Great hires start before the search. We work with you to position the role properly, find and engage the right people, and make it easy for the right candidates to say yes.
Finding the right candidate is only part of the job.
The other part is knowing what you’re really looking for, building a process that doesn’t lose good people, and understanding what the market will and won’t support.
Wave is services-led, not transactional. That means working with you on role definition, salary benchmarking, market data, and process feedback as standard not as an upsell, as part of how we work.
How we work
Before the search starts, we work through the brief properly. The role, the team context, the realistic market, and how the hiring process is set up. If something does not add up, we will say so.
During the search, you get regular updates with real information. What the candidate pool looks like, how the brief is landing, and what is moving or stalling.
After each hire, we share a clear view of how the process performed. So you get better at hiring over time, not just fill a role.
75
%+
of candidates we submit are progressed to interview
Engineering Talent Solutions for Advanced Technology Sectors
We specialise in securing exceptional talent for
Advanced Technologies
- Hardware Design & Development
- Mechanical Design
- Electro-mechanical
- Photonics & Optical Systems
- Semiconductor Design
- Process Engineering
- Test, Verification and Quality
- Project & Technical Leadership
Software & Systems
- Embedded Software & Software
- Systems Architecture
- Control Systems
- AI, Simulation and ML
- Project & Technical Leadership
Industries We Serve
- Space, Aerospace and Defence Technology
- Semiconductor Design & Manufacturing
- Robotics & Automation
- Automotive
- Electronic Product
Flexible solutions to suit your needs.
Every client is different. We work in three ways depending on what you need.
Contingency Recruitment
You pay when we successfully place the role. This is our standard model and includes role review, market benchmarking, and process support as standard. Suitable for individual hires or ongoing needs.
Split Fee Search
A payment to start the search and a payment on placement. This allows for a more focused, dedicated search and offers a discount compared to contingency. Not available to new clients. This model is reserved for established partnerships where we are confident we can deliver.
Onsite and Embedded Recruitment
A dedicated recruitment resource working closely with your hiring managers. We handle everything: hiring plans, spec writing, candidate screening, pipeline management, and agency coordination if needed. Ideal for early stage companies scaling quickly or clients with multiple hires to make in a short timeframe. The most cost effective solution for high volume hiring, on a monthly basis.
Not sure which fits? Get in touch to discuss the best solution.
Each Solution Includes
- Technical requirement analysis
- Market rate guidance
- Candidate technical screening
- Interview management
- Offer negotiation support
- Aftercare service