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We clear the talent bottlenecks that delay rail delivery

From sourcing hard-to-find civil and structural specialists to delivering skilled professionals fast, we solve the hiring challenges of an increasingly candidate-short market. Clients trust us for our sector knowledge, transparent communication, and ability to match talent that fits – technically and culturally. For rail professionals, we connect you with roles where your skills move your career, and projects, forward.

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Typical roles we recruit

From early-career specialists to senior consultants, we recruit the professionals that keep rail projects on track. Here’s a sample of the roles we’ve recently placed.

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CAD Technicians
BIM Modellers, Coordinators and Managers
Document Controllers
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Mobilising high-impact talent for Europe’s largest infrastructure project

Tasked with supporting HS2’s rapid growth, we partnered with Mott MacDonald to deliver over 100 highly skilled contractors – from civil engineers to project managers. Through targeted sourcing, agile scaling, and close hiring collaboration, we kept Europe’s largest infrastructure project on track.

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My experience working with Alexander Associates has been nothing short of exceptional. The team is characterised by their professionalism, dedication, and remarkable expertise. They consistently deliver high-quality results and have shown incredible initiative and responsiveness, to the highest standard. I highly recommend Alexander Associates who always land top-notch skilled resources and unwavering reliability.

BIM Manager – Mott MacDonald

Working with Alexander Associates has been a great experience. The staff has been prompt since I got placed by them. They have been brilliant in attending to all my queries efficiently and prompt. Your human management skills are fantastic!

Document Controller – Mott MacDonald

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Harry Smith - Associate Director
Harry Smith
Associate Director
Gareth Jones - Managing Director
Gareth Jones
Managing Director
Joseph Poole
Talent Resourcer