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Ascendancy Recruiting Group

Ascendancy Recruiting Group is a boutique recruitment partner dedicated exclusively to the mining industry, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm delivers executive search, engineering and technical placement, and mine site management hiring solutions that span every function within a mining organization, connecting clients with leaders and specialists who understand the sectors operational realities. Drawing on deep domain expertise and a far-reaching network, Ascendancy Recruiting fills roles from board members, C-suite and senior leadership to site-based supervisors and operational professionals, as well as corporate functions including accounting, finance, human resources, and legal. Their work also encompasses engineering disciplines across mining, electrical, mechanical, and geological engineering, alongside critical operations roles in processing, maintenance, health and safety, environmental stewardship, geology, and mine management. The teams mining-first focus means they understand the nuance between underground and surface operations, MSHA requirements, heavy equipment certifications, and fly-infly-out rotations, enabling precise candidate assessment and better long-term fit. Clients engage Ascendancy Recruiting for its combination of industry fluency, proven executive search capability, and modern sourcing tools that surface both active and hard-to-reach passive talent. Operating domestically and internationally, the firm helps mining businesses address persistent hiring challengesfrom skills shortages and remote locations to heightened competition and evolving ESG expectationsby shaping talent strategies that strengthen leadership benches and build high-performing site teams. Whether scaling a new project, stabilizing an operation, or upgrading functional leadership, Ascendancy Recruiting partners closely with stakeholders to define success, calibrate profiles to the realities of the work, and deliver shortlists that move quickly from interview to impact. The result is a comprehensive, mining-specific approach that reliably builds complete teams and supports safety, productivity, and sustainable growth across the industry.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningUtilitiesEngineeringConstruction & Skilled Trades

HQSalt Lake City, United States

Exceptional People International

Exceptional People International is a boutique, women-owned executive search and permanent recruitment firm founded in 1994 that for more than two decades has specialized in locating hard-to-find, long-term leaders across Technology, Renewable Energy/Clean Tech, Cybersecurity, AgriTech, and Education Technology. Based in Mill Valley, California, the firm partners with innovators in enterprise and mobile business solutions, AI/ML, analytics, and consumer products, delivering retained searches that fill C-suite, sales, marketing, product, and engineering roles. Clients consistently cite the teams objective, high-touch processrigorous discovery of the business, culture, and success profile, disciplined market mapping, transparent reporting, and candidate stewardshipthat saves time and produces shortlists of multiple, eminently qualified finalists. That approach has earned Exceptional People International recognition as a five-time Forbes Best Executive Search Firm (2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) and repeat assignments across the United States and globally through trusted relationships and worldwide affiliations. The firms commitment to inclusion is long-standing: as a WBE search firm and long-time NAACP member, it offers dedicated diversity search capability in collaboration with Robert Morris Jr., founder of the Center for Diversity Assessments, Analysis and Audits, bringing subject-matter expertise in inclusive leadership and emerging market populations to help clients advance diversity-inclusive missions. Whether the brief is a VP of Manufacturing and Operations for a growth-stage company, a product leadership team for a software pioneer, or senior commercial executives in cybersecurity or edtech, Exceptional People International brings insight, intuition, and the human detail that align talent with vision and strategy, then guides both sides through selection, offer, and acceptance. Typical assignments include Platform Product Manager, Software Applications Product Manager, and Principal Engineer for wireless location algorithms, among many others, and candidates are invited to share confidential resumes directly for consideration. Above all, the firm takes each clients business personally and operates as an accountable partner focused on delivering exceptional people who make measurable impact.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceEnvironmental ServicesWater ManagementUtilities

HQMill Valley, United States

Natek Energy

Natek Energy is a specialized recruitment firm focused exclusively on the energy efficiency, renewable power, and infrastructure ecosystem, trusted by leading organizations for more than 30 years to deliver high-caliber talent across the United States. The firm recruits for engineering, sales, project management, operations, and executive leadership roles that power utilities, grid modernization, and mission-critical environments, with deep expertise spanning Energy & Data Infrastructure, Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency, Facilities & Mission-Critical Operations, ESCOs and Performance Contracting, Design-Build & Construction, and Engineering Services. Known for a consultative, relationship-driven methodology, Natek structures each search around client-specific needs, beginning with rigorous intake and role alignment and progressing through proactive outreach across a proprietary network, in-depth interviews, background checks, and reference verification to present only the most qualified candidates. Its engagement modelscontingency, engaged, and retainedenable organizations to tailor the level of partnership and market depth for routine hires, specialized or senior requirements, and confidential executive mandates. Clients value Nateks honest communication, creative problem-solving, and industry specialization, which together accelerate time-to-hire while improving long-term fit and retention. With decades of involvement in the ESCO and performance contracting community and a track record supporting data centers, hospitals, research settings, and other uptime-critical facilities, the firm brings nuanced understanding of compliance, safety, and technical performance to every placement. Whether assembling estimating and project delivery teams for large design-build programs or sourcing mechanical, electrical, lighting, and HVAC engineers to optimize building systems, Natek aligns talent with the unique demands of the energy transition and resilient infrastructure. The result is a trusted partnership that advances employer objectives and candidate careers, backed by a nationwide reach and a commitment to excellence, integrity, quality, and accountability.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData Science

HQSaratoga Springs, United States

Ingram Resources

Ingram Resources is a boutique recruitment partner led by search consultant and owner Whitney Watkins, committed to exceeding expectations for clients and candidates through a high-touch, confidential, and results-driven approach. Centered on solving critical hiring needs, the firm delivers retained and contingent permanent search alongside flexible solutions for contract and contract-to-hire roles, ensuring organizations can scale quickly while validating long-term fit. Ingram Resources also provides employer-of-record payrolling services, assuming responsibility for payroll, workers compensation, and liability when clients need to re-engage known specialists or add project-based talent without expanding internal headcount. Clients benefit from direct access to Whitney 24/7 and her ability to reach and engage passive talent not accessible through ads or direct inquiries, position opportunities in the best light, and facilitate smooth transitions that honor both client confidentiality and candidate privacy. The firms experience spans white-collar and executive hiring, with notable engagement supporting rapid IT growth within enterprise environments, including a CIO-led expansion at a major energy company, underscoring strength at the intersection of technology and business. Whether building leadership benches or staffing specialized roles, Ingram Resources emphasizes strategic alignment, cultural fit, and persuasive communication, guiding stakeholders from initial scoping through offer acceptance and onboarding. Clients value the firms responsiveness, understanding of technical and organizational requirements, and commitment to creating win-win outcomes; candidates appreciate the candid guidance and advocacy throughout the process. By combining rigorous search methods with pragmatic workforce solutionspermanent placement, contract staffing, contract-to-hire, and EOR/payrollingIngram Resources equips organizations to hire with confidence today and plan for tomorrows leadership needs.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingPayrolling/EORSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceRenewable EnergyMiningEnvironmental Services

HQOklahoma City, United States

SPERTON

SPERTON is a Norway-headquartered, full-range provider of global recruitment, consultant placements, people management, global mobility, and business support services, helping organizations scale across borders with compliant, seamless talent solutions. Operating through its own entities and a partner network in more than 140 countries, the company supports clients across the full recruitment lifecycle, including role specification, targeted search and selection, interviews, assessments and tests, and contract negotiations. SPERTON specializes in placing highly skilled white-collar professionals on both permanent and contract assignments, with a proven track record across project-driven environments and roles such as project management, pre-construction, commercial management, cost control, planning, and QHES. Its People Management services ensure consultants are fully supported and focused on delivery, handling essential administrative tasks and engagement management throughout assignments. The Global Mobility offering combines cross-cultural expertise with strong knowledge of international regulations to manage relocation, onboarding, and compliant operations in new geographies. Through its Global Workforce Hub, SPERTON enables clients to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and coordinate distributed teams across countries. Sector expertise spans energy and oil & gas, information technology, maritime, logistics, and adjacent industries, serving consultancies, contractors, developers, and end clients of all sizes. The firm is trusted by leading brands and complex, safety-critical organizations and is recognized for responsiveness, speed, and quality in hard-to-fill searches and rapid project ramp-ups. Testimonials from leaders at companies such as ABB, TGS Prediktor, Steconfer, Johnson & Johnson, Scatec, United Energy Pakistan, Right AS, Carboline, and POS Malaysia highlight SPERTONs ability to deliver qualified shortlists quickly and align closely with client values and timelines. Committed to disciplined, measurable quality, SPERTON is officially certified to ISO 9001:2015, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement and reliable process control across recruitment delivery, consultant care, and mobility services. With local insight and global reach, SPERTON partners with clients to navigate regulatory complexity and cultural nuances, ensuring the right people are engaged in the right roles, anywhere in the world.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingPayrolling/EOROil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQKassel, Germany

Cutting Edge Connect

Cutting Edge Connect is a boutique recruitment firm known for a cutting edge approach to efficient, effective talent acquisition. Created by top-performing recruiters and business executives from Fortune 500 companies, the firm is focused on improving the hiring process for decision makers by reducing time-to-hire and fulfillment costs while elevating candidate quality. Working with organizations across three continents, Cutting Edge Connect partners with global and mid-market leaders in manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, print production, and related industries to deliver permanent and executive placements across project, plant, and corporate leadership. Its practice areas reflect deep domain understanding: Automated Packaging for the food and beverage sector, where clients design and install automation lines; Engineering, with sustained engagement of technical talent through the Connect ON DECK portal; Financial, supporting finance leadership and commercial roles across industries; Integrated Marketing Services, serving multichannel print, web, and direct mail providers; Manufacturing, spanning components such as anti-friction bearings, constant velocity joints, and hydraulic lifts with experience in the automotive aftermarket, hydraulics, and food science; Medical Devices, covering products from ostomy care to defibrillators; Oil & Gas, focusing on construction, maintenance, and project management in production environments; and Recycling, supporting waste management and materials conversion facilities. The firm routinely fills roles including Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Project Engineer, Quality Engineer, Sourcing Manager, VP of Strategic Sourcing, GMC Print Programmer, Direct Sales Representative, VP of Sales, Account Manager, Product Manager, Project Manager, Simulation Engineer, Technical Services Manager, Territory Manager, Lead Process Engineer, Industrial Sales Manager, Regional Customer Services Manager, Sales Director, Plant Manager, Quality Control Manager, and VP of Finance. Clients rely on Cutting Edge Connect for executive-level management talent across general management, plant operations, engineering, IT, finance, sales, and marketing, while candidates benefit from preparation tools such as self-video introductions and structured engagement through its specialty portals. Through this combination of sector expertise, focused search, and candidate enablement, the firm consistently aligns hard-to-find professionals with mission-critical roles.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQLibertyville, United States

The Birmingham Group

The Birmingham Group is a top-ranked construction executive search firm that has specialized exclusively in building leadership teams for nonresidential construction since 1967. Known for connecting ENR-caliber contractors with proven project managers, superintendents, estimators, preconstruction and operations leaders, the firm supports owners and hiring managers with calibrated shortlists in days and verified project histories to reduce interviews and improve hiring outcomes. Its sector coverage spans commercial and industrial projects, healthcare and education, data centers, multifamily and senior living, heavy civil and concrete, wastewater and water, and oil and gas energy construction, as well as military and federal programs, giving clients nationwide reach with local insight across critical market segments. Core services include executive and contingent search for field and leadership roles, confidential replacement handled discreetly to protect operations and brand, market mapping and talent pipelines to address workforce gaps, and compensation strategy informed by real-time salary data and the firms widely used construction salary guide. A defined processdiscovery of scope, culture, and success metrics; outreach to passive talent through a proprietary network; shortlists produced in days with verified project evidence; structured interview orchestration and scorecards; and offer-to-close support with counter-offer mitigationdelivers speed and precision, with most searches yielding three to five qualified candidates within 710 business days. Backed by 300+ weekly conversations with construction professionals, The Birmingham Group partners with executives, owners, and candidates alike, managing confidential leadership upgrades and targeted introductions for project executives, PMs, supers, estimators, safety, scheduling, quality, and MEP/FP specialists, as well as division leadership and VP-level roles. Whether the need is a mission-critical replacement, building a pipeline ahead of growth, or aligning pay to market, the firm provides data-driven guidance and trusted execution so contractors can secure the right leaders, protect their brand, and deliver projects with confidence.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionWater ManagementUtilitiesGovernment Administration

HQBerkley, United States

Ricerca Executive

Ricerca Executive is a boutique recruitment consultancy founded in 2011 and headquartered in Australia with offices in Brisbane and Melbourne. The firm delivers specialist, relationship driven talent solutions across the built environment and industrial sectors, supporting clients in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. With consultants who have transitioned from industry or developed as content specialists, Ricerca Executive focuses on technical and leadership appointments spanning engineering, infrastructure, resources and energy, construction and building services, and manufacturing, with additional reach into property, banking and finance, information technology, food and retail. The company combines permanent recruitment with fixed term contractor supply and complementary human resource consulting to help organizations shape effective staffing and people strategies. Its search capability covers power, electrical construction, civil, mechanical, SMP and hydraulics for both consulting firms and contractors, and extends to roles such as project directors, design managers, HSE leaders and senior electrical engineers. Ricerca Executive emphasizes a bespoke approach that follows candidates throughout their careers while collaborating closely with hiring teams to refine role requirements, accelerate shortlists and ensure cultural and technical alignment. Clients value the firms cultivated network, deep sector knowledge and ethical standards, while candidates benefit from transparent guidance on market trends, salary negotiations and career planning. The firm also provides independent business advisory, project consulting, ER and IR consulting, and performance coaching to complement hiring outcomes and support organizational performance. Grounded in long term relationships and informed by real world industry experience, Ricerca Executive aims to deliver measurable improvements for clients through the acquisition and retention of high impact talent.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseArchitectureInterior DesignOil & Gas

HQMelbourne, Australia

Ideal Recruitment

Founded in 1991, Ideal Recruitment is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to matching the ideal person to the ideal job across the engineering, mining, construction, and property sectors. The firm takes a holistic approach to recruitment and career management, investing time to understand what motivates each candidate and what success looks like for every client. By listening closely to individual needs and differences, its consultants build meaningful insights into skills, values, and aspirations, then translate those insights into accurate shortlists and lasting placements. Ideal Recruitment supports both contractors and permanent hires, providing flexible solutions that cover temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment needs for businesses ranging from project driven contractors to established operators and asset owners. Its team engages deeply with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, work environments, and culture, and partners with candidates to align assignments with career goals, safety commitments, and lifestyle preferences. With sector knowledge spanning technical trades, field operations, and professional and managerial roles, the company is equipped to source and assess white collar and blue collar talent for time critical projects as well as ongoing workforce build outs. The process is grounded in practical, transparent communication, careful screening, and consistent follow through from brief to onboarding, helping clients reduce time to hire while improving fit and retention. Candidates benefit from clear feedback and guidance, including market insights that support confident career decisions. Known for responsiveness and reliability, Ideal Recruitment focuses on long term relationships, earning repeat business by consistently delivering people who contribute from day one. Whether the requirement is a single specialist, a surge of contractors for a shutdown, or a permanent leader to anchor growth, Ideal Recruitment aligns capability with business objectives to create measurable value for both clients and candidates.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseEnvironmental ServicesWater ManagementUtilities

HQBrisbane City, Australia

Avaton Acquire

Avaton Acquire is a Brisbane based recruitment agency that connects electrical, construction, renewables, and finance teams with dependable talent across Australia. Specialising in permanent recruitment, the firm partners with contractors, asset owners, EPCs, public practice firms, and SMEs to deliver hires that add value from day one. Its focus spans construction and electrical trades, renewable energy and electrical infrastructure, and accounting, finance, and payroll functions. Typical appointments include electricians, HVAC technicians, site supervisors, civil labourers, and project personnel, alongside bookkeepers, payroll officers, tax and business services accountants, client managers, financial controllers, and other finance professionals. Avaton Acquire takes a people first approach built on proven search and retention strategies, investing the time to understand culture, pace, expectations, and non negotiables so each placement fits both the role and the workplace. The team maps talent markets, builds pipelines in advance of demand, and streamlines shortlisting and pre screening to reduce time to hire without compromising quality. Their insights highlight critical hiring windows, such as Q4 for trades and finance, helping employers secure talent ahead of peak competition and hit the ground running in the new year. For clients, the outcome is reliable delivery, reduced hiring risk, and teams that stay; for candidates, it is transparent guidance, roles aligned to long term goals, and support through every step of the process. Operating nationally from Brisbane, Avaton Acquire serves projects and offices across renewables, commercial and residential electrical, civil and infrastructure works, and public practice and commercial finance environments. The agency is committed to building careers, strengthening teams, and creating momentum that lasts well beyond day one, with a straightforward, partnership led process that makes hiring feel like progress rather than a pain.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionUtilitiesManagement ConsultingLegal

HQLondon, United Kingdom

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