Specialisms

Technical & Construction

Our Technical Team has established a reputation for sourcing high-calibre candidates from Board level through to recently qualified professionals.

Cobalt brings together a dedicated team of experienced consultants whose unrivalled sector knowledge enables them to operate across the following disciplines:

  • Professional Quantity Surveying/Cost Management
  • Project Management
  • Planning Management & Project Controls
  • Chartered Building Surveying
  • Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
  • Civil & Structural Engineering
  • Architecture & Design
  • CDM Co-ordination
  • Sustainability
  • Legal Support & Dispute Management

Our client base spans the UK, Europe, Middle East and international markets and includes large, multidisciplinary technical consultancies, development companies and smaller specialist service providers.

Combining executive search and contingency services, we have an ever-growing database and access to an extensive range of candidates that are not widely available on the recruitment market.

We are able to provide specialist technical professionals for permanent, contract and interim resourcing needs and can source individuals to fit your sector, language, location and cultural requirements.

Comprehensive Sector Coverage:


  • Infrastructure/Civils - Rail, Highways, Water, Waste, Telecoms, Ports, Airports
  • Buildings - Commercial, Retail, Residential, Leisure, Hotels, Mixed Use
  • Public Sector - PFI/PPP, Health, Education, Government, Local Authority, Housing Associations
  • Oil & Gas
  • Power, Energy, Renewable Energy

Our knowledge of the technical market and our high-quality candidate management enables us to consistently source and secure talented professionals across in the construction industry.