Perth Engineering Recruiters

Find and retain top engineering talent in Perth with Ignite Recruitment. With more than 40 years of local market experience, our specialist recruitment team partners with Perth employers to connect them with high-performing engineering professionals for part-time, contract, and permanent positions.

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40+

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A Top

Supplier To The Federal Government

100

Australian-owned And Operated

Perth’s Engineering Recruitment Specialists

We have been helping Perth companies to find and secure leading engineering professionals in Perth for more than 40 years. In that time, we have placed thousands of staff across a range of engineering positions ranging from entry-level roles, through to senior and executive roles. We work closely with leading engineering companies across a range of industries including mining, agriculture, renewable energy, and technology – just to name a few.

As a team, we work to understand the unique requirements of each business, their specific job requirements, company culture, and long-term business goals. Powered by insights, we connect employers with leading talent through our extensive database and targeted talent search and recruitment.

Outsource your engineering recruitment in Perth to an experienced team who understands the local market and can connect you with the best talent. Contact us today and let us do the legwork in finding the right candidate.

Organisations we have provided Engineering recruitment

Perth’s Engineering Sector

Perth is home to Australia’s highest concentration of engineering talent. Driven largely by Western Australia’s strong resources, mining, and energy industries, Perth continues to be a hub for ambitious infrastructure and utilities-led projects which drives strong demand for engineering talent and, as a result, strong competition to attract and retain top talent.

Perth’s engineering job market is distinctly admin-driven and engineering-supported, with consistent demand for roles in Receptionists, Administrative Assistants, Project Support Officers, and Energisation Administrators. There is also strong demand for specialist engineering talent in roles including; Consultant Engineers, Electrical and Renewables Engineers, Project Engineers, and Engineering Technical Coaches.

With extensive experience in Perth and WA, coupled with our local presence in the heart of Perth’s CBD, our local engineering recruitment consultants bring deep, local knowledge of the engineering sector. We provide tailored recruitment solutions to support major organisations in filling casual, temporary, contract, and full time engineering roles in Perth, WA.

Why Choose Ignite for Engineering Recruitment in Perth?

40 years experience

Since 1984, Ignite has built a reputation as a trusted and reputable agency providing recruitment solutions to leading organisations across Australia. With thousands of satisfied clients, our success is reflected in our 5 star Google and 4.6 Glassdoor ratings.

Large talent network

We connect employers with highly qualified engineers using our candidate database of more than 800,000 professionals. We also engage passive candidates who aren’t actively seeking new opportunities through targeted ads and networking events.

Tailored recruitment solutions

Every organisation has its own set of requirements and workplace culture, this is why Ignite takes the time to really understand your company to provide customised recruitment solutions for permanent, temporary, and contract engineering roles.

Industry expertise

With 100+ years of combined experience, our recruiters in Perth understand the technical requirements and qualifications needed to succeed in the city’s engineering sector. When you partner with us, employers gain access to a wealth of industry knowledge, giving them a competitive edge in attracting, securing, and retaining top engineering talent.

One step ahead

Our consultants are always up to date with emerging technologies, desired skills, hiring trends, and salary expectations for engineers in Perth. Using this knowledge, we connect you with professionals who possess the most in-demand qualities.

Engineering Roles We Recruit in Perth

Ignite recruits engineering roles in Perth across all experience levels and areas, including civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. We also provide engineering recruitment solutions for contract, temporary, and permanent vacancies in private and public sectors.

Some of our most frequently placed jobs in Perth include:

Trades & Technical

Service Technician
Production Technician
Field Service Engineer
Technician

Engineering

Project Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Electrical Engineer

Architecture & Design

Architect
Architectural Detailer
Drafter
Designer

Project Management

Project Manager
Program Manager
Operations Manager

Spacial, GIS & Planning

Spatial Specialist
Spatial Information Specialist
Planning Approvals Administrator

The Ignite Process in Perth

1. Consultation

Each client is matched with a dedicated account manager who works to understand your company’s specific needs and culture. We’ll use this information to tailor our recruitment solutions and find the best professionals for your vacancy.

2. Candidate sourcing

We’ll build up a shortlist of candidates using our network of more than 800,000 candidates and actively sourcing new and passive talent through networking events, targeted ads, and head-hunting.

3. Interviews

All shortlisted engineering professionals go through an interview process to confirm their suitability for your company. We’ll customise interview questions based on the vacancy you need to fill, and to verify each candidate’s skills, experience, and values.

4. Candidate screening

Every candidate will have their references and qualifications checked to ensure they have what it takes to join your company. We will also carry out technical assessments if required for your role.

5. Placement

Once we have identified suitable engineering professionals for your organisation, we will put them forward to you and give you the freedom to decide whether you’d like to offer them the job.

6. Onboarding

Your account manager will stay in touch with you and the successful candidate beyond the handover to make sure the onboarding process runs smoothly.

Partner Testimonials: The Proof of Our Excellence

Zarina Fitzgerald

Hiring Manager

National Library of Australia

10/09/2023

Zarina was incredibly helpful. Having never worked through the process to transit someone from an agency contract to a permanent organisational contract I was a bit lost but Zarina explained all the steps and what was needed of me. Thanks.

Mary Farag

Hiring Manager

Movigo Group

12/09/2023

Mary has made the recruitment process so much more pleasurable, by vet and validating pre- interview candidates. Mary has kept in contact throughout the recruitment assignment and has provided continuous updates on new potential candidates, and has successfully put forward 2 individuals who I have now offered positions to.

Michael Higgins

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

26/06/2023

Michael is well versed with our organisation and requirements and has been able to source the right candidates. The employees currently working with us are of high quality.

Zarina Fitzgerald

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

29/08/2023

Zarina has been a pleasure to work with over the last 2 years, she has been very accommodating and open, and has delivered ideal candidates for positions we have required. I would like to thank Zarina for her open communication and friendly nature. Zarina is very approachable and personable.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

21/08/2023

Nicole is easy to communicate with and has proven professional in all her conduct. Nicole delivers to meet our business needs.

Michael Knight

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

11/09/2023

Michael has a deep understanding of the market conditions and our business requirements. Michael is customer focused and provides high quality candidates aligned with business expectations.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

27/05/2023

Nicole is approachable and responsive to client needs. She actively engages with us as the client, and regularly checking on performance of the candidates she has placed on engagements with us. Nicole works well with us as a client to ensure we obtain best outcomes for the Commonwealth, whilst ensuring we collectively provide the best experience for highly skilled staff.

Michael Higgins

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

8/05/2023

Michael is the ultimate professional, very responsive to our business requirements and goes above & beyond to search & identify suitable candidates.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

27/04/2023

Nicole is a pleasure to deal with. She worked tirelessly to provide us a large number of suitable candidates recently to fill some vacancies. The process was so smooth, the candidates are great and everyone is happy!

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Perth Engineering Recruiters

Perth’s Engineering Recruitment Specialists

Organisations we have provided Engineering recruitment

Perth’s Engineering Sector

Why Choose Ignite for Engineering Recruitment in Perth?

40 years experience

Large talent network

Tailored recruitment solutions

Industry expertise

One step ahead

Engineering Roles We Recruit in Perth

The Ignite Process in Perth

1. Consultation

2. Candidate sourcing

3. Interviews

4. Candidate screening

5. Placement

6. Onboarding

Partner Testimonials: The Proof of Our Excellence

Google Reviews

As a nationwide company, we have offices in the following locations:

To learn more about how Ignite can help you hire or to book a consultation, contact us using the form on this page.

Let's partner and discover exceptional talent for your department today.

We provide Engineering recruitment services across: Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.