Construction & Engineering Search

Global construction recruitment specialists

End-to-end workforce solutions connecting positively impactful people with mission-led businesses across construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure worldwide.

120+ live opportunities 20+ years combined experience Global network · 30+ countries

Trusted by leading global construction & engineering organisations

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Specialist Divisions

Three brands.
One mission.

NEO connects top-tier talent with businesses building the world's most ambitious infrastructure. From renewables to mission-critical systems, our specialist divisions deliver expert recruitment tailored to each sector's unique demands.

02 / NEO Energy Energy

Energy

Connecting top talent with utilities, IPPs, EPCs, developers, OEMs and renewable technology firms worldwide. Building the high-performing teams powering the energy transition.

95%Fill rate
4wkAvg time-to-hire
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03 / NEO Mission Critical Mission Critical

Mission Critical

Specialists connecting top-tier talent with the companies driving data centres and critical infrastructure. Sourcing across design, construction, IT, cybersecurity and sustainability.

88%Retention
6wkAvg time-to-hire
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04 / NEO Projects Projects

Projects

Agile temporary staffing solutions tailored to your most critical project needs. Placing skilled professionals exactly where and when they're needed, keeping projects on schedule and within scope.

2wkTime frame
46+Trusted partners
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Live Opportunities

Latest jobs.

Explore live job opportunities across our global network. Whether you're seeking a role in project management, engineering or construction, we connect top talent with industry-leading employers.

NEO Energy

Senior Wind Project Manager

Houston, TX · USA
Permanent · Full-time
Mission Critical

Data Centre Construction Director

Dublin · Ireland
Permanent · Full-time
NEO International

Head of Pre-Construction

Manchester · UK
Permanent · Full-time
NEO Energy

Solar Engineering Lead

Madrid · Spain
Contract · 12 months
Mission Critical

Critical Infrastructure MEP Manager

Frankfurt · Germany
Permanent · Full-time
NEO Energy

BESS Commercial Manager

London · UK
Permanent · Full-time
What we cover

Our specialist capabilities.

Flagship Service

Executive search for the projects shaping our world.

Strategic executive search delivering top construction, engineering and renewable energy leaders for global growth. We run a structured, research-led process with full transparency, every step of the way.

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Flagship service
Success-based hiring that delivers top talent quickly.
Permanent Hires

Success-based hiring that delivers top talent quickly.

Embedded permanent recruitment for engineering, construction and infrastructure businesses with growth ambitions.

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A quick and efficient solution for live projects.
Contractor Solutions

A quick and efficient solution for live projects.

Specialist contract talent on demand, with immediate access and the compliance infrastructure to support cross-border placement.

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Specialist talent, assembled for impact.
Project-Based Teams

Specialist talent, assembled for impact.

Delivery-ready teams built around the scope, schedule and stakeholder demands of major capital programmes.

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Diverse, future-ready hiring strategy.
Inclusive Hiring

Diverse, future-ready hiring strategy.

Targeted research and outreach delivering balanced shortlists that strengthen leadership teams and project delivery.

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By the numbers

Proven results, trusted partnerships, exceptional talent.

Our metrics speak for themselves. We measure what matters: speed, quality and the long-term retention of the people we place.

Our Approach

The NEO way.

Our consultants are specialists within their markets, with a combined experience of over 20 years. We have intentionally chosen to remain boutique to deliver the personalised service we love to provide our clients.

We pride ourselves on integrity, our relationships, and the quality of our service. We are experts at recruiting exceptional talent, and have created a suite of services to align with our partners' hiring goals.

Problem Solving
Smart Work
Proper Research
Trusted Partners
NEO team
12Markets
20+Years
3Sectors
Global Reach

Locations we operate in.

From the USA to New Zealand, we have helped our partner organisations recruit senior level talent from across the globe with unrivalled success.

Manchester UK Headquarters
Houston USA Office
Dubai MEA Hub
Singapore APAC Hub
Madrid EU Coverage
Frankfurt EU Coverage
30+ Countries placed
Manchester
Houston
Dubai
Singapore
Madrid
Frankfurt
Partner Voices

What our partners say.

We believe we do a great job at what we do. But don't just take our word for it.

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I've worked with NEO Energy for around a year and can confidently recommend their team. They understand our business and the renewable energy market deeply, with an excellent network and a consultative approach that adds real value.

JP
Jones Power
VP of Project Operations
Jones
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NEO Mission Critical have been instrumental in scaling our European data centre programme. Their understanding of the technical landscape, paired with a genuinely consultative approach, has set them apart from every other agency we've engaged.

KB
Keltbray
Director of Talent Acquisition
Keltbray
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Industry Insight

Latest news.

Insights, market intelligence and updates from across construction, energy and mission-critical sectors.

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The construction industry in the UK faces various challenges: government investment uncertainty, major projects under threat, Tier 1 firms going into administration,...

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24 Feb 2025 7 min read

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Data centers have long been the backbone of the digital age, acting as the nerve center for processing, storing, and managing data...

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