Context The Wyaralong upgrade expanded a critical water treatment facility to meet population growth and regional supply demands. The project required multidisciplinary design integration between mechanical, civil, and process engineering teams. The Challenge The principal contractor required a Design Manager with experience bridging engineering design, compliance and construction interface. The ideal profile needed both technical depth and the ability to manage stakeholder alignment across multiple delivery partners. Our Engagement Rec-Partners conducted a focused search using AI-assisted sourcing and behavioural assessment to identify candidates with proven water-sector design experience. Advisory involvement refined technical scope and supported a transparent selection process. Outcome Strategic appointment of Design Manager within 4 weeks Strengthened coordination between engineering and construction  Enhanced design governance and program delivery confidence
Context Snowy Hydro 2.0 is one of Australia’s largest renewable energy projects — a complex pumped-hydro expansion involving extensive tunnelling, civil, and mechanical works in regional NSW. The program’s success depends on the ability to integrate specialist expertise across design, construction and delivery. The Challenge The joint venture needed to rapidly secure technical and commercial talent capable of operating in remote conditions under rigorous compliance and safety requirements. Traditional recruitment methods failed to identify candidates with both tier-1 and hydropower experience. Our Engagement Rec-Partners delivered senior engineering, quality and commercial professionals through a precision headhunting campaign supported by AI-driven market mapping. Advisory input around role positioning and relocation strategy helped increase engagement and retention. Outcome 3 key hires across engineering, quality and commercial delivery Candidates secured within 2-week turnaround Improved project continuity and governance capability
