Executive Search

The ultimate Executive Search within the Engineering and Technology space

Our success depends on your success, therefore sourcing the very best executive talent for our clients is of paramount importance.

Based on our market knowledge, strong network of senior and executive individuals (NED, C-Suite, MD’s, Presidents, VP’s, Directors, 'Heads Of') and thoroughness, coupled with absolute discretion and confidentiality in our approach, we believe we are the perfect engineering and technical executive search partner.

Our 10 step process

Establish the Need and Cultural Fit
Define the Strategy
Assist with preparing job description / brief / ideal candidate profile
Launch the Campaign (Search / Advertising)
Present candidate shortlist
Formulate candidate shortlist
Targeted candidate head hunting
Targeted candidate head hunting
Assist with interview and offer process
Assist with employee onboarding
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Testimonials

“Superb service, Russell has been exceptional in providing candidates with the skills required for our bespoke positions. Good attention to detail and overall great service ”

HR Director, Microelectronics, Aerospace and Defence Industry

Electronic Safety Equipment

“Liam, James and Russ have all been excellent. Great communication all the way through the process and they got me the job in the end! Professional approach, asked the right questions, took time to understand my CV and ambitions, didn't put me under pressure. Nothing they could have done better, it was all great ”

L. Paines

“Excellent communication and frequency of interaction. Checking in during each stage of the process, and communicating with the prospective company. ”

D. Finch

“Alan was very professional and helpful, always kept on top of things, easy to contact and keen to help. I would love to give some constructive feedback, but genuinely everything went as smoothly as it could have. ”

J. Milew

“Excellent support throughout the talent recruitment process. Spent time spent up-front understanding talent needs, good talent market mapping and great candidate selection for CV and telephone review. Very competent recruitment company. Easy to do business with. ”

Head of Product Management and Marketing, Defence and Microelectronics

“All round professional service provided ”

D.Jones

“Listened to our brief, actively searched for candidate and found somebody excellent in a difficult area. Overall excellent service and would consider going exclusive to start with on next opportunities. ”

Managing Director, Underwater Systems, Maritime and Defence Industry

“Great communication and guidance through the interview process and the run up to starting the new job. Can't fault the service, I will certainly make others aware of April Quest. ”

S. Krauze

“Best ever agency. I shan’t be using any others from here on in. They also really appreciate the need for diversity ”

Head of HR, Aerospace and Defence

“The service April Quest provide is unparalleded to any other recruitment agency. They are constantly making sure both the candidate and client is happy to ensure a positive outcome. We have been using April Quest exclusively for the past 6 months and they have become an extension to our business. ”

HR Director, Detection equipment

“Great comms and a thorough service. April Quest have filled some tough roles and I cannot recommend them highly enough ”

Technical Director, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

“Thank you so much, you're one in a million of a recruiter! ”

A. Thayil

“Russell has been very professional, kind and caring. He has kept in regular contact and made this whole process enjoyable ”

B. Wilson

“April Quest do not give up: even if the role is challenging and difficult to be filled, April Quest keeps searching and supporting the client and is willing to cover the extra mile, until there’s a successful outcome. I’m definitely happy to recommend April Quest to others, as my experience so far with them is that it is a professional, experienced, success oriented, friendly recruitment agency, which makes the difference during a recruitment campaign. ”

Technical Director, Monitoring and Telemetry Equipment, Water Industry

“This was my first time using a recruitment service to job hunt, I was a little sceptical at first but the company has made the process a breeze with a great outcome. April Quest was supportive, involved and knowledgeable. I was kept informed and involved throughout the process. ”

E.McEgan

“Liam gave me my biggest breakthrough of my career which I was actively seeking for. I believe nothing could have been better than how it was executed by Liam. Thank you. Much appreciated. I will recommend and use your service in the future if I am in a position of hiring. ”

H. Tripathi

“April Quest is always on the ball and moving things forward. The whole process has been very smooth from start to finish ”

K. Thornton

“Liam was a great recruiter, the whole process was a piece of cake and he even took the time out of hours (after 17:30) to speak with me. ”

M. Bucas

“Russell was always on the ball in terms of providing the right calibre of candidate. Fast and effect communication was very good. Always had a good list of candidates ready for review. ”

Bid and Framework Manager, Nuclear Industry

“Good quality candidates that are well prepared when they interview. ”

HR People Partner, Electronic Safety Equipment, Safety Industry

“Very friendly and helpful. Communication was excellent. I felt Russell wanted to ensure both parties were happy. ”

S. Darling

“I loved that James was calling me to update me and also to ask me how things went. He arranged everything with the best way ”

T. Papak

“Good communications and teased out what I actually wanted from the role offering up differing candidates who brought a wide skill set from which I could choose. ”

Operations Engineering Manager, Electronic Safety Equipment, Safety Industry

“Very professional company from the get go. Managed everything from initial interview to timesheet approvals. Can’t fault you on anything ”

R. Roberts

“A solid selection of candidates which had been thought through and well filtered. ”

Technical Director, Safety & Security Industry

“April Quest had just formed, I’d been searching for a career move and saw the launch video on LinkedIn. I challenged Russell to 'come up with something for me'. He listened to my experience and interests, rather than simply looking at job titles and delivered. It was a bit left field, but that's what made it interesting. ”

C. Watts

“Listened to what we were after ”

Managing Director, Machine Learning and Computer Vision Industry

We've helped many engineering and technology companies across the globe secure senior and executive leaders.

If you're an executive seeking their next challenge, or a company looking to hire their next leader, please get in touch to see how we can assist you.

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