Business Details
23 Years
experience
Specialist Engineering Recruitment Services
Established in 2003, Electus Recruitment has built a reputation as a specialist recruitment partner for engineering, technology, and security sectors. Our expertise spans defence, aerospace, infrastructure, and energy markets, supported by over two decades of experience connecting high-calibre employers with skilled professionals. We hold ISO9001 UKAS certification and maintain memberships with APSCo and Cyber Essentials, reflecting our commitment to quality and industry standards. Our tailored recruitment solutions, including executive search and RPO, are designed to meet the unique needs of FTSE 100 companies, SMEs, and global organisations.With a 90% client retention rate, we prioritise long-term partnerships through transparent communication, market intelligence, and a focus on cultural fit. Our team of sector-specialist consultants delivers candidates with DV, SC, and NATO-level security clearances, ensuring alignment with sensitive organisational requirements. Backed by strategic partnerships with Make UK-Defence and the Dorset Cyber Alliance, we combine technical expertise with a dedication to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Services
Contract Services
Permanent Services
Executive Search
RPO Solutions
Security Cleared Recruitment
Cyber Talent Acquisition
Engineering Staffing
Defence Sector Recruitment
International Placement
Talent Strategy Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We specialise in engineering and security-cleared recruitment since 2003
- Our ISO9001-certified processes ensure quality and consistency
- 90% client retention rate demonstrates long-term partnership success
- Exclusive Talent Excel solution guarantees cultural and technical candidate matches
- Strategic partner to Make UK-Defence for niche technical talent acquisition
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
- APSCo
- Cyber Essentials
- Disability Confident
- UKAS
What people say
Professional service
Excellent candidates
Speed and efficiency
Cultural match focus
Long-term partnership
Services
Contract Recruitment
We deliver security-cleared contract professionals to meet short-term engineering and technical requirements. Our candidates undergo rigorous vetting to ensure compliance with defence and infrastructure sector standards. Clients benefit from flexible resourcing solutions that maintain project continuity without long-term commitment.
Permanent Placements
Our executive search specialists identify leadership and specialist roles in engineering and cyber security fields. We provide pre-screened candidates matched to technical specifications and organisational culture. This service includes comprehensive reference checks and salary negotiation support for strategic hires.
RPO Solutions
We manage end-to-end talent acquisition processes for technical sectors, including employer branding and diversity initiatives. Our RPO service reduces hiring costs while improving candidate quality through dedicated account management and market intelligence.
Cyber Security Recruitment
We source cyber security professionals for government and private sector clients, including penetration testers and network specialists. Our candidates meet stringent industry certifications and undergo continuous skills assessments to address evolving threats.
Defence Sector Recruitment
We specialise in placing DV-cleared engineers and technical personnel within UK defence organisations. Our consultants understand MOD requirements and maintain compliance with security protocols for sensitive installations and projects.
People
Andrew Little
Client Development Director
Co-founder with 20+ years' experience in engineering recruitment, specialising in defence sector partnerships and strategic client development.
Mark Day
Service Delivery Director
Co-founder responsible for operational excellence, ensuring recruitment processes meet ISO9001 standards and client expectations.
Richard Rendell
EMEA Business Development Director
Leads international expansion efforts, building relationships with aerospace and infrastructure clients across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
Kat Gorman
Senior Talent Delivery Consultant
Specialises in matching cyber security professionals with government and private sector roles, maintaining a 95% placement success rate.
Neil Tovey
Principal Talent Delivery Consultant
Focuses on executive search for nuclear energy engineering roles, leveraging industry networks developed over 15 years in technical recruitment.
Questions
What sectors does Electus specialise in?
We focus on engineering, cyber security, and technical recruitment for defence, aerospace, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Do you provide security-cleared candidates?
Yes, we specialise in placing candidates with DV, SC, CTC, and NATO-level security clearances.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our Talent Excel solution guarantees pre-vetted candidates with technical and cultural alignment through rigorous assessment processes.
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent placements, contract staffing, executive search, and RPO solutions tailored to technical sectors.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we have held ISO9001 UKAS certification since 2005, ensuring quality management standards.
