Client Name: Not disclosed
Industry/Sector: Built Environment / Infrastructure
Company Size: Large multinational
Location: Australia
Hiring Requirements: National Project Director and National Risk Director
Company Description:
The client is a leading contractor in the built environment sector, specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects across Australia. They are responsible for delivering complex projects that require specialised expertise and experienced leadership.
Spencer Ogden partnered with a leading contractor to fill critical senior director roles in their national team. By leveraging our deep market knowledge and specialised recruitment expertise, we successfully identified and secured top-tier candidates for the National Project Director and National Risk Director positions.
The Challenge
The client was working with approximately 30 different agencies on their national and international preferred supplier list (PSL). However, these agencies were not meeting the client's quality expectations for these senior roles. Additionally, the internal talent team faced challenges managing the influx of candidates from these suppliers. The client needed a credible and knowledgeable search partner to fill a crucial skill-set gap in their Senior Directors team.
Our Approach
Spencer Ogden implemented a targeted recruitment strategy:
- Market Intelligence: Utilised our deep understanding of niche engineering skill sets and sectors to identify potential candidates.
- Confidential Sourcing: Headhunted four outstanding profiles from the client's nearest geotechnical and environmental competitors within five working days.
- Streamlined Process: Set clear parameters around delivery timescales and managed the recruitment process from CV submission to offer management.
- Dedicated Support: Provided a full mobilisation service and dedicated account management team to oversee the hiring process.
The Results
- Candidates Contacted: 14
- Candidate CVs Submitted: 4
- Candidates Interviewed: 4 (2 or more interviews each)
- Candidates Offered: 1
- Candidates Hired: 1
The project was delivered on budget and ahead of the client's hiring schedule. Previously, the client had not believed they could attract this level of talent and secure them in such a short time frame, making this a landmark assignment for both the client and Spencer Ogden.
