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Why ravensearch

Building your future in M&E

Our goal is simple: matching the best M&E talent with the best opportunities.

We work exclusively in North-West M&E building services, placing permanent professionals across Operational, Commercial and Pre-Construction roles. That focus means we know the contractors, the projects and the people.

250+
Placements made
2012
Recruiting since
100%
M&E focused
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    Roles worth your time

    Every role we put forward is chosen to match your skills, goals and next step.

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    The right connections

    We know the region's M&E contractors, so we can introduce you to the right ones.

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    A focused process

    Clear steps and quick feedback, saving employers and candidates time.

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    Market insight

    Salary, demand and hiring insight to help you make your next move with confidence.

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    Guidance throughout

    Candidate or employer, we support you from first conversation to start date.

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    Beyond the placement

    We stay in touch after the start date to make sure every placement works.

What we recruit

Three disciplines, one sector

From site and project delivery through to estimating, commercial and pre-construction. Browse the roles we recruit for in each.

In their words

What people say

M&E professionals and the contractors who hire them, on working with Mike.

  • Craig | Pre-Construction Manager
    Craig | Pre-Construction Manager

    ​Contacted Mike at ravensearch looking for a new role. Found Mike to be very helpful and well versed in the industry. Within a couple of weeks managed to secure offers with companies that weren’t even advertising role...

  • Josh | Managing Director
    Josh | Managing Director

    ​Mike has been an invaluable partner in helping us find top-notch talent for both mechanical and electrical roles. He understands our specific needs and consistently delivers highly qualified candidates who fit seamle...

  • Stephen | Mechanical Manager
    Stephen | Mechanical Manager

    ​Mike was professional in his approach whenever we discussed future positions he was always extremely helpful. I would recommend anyone to contact Mike with your enquires as you will get the best service, I highly rec...

  • Phil | Director
    Phil | Director

    ​I am writing to express my thanks to Mike Halliwell, for the great service that he has delivered to us over this last year. The engineers that we have used are all of high calibre and represent the agency and Michael...

  • Peter | Director
    Peter | Director

    ​Mike is a very reliable recruiter who researches your requirements and provides a first class service. I would not hesitate to use Mike again.

  • Geoff | Estimator
    Geoff | Estimator

    ​Mike provided a professional service and is exceptional at what he does.

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For M&E professionals

Not every role is advertised

A lot of the roles we fill never reach a job board. If nothing above fits, send your CV and we will keep you in mind as they come in.

No pressure, no CV sent anywhere without your say so. Call Mike on 07958 016375 or send your details across.

Be the first to know

New M&E roles land with us most weeks. Set up an alert and we will email you the ones that match, before they go any further.

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For employers

Hiring M&E staff in the North-West?

Over 250 permanent placements since 2012, from site managers and project engineers through to contracts managers and commercial leads.

"Mike has been an invaluable partner in helping us find top-notch talent for both mechanical and electrical roles. He understands our specific needs and consistently delivers highly qualified candidates who fit seamlessly into our team."

JM - Managing Director