The Challenge
They were scaling quickly, with ambitious timelines for product innovation.
They required senior engineers, product managers, designers, and data specialists who could immediately strengthen delivery while also shaping the long-term capability of the team.
The challenge was balancing pace with quality – securing senior, mission-critical talent in competitive AI markets while ensuring cultural alignment and long-term retention.
Our Solution
We partnered closely with leadership to design and execute a hiring strategy aligned to their product roadmap and regional growth plans.
- Building a clearly defined target market map across the UK and key EMEA hubs
- Running structured hiring sprints aligned to business priorities
- Direct headhunting of senior AI, engineering, and product talent from high-growth technology environments
- Rigorous qualification focused on technical depth and cultural alignment
We focused on building a cohesive, cross-functional team capable of scaling together.
The Result
Within a defined growth phase, we successfully built a high-performing Product and Engineering function across the UK and EMEA.
The hires strengthened delivery capability, accelerated product innovation, and established the foundation for a scalable, AI-led technology organisation. The client transitioned successfully from offshore to onsite development and created a durable, future-ready technical organisation positioned for continued growth.
5
from initial brief to shortlist
delivery
4
weeks on average
from brief to
placement
38
senior placements, including Head of
Engineering, Lead Product Managers,
and Lead Designers.
