Specialists in the built environment, datacenters & mission-critical engineering sectors

Trusted by Cundall, RED and 200+ engineering firms to find the construction engineers others can't.

Why Energi People?

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Highest calibre, not highest volume

We don't flood your inbox. Every candidate we send has been assessed for technical fit *and* cultural alignment — not just matched on keywords.
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We understand your business, not just the brief

Before we search, we learn. Your growth plans, your team dynamics, your hard-to-fill gaps. That's why our shortlists land differently.
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Long-term thinking, not quick wins

The firms that get the most from us aren't one-off clients. They're partners we've supported across multiple roles, multiple countries, over many years.
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We know the people who aren't looking

The strongest candidates are rarely available — they're placed, progressing, and not watching job boards. Two decades in one industry, across the UK, MENA, USA and Singapore, means we have the relationships to reach them anyway.

The expert team at Energi People have supported RED’s recruitment process for over 10 years, taking great care in understanding our business and our recruitment needs, whilst placing significant importance on finding the highest calibre staff. Energi People have supported our growth by filling multiple key positions over the years within the UK, UAE and Singapore.

Business Services Director RED

How we work with you

Permanent Hires

The right permanent hire can transform a team. We go far beyond CVs, carefully assessing technical expertise, sector knowledge and cultural fit so only the strongest candidates reach your desk.

No placement, no fee Market mapping included before you commit Thorough candidate vetting rather than volume matching Shortlists typically delivered in days, not weeks
Discuss a permanent hire

Contractors

Whether for project ramp-ups, maternity cover or sudden demand, we provide fast access to skilled contractors across the UK, UAE and USA.

Contractors placed within days Full IR35 and off-payroll compliance handled Access to pre-vetted contractors not visible on job boards 24-hour support for those in challenging locations
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Executive Search

Senior appointments require a more considered approach. We manage a discreet, retained search process to connect you with outstanding candidates, whether they are actively looking or not.

Fully confidential and retained process Strong access to passive candidates One dedicated consultant from brief to offer Ideal for leadership, specialist and sensitive roles
Brief us on a senior role

Strategic Resourcing

For organisations with ongoing or high-volume hiring needs, we embed a dedicated Energi team into your process to deliver priority support and a genuine long-term partnership.

Dedicated team Priority resourcing Monthly reporting including salary benchmarks and market data Early access to talent before roles go live, with in-house psychometric and skills testing
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Sectors we cover

It has been a pleasure to work with Energi People recruiting many roles over years. They have a deep understanding of the MENA region and always place significant importance on finding the highest calibre staff. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Partner and Managing Director MENA Cundall

Ready to find the right people?

Whether you need one senior hire or a resourcing strategy for the next three years, the conversation starts the same way.

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