Some appointments are simply too important to leave to traditional recruitment methods.

Our retained search service is designed for organisations seeking exceptional leadership, highly specialised technical professionals and confidential appointments across facilities management, engineering and property services.

Working exclusively with your business, we invest the time needed to identify, engage and secure the highest calibre candidates throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Executive Recruitment Without Compromise

Retained search provides a dedicated recruitment partnership focused entirely on your assignment.

Rather than relying solely on active job seekers, we proactively identify and approach experienced professionals who are already succeeding within the industry but may be open to the right opportunity.

This approach consistently delivers stronger candidate quality, greater confidentiality and improved hiring outcomes.

Ideal For

Our retained search service is particularly suited to recruiting:

  • Directors
  • General Managers
  • Regional Managers
  • State Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Facilities Managers
  • Technical Services Managers
  • Engineering Managers
  • Account Directors
  • Business Development Leaders
  • Specialist Technical Professionals

Our Search Methodology

Discovery

We take time to understand your organisation, leadership requirements, culture and long-term objectives.

Market Mapping

Our consultants identify relevant organisations and develop a comprehensive view of the available talent market.

Executive Search

Suitable professionals are discreetly approached through confidential headhunting and direct engagement.

Candidate Assessment

Every shortlisted candidate undergoes detailed interviews, competency assessments and reference validation before presentation.

Shortlist Presentation

We provide detailed candidate reports alongside consultant recommendations, giving you confidence in every shortlist.

Offer & Appointment

From offer negotiation through to onboarding, we remain closely involved to ensure a successful outcome.

Why Organisations Choose Retained Search

Retained search provides:

  • Exclusive recruitment focus
  • Confidential hiring
  • Access to passive candidates
  • Comprehensive market mapping
  • Higher quality shortlists
  • Reduced hiring risk
  • Greater stakeholder engagement
  • Improved long-term hiring success

Specialist Sectors

Our retained search consultants recruit across:

  • Facilities Management
  • Property Services
  • Building Services
  • Mechanical & Electrical
  • HVAC
  • Data Centres
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Technical Services
  • Asset Management
  • Engineering Leadership

Why APAC FM Recruitment?

Our consultants understand the facilities management market because it's all we do.

With deep sector knowledge and established relationships across Australia and Asia-Pacific, we identify leaders who combine technical expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to deliver operational excellence.

Whether you're appointing a senior executive, technical specialist or regional leader, our retained search process is built to secure candidates who make a lasting impact.

FAQs

What is retained search recruitment?

Retained search is an exclusive recruitment service that uses proactive market mapping and executive search to identify senior or difficult-to-find professionals.

When should retained search be used?

It is best suited to executive appointments, specialist technical positions, confidential vacancies and business-critical hires where accessing passive candidates is essential.

Is retained search confidential?

Yes. Our retained search assignments are managed discreetly, protecting your organisation while engaging high-quality professionals privately.

Which industries do you specialise in?

We specialise exclusively in facilities management, engineering, property services, technical services and building operations throughout Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Our Services

Our retained search service is designed for organisations seeking exceptional leadership, highly specialised technical professionals and confidential appointments across facilities management, engineering and property services.

Services

Winning a new contract is only the beginning. Successfully mobilising the workforce behind it is where experience makes the difference.

Services

Finding the right permanent employee is about more than filling a vacancy. It's about securing professionals who will strengthen your business, support your culture and deliver long-term value.

Services