Testimonials

“Working as an associate for a previous design consultancy, I found that the role was a mixture of design, leadership, management and responsibility. This was a natural step when moving up from a senior engineer. However, these elements require a very good balance, which I found was difficult to achieve whilst working for a design consultancy. Working longer hours and juggling a very high workload triggered me to start exploring other opportunities.

Stuart contacted me about a role within a property management company, who are not your traditional MEP design consultancy. I was reluctant at first to move from a traditional design consultancy but after several conversations with Stuart, I decided to pursue it further.

Stuart provided me with loads of information about the company, and in particular about an Electrical Associate Director role. The level of and quality of information provided allowed me to assess the job role and company thoroughly which mentally prepared me for the interview. Stuart was pivotal in answering any burning questions I had about the company, the role and in particular the transition. The guidance and advice provided by Stuart throughout the process gave me the comfort in knowing that this move was right for me and at the right point of my career.

With the assistance of Stuart and his team, I could not have asked for a smoother transition into property consultancy, albeit within the engineering department. The relationships I have already made within the company have made the workflow simple and manageable. Stuart and his team have guided me through the process and still provide the support to ensure the move was right by checking in every now and again.”

“I have been with Unova for 5 months moved from a a much larger organization. The move did not only change the type of work I do, but also the way I do it, as well as the timescales. Being in a large firm, with big multi million projects to work on, the process of design all the way to Construction can be slow, and takes time to actually see the finished buildings. The work can sometimes tends get repetitive.

Working at Unova, the scale of the projects we usually work on are smaller and swifter, meaning that you end up working in a more dynamic world. This is something that has been very beneficial for me, as I tend to finish one and get to move onto the next. Additionally, I have the opportunity of getting to know our clients from the first week and start interacting and understanding their needs, of being part of the conversation on how we can make their buildings work more efficiently and provide advice on new or upcoming regulations that might affect their CAPEX budget etc. This is something that easily could have taken me a couple of extra years to experience in a larger firm.
Stuart was very helpful from the beginning of the process, he really understood what Unova did, was very clear at explaining their business model, their policies and gave me an insight of all team members. This move is one that has been very beneficial for my career and to my personal life.”

“Talent Motion is, without doubt, the best recruitment company I’ve dealt with in my career to date. They take the time to understand the objectives of the business making the hire, as well as those of the candidate before putting them forward for the role. Professional. Personable. Highly recommended.”

“Stuart and Dominic have recruited over 70% of our Engineering Services business unit. In a challenging and competitive market the level of professionalism, honesty and the A grade talent presented has always impressed us. The individuals we have recruited have added a significant commercial advantage to our business unit. I have real confidence in their ability to represent CBRE”

“This wasn’t the typical recruitment process where the candidate would be used as a ‘tool’ but felt as though it would be fully worthwhile and I would be treated honestly. The whole process from start to finish was professionally carried out. Even when facing some unexpected setbacks, solutions were proposed that resolved the issues. I was always put first throughout and was provided with a tailored and supportive approach to give me the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Stuart Marshall as he has a wealth of experience and will not waste your time in finding your new role.”

“It was a pleasure working with Stuart throughout this whole process. From my first initial conversations sounding out the suitability of the role on offer, to the contract discussions and interview stages, and finally to an offer of employment, I have found Stuart to be responsive, transparent, and honest. From my own personal experience, I would recommend using his services for your next career move.”

“Stuart is a big help. He has helped me and many other professionals transition from Design to Property Consultancy.

He is easy to talk to, explains all the information you need, always available for catchups and answering any questions.”

“I have had a professional relationship with Dominic for over 20 years and used his services throughout this period. His understanding and depth of knowledge of the building services recruitment market is exceptional, as is his approach to fully understanding a businesses’ requirements and expectations”

“My working relationship with Talent Motion has been two-fold, initially engaging with them as a candidate and in recent years, I have called upon their services to source exceptional talent for us. I started my career as a maintenance technician before working into the role of a design consultant. I spent 12-years within pure design consultancy without an idea of the wider work and input building services engineers have on buildings/properties beyond the design. I was fortunate to be placed into a world leading real estate company – under Talent Motion – who required internal engineering consultants to not only design services systems, but to provide a full engineering building consultancy service to real estate clients. This was new to me away from pure design but has changed my life for the better as I have the multi skills and strings to my bow to be flexible and adaptable for any requirement now. I became capable of competently offering technical due diligence for property acquisition, provide diagnostic reports for faults/errors and omissions that impact landlords, tenants or other property users, undertake lease reviews and dilapidations assessments, undertake maintenance and condition reports and plant replacement life strategies and more! Within a building consultancy you become the perfect all-rounder. You can specialise in one area of engineering consultancy but have the confidence and knowledge to service your clients in all other service lines and be the complete go-to Consultant. Working in building consultancy away from just pure design offers ultimate flexibility and freedom to be the engineer you didn’t know you wanted to be. Fast forward a few years and I am now the one seeking individuals who are (like I once was) looking to take that step into the Building Consultancy world. Talent Motion have repeatedly stepped up to the mark and sourced the standard of talent, allowing our business to grow and flourish, consistently understanding our needs and always acting with the utmost professionalism throughout the process.”

“The experience with Stuart at Talent Motion was seamless. I was provided with the exciting opportunities in the property sector that suited me for the stage of my career. During the process I received honesty as well and being kept extremely well informed during all stages of my move which was vital to me during a move from a company that I spent such a long time. Would recommend Stuart and Talent Motion to anyone looking for an exciting new challenge.”

“Stuart was very helpful throughout the process and fantastic at communicating updates. The application process was made very simple for me and he was consistently there to give me advice. Thank you very much for helping me find the position.”

“I contacted Stuart regarding career progression and a move back in to property consultancy. Throughout the process I found his assistance to be very professional, informative, proactive and discreet.”

“The Talent Motion team understand the real estate business and how it benefits engineers moving from traditional building services consultants. They can see how exposure to all stages of the property life cycle gives engineers a better understanding of building services that cannot be learnt by only completing the up-front design and installation. Having set up this division 10 years ago all my team have been sourced from Stuart and the team, they understand the role requirements and only send through those for interview who will be a good fit. Our team revenue continues to grow as the real estate market wakes up to the realisation that the built environment contributes significantly to the global carbon footprint and it is primarily engineering solutions that will help to minimise this impact!”

“Talent Motion have been instrumental in the growth of the Savills Engineering & Design Consultancy business, providing high quality candidates across the range of service lines we offer. Stuart has excellent market knowledge and a sound understanding of the specialist skills and experience our team needs in order to provide our clients with best in class consultancy advice. I would highly recommend Talent Motion given their depth of experience, UK-wide network of candidates and sound understanding of the real estate market”

“ My first real introduction to Stuart and the team was an initial hour’s consultation when Stuart looked at my suitability for the role as well as give useful insights on what my potential employer might expect. Stuart was very clear, setting out details of the role, aspirations for the candidate and indication of salary and benefits. I knew from that point onwards that this was a serious opportunity and he had confidence in putting me forward for it.

I then participated in a multiple stage interview process and Stuart would call me both before and after each step to brief me on what to expect and subsequently ask me how it went. It felt like I had an ally throughout the process which was so helpful in making sure I had everything covered. On the happy day that the offer came through Stuart very capably acted as a third party, reacting quickly to messages to make sure that I secured the opportunity. Where I think Stuart really excelled however is what happened next… I received regular calls with updates on the process, checking in on how I was doing and helping me get ready for my first day. The support didn’t end there and I still get messages and calls, making sure that I’ve settled in well and enjoying the job.

The recruitment process for me has been a very good experience. I feel like I have been matched with an opportunity which is perfectly suited to where I am in my career, my experience, technical knowledge and re-ignited my passion for my work. On that basis I would happily recommend Stuart and the team to anyone in need of their services.”

“Stuart has recently helped me embark on a new role, moving to a Building Consultancy from my previous role as a Design Consultant.

I am very appreciative of Stuart’s support during my job search, and would recommend him highly to anyone looking to move into a new role in the Built Environment industry.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Stuart during my job application process. From the very beginning, Stuart provided extensive and detailed background information about the role, which was incredibly valuable in preparing my application. His thorough understanding of the job requirements and the specific needs of the team at EDC was evident in every interaction.

Stuart’s dedication to ensuring I had all the necessary support information was unparalleled. He was always available to answer any questions and offered insightful advice that truly made a difference in my application. His close collaboration with the EDC team highlighted his commitment to finding the right person for the role, and it was clear that he was deeply invested in my success.

Thanks to Stuart’s hard work and support, I felt confident and well-prepared throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Stuart to anyone seeking a recruiter who goes above and beyond to provide exceptional job application support.”

“Stuart is diligent and ensures every detail you’re looking for is covered. He makes any transition easy. Follows up to ensure you are happy and it was everything you were told it would be.”