Securing the ideal Mechanical and Electrical Contracts Manager for MJ Quinn
Supporting MJ Quinn with specialist MEP recruitment for a hard-to-fill Mechanical and Electrical Contracts Manager role in Cumbria.
Mechanical and Electrical Contracts Manager
Finding the right candidate for a hard-to-fill Cumbria role
Established in 1978, MJ Quinn is a leading provider of fully integrated end-to-end design, plan and build solutions across the retail, commerce, public services and education sectors in the UK and Ireland.
Headquartered in Liverpool, the company designs, installs and maintains telecoms, mechanical, electrical, fire detection and suppression systems, LED lighting, air cooling and building services.
MJ Quinn has a presence across the UK and Ireland, connects over 21,000 customers every day and employs more than 3,100 staff.
Vincent Gurney began talking to MJ Quinn’s internal M&E recruitment team about a hard-to-fill Mechanical Project Manager role.
Challenge accepted – the right candidate for the right role
The internal team was impressed with Vincent Gurney’s reputation as a specialist MEP recruiter known for delivering quality candidates.
Initial brief
The first discussions focused on a hard-to-fill Mechanical Project Manager role.
New requirement
When that role was placed on hold, Vincent Gurney was asked to support with a Mechanical and Electrical Contracts Manager vacancy in Cumbria.
Wider reach
Our UK-wide candidate network and specialist software gave us access to a large, qualified pool of talent.
Candidate presented
We presented several candidates, with one interviewed within a week of us receiving the vacancy.
From first interview to successful hire
One of the candidates presented by Vincent Gurney was interviewed within a week of us receiving the job.
The candidate was then offered a second interview and subsequently hired.
From start to finish, the process took just over two months.
Following that successful placement, MJ Quinn entrusted Vincent Gurney with a further four roles to fill across the business.
of receiving the job
A successful placement and four further roles
The Mechanical and Electrical Contracts Manager was hired, and the successful placement led to MJ Quinn asking Vincent Gurney to support with four additional roles.
Four additional roles across the business
The roles included Operations Manager, Electrical Project Manager, MEP Contracts Manager and Mechanical Project Manager.
Confidence. That’s what our clients have in us because of our ability to deliver quality MEP talent. We don’t make promises that we can’t deliver on and that is a key reason our reputation is so strong in the building services market.
Well, that and the fact we know the industry and understand the requirements of each job, so we’re truly searching for the best candidate that matches those requirements. This was especially evident for MJ Quinn because we knew the challenges they were facing, the specifications for the job and the importance of finding the right fit.