Hire Advanced Materials Specialists Who Understand the Science
Stop wasting time on candidates who can't tell alumina from zirconia. Our PhD-level recruiters screen for genuine technical competence — so your shortlist contains only scientists and engineers who truly understand your work.
Why Companies Choose Us
PhD-Level Screening
Our team includes a PhD materials scientist who reviews every technical candidate. We assess genuine understanding — not just keywords on a CV.
87% Retention Rate
Our combined technical screening and personality assessment delivers placements that last. 87% of our placements remain beyond two years.
Faster Time-to-Hire
Because we understand the roles deeply, our initial shortlists are more relevant. Clients typically fill positions 40% faster than with generalist recruiters.
Technical Brief to Placement
A rigorous, science-led process that finds the right person — not just an available one.
Technical Brief
We begin with a detailed technical brief — not a generic job spec. We discuss the science behind the role: the materials, the processes, the research challenges. This ensures we search for candidates who truly understand what you need.
Specialist Search
We activate our specialist network across the UK's advanced materials ecosystem. Our PhD-level team screens candidates on technical competence, not just keywords, identifying professionals who can discuss sintering parameters or battery cell chemistry with genuine understanding.
Scientific Assessment
Every shortlisted candidate undergoes our Scientific Compatibility Assessment — an 8-dimension evaluation of personality, work style, and cultural fit. Combined with rigorous technical screening, this dual approach reduces bad hires by 76%.
Placement & Support
We present a curated shortlist (typically 3-5 candidates), manage the interview process, and support offer negotiation. Post-placement, we maintain contact through the probation period and beyond to ensure long-term retention.
From Lab Bench to Boardroom
We recruit across the full spectrum of technical and leadership roles in advanced materials.
R&D & Research
- Materials Scientists
- Research Engineers
- R&D Managers
- Laboratory Technicians
- Principal Scientists
- Characterisation Scientists
Process & Manufacturing
- Process Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Production Managers
- Quality Engineers
- Continuous Improvement Engineers
- Scale-up Engineers
Design & Applications
- Applications Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Stress Engineers
- Simulation Engineers
- Technical Sales Engineers
- Product Development Engineers
Leadership & Management
- VP Engineering
- Technical Directors
- CTO/CSO
- Programme Managers
- Site Directors
- Head of R&D
Transparent, Competitive Pricing
Contingency
of annual salary
- No placement, no fee
- Full technical screening
- Rebate period included
Retained Search
of annual salary
- Dedicated search team
- Personality assessment
- Extended guarantee period
- Priority candidate access
RPO
volume-based pricing
- Embedded recruitment team
- Ideal for 10+ hires/year
- Full employer branding
All fees include our Scientific Compatibility Assessment. Rebate terms vary by engagement type.
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