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Lagom Consulting

Founded in 2018, Lagom Consulting is an Australian search and advisory practice dedicated to the infrastructure and construction ecosystem. Based in Fitzroy, VIC, the firm helps contractors, consultancies, and asset owners build high performing teams that deliver major projects across transport, utilities, water, and energy. Lagom blends premium executive search for senior, niche, and hard to fill roles with targeted permanent recruitment for critical white collar disciplines, and flexible RPO solutions that extend or fully manage in house hiring functions. Complementing search, the firm supports project resourcing for bids, mobilisations, and delivery ramp ups, and offers advisory services that strengthen talent strategy end to end. These include market intelligence to map competitors and perceptions, salary benchmarking with live and targeted data, recruitment process audit and improvement, employer branding and EVP guidance, and bid support to elevate the people narrative in tenders. The team is relationship led and industry immersed, continually engaging with passive candidates and staying close to sector developments through events and ongoing dialogue with clients and candidates. Their process centers on a robust brief, thorough research and mapping, proactive outreach, structured assessment, and diligent candidate care, underpinned by clear communication and a commitment to results. For candidates, Lagom's Build my career approach prioritizes alignment with personal and professional goals rather than short term fit. True to its name, the firm operates by the Swedish principle of lagom, seeking solutions that are not too little, not too much, but just right. This balance enables clients to reduce time to hire, improve quality and retention, and strengthen their competitiveness when pursuing and delivering complex infrastructure programs across Australia.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionDistributionPublic TransitOil & Gas

HQMelbourne, Australia

Penn Technical Staffing

Founded in 2005, Penn Technical Staffing is a Pennsylvania-based recruitment firm specializing in the placement of skilled technical professionals across engineering, architecture, scientific, information technology, and accounting & finance disciplines. Based in Kemblesville, the company partners with employers who want to hire but lack the resources to source, screen, and qualify applicants, taking on the full lifecycle of advertising, recruiting, screening, and interviewing to deliver shortlists quickly and competently. Their recruiters support a broad range of roles including engineers, designers, drafters, architects, CAD operators, software developers, computer technicians, project managers, technicians, technical writers, scientists, chemists, lab technicians, geologists, estimators, surveyors, inspectors, interior designers, graphic designers, buyers, purchasing agents, schedulers, administrators, customer service representatives, bookkeepers, accountants, and financial analysts. Penn Technical Staffing provides permanent placement as well as flexible staffing options, operating on a straightforward, contingency-based model with no fee owed until the candidate begins employment. Guided by a mission to deliver high-quality technical staffing services quickly and at a fair market price, the firm emphasizes trust, integrity, and long-term relationships and invests in continuous improvement through a Total Quality Management approach. Whether supporting manufacturers, engineering consultancies, architecture and design firms, scientific laboratories, or software-driven organizations across the region, the team tailors searches to each clients culture, systems, and workflows, aligning core technical skill sets with safety, quality, and productivity objectives. Candidates benefit from responsive communication and access to opportunities that match their experience and career goals, while clients value the firms disciplined vetting, practical market knowledge, and ability to reduce time-to-hire without compromising standards. Employers can submit job orders through a streamlined online request form and job seekers can explore current openings via the firms job portal, reflecting a technology-enabled, user-friendly process designed to accelerate hiring and improve fit.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQLandenberg, United States

Mackey Consulting

Mackey Consulting is an Australian recruitment firm specializing in permanent construction recruitment, headquartered in Elsternwick, VIC. Founded in 2021 and led by director Brian Mackey, the business draws on more than a decade of construction specific experience to connect proven professionals with leading builders and contractors nationwide. The firm focuses exclusively on the construction sector across commercial, domestic, and insurance projects, recruiting for the full project lifecycle. Typical appointments include estimators, contracts administrators, project managers, site managers, construction managers, operations managers, draftspersons, assessors and site supervisors, and service and warranty supervisors, along with various other pre construction, construction, post construction staff, and senior management. Mackey Consulting combines deep market knowledge with a practical, relationship driven approach built over years of partnering with top tier and mid tier construction companies. Its process is transparent and efficient: discovery to understand business and project needs; targeted sourcing through a trusted industry network; rigorous screening to verify capability and cultural fit; interview coordination with thorough pre briefing; offer management and onboarding to ensure a smooth transition from acceptance to first day on site; and post placement support to drive long term success. For employers, this delivers shortlists fast without sacrificing quality, saving time on critical hires while reducing risk. For candidates, it provides access to roles that are not always advertised, clear communication, and tailored interview preparation that helps them present their best selves. Beyond core permanent hiring, the firm conducts targeted executive search for leadership roles, leveraging its network and market insight to secure high impact talent. With a singular focus on construction and a commitment to reliability, speed, and fit, Mackey Consulting serves as a trusted partner for building high performing teams across Australia.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignConstruction & Skilled TradesEngineering

HQAdelaide, Australia

Valletta Ritson & Company

Founded in 1989, Valletta Ritson & Company is a boutique, retained executive search firm that delivers highly customized talent acquisition solutions to leading companies and institutions of higher education across the United States. Established by Frank Valletta and Stephen Ritson in Upstate New York, the firm has grown from a regional practice into a nationwide partner known for high ethical standards, unquestioned integrity, and strict confidentiality. Operating on an exclusively retained basis, the team complements clients internal resources by designing bespoke search programs that combine targeted market research, rigorous assessment methodologies, and practical, oldfashioned logic to reliably solve missioncritical staffing challenges. Their endtoend process is transparent and predictable, typically spanning a structured 13week timeline that includes position profiling, indepth research and candidate development, proactive outreach and phone screening, benchmarking of internal candidates, comprehensive interviews and references, and the presentation of a finalist slate through offer and appointment. Research and candidate development are executed by inhouse specialists leveraging proprietary industry and academic resources, with a strong emphasis on ethical practices and quality. The firm serves a diverse client base from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises and from selective liberal arts colleges to prestigious global research universities, delivering leaders who contribute measurable leadership capital. Functional strengths include General Management, Information Technology, Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Finance, with successful placements ranging from senior executives to pivotal individual contributors. Managing Partner Hans A. Dalmolen oversees operations and business development, leads higher education and public/nonprofit engagements, and has driven the adoption of industryleading platforms and the firms expansion into new markets, including the establishment of a Manhattan office. Boutique by design, Valletta Ritson & Company is recognized for tailored strategy, meticulous execution, and results that endure.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationTelecomGovernment AdministrationLaw Enforcement

HQBinghamton, United States

Procession Systems

Procession Systems is a specialized recruiting partner focused on security-cleared talent for the U.S. federal contracting ecosystem, combining deep domain expertise with an embedded, outcomes-driven delivery model that consistently strengthens clients hiring pipelines. Concentrating on hard-to-fill roles across software development, data science, DevOps, cloud, cybersecurity, systems engineering, infrastructure, and key corporate and contracts functions, the firm knows where and how to source candidates who are genuinely qualified, cleared, and motivated to engage. Clients rely on Processions integrated, outsourced recruiting approach that operates as an extension of internal teams, aligning to hiring manager workflows, championing candidate care from screening through onboarding, and maintaining transparent communication at every step. The companys model is built to drive measurable business impact: it emphasizes a steady flow of ready-to-interview talent, significant reductions in time-to-fill and lost revenue from vacancies, and scalable capacity that flexes with contract awards, surge demand, or acquisition-related growth. Procession backs its promises with a clear guaranteeif agreed candidate delivery targets arent met, clients dont payand provides monthly analytics and reporting at no extra cost to ensure continuous improvement. With a track record of 500 federal hires in the last three years and case studies spanning urgent polygraph-cleared needs, post-acquisition hiring ramps, and mission-critical cyber builds, Procession demonstrates repeatable success in mission-driven environments where precision, speed, and compliance matter. Whether the requirement is full-time placement, contract staffing, or an RPO-style engagement, Procession Systems delivers authentic, qualified, and interested candidates within a 30-day sourcing guarantee, helping federal contractors staff awarded programs, protect revenue, and elevate candidate experience while keeping leadership focused on growth.

RPOPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseTelecomManagement ConsultingLegal

HQReston, United States

Professions, Inc.

Professions, Inc. is a nationwide executive search firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, building long-lasting client and candidate relationships since 1974. Specializing in retained search and professional leadership acquisition, the firm places quality at the center of every engagement and serves as a valued resource for market intelligence throughout the search process. Professions partners with leading Fortune 500 organizations as well as emerging growth companies, helping them connect, build, and grow high-performance teams. The firms core industry expertise spans Engineering, Banking, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Packaging, supported by a deep network cultivated over decades. Within engineering, Professions recruits across civil (site/land development), geotechnical, environmental engineering/science, traffic engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture/planning, filling roles from staff and project engineers to project managers, group leads, associate/vice presidents, CAD designers, survey crew leadership, and GIS analysts. Their process is rooted in rigorous research, proactive outreach, and relationship-driven assessment to identify leaders who will make a measurable impact and elevate organizational performance. Clients benefit from insights gathered during each searchshared responsibly and confidentiallyto inform faster, smarter talent decisions. The team includes recruiters with Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) credentials and membership in The Pinnacle Society, reflecting best-in-class performance and adherence to high professional standards; notably, Professions is one of a small number of firms with two or more Pinnacle Society members under one roof. Whether partnering with established industry leaders or scaling innovators, Professions delivers a tailored, retained approach that aligns closely with each clients mission, vision, and culture. With national reach, sector-specific expertise, and a consultative methodology, the firm is committed to helping organizations secure top-performing leaders and to guiding accomplished professionals toward meaningful, career-advancing opportunities.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseBankingInsuranceInvestment Management

HQCincinnati, United States

Maintenance Engineering Solutions

Maintenance Engineering Solutions (MES) is a specialized recruitment and workforce solutions partner dedicated to maintenance, reliability, and production functions across North American manufacturing. The firm connects industry needs with highly experienced maintenance and reliability subject matter experts (SMEs) for short- and long-term project work while also delivering rigorous direct hire recruitment for permanent roles. Drawing on deep domain expertise in reliability-centered maintenance, MES supplements client teams with senior practitioners who drive culture change, implement best practices, apply analytics, coach on work management, and lead program implementation against clearly defined scopes. For permanent placement, MES manages the full recruiting lifecycle from intake through screening, interview coordination, and offer support, leveraging internal reliability professionals to vet candidates on both technical capability and behavioral fit—ensuring quality over quantity and accelerating time-to-fill for hard-to-hire roles. Typical placements span maintenance electricians, maintenance planners, reliability engineers, maintenance and production supervisors, and other critical plant technical positions. Clients value MES for transparency, loyalty to both candidate and customer, and a no-upsell approach that focuses on long-term relationships and measurable operational outcomes. Whether engaging independent contractors to close capability gaps or hiring permanent staff to stabilize teams, MES aligns talent to business goals to reduce downtime, improve asset performance, and optimize maintenance and reliability operations. Positioned as a one-stop support resource for clients and independent professionals alike, the company creates a win-win partnership model grounded in real-world manufacturing experience. MES operates exclusively as a talent and advisory partner and does not provide licensed professional engineering services as defined by applicable state statutes.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQDurham, United States

Crossland Research

Crossland Research Limited is a specialist executive research partner that provides a structured, highly focused approach to identifying and attracting optimal talent in line with precise client briefs. Its experienced researchers operate across levels from Non‑Executive Directors, Board Directors and Chief Executives to middle management, engineers, technical specialists and junior roles, bringing a genuinely generalist capability across virtually every sector. The firm’s model is flexible, efficient and cost‑effective, with bespoke pricing tailored to each project’s size and complexity. Adopting a consultative approach, Crossland collaborates with clients to define a Target Field of organisations, undertakes current organisational mapping within relevant functions, and then engages agreed candidates directly to assess interest and fit. The research is built from primary‑source conversations within target departments to ensure currency and accuracy, supplemented by intelligent internet interrogation and Crossland’s established networks. For each interested individual, full career details are captured and aligned to the agreed candidate profile, while clear feedback from non‑interested parties is recorded to refine the brief and positioning. Deliverables typically include an Interim Research Report, structured candidate profiles, and a Final Research Report that summarises outreach outcomes and provides actionable market intelligence on salary/benefits benchmarks and company or market perceptions. Whether supporting a single critical appointment or a broader market‑mapping exercise, Crossland calibrates effort and reporting cadence to client preferences and provides transparent progress updates throughout. Led by Director Steph, who brings approaching 30 years of recruitment experience spanning search and selection consultancy and over two decades managing a research house, the team understands exactly what executive search consultants and in‑house talent leaders need from a subcontracted research partner: speed, transparency and rigor. Sector experience includes Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Charities, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Construction, Education (Higher, Further & MATs), Engineering, Financial Services, FMCG, Food & Drink, Housing, Manufacturing, Power Generation and Renewable Energy, Public Sector (including NHS, Central & Local Government), Retail, Telecommunications, Transport & Distribution and Utilities. Additional services include pre‑pitch intelligence and accompanied client visits, advertising response handling and shortlisting, market research and competitor profiling, salary benchmarking, board‑level succession planning, internal company research, exit interviews and rehire programmes, outplacement support and bespoke ad hoc research.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticals

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

Talent 1st

Talent 1st is an Australian recruitment partner based in Melbourne that builds trust through relationships and delivers talent across Information Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, and Construction. The firm supports clients with permanent and contract recruitment for both individual hires and large scale staffing campaigns, combining retained and contingency search models to fit each mandate. Its consultants deploy targeted strategies including talent mapping to benchmark skills against workforce plans, discreet headhunting for executive and hard to find profiles, and bespoke solutions that scale from small specialist teams to programs hiring dozens of skilled professionals. Leveraging a network of local and global recruitment specialists, Talent 1st applies proprietary tools to source, assess, develop, and deploy candidates, giving clients broader market coverage and faster access to qualified shortlists. The company aligns closely with hiring leaders on selection criteria, culture, and delivery timelines, and provides transparent market insights that help organizations navigate competitive hiring landscapes in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, data, cloud, telecommunications, electrical and mechanical engineering, industrial automation, advanced manufacturing, and construction project delivery. For candidates, Talent 1st emphasizes care, communication, and fit, engaging deeply on career aspirations, ambitions, and skills to match people with roles that support long term success. Whether the need is a single specialist, multiple concurrent hires, or a surge campaign to ramp a project, Talent 1st delivers consistent outcomes through disciplined process, rigorous assessment, and responsive service. With a presence at Exchange Tower on Little Collins Street in Melbourne, the firm partners with employers seeking reliable recruitment outcomes and with professionals pursuing their next step, acting as the first stop for finding the best talent and a long term advisor throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQMelbourne, Australia

Protingent

Protingent is a specialized engineering and technology staffing partner that connects highcaliber technical talent with leading companies to power business and career growth. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional presence serving Portland and the Bay Area/Silicon Valley, the firm focuses on delivering contract, contracttohire, and direct hire solutions across product development and core engineering functions. Protingents recruiters bring deep technical roots to roles spanning hardware engineering, embedded software, robotics, cloud computing, AI, telecommunications, semiconductor, software/SaaS, IT infrastructure, QA/testing, CAD/drafting, project and program management, and related disciplines. Their industry experience extends across aerospace and space, renewable energy, nuclear, medical devices, consumer electronics, eCommerce, and government/DoD initiativessupporting missioncritical initiatives where speed, precision, and compliance matter. Clients rely on Protingent for rapid shortterm surge capacity and longerterm team buildouts, supported by rigorous screening, honest assessments, and smooth contractor onboarding that stakeholders repeatedly cite in testimonials for reliability and quality. Candidates value the agencys consultative approach, competitive benefits, and access to meaningful work where they can make a real contribution. Recognized for excellence with Best of Staffing awards for both Client and Talent Satisfaction in 2025, Protingent pairs a robust national job portal with dedicated employer services designed to reduce downtime, mitigate compliance risk, and accelerate product roadmaps. By cultivating strong, longterm relationships in the engineering community and maintaining an uptodate understanding of emerging technologiesfrom IoT and embedded systems to cloud and AIthe company consistently submits highly qualified professionals who fit both technical requirements and team culture. Whether building a specialized engineering squad for a new program, backfilling critical infrastructure roles, or securing niche expertise for regulated environments, Protingent delivers the talent, responsiveness, and followthrough that keep complex technology initiatives moving forward.

Contract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceIndustrial AutomationHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQBellevue, United States

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