Still wondering why you should trust us with your job search or hiring needs?

Take a look at some of our favourite testimonials and references from clients and candidates. These first hand accounts showcase the positive experiences they've had with OTJ Engineering and our founder, Matt, over the years.

Matt worked with me on a high-level appointment in California over a period of 8 months and I found his recruitment abilities to be first-class. His communication skills were exceptional throughout, and I was particularly impressed with his negotiating skills as well as his ability to keep the detailed recruitment process on track and moving forwards positively. Matt is in the top 1% of recruiters in the market and I recommend him highly.

Senior Director - US Construction Contractor

As an employer, I've had almost zero positive outcomes with using recruiters over the past 20 years. Using one is absolutely the last resort! That said, over the past 12 months working with Matt has been a dream, to the point where I very much consider him part of our extended team.

Managing Director - Construction Client

Matt was recommended to me by a trusted former colleague with a glowing reference regarding a placement that he had secured for him in Malaysia. Upon contacting Matt his enthusiasm and professional attitude combined with maintaining promised call-backs and timely updates was most welcome. However, I was most impressed by Matt's rounded and considered approach to discovering a good match between candidate and Employer. This is not an easy task and cannot be underrated in the harsh business of recruitment. Needless to add but I would recommend Matt to both Employers and potential employees.

Contracts Manager - International Construction Contractor

In a world where organisations are becoming increasingly impersonal, and AI appears incapable of generating a meaningful response, Matt has remembered the age old adage that "People buy from people". This is never more relevant than in the recruitment business.
Through Matt's personal approach, he has an uncanny knack of building empathy and rapport with both the recruiter and potential candidates, ensuring he keeps both parties' requirements at the centre of all conversations.
The level of feedback he provides is second to none, and I would have no problem recommending Matt to employers and candidates alike.

Business Development Manager - Subsea Technology Manufacturer

Matt is great to work with. He only sends perfect matches. He is also a man of his word. He is doing what he promised. Matt doesn't disturb, he only contacts me when useful.

HR Director - International Technology Client

Matt is an exceptional recruiter. From our first interaction, it was clear that Matt understood my skills and abilities and was able to match me with a position that not only utilised my skills but also aligned with my career goals
Matt's professionalism and genuine understanding made my job search a really positive experience. I'd definitely recommend Matt if you're looking to navigate through your job search in the blue economy.

Data Scientist - Ocean Technology R+D Company

Matt reached out to me through LinkedIn with an amazing opportunity. He worked with me throughout the process, providing valuable insight and guidance. Matt was instrumental in my success securing a role with a major international contractor as an Environmental Manager and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to further their career or take on new challenges.

Environmental Manager - Civil Engineering Contractor

Among multiple recruitment outreaches, the role Matt presented stood out as a unique career opportunity for a company that aligned with my personal interests and values. Matt's expertise and personalised approach aided my successful job application. He was in regular communication throughout the whole process and provided helpful advice.
Matt guided me through what could have been a stressful process and made it more manageable.
I am grateful for Matt's support and would recommend his recruitment services.

Tender Officer - Ocean Technology Manufacturer

One of the key qualities with Matt is communication, this is a huge plus when going through a change in jobs - every time we arranged to call, Matt would call without fail and even on weekends. Matt was on the ball when prepping me for interviews as well, making sure I was aware of what the main topics were that needed to be discussed and highlighted.
Even though this is the first time for me working with Matt, his industry knowledge and helpfulness really came through for me, and so I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him.

Commercial Manager - Canadian Contractor

I have an amazing opportunity to assess the professional performance of Matt Rickett.
His distinctive qualities are not only the ability to find the right, the only person for the right position, but also the ability to professionally organize the entire process of recruiting - from Sourcing to Onboarding and Following up. His unique advice before each stage help and inspire confidence in every candidate, as it happened to me. It may very well be that Matt helped me find the work of my dream in just one week period of time!
It's my pleasure to recommend Matt as everybody's own professional head-hunter.

Construction Manager - Canadian Contractor

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