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Engineering & Project Management Recruitment
As a specialist engineering and project management recruitment agency in Australia, we connect organisations with the technical talent and project leadership expertise needed to design, deliver, and drive lasting outcomes.
Recruitment specialists that help you build something great
From major infrastructure programmes to complex industrial and commercial developments, engineering talent remains one of the most competitive areas of the Australian hiring market.
Robert Walters partners with organisations across the engineering and project delivery landscape to secure high-performing technical professionals across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and project management disciplines.
As one of the leading engineering & project management recruitment agencies, our consultants understand the realities of engineering recruitment, tight project timelines, specialised technical requirements, and the importance of securing professionals who can contribute immediately. Whether you’re hiring for a long-term strategic role or mobilising project resources quickly, we deliver recruitment solutions tailored to your requirements.
The roles we specialise in
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.Meet your expert engineering & project management recruiters
Sangeetha Oommen
Manager, Resources & Engineering, Adelaide
Sangeetha is a recruitment specialist with over 25 years of global search focusing on executive recruitment across diverse industries. With extensive experience in both agency and in-house roles, she excels in understanding high-level client needs and delivering exceptional results across Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure, and Technology specialisations.
Our track record
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43k
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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11k
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs
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FAQs
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Why partner with Robert Walters for engineering and project management recruitment?
Robert Walters combines specialist engineering recruitment expertise with deep knowledge of Australia’s infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. We understand the technical demands, project pressures, and commercial realities organisations face when hiring engineering and project delivery talent.
Our consultants recruit across permanent, contract, and interim positions, helping businesses secure professionals who can contribute immediately and support long-term project success.
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Do you recruit for both permanent and contract engineering roles?
Yes. We recruit across permanent, contract, fixed-term, and interim opportunities.
Many engineering and infrastructure projects require rapid access to specialist talent aligned to key delivery milestones. Our team can quickly source project-based professionals, while our contractor management and payroll solutions simplify onboarding, compliance, and workforce administration.
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How do you assess engineering and project management candidates?
Technical capability is only one part of a successful hire. Our consultants assess candidates against a broader set of criteria, including project delivery experience, stakeholder management capability, communication skills, problem-solving approach, and alignment with your team and organisational culture.
Because our recruiters understand the technical nature of engineering roles, we can engage candidates credibly and evaluate both technical depth and commercial suitability more effectively.
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Can you support large-scale infrastructure and project recruitment?
Absolutely. We regularly support organisations delivering major infrastructure, capital works, and transformation programmes across Australia.
Whether you’re scaling project teams, mobilising specialist resources quickly, or building long-term engineering capability, we provide tailored recruitment solutions designed around your project timelines, workforce requirements, and business objectives.
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Do you recruit nationally across Australia?
Yes. Our engineering and project management recruitment teams operate nationally across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.
This national reach allows us to support organisations across metropolitan, regional, and project-based locations while providing local market expertise and access to specialist engineering talent networks.