What clients and candidates say about us.
A selection of reviews from engineers and hiring managers who have worked with the Sapien team.
Technical Programme Manager
I had a very positive experience working with Cassie during my recruitment process for a role. From our first conversation through to the final stages, she was professional, responsive and genuinely supportive throughout the process.
Project Manager
I couldn’t recommend Cassie highly enough. Having worked with a number of recruitment agencies both as a candidate and professionally, Cassie genuinely stood out as one of the best recruiters I’ve dealt with. From our very first conversation, her communication was exceptional.
Technical Programme Manager
Cassie communicated clearly, kept me well informed and was always approachable whenever I had questions or needed guidance. I particularly appreciated her professionalism, transparency and the way she managed the process in a personable and supportive manner.
Mechanical Design Engineer
I had the pleasure of connecting with James Ewart at Sapien Engineering during my transition to Froude as a Mechanical Design Engineer, and I can confidently say that my experience with him has been far more than just a professional recruitment journey.
Mechanical Design Engineer
What truly sets James apart is the person behind the professional. He has a natural ability to build genuine relationships, making you feel valued as an individual rather than simply another candidate. Somewhere along the way, what began as a professional connection developed into something I genuinely value as a friendship.
Medical Device Engineer
James has been really helpful, kind and transparent with me about the application process. He was really approachable through text and regularly called me to update me on everything. I highly recommend him.
Engineering Buyer
Cassie reached out to me within an hour of applying for a Sapien role. This personal touch made the process feel more engaging than an email. The call was professional informative and left me feeling confident.
Throughout the entire process Cassie kept in touch via email calls and WhatsApp.
Compliance Engineer
Cassie provided me with the career opportunity of a lifetime, she was lovely to speak to and did everything she could to make the process as smooth as possible for.
Would highly recommend!
Project Manager
Highly attentive in providing feedback, updates and chasing answers with excellently clear communication. I accepted a role through James and Sapien and would happily work with him again.
Design Engineer
Highly recommend Cassie for her exceptional professionalism and dedication. From our first conversation she matched me with an opportunity that aligned with my skills and experience. Her responsiveness, helpful advice and support helped me secure my new role. Cassie really does go above and beyond, any candidate would be lucky to work with her!
Engineer Director
Working with Sapien Engineering has been a genuinely positive experience. They consistently provided us with a strong selection of engineering candidates, demonstrating a clear understanding of our technical requirements and team culture. Communication throughout the process was excellent; responsive, transparent, and proactive. Their team is easy to work with and clearly committed to delivering quality. We’ve successfully hired two outstanding engineers through Sapien, and we look forward to continuing our partnership
Data Engineering Manager
I can’t recommend Cassie highly enough. She reached out to me with a role that she believed was a perfect fit for my qualifications, experience and personality.
It was clear from the start that she took the time to genuinely understand my background and what I was looking for, rather than simply fill a vacancy.
Throughout the recruitment process, she has been professional, approachable, and incredibly supportive.
Communication has been excellent, and she’s always happy to answer any questions and keep me updated..
Systems Engineer
Searching for a new job can be a big source of stress, Billy did an amazing job of alleviating this, meaning all that was left for me to do was show up to the interview! I was impressed by the uncomplicated process and attentiveness throughout, it made me feel valued and gave me confidence in the process. I would recommend Sapien to anybody
Medical Device Engineer
I came across a job James posted on LinkedIn and applied. He quickly got in touch, and we saw the role was a great match. James effectively highlighted my strengths to the employer and supported me through every step of the process. His guidance helped me succeed in the interviews and land the job. Professional, supportive, and easy to work with. I'm very grateful for his help.
Mechanical Design Engineer
James is without a doubt the best recruiter I’ve worked with. He goes above and beyond to look after his clients; I felt I could trust him fully to represent me in the best light and fight my corner. He also builds great relationships with threcruiting companies to ensure the smoothest and most friendly communication
Lead Design Engineer
James’ efforts were commendable and really went above what I would usually expect from a recruiter. I have obtained job offers through recruiters on two occasions prior, but neither were as persistent and conciliatory as you were. I’d fully recommend your services to anyone looking for a considerate and thorough approach to matching people with organisations.
Graduate Design Engineer
I found a job through SAPIEN on LinkedIn and was quickly contacted by James. He was supportive, informative, and genuinely focused on making sure the role was right for me. He guided me through the process, was always responsive, and clearly had my best interests at heart. Even if I hadn't gotten the job, I’d still recommend James for his dedication and support. Great experience overall, I’d gladly recommend SAPIEN to anyone in engineering.
Design Manager
What sets SAPIEN apart is their attention to detail.
James listened closely to our brief and consistently sent strong candidates who matched our specific needs. Even when challenges arose, he remained professional and worked hard to find solutions ultimately helping us hire our new engineer. We wouldn’t hesitate to use SAPIEN again
Electrical Design Engineer
Sapien was persistent and professional, leaving messages and working around my schedule, even outside office hours. Once we connected, the team quickly understood what I was looking for and had roles ready to go right away. From there, everything went smoothly. Highly recommend Sapien to anyone job hunting
Graduate Design Engineer
The most attentive, organised and straightforward recruiters out there!! I reached out to Sapien engineering to apply for a job and in 2 weeks I had my interview! James took the time to understand me and my interests, allowing him to represent me perfectly to the company. Thank you James and Billy!
Head of Engineering
Sapien have been a key element to our recruitment success over the last 6 months. Communication is excellent and attention to our requirements has always been met. Recruitment has been a much smoother process with Sapien on board! Highly recommended!
Medical Device Engineer
I highly recommend James! He took the time to understand me beyond my CV and really listened to what I wanted. Thanks to his support and clear communication, I felt confident throughout the process and he helped me land my current role
Operations Engineer
I want to sincerely thank you for the outstanding support you provided throughout my recruitment process. Your professionalism, dedication, and clear communication made a real difference, especially during the challenging negotiation phase. From our first interaction to the final steps, your sincerity and thoughtful guidance stood out. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and I truly appreciate your efforts. Thanks again!
Mechanical Design Engineer
James always made sure I felt comfortable with the situation and was open and honest from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend James as a recruiter, it was so refreshing to have such an honest and positive recruiting experience
Graduate Engineer
I had the pleasure of working with James at Sapien Engineering during a recent job search and I can’t recommend him and the company highly enough. He was incredibly attentive throughout the process, always keeping me updated and making sure I had all the information I needed at every stage. James is friendly, approachable, and genuinely great to chat with and made what can be stressful time feel smooth and positive. I’d definitely work with him again in the future and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for their next role.
Data Engineering Manager
Cassie even gave up some of her own personal time to check in with me and offer encouragement. That level of kindness and dedication is something you don’t often come across.
She is an absolute credit to the recruitment industry, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a recruiter who genuinely cares about the people she works with. Thank you so much for everything! partnership
Design Engineer
I had the pleasure of working with Sapien during my job search and can’t recommend them enough. They took the time to understand my requirements for a Design Engineer role, including location and career goals, and quickly connected me with the right opportunity. Thanks to their dedication, I secured a role that was exactly what I was looking for. If you want someone who genuinely cares about your career and goes the extra mile, I highly recommend Sapien Engineering.
Senior Project Manager
James supported me in getting my new role. I have rarely found a recruiter to be so helpful or friendly. He was clear and honest with me, which I really appreciated, and has checked in with me several times since I started. I would happily recommend James to anyone searching for a new role and he will be my first port of call in the (hopefully) unlikely event I am in the market for a new role in the future
Technical Design Engineer
Sapien helped me attain a position which is a great fit for my personal aspirations and career goals. Leaving no stone unturned, the team ensured a seamless process from the application, to interview until my first day.
Electronic Engineer
On applying for a job vacancy online via Sapien Recruitment, Billy was quick to respond. He sent my details to his client and kept me informed at every step with updates from the client. A job interview was eventually arranged, and Billy kept on top of things by liaising with his client and with me. I couldn’t wish for a better service and would definitely recommend any prospective job seekers to use his services. (P.S. I was eventually offered the position shortly after my initial interview.)
Integration Engineer
Billy was really helpful and communicative. He stayed in contact throughout, was able to streamline the process and negotiate a good contract for the role. I really appreciated how easy he made the process and am very happy with the outcome.
Manufacturing Operations Engineer
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sapien and I can say with confidence, he is one of the most impressive recruiters I’ve partnered with. Sapien brings a unique combination of professionalism, deep market knowledge and genuine care for both candidates and hiring teams. I highly recommend Sapien to anyone seeking a recruiter who is not only skilled, but truly exceptional to work with.
Principal Engineer
When looking for a new role, James managed to achieve the right level of communication and support. He found a good opportunity for me. He pushed me when I needed it, listened to my thoughts and gave me space to make my choice when I was offered the role.
LabVIEW Engineer
I found Sapien’s service quick and easy to deal with.Working with Billy was direct and straight to the point. Applied on the Monday was interviewed and hired by Friday. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Contract Design Engineer
I’ve worked with James for 6–7 years, he’s the longest-standing recruiter I still actively engage with. He’s helped me both secure roles and grow teams, always making the process smooth.His expertise, professionalism, and dedication are unmatched. I highly recommend James and SAPIEN Engineering!
Principal Design Engineer
Simply put, I have not worked with a recruiter before who was as organised, attentive and followed through on what they said they would do as well as James. I recommend him and Sapien without hesitation
Project Manager
I worked with James at Sapien Recruitment to interview for a couple of roles, he was highly attentive in providing feedback, updates on next steps and chasing answers with excellently clear and responsive communication. He was both invested in giving me the best opportunity with the roles he was hiring for and respectful of other interviews I was also having independent of Sapien. I am happy say I accepted a role I interviewed with through James and Sapien and would happily work with him again and recommend him to others!
Electronics Engineer
Upon applying for a vacancy online via Sapien recruitment, Billy was quick to respond to me. He sent off my details to his client and kept me informed every step of the way with regards to updates. A job interview was eventually arranged and Billy kept on top of things by liaising with client and myself. I couldn’t wish for a better service and would recommend any prospective job seekers to use his services. (P.S. I was eventually offered the position shortly after my initial interview!)
Head of Vehicle Development
James secured me a new position recently, must admit I was very impressed with the professionalism as a candidate for a change, rather than the customer, looking forward to building my team with James's support now as a customer.
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