Engineering Recruitment Agencies Sydney — RCSA-Backed Hires
Finding the right engineering talent in Sydney? Yeah, it's time-consuming stuff. We've built a solid network of vetted engineering candidates, and we help place people into permanent, contract and temp roles. It's part of our Engineering Recruitment Agency across Australia.
Trusted by teams across Australia
- RCSA Member
- Fully Insured & Workers-Comp Covered
- Construction & Civil
- Mining & Resources
- Healthcare & Care
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Hospitality & Events
From brief to shortlist
Brief us
Share the role, must-haves and budget.
Search & screen
We source, vet and reference-check candidates.
Vetted shortlist in 7 days
Curated candidates, not CV spam.
90-day guarantee
They leave or underperform? We re-place free.
Why TQN Personnel
We carefully vet every candidate we send your way – checking their skills, references and work rights. As RCSA members, we back every permanent placement we make.
In engineering recruitment we vet for chartered status (CPEng/RPEQ), discipline depth and project-scale experience.
Inside the Sydney talent market
Sydney has a population around 5,557,233 and a labour force near 2,560,245.
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Construction
Financial and Insurance Services
Retail Trade
Accommodation and Food Services
Western Sydney Employment Area (WSEA)
Bradfield City Centre
Mamre Road Precinct
Moorebank Intermodal Precinct
Sydney Business Park
Western Sydney Aerotropolis
Source: ABS
Engineering Roles We Place
Typical engineering roles we recruit for Sydney clients include:
- Civil Engineers
- Structural Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Project Engineers
- Design Engineers
Credentials & checks we verify for engineering
- CPEng / RPEQ
- NER registration
- degree (Washington Accord)
- project portfolio
Engineering hiring demand across Sydney
In Sydney, the infrastructure pipeline, energy transition and defence projects are driving engineering demand.
Recruitment licensing & compliance
Permanent placement is exempt from labour hire licensing — we lead with RCSA membership and structured candidate vetting. Temp and contract placements are covered under our interstate labour hire licences, Fair Work and workers compensation.
FAQs
Do recruitment agencies charge candidates?
No — reputable agencies are paid by the employer, not the candidate. Registering, being represented and being placed are free for jobseekers. Be wary of anyone asking candidates for placement fees.
How much do recruitment agencies charge?
Cost depends on the engagement: a salary percentage for permanent hires, an hourly margin for temp and contract, confirmed before you commit.
How do recruitment agencies get paid?
Payment comes from the employer on a successful placement; jobseekers pay nothing.
What does a recruitment agency do?
Agencies find and vet candidates, present a shortlist, and handle the offer stage so employers don't have to.
Do you need a labour hire licence to recruit permanent staff in New South Wales?
Permanent placement is exempt from labour hire licensing — we lead with RCSA membership and structured candidate vetting. Temp and contract placements are covered under our interstate labour hire licences, Fair Work and workers compensation.