The right model for how you hire

No one-size-fits-all. Retained, contingent or contract. We'll work out which approach makes sense for you before anything else.

Three ways to work with us

Whether you're filling one role or building a team, we'll figure out the right approach on a quick call. All three models come with the same level of care. The difference is how it's structured.

Retained Search

A rolling partnership where Vecta handles all your recruitment on a fixed monthly subscription. One point of contact. No juggling agencies. No briefing someone new every time a role comes in.

This works best for businesses that hire regularly across M&E or FM, and want to stop treating recruitment as a one-off fire drill. We get to know your team, your culture and exactly what a good hire looks like for you. Over time, that makes each hire faster and better.

One fixed monthly cost

No per-placement fees. Predictable spend, no surprises.

Priority access

Retained clients get first access to our active candidate pool and market intelligence.

Saves £33k+ annually

Compared to the average per-placement agency fee model, retained clients typically save significantly on hiring costs.

Built-in market insight

Regular salary benchmarks, candidate availability reports and hiring trend updates as part of the service.

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Best suited for
Regular hirers
Businesses filling 4+ roles per year
Growing teams
M&E or FM businesses scaling up headcount
Busy managers
People who want recruitment handled, not managed
Typical saving vs. per-placement fees
£33k+
per year on average

Contingent Search

Need to fill a specific role but not ready for a full partnership? Contingent search is a tailored, one-off search with no upfront cost. You only pay when the right person starts.

It's not a spray-and-pray approach. We still take the time to understand exactly what you need, build a shortlist of people genuinely worth your time, and support the process through to offer. The difference is it's structured around a single hire rather than an ongoing arrangement.

No upfront cost

You pay nothing until the right candidate accepts an offer and starts with you.

7-day shortlist guarantee

A qualified shortlist within 7 days. You won't miss candidates who are moving quickly.

No hidden fees

Transparent, agreed fee upfront. No surprises at the end.

Guarantee period

If the hire doesn't work out within the agreed period, we re-recruit at no extra cost.

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How it works
1
Brief call to understand the role
We learn your team, culture and what good looks like
2
Targeted search begins
Active and passive candidates, not just job board applicants
3
Shortlist within 7 days
Only candidates worth your time, with our notes on each
4
Interview support
We prep both sides and manage the process through to offer
5
Fee on successful start
Nothing until your new hire is through the door

Contract Staffing

Someone left at short notice. A project just spiked. You've got a gap that needs filling quickly and you need someone who can hit the ground running. Contract staffing is the answer.

We place experienced contractors across M&E and FM on fixed-term or rolling contracts. Vecta handles the compliance, payroll and contractor management side. You just get the talent and the breathing room to deal with everything else.

Fast turnaround

Contractors available quickly for urgent gaps or project peaks.

Full compliance handled

IR35 assessments, right to work checks, payroll. We take care of all of it.

Flexible contract length

Fixed-term or rolling. Scale up or wind down based on what the project needs.

Sector-experienced contractors

People who know M&E and FM, not generalists being placed out of their comfort zone.

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Common use cases
Sudden departure
Key hire left and you need cover while you recruit permanently
Project peak
Workload spiked and the permanent team can't absorb it
Try before you hire
Contract arrangement with the option to take on permanently
Specialist skill gap
Short-term technical expertise you don't need full-time

Which model is right for you?

A five-minute call is usually all it takes. But here's a rough guide.

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Retained

  • You hire regularly (4+ roles/year)
  • You want one trusted point of contact
  • You want to stop managing multiple agencies
  • You want predictable monthly costs
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Contingent

  • You have one specific role to fill
  • You don't want to pay upfront
  • You still want a quality, tailored search
  • You hire occasionally, not constantly
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Contract

  • You need someone quickly
  • It's a project or short-term gap
  • You want compliance handled for you
  • A key hire left at short notice
Talk about contractors

Not sure which way to go?

That's what the first call is for. No commitment, no hard sell. Just a conversation about what you need and whether we're the right fit.