. Our connections give us a head start on recruitment. 

Here’s how our recruitment agency works to find you your perfect candidate:

• Defining the role. Before we can secure you the right candidate, we need to begin with a meeting to discuss your company and the role in question. We will explore the particular skills you are looking for, how this skillset will help further your organisation’s objectives and what qualities are essential for your ideal employee. This will encompass everything from personality fit to work experience. We will then create a bespoke recruitment plan that is designed to get results.
• Channel selection. As part of our recruitment drive, we’ll craft a job description and post your vacancy to relevant job boards. You will be kept updated and all documents will be pre-approved by you, giving you a sense of control throughout the process. We’ll then look at our network of engineering talent to see who is best-suited to the vacancy in question.
• Creating the shortlist. Following assessments and interviews, we present you with a shortlist of candidates that have all been comprehensively pre-screened, ultimately saving you time. Throughout the process, you’ll be kept updated with summary sheets outlining our findings.
• Ongoing communication. Communication is the most important thing for us throughout this process. You will have a dedicated recruitment consultant who will arrange weekly call updates.

How to Become an Engineer in the UK

If you’re looking for a diverse, interesting and highly-rewarding career path, engineering could be right for you. It’s a lucrative and dynamic field, and there are many paths into engineering. Some paths include apprenticeships and higher education. You’ll need a passion for STEM subjects, a natural curiosity and a drive to excel. 

To become an engineer, you might want to begin with A-Levels in Maths and Science subjects before studying a relevant field at University. Chartered status can be secured by completing a higher education course in engineering, including a PhD or MEng. Candidates with Chartered status typically stand to seriously increase their earning potential.

If university isn’t for you, there are also vocational routes, meaning you will be able to study while you work and gain valuable experience. Some major organisations in the UK offer engineering apprenticeships, and if this is a field you are passionate about, this is a route worth considering.

Find Your Next Engineering Role Here

Whether you’re newly qualified or an engineer with decades of experience, we are best placed to help you find your next role. We work closely with candidates to find them positions that offer great packages and rewarding experiences, while aligning with their desired career trajectory. Register with us today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Types Of Qualifications Are Preferred By Employers?

While there are many different routes to becoming an engineer, employers often look for relevant A-Levels in Maths and science subjects, such as physics, chemistry and biology. An undergraduate degree is often needed in your area of engineering focus. A BEng undergraduate degree usually takes between 3-4 years. To secure chartered status, you will require an MEng or PhD. Of course, there are apprenticeship options to train on the job.

What Is The Typical Selection Process For Engineering Roles?

The selection process for an engineering role will vary greatly depending on the specific role in question. To ensure the process is as streamlined as possible, we maintain constant communication with our candidates and clients.