Shirley Parsons helped a leading international engineering consultancy build a high-performance delivery team for AMP8 by quickly placing six key engineers across electrical, mechanical and civil disciplines.
Shirley Parsons helped a leading international engineering consultancy build a high-performance delivery team for AMP8 by quickly placing six key engineers across electrical, mechanical and civil disciplines.
A leading international engineering consultancy was experiencing rapid growth and needed to scale its delivery function to meet increasing project demand. Despite having a strong reputation in the market, the business faced challenges in sourcing and retaining high-quality talent quickly enough to support new project wins.
They required not just individual hires, but a coordinated strategy to build an entire delivery team with the right mix of technical expertise, cultural fit, and leadership potential. Traditional recruitment methods and internal resources were unable to keep pace with their expansion goals.
Recognising the urgency and complexity of the brief, Shirley Parsons designed a bespoke recruitment partnership model led by Framework Delivery Director Teo De La Cruz, who brings more than two decades of sector experience across civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
Our solution combined:
• Proactive market mapping and tender tracking.
• Engagement with long-standing network contacts.
• Exclusive search agreements.
• Efficient interview-to-start timelines.
Within the first project phase, Teo successfully placed six key engineers, spanning electrical, mechanical, and civil design – each selected for their technical capability and proven track record in water industry delivery.
• 6 placements within a short period of time
• Average start time: under two weeks from client engagement
• 100% repeat business across subsequent project phases
These hires strengthened the client’s delivery performance, reduced project risk, and ensured continuity across frameworks supporting major UK water utilities.
The success of this partnership has led to Shirley Parsons being retained to support future AMP8 delivery resourcing and leadership recruitment.
Teo says:
“This project was a perfect example of how proactive collaboration can make a tangible difference. By understanding the client’s challenges, maintaining close communication, and leveraging trusted relationships, we’ve built a delivery team that’s truly performing.”
Looking to Build Your Own High-Performance Delivery Team?
If your organisation is preparing for AMP8 or undertaking complex water or utilities infrastructure projects, Shirley Parsons can help you secure the technical talent you need to deliver. Get in touch with Teo to discuss how we can support your resourcing strategy at teo.delacruz@shirleyparsons.com.
