
Contingent Search
Contingent Search for well-defined specialist and mid-level roles — speed without sacrificing relevance.
Permanent hiring that supports long-term growth
Permanent recruitment isn't just about filling a vacancy. It's about finding people who make a lasting difference to your organisation.
We take time to understand your business, your team, your hiring challenges and your long-term goals — then build a search designed to attract candidates with the right skills, experience, motivation and cultural fit. From specialist professionals to senior leaders, our consultants support permanent hiring across multiple industries, functions and international markets.

Why choose STRAGO for permanent recruitment
Bespoke Search Architecture
We analyse your culture and long-term project requirements to ensure every permanent hire aligns with your operational values and commercial trajectory.
Passive Market Penetration
We bypass active job boards to unlock an elite global network of passive candidates—proven leaders who are already successfully driving mega-projects forward.
Rigorous Technical Vetting
We go far beyond the resume. Our multi-stage assessment includes in-depth technical verification, psychological resilience testing, and exhaustive background screening.
Domain Expertise
Our recruiters speak your language. We understand the science behind your projects, ensuring we identify the exact competencies required for your specialised field.
Placement & onboarding
We manage offer, placement and onboarding to help ensure a smooth transition for the successful candidate.
Our contingent recruitment process
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Consultation & planning
We start by understanding your business goals, workforce needs, role requirements and hiring priorities.
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Talent strategy
We build a tailored recruitment strategy around the role, industry, location, candidate market and timeline.
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Shortlist presentation
We present a focused shortlist of candidates who match your business needs and hiring criteria.
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Placement & onboarding
We support the placement and onboarding process to help ensure a smooth transition for the successful candidate.
Key Roles Secured
We secure permanent, direct-hire talent across all five of our core industry pillars. While the below highlights our core leadership placements, our extensive network allows us to cover a vast spectrum of additional technical and commercial disciplines to complete your organisational structure.
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Executive & Operational Leadership: Managing Directors, Plant Managers, Project Directors, and VP of Engineering.
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Technical & Engineering Authorities: Principal Engineers, Systems Architects, Digital Twin Leads, and Chief Technical Officers.
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Commercial & Project Controls: Commercial Directors, Senior Claims Managers, and Supply Chain Leaders.
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Safety & Compliance: Global HSE Directors and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Managers.

When to use permanent recruitment
When should you use permanent recruitment?
Permanent recruitment is ideal when your business needs long-term employees who can grow with the organisation. You may need us when:
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You need to hire specialist professionals
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You're looking for off-market candidates.
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Your internal team has limited capacity
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You're struggling to find qualified candidates
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You need support in a new market
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Your time-to-hire is too long
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You want to improve candidate quality
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You need salary or market insight
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You're replacing a key employee
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You're building a new team
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You need a confidential search

Strategic Acquisition. Uncompromising Leadership
Partnering with STRAGO transforms permanent recruitment from a time-consuming challenge into a distinct commercial advantage. Our specialised headhunters absorb the full complexity of global talent acquisition—from deep market mapping and rigorous technical vetting to complex relocation logistics and cultural alignment. We protect your internal resources, ensuring your leadership can remain focused on driving enterprise growth while we secure your next key hire.
In the world of heavy engineering, advanced manufacturing, and mission-critical technology, the caliber of your permanent team dictates your long-term survival. Do not compromise on your strategic intellect.
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