Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Technical Recruitment Partner in Manchester
Established in 1976, we are a specialist technical recruitment consultancy with deep expertise in connecting engineering professionals with leading employers across the UK. Our team of dedicated recruitment consultants brings decades of industry knowledge to match candidates with permanent and contract roles in mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering sectors. We serve a diverse client base ranging from multinational corporations to family-owned manufacturing firms, prioritising personalised support to align individual skills with organisational needs.Our long-standing reputation is built on understanding the unique demands of engineering disciplines and delivering tailored solutions that benefit both employers and job seekers. With offices in Manchester, we combine local market insight with nationwide reach to facilitate meaningful career opportunities and strategic hires. Our commitment to transparency, professionalism, and ethical practices ensures clients and candidates receive reliable, client-focused services that stand the test of time.
Services
Mechanical Engineering Recruitment
Chemical Engineering Jobs
Electrical Engineering Roles
Civil Engineering Positions
Petrochemical Sector Hiring
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in technical recruitment.
- Our consultants specialise in engineering disciplines across diverse industries.
- We offer tailored support for both permanent and contract roles.
- Our client base spans multinational corporations and SMEs.
- We provide nationwide coverage with local Manchester expertise.
Services
Mechanical Engineering Recruitment
We specialise in placing mechanical engineering professionals in permanent and contract roles across the UK. Our consultants understand the technical demands of roles in manufacturing, automotive, and industrial sectors. Clients benefit from our extensive network of qualified candidates and industry-specific expertise.
Chemical Engineering Jobs
Our chemical engineering recruitment services connect professionals with opportunities in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and process engineering industries. We match candidates with employers requiring compliance expertise and technical innovation. Our local Manchester team ensures sector-specific knowledge informs every placement.
Electrical Engineering Roles
We provide recruitment solutions for electrical engineering positions in energy, automation, and infrastructure projects. Our candidates include commissioning engineers and design specialists. Employers gain access to pre-vetted professionals with relevant industry certifications and project experience.
Civil Engineering Positions
Our civil engineering recruitment covers structural, transportation, and utilities projects nationwide. We support contractors and consultancies seeking chartered engineers and project managers. Candidates benefit from our relationships with major infrastructure firms and regional developers.
Petrochemical Sector Hiring
We specialise in placing professionals within oil & gas, refining, and energy sectors. Our consultants understand safety-critical requirements and regulatory standards. Employers access experienced personnel for onshore and offshore roles across the UK's energy industry.
People
David Collinson
Founder
Established Design Services NW in 1976, building a reputation for technical recruitment excellence. His leadership created a consultancy focused on engineering sectors, combining local Manchester expertise with nationwide reach.
Questions
What engineering sectors do you specialise in?
We cover mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and petrochemical engineering sectors, along with automotive, pharmaceutical, and nuclear industries.
Do you offer both permanent and contract roles?
Yes, we provide recruitment solutions for permanent positions, contract assignments, and temporary project-based engineering roles across the UK.
Are your services available outside Manchester?
We operate nationwide, placing candidates in engineering roles across the UK while maintaining our Manchester-based headquarters.
What support do you offer to employers?
We provide tailored recruitment services including candidate screening, market salary insights, and compliance verification for engineering roles in technical industries.
Reviews (1)
Simon Hamilton
Dec 05, 2018
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Ted and his team are fantastic. Diligent, caring and always going the extra mile. A fantastic agency and arguably Manchester's 'best kept recruitment secret.' It would be a six start review if that was possible.
