Engineering Recruitment

Executive Search and Headhunting in Engineering

At Recruit Mogul, we provide specialist executive search, headhunting, and talent acquisition services for the engineering sector. We help engineering firms identify and attract high-calibre leaders, from C-suite executives to technical directors, who drive innovation, operational performance, and strategic growth.

Engineering is a high-stakes industry where leadership must combine technical depth, commercial insight, and the ability to manage complex systems. Whether you’re delivering critical infrastructure, scaling advanced manufacturing, or leading R&D, we connect you with professionals who can lead at pace and scale.

Strategic Talent Acquisition for Engineering Firms

Recruit Mogul supports a wide range of clients across mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, structural, and systems engineering disciplines. We work across core industry verticals including manufacturing, energy, aerospace, automotive, construction, and process engineering.

We place industry-specific leadership and executive roles such as:

C-Suite and Board-Level Positions:

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
  • Chief Engineering Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Innovation Officer (CIO)
  • Managing Director
  • Non-Executive Director (NED)

Senior Engineering and Operational Leadership:

  • Engineering Director
  • Head of Research and Development
  • VP of Engineering
  • Technical Director
  • Plant Director
  • Director of Product Development
  • Systems Engineering Lead
  • Head of Manufacturing
  • Maintenance and Reliability Director

We understand the nuanced leadership demands of engineering projects, from lean manufacturing and systems integration to design innovation and regulatory compliance.

Transparent Fees, Built for Value

At Recruit Mogul, we offer a clear, competitive pricing structure. Our standard fee for any successful placement is 20% of the candidate’s starting annual salary.

This rate covers the full process: briefing, search strategy, industry mapping, targeted headhunting, in-depth candidate vetting, and final negotiations. There are no hidden fees, just a proven, professional service built to deliver high-impact leadership hires.

Executive Search for Technical and Strategic Excellence

Our executive search process is designed to match engineering organisations with visionary leaders who have a track record of delivering technical excellence and commercial outcomes. We work with your executive team to define the role, align on performance metrics, and tailor the search to your strategic priorities.

Our approach includes:

  • Industry-specific market intelligence and role scoping
  • Direct and discreet outreach to passive talent
  • Leadership evaluation, including behavioural and technical screening
  • Shortlisting based on cultural fit, sector experience, and career trajectory
  • Support throughout the interview and onboarding process

Whether you’re recruiting for a CTO to lead digital transformation or a Director of Engineering to manage complex global programmes, we deliver qualified, engaged candidates with sector-relevant impact.

Precision Headhunting for Business-Critical Roles

Engineering leadership roles are too important to leave to chance. Our headhunting services are targeted, confidential, and designed to engage senior professionals who are not actively job seeking but open to the right opportunity.

We actively headhunt for roles such as:

  • Head of Automation
  • Director of Electrical Engineering
  • Senior Process Engineer
  • Head of Mechanical Design
  • Principal Systems Engineer
  • Engineering Programme Director

Our consultants are technically literate and industry fluent. They speak confidently with high-level candidates, represent your company with professionalism, and tailor every conversation to your value proposition and leadership vision.

Long-Term Talent Acquisition Strategy

Engineering success is built on continuous improvement, and your talent strategy should be no different. Our talent acquisition services go beyond one-off placements. We help you build future-ready leadership pipelines that support long-term growth, innovation, and resilience.

We partner with organisations undergoing transformation, succession planning, or market expansion. Our services include:

  • Leadership succession and workforce planning
  • Multi-role technical leadership hiring
  • Executive compensation benchmarking
  • Diversity and inclusion strategy for engineering leadership
  • Employer branding for senior technical talent

We help ensure your leadership structure reflects the complexity, ambition, and technological sophistication of your business.

Why Engineering Companies Trust Recruit Mogul

Engineering is about precision, problem-solving, and delivery. At Recruit Mogul, we bring that same mindset to every search. Our team understands the language of engineers and the strategic needs of engineering firms.

We are trusted by clients for:

  • Deep understanding of engineering functions and verticals
  • Access to passive senior-level talent through direct search
  • Consistent communication and accountability throughout the process
  • A commitment to long-term success, not just short-term placements

We’re more than recruiters, we’re your talent strategy partners in a competitive and fast-moving sector.

Start Your Search With Confidence

Whether you need a Chief Engineer to lead complex technical strategy or a Director of Manufacturing to scale operations, Recruit Mogul has the reach, insight, and precision to deliver.

Let us help you secure the engineering leaders who will shape your future.

Contact us today to start your next executive search, targeted headhunting project, or long-term talent acquisition plan.

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