Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for High-Tech Recruitment Solutions
Established over three decades ago, we have built a reputation as specialists in high-tech recruitment. Our team comprises consultants with academic backgrounds in computing, science, and engineering, ensuring deep sector understanding. We prioritise a personal, tailored approach to match exceptional candidates with cutting-edge companies across the UK. Our consultants leverage extensive industry experience to identify opportunities that align with individual career aspirations and technical expertise. We maintain close relationships with HR and technical teams at leading organisations, often becoming the first point of contact for senior roles.Our process includes advising candidates on CV optimisation, interview preparation, and navigating unadvertised opportunities. We operate transparently, never submitting details without explicit candidate approval. With a focus on quality over quantity, we ensure clients receive highly targeted applications. Our track record includes placements in niche areas such as robotics, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. We also provide market insights and publish technical challenges to engage with potential candidates.
Services
Electronics Recruitment
Mechanical Engineering Roles
Applied Sciences Positions
IT & Software Jobs
Graduate Programmes
C-Suite Appointments
Cybersecurity Placements
Robotics Careers
Quantitative Finance Roles
Pharmaceutical Technology
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in high-tech recruitment.
- Our consultants hold graduate qualifications in technical disciplines.
- We offer access to unadvertised roles in leading technology firms.
- We provide tailored interview and CV advice for technical positions.
- Our candidates receive exclusive industry insights and market updates.
Services
Electronics Recruitment
We specialise in placing engineers in analogue and digital design, FPGA development, and embedded systems roles. Our candidates work on cutting-edge projects ranging from defence communications to medical devices. Our consultants understand technical specifications and match specialists with employers requiring expertise in PCB design, signal processing, and verification.
Mechanical Engineering Roles
Our mechanical engineering recruitment covers MEMS, CAD design, and fluid mechanics positions. We connect professionals with companies developing advanced manufacturing systems and precision instrumentation. Our team evaluates candidates' experience in thermodynamics, materials science, and automation to ensure technical compatibility with employer requirements.
Applied Sciences Positions
We recruit for biotech, chemical engineering, and physical sciences roles in laboratories and research institutions. Our specialists handle placements requiring expertise in DNA sequencing, materials science, and medical imaging technologies. We support both early-career scientists and senior researchers seeking opportunities in academia or industry.
IT & Software Jobs
Our IT recruitment spans software development, data engineering, and cybersecurity roles. We place professionals in AI, machine learning, and quantitative finance positions at technology firms and financial institutions. Our consultants assess coding proficiency and system architecture knowledge to match candidates with appropriate technical challenges.
Graduate Programmes
We guide recent graduates into their first engineering or scientific positions across electronics, mathematics, and applied sciences. Our support includes career path advice and preparation for technical interviews. We work with companies offering structured training programmes and opportunities for professional development in emerging technologies.
Questions
How does ECM Selection differ from general recruitment agencies?
Our consultants hold technical degrees and specialise exclusively in high-tech sectors, providing deeper industry knowledge and more precise candidate matching.
Can you help with unadvertised job opportunities?
Yes, we often learn about roles before they're publicly advertised and can recommend suitable candidates directly to hiring managers.
What locations do you cover?
While based in Cambridge, we place candidates nationwide with particular strength in London, Oxford, and the South East.
Do you charge candidates for your services?
No, our services are completely free for candidates as we are paid by client companies upon successful placements.
How do you support candidates during the application process?
We provide CV optimisation advice, technical interview preparation, and detailed company insights to improve your chances of success.
