13,846
Engineering jobs filled globally
Engineering Recruitment and Workforce Solutions
Staffing, HR and employment services
Employer Services
Hiring Engineers
Our team specialises in contract and direct hire recruiting, connecting businesses with top professionals. From filling long-term positions to scaling teams for short-term projects, Airswift delivers the right talent to support your company’s goals.
Start hiring talent 3x faster than your in-house hiring solution
Get the talent acquisition service you need to grow your business anywhere in the worldHire permanent staff
Find specialised technical talent that others can't deliver
Our engaged search approach ensures your critical technical roles are filled with qualified specialists who fit your culture and requirements - not just the most available candidates.
Why our approach works:
- Discipline-specific recruiters who understand your technical requirements
- Research-driven process that goes beyond job boards to find passive candidates
- Comprehensive screening ensuring technical and cultural alignment
"Airswift did a lot of the heavy lifting for us in that first year. They marketed us to the right people, reaching out to over 5,000 people and helping us hire 26 new employees."
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Countries where we have hired
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Sectors worked
We've been recognised!
Airswift is proud to be ranked #46 on Staffing Industry Analysts' 2024 list of the largest staffing firms globally. Previously, we've has been recognised on similar lists, including:- Largest Staffing Firms Globally (2023)
- Largest Staffing Firms in the USA (2023)
- Largest Engineering Staffing Firms in USA (2023)
- Largest Engineering Staffing Firms globally (2023)
Critical hires we've secured
Senior Electrical Engineer - Engineering & Design - Construction & Civil - Boden, Sweden
We sourced a Senior Electrical Engineer for a leading infrastructure firm in Sweden’s green hydrogen sector, identifying a candidate with over 10 years’ experience in electrical design and project management. The role required technical expertise, design software proficiency, and strong leadership in managing schedules, budgets, and safety standards.
The selected candidate successfully led project teams, optimised deliverables, and ensured best practices were followed. Their expertise enhanced team collaboration, drove project efficiency, and contributed to the client’s green infrastructure initiatives with measurable value.
Why choose Airswift?
We manage 60 offices worldwide, 1,000 employees and 9,000 contractors. Our global reach and talent pool are unmatched in the engineering recruitment industry.
Our connected infrastructure ensures unique project insights and agile talent acquisition. Whatever the project, we can help find and mobilise the best engineering talent.
Testimonials
Airswift is the most professional of engineering recruitment firms I have dealt with in many FPSO projects. Their dedication, timely intervention, effective communication and dissemination of important pandemic information such as Government directives, Advisories, Control and Safeguarding measures to NVUP staff are commendable.
PNG team were wonderful on their support with on boarding and whilst in quarantine. Very accommodating and amenable.
All the people I was in contact with were outstanding, friendly and always helpful, I made my life a lot easier. I would most definitely want to work with Airswift in the future. Cheers.
I've found having local support very helpful and Airswift have been overall very responsive
Strategic workforce scaling for 8 Rivers sustainability projects
Airswift supported 8 Rivers amidst its rapid growth following a $100 million investment. As an extension of 8 Rivers’ HR team, we provided comprehensive recruitment solutions, including headhunting, engaged search, and talent mapping, to build teams across engineering, project development, and corporate functions.
We developed salary structures, launched cobranded campaigns doubling 8 Rivers’ LinkedIn followers, and tapped Airswift’s global network to secure niche talent in hydrogen, specialty gas, and engineering, driving growth from 18 to 66+ employees in two years.
Comprehensive talent acquisition for Rovuma LNG project
In 2017, Airswift supported the Rovuma LNG project by providing engineering recruitment services in Maputo and Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Leveraging talent mapping, candidate screening, onboarding, and compliance checks, Airswift sourced over 70 key positions locally and internationally, achieving a 100% placement rate for a national hiring programme.
As the largest supplier of national and expatriate consultants, Airswift ensured full compliance with local laws while delivering seamless recruitment and global mobility support, enabling the client to establish a strong local presence and meet their project demands effectively.
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Contractor recruitment and compliance for Sydney Metro
As expert engineering headhunters, Airswift was trusted to support the Sydney Metro project in Australia with recruitment for niche disciplines in ETCS, Signalling, Assurance, and Systems Engineering. To streamline their contractor model, Airswift provided clear cost breakdowns and ensured compliance across all operations.
By meeting individually with contractors, Airswift addressed concerns around contracts, insurance, timesheets, and expenses, making the transition seamless. The result was the successful transition of over 15 contractors and Airswift being recognised as a trusted agency for pre-identified contract resources across Australia.
Employer of Record solutions for Tyra Gas
Airswift supported the Tyra gas field redevelopment in the Danish North Sea, a $300M project spanning seven countries. We provided Employer of Record services, managing immigration, payroll, global mobility, and compliance for 140 contractors and 80 employees.
This included expatriation, repatriation, and local issue resolution. Airswift assigned a lead administrator to oversee and manage all migration efforts, ensuring seamless relocation and employment support. With responsive and reliable service, Airswift secured all work permits on time, enabling smooth operations across complex project locations.
Find your next role
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Our contract and direct hire recruiters help top talent at every stage of their job search. Whether you’re searching for full-time or temporary work, Airswift can help you find the right role for your career goals and skill set.
We connect engineering talent with innovative firms in the following industries
- Civil engineering and the construction industry
- Oil and gas (upstream, midstream, downstream and LNG)
- Renewable energy (wind, solar, hydropower, battery and energy storage)
- Power and utilities
- Mining and metals
- Petrochemicals and other industrial chemicals
- Manufacturing
- Technology
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