In a Crowded Market, Getting It Right Matters More

Across the Civil Engineering and RMA planning markets, we’re seeing a noticeable lift in candidate activity, with many roles attracting strong application volumes.
While this is a positive shift compared to recent years, higher volume doesn’t always translate into better hiring outcomes.
Increased applications often bring:
  • A broader range of capability and experience
  • More speculative or loosely aligned candidates
  • Greater time spent assessing technical relevance and project exposure
  • Increased pressure at the decision-making stage
This is particularly evident in specialist areas such as land development and planning, where local knowledge, regulatory understanding and delivery experience can be difficult to assess from a CV alone.
Even when a role attracts lots of applicants, our job as recruiters is to make sure you don’t waste time on unqualified candidates. We pre-screen, assess cultural fit, and bring in high-quality talent you wouldn’t otherwise see. We handle the admin, guide candidates through the process, and provide market insights, so you can hire faster, smarter, and with confidence that you’re getting the right person for the role.
In a busy market, the advantage isn’t more choice, it’s knowing you’ve made the right call.
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