Engineering Recruitment Specialists, Founded by Engineers
Bernoullis are engineering recruitment specialists founded by engineers. We understand the technical work behind every role, so UK employers meet 2–3 vetted candidates instead of a pile of CVs.
Engineering Recruitment Should Be Done by People Who Understand Engineering
Our name comes from Bernoulli’s principle in fluid dynamics, and the idea suits how we work: keep the flow between employers and engineers smooth and steady. Instead of skimming CVs for keywords, we look at what each engineer has actually designed, built, tested or maintained, and match them to roles where they will do well.
Our directors spent two decades in offshore gas and nuclear submarine engineering before founding Bernoullis. That background shapes how we recruit: we know what it takes to work safely and effectively in demanding, highly regulated environments, and we assess every candidate against the standards we were held to ourselves.
Today our engineering recruitment consultants help employers across the UK hire permanent, contract and temporary engineers in eight disciplines.
- Engineers recruiting engineers
- A shortlist of 2–3 vetted candidates, never a CV pile
- Free online session and site visit
- Aftercare at 30, 60 and 90 days
Our Vision and Mission
The Vision
We want hiring engineers to be straightforward. No business should stall because it can't find the right people, and no good engineer should be overlooked because of a clumsy hiring process.
The Mission
Our mission is to connect skilled engineers with the employers who need them. We cut out the noise of traditional hiring, judge candidates on real technical ability, and work to make every placement last.
What Makes Our Engineering Recruitment Specialists Different?
Many agencies send a pile of CVs and hope one fits. We work the other way round: we learn your technical requirements, your sites and your team first, then present only the engineers who genuinely match.
In-Person Meetings
We don’t just read a job description. We tour your workspace, meet your team and experience your culture first-hand to understand exactly who will thrive in your environment.
Hand-Picked Shortlists
You won’t receive a pile of random CVs. We present only the best 2–3 carefully vetted candidates who match your technical and cultural needs.
Aftercare & Integration
Our job doesn’t end when the contract is signed. We follow up with you and your new hire at 30, 60 and 90 days to make sure the placement works for everyone.
Access to Passive Talent
Because we work through deep personal networks rather than just job boards, we reach top-tier engineers who aren’t actively looking but are open to the right move.
Permanent, Contract and Temporary Engineering Recruitment
Every engineering team grows differently, so we offer three ways to hire, all backed by the same technical screening and aftercare.
Permanent Recruitment
Long-term hires for key engineering roles, from graduate and technician level to principal engineers and engineering managers. We focus on skills, culture and retention, not just filling a seat.
Contract Engineers
Specialist contractors for projects, peaks in workload and hard-to-fill skills. Compare the true cost of contract versus permanent with our free cost evaluator.
Temporary Staffing
Fast, flexible engineering cover for shutdowns, maintenance windows and short-term demand, with candidates vetted to the same standard as our permanent placements.
What Bernoullis Is Built On
We hold ourselves to the standards we worked to on site. We are honest with clients and candidates, we own our results, and we treat safety as seriously as any engineering team would.
As engineers ourselves we have worked in some of the most controlled environments in the world, and we have based our company values around what we would want in a colleague.
Integrity
The highest standards in every interaction.
Accountability
We own our actions and our results.
Safety
Safety first, as on any engineering site.
Improvement
We keep refining how we recruit.
The Four Pillars of Engineering
A good CV is only the start. Every candidate our engineering recruitment specialists put forward is assessed against the fundamentals that great engineers share.
Science and Mathematics
A solid grasp of physics, maths and the core sciences, used to model how things behave, set performance limits and calculate loads.
Systems Thinking
Seeing how hardware, software and people fit together, so the whole system stays stable, safe and reliable throughout its life.
Design and Innovation
Turning real needs into practical, durable designs through testing, prototyping and steady improvement.
Professional Ethics and Responsibility
Putting safety, the environment and public trust first, in line with the Engineering Council’s ethical guidance.
How Our Engineering Recruitment Consultants Work
Four clear stages take you from vacancy to a successful, long-term hire. We get involved from day one, with a free-of-charge online session and site visit.
Free Consultation & Site Visit
Meeting the hiring manager, seeing the workplace and spending time with the team tells us far more than a job description, so this is where every search starts.
Talent Sourcing
Rather than relying on job boards, we search our own network of active and passive engineers and build a shortlist around the exact skills, qualifications and site experience you need.
Screening & Evaluation
Every candidate is interviewed and technically assessed by people who understand the discipline, so you only meet 2–3 engineers ready to contribute.
Placement & Aftercare
We manage offers and notice periods, then check in at 30, 60 and 90 days to make sure your new hire settles in and succeeds.
Our approach is simple, and it gets results.
How to Choose the Right Engineering Recruitment Specialists
There are hundreds of engineering recruitment agencies UK employers can choose from, and the quality varies a lot. Before you sign terms, ask these six questions. They quickly separate genuine engineering recruitment specialists from generalists who simply repost your advert.
We are happy to answer every one of them in a free consultation, and to show you how our fees compare using our agency savings calculator.
Six questions to ask any agency
- Do the consultants understand the engineering discipline, or just the job title?
- How many CVs will you send, and how is each one technically screened?
- Will they visit your site and meet the hiring manager before searching?
- Can they reach passive candidates who are not on job boards?
- What guarantee and aftercare is included after the placement?
- Is the pricing clear: percentage fee, fixed fee or subscription?
Recruitment as a Service for Engineering Teams
Scale your technical team with predictable monthly pricing. Zero success fees on subscription plans, with a 60-day replacement guarantee.
Subscription
Up to 5 hires per month
- ✓ 60-day candidate guarantee
- ✓ Up to 2 rollover hires/quarter
- ✓ Included technical assessments
Engineering Recruitment Across Eight Sectors
We stay focused on the disciplines we know best. Choose a sector to see how our engineering recruitment specialists can help.
Civil Engineering
Structural, highways, rail, water and site engineers.
Mechanical Engineering
Design, manufacturing and maintenance engineers.
Electrical & Electronic
Power, controls, automation and electronics.
Aerospace Engineering
Aviation, defence and space talent.
Chemical & Process
Process, plant and chemical engineers.
Biomedical Engineering
Medical device and healthcare technology.
Environmental Engineering
Net-zero, energy and sustainability roles.
Computer & Software
Software, embedded, data and DevOps.
Who Our Engineering Recruitment Consultants Work With
Build a Stronger Engineering Team
From a single critical hire to scaling a whole department, we find engineers who can contribute from day one, without the pile of CVs you may have had from other agencies.
- Free online session and site visit
- 2–3 vetted candidates per role
- Percentage, fixed-fee or subscription pricing
- 30, 60 and 90-day aftercare
Find Your Next Engineering Role
Talk to engineering recruitment consultants who understand your discipline and will only put you forward for roles that genuinely fit.
- Permanent, contract and temporary roles
- Honest advice on salary and career moves
- Roles across the UK in every major sector
- Support from application to first day
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Visit Our Polegate Office (Appointment only)
Bernoullis Group
49 Station Road, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6EA
We work with employers and engineers right across the UK. Unlike online-only engineering recruitment agencies, we are always happy to meet in person, online or on site.
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Engineering Recruitment Specialists: Your Questions Answered
What do engineering recruitment agencies do?
Engineering recruitment agencies find, screen and place engineers for employers. The best ones understand the technical side of each role, so they can judge real capability rather than matching keywords on a CV. At Bernoullis our team has engineering backgrounds, so we assess skills, qualifications and site experience before you see a single CV.
What makes Bernoullis different from other engineering recruitment agencies?
We meet you in person, visit your site, and present a shortlist of 2–3 hand-picked candidates instead of a pile of CVs. We then check in with you and your new hire at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Which engineering sectors do you recruit for?
Civil, mechanical, electrical and electronic, aerospace, chemical and process, biomedical, environmental, and computer and software engineering, for permanent, contract and temporary roles. See all engineering sectors.
Do you recruit for permanent, contract and temporary engineering roles?
Yes. We recruit permanent engineers, specialist contractors and temporary cover. If you are unsure which suits your project, our contractor vs perm cost evaluator shows the true cost of each option.
How much does an engineering recruitment agency cost?
Many engineering recruitment agencies only charge a percentage of the first-year salary. We offer a choice: a percentage fee, a fixed fee per hire, or a monthly Recruitment-as-a-Service subscription with predictable pricing and no success fees. Compare options on our pricing page or with our free recruitment calculators.
What is Recruitment-as-a-Service?
Recruitment-as-a-Service is a monthly subscription that gives you ongoing recruitment support for a fixed fee, rather than paying a separate fee for every hire. It suits growing engineering teams that hire regularly and want predictable costs.
How do you vet engineering candidates?
We interview every candidate and assess their technical ability, qualifications, site and safety experience, and cultural fit against the brief we agreed with you. Only the 2–3 strongest matches are put forward.
How long does it take to fill an engineering vacancy?
It depends on the seniority, location and how specialist the skill set is. Because we start from our own network of engineers rather than waiting on a fresh job advert, we can often present a shortlist sooner. We will give you a realistic timeline after the free consultation.
Do you only work with employers in East Sussex?
No. Our office is in Polegate, East Sussex, but we recruit across the UK and can meet online or on site.
I am an engineer. How do I find a job through Bernoullis?
Browse our latest engineering vacancies or submit your CV and we will contact you when a suitable role comes up. We welcome candidates at every stage, from graduates to engineers who are chartered or working towards registration with the Engineering Council.
Engineering Specialists. We Solve Your Equations.
We have spent more than 20 years working in some of the most demanding engineering sectors, so we don’t just recruit for your industry. We understand it.
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