Engineering Recruitment Sydney

Sydney’s leading engineering recruitment agency with more than 40 years experience connecting employers with the best engineering professionals in the city. We use our extensive knowledge of Sydney’s engineering sector and customised recruitment strategies to hire top talent in a range of roles and specialisations.

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ASX-Listed Company
40+
Years Of Operation
National Footprint
A Top
Supplier To The Federal Government
100
%
Australian-owned And Operated

Sydney’s Engineering Recruitment Experts

Established in 1984, our recruitment experts have placed top engineering professionals in Sydney’s most impactful projects and companies, across entry-level, senior, and executive roles, and in specialisations including building and construction, renewable energy, technology, and more.

Whether you’re looking for a permanent, temporary, or contract hire, we have formed partnerships with Sydney’s biggest organisations and built a talent database of more than 800,000 work-ready candidates who can make a meaningful contribution to your team.

To ensure we only match you with candidates who fit your technical and cultural requirements, our streamlined recruitment process includes really getting to know what makes your business tick, and a thorough screening process which verifies every candidate’s capabilities before we put them forward to you.

We know that the Sydney job market is more competitive than ever, and that as a business owner or leader, your time is precious. Partner with Ignite and let us do the legwork in finding the right person for the role, so you can continue running your organisation.

Sydney’s Engineering Sector

Sydney’s Engineering Sector

Sydney is Australia’s business capital and a hub for ambitious infrastructure projects, renewable energy initiatives, and an ever-growing skyline which is reshaping the city.

The engineering sector continues to expand and evolve at a rapid rate. Major current Sydney projects like the Sydney Metro, WestConnex, Western Sydney Airport, investments in solar farms and wind energy mean there is high demand for engineers across NSW.

Ignite are headquartered in Sydney and know engineering recruitment better than anyone. It’s one of our core areas of recruitment; many of our Sydney engineering recruiters have come from the industry themselves. We understand the skills required to succeed as an employee and what it takes for an employer to find a great hire that will continue to benefit your business for years to come.

Engineering Roles We Recruit in Sydney

Ignite recruits a range of engineering roles across civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. We deliver contract, temporary, and permanent engineering recruitment solutions for private and public sectors.

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Trades & Technical
  • Service Technician
  • Production Technician
  • Field Service Engineer
  • Technician

Professional tradespeople and technicians managing installation, repair, and servicing for specialised equipment across commercial and industrial sectors.

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Engineering
  • Project Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Reliability Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer

Engineers designing and refining technology, processes, and solutions across civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.

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Architecture & Design
  • Architect
  • Architectural Detailer
  • Drafter
  • Designer

Architects and structural designers responsible for shaping spaces in line with building requirements across residential, commercial, and public projects.

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Spatial, GIS & Planning
  • Spatial Specialist
  • Spatial Information Specialist
  • Planning Approvals Administrator

Geographic Information System (GIS) and planning professionals mapping out spatial data to guide decisions across government, commercial, and environmental sectors.

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Project Management
  • Project Manager
  • Program Manager
  • Operations Manager

Project managers coordinating people and resources across multiple stages of development to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.

Why Choose Ignite for Engineering Recruitment Sydney?

40 years experience

We’ve got more than four decades under our belt where we have solidified Ignite as one of the most trusted and reputable engineering recruitment providers in Sydney. It’s reflected in our 4.6-star Glassdoor and 5-star Google ratings.

Access to top talent

We have a database of more than 800,000 work-ready professionals including qualified civil, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers. We are also constantly sourcing passive and up-and-coming talent through networking events and targeted solutions.

Customised recruitment strategies

We know that every organisation has its own set of requirements and standards. At Ignite, we take the time to really understand your company so that we can provide effective recruitment solutions for permanent, temporary, and contract engineering roles.

Insight into Sydney’s engineering sector

With extensive recruitment and on the ground technician experience in engineering, our recruiters have more insight into the sector than any other standard recruitment agency. It’s our job to stay across Sydney’s local projects and initiatives, as well as the technical requirements and qualifications needed to be considered great talent.

One step ahead

Our consultants always have their eye on the engineering sector’s emerging technologies, desired skills, hiring trends, and salary expectations. Using this knowledge, we proactively source the best engineering talent before anyone else.

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The Ignite Process in Sydney

The Ignite Process in Sydney

At Ignite, each client is matched with a dedicated account manager who works to understand your specific requirements, sources suitable candidates, and takes care of the hiring procedure. 

1. Consultation

During your consultation, your account manager will take the time to get to know your company, team, and overall culture. We want to find talent that will tick the boxes, but will also slot right into your team.

2. Candidate sourcing

We source new talent but we’ve also got a huge database of more than 800,000 connections who are ready to work. For Sydney engineering roles we recruit new and passive candidates through networking events, targeted ads, and head-hunting.

3. Interviews

All candidates go through a thorough interview process. We’re not just ticking off standard interview questions: we ask relevant, tailored questions to ensure we verify each candidate’s skills, experience, and compatibility with the role.

4. Reference and qualification checks

A meticulous screening process that involves reference and qualification checks to ensure candidates are suitable. We also carry out technical assessments to verify their skills and capabilities, saving time and money in the long run.

5. Placement

We’ll shortlist the ideal candidate for your vacancy and put them forward – no time wasters, no lacklustre applications: just serious candidates who have the right skills and are eager to get to work.

6. Long-term success

Ignite is not just a one-and-done recruitment agency. We build long-term relationships with all candidates and clients and remain in touch beyond the handover to ensure a long, successful tenure.

7. Long-term support

Your account manager will oversee the recruitment process and remain in contact with candidates to resolve potential issues and ensure they have a smooth integration into your company.

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

We welcome your call or email and will connect you with one of our specialist recruiters today.

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