Market sectors

Our team has an in-depth knowledge of a broad range of sectors in the engineering industry. Call us for an insight into the job market and opportunities in your sector.


About Thomas Radford

Early access to opportunities

Thomas Radford has built a reputation for finding the people and the career opportunities that others don't get access to, and for doing this quickly. We're known for being professional, hardworking and tenacious. For always being very proactive, but keep things discreet.

We're particularly known for caring about people - our clients who trust us to find the right individuals for their positions, the candidates whose lives we help to change and the colleagues we work alongside.

It's a reputation we've worked hard to build and one we intend to keep.

Let Thomas Radford help you in your search for a new role or a new recruit and you'll be welcomed by a team who'll be there to support you, not just now, but in the future too.

Give us a call today and we'll chat through how we can help you.

Rail

From traction power to track design, we've placed top-level professionals in some of rail industry's most rewarding positions.

With the UK having one of the world's longest standing rail systems and a constant focus on developing new, sustainable technologies, its engineers are in high demand.

We place them in projects across the country and indeed the world.

Our network of highly talented engineers isn't limited to the UK, however. We work with candidates in many different countries to source the right people for a wide variety of technical disciplines and for positions from senior management to board level.

To find out more about our experience in the rail sector or how we can help you, why not send us a quick email?

Civil & structural

A well-established sector, many of the most experienced and innovative engineers in the world are in civil and structural engineering.

When we're asked to find people for pioneering developments across the world, we appreciate that only the very best will do.

We ensure we already know the key players and the rising stars, so they're only a phone call away when clients need top-level specialists.

Placing people in positions ranging from geotechnical to transportation, we work with some of the industry's most highly qualified people and source talent for some of the most influential roles.

Get in touch today to find out more about what we've done in this sector.

Environmental

Fast becoming the most rapidly expanding sector in the world, the environmental sector boasts some of the most exciting engineering projects and is attracting the cream of the industry's talent.

The importance of ethical and sustainable environmental management has gained real momentum in recent years.

Today, every new construction project needs expert consultants and engineers to provide in-depth knowledge on land management, waste management, utilities distribution and more.

We scour the world to find the most talented people for positions in areas ranging from hydrogeology to land contamination. With an international client and candidate base, we can match the best specialists with the most fulfilling projects.

Why not give us a call to chat about the current opportunities for you in the environmental industry?

Oil & gas

The oil and gas industry has many specialist areas, so our clients and candidates appreciate our detailed knowledge of the sector.

With a vast range of skills and roles being demanded in this area, our focus on building a wide network of candidates pays dividends.

We place highly talented engineers in roles from extraction management to distribution.

Our solid client relationships also offer benefits to candidates, providing opportunities to work on challenging roles with new technical and strategic developments.

If you'd like our help making your next move or appointment in this sector, why not give us call?

Renewable energy

Global environmental management initiatives and sustainability targets have put the value of experienced professionals in this field on the rise.

As the targets for reducing carbon emissions continue to increase, advancements in renewable energy technology are moving on apace.

This is creating a multitude of challenging roles and attracting a wealth of new talent to the sector.

The renewable energy industry also needs much-valued support from established, experienced engineers and consultants from the fields of power distribution and management.

With governments across the globe setting new sustainability and clean energy targets, we've been called upon to place candidates in positions around the world, from China to New Zealand.

Want to know more? Drop us a quick email.

International

As development schemes and new infrastructure are rolled out globally, there's an ever-increasing need for high level, experienced engineers on projects across the world. Maybe you're an organisation struggling to find the people you need in your own country, or maybe you're an individual interested in working abroad. We can help. Over the years we've built a large bank of contacts internationally.

As a candidate, considering positions abroad can enable you to expand your experience and fast-track your career on some of the most prestigious projects in the world.

It can also enable you and your family to enjoy a whole new lifestyle and the excitement of living in a different country and soaking up a new culture.

As an organisation, considering candidates from other countries can open up a much deeper well of talent and inject a wider range of skills and experience into your management team.

To make the move as smooth as possible, we can provide support on everything from organising visas, to relocating and tax advice.

To find out more about our international work, why not get in touch?

Our experience

Specialist engineering experience

Our consultants are experts who've amassed an in-depth knowledge of the niche sectors in which we operate. Most importantly, we make it our business to know the people who work in these industries and for them to know us.

The result is a strong network of both clients and candidates in the UK and internationally.

Sitting alongside our sector-specific experience are our expert search and selection techniques and an innate ability to know which person is right for which position.

It's a winning combination that enables us to recruit high calibre people quickly, often prompting those who aren't even looking for work to take a new role.

Drop us a line if you'd like to know more about our experience in your specific field.

Our approach

People working with people

It sounds obvious, but whatever the role, project or company, recruitment is all about people, relationships and trust - something that's always at the forefront of our minds.

Whether you're a client or a candidate, you'll have a dedicated Thomas Radford consultant who'll take time to get to know you, your wants, needs, preferences and desires in great depth. We'll then set to work to achieve your objectives.

Building networks and taking a proactive approach to finding people for posts, rather than simply collating reactions to adverts, enables us to reduce the time and cost to recruit. It also enables us to offer candidates positions they may never otherwise have even dreamed of.

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Social responsibility

Giving something back

Thomas Radford has achieved a lot in recent years and we want to share our success. As we work internationally, we choose to support projects around the world, donating a percentage of our earnings to help provide clean water, sanitation and food in developing countries.

As part of our reduce, reuse, recycle environmental policy, we recycle all office waste and save paper by using email and other digital interaction rather than traditional correspondence. It's not all about the environment though - this approach also enables us to move faster and build much stronger personal relationships.

If you'd like to help us contribute more, we'd love to hear from you. Why not give us a call?