Recruitment Solutions and Engineering Jobs in The Netherlands

We deliver both contract staffing and permanent (direct) hire solutions.

In the realm of Life Science recruitment, we are one of the only staffing agencies that has such an extensive talent pool. Consequently, our client portfolio contains some of the biggest names in global Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, and Medical Technology, with businesses that have over 5,000 employees.

Our Breda office specialises in sourcing staff for the Oil, Gas and Chemicals markets, whereas our Amsterdam office specialises in Life Sciences. However, this is not a limitation of their expertise - our European offices work collaboratively to tackle each hiring challenge. By leveraging our local and international talent pools, we have compliantly placed over 30 different nationalities with businesses in the Netherlands alone. From Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague to Leiden and Delft, we place staff on the country’s most pioneering engineering projects.

We have 75+ contractors in the Netherlands. Our recruiters are backed by award-winning support teams to provide a market-leading contractor support service, which means we’ll organise all contractor logistics, including visas/work permits, transport and accommodation, medical and personal insurances, and we also have our own financial teams to deliver in-country payroll. Together, our teams ensure that contractors arrive on your project site ready to work, and compliantly.

NES Fircroft has supported a wide range of large-scale engineering and energy projects across the Netherlands, with a strong focus on power, grid infrastructure, and offshore energy developments. These include:

• Engineering and project support for multi-billion-euro offshore energy projects, including large-scale FPSO refurbishments and new-build developments 
• A €300 million biotechnology manufacturing facility project in Leiden 
• Engineering support overseeing €90 million of electrical equipment infrastructure 
• Specialist staffing for complex floating production and storage projects, covering design, commissioning, and lifecycle optimisation 
• A €200 million nuclear pharmaceutical facility project in Veendam 
• recruitment solutions for major grid expansion and high-voltage infrastructure programmes, supporting the integration of renewable energy into the national network 
• Engineering expertise for large-scale offshore and onshore power transmission projects, including substations and cable systems 
• Support for multidisciplinary teams across EPC phases, from concept design through to execution and commissioning

Our recruitment teams supply technical specialists across the entire engineering project lifecycle.

We place technical professionals supporting engineering projects across design, construction, operations and manufacturing.

Engineering and Technical Roles

Examples include:

• Project support
• Project controls
• Discipline engineers – mechanical engineers, piping engineers, electrical engineers
• Civil & Structural Engineers
• Construction Engineers and Managers
• Process and Chemical Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers and Managers
• HSE Engineers and Managers
• Operations Managers

Project Controls and Procurement Roles

• Planning and Scheduling Engineers
• Cost Engineers and Cost Controllers
• Procurement Specialists and Buyers
• Contract Managers

Business and Project Support Roles

• Project Coordinators
• Project Assistants
• Document Controllers
• HR and Recruitment Support
• Finance and Project Accounting Specialists
• Sales and Account Managers

Our knowledge of remaining compliant under Dutch labour law is second to none. We were recently audited by the Bureau Veritas, and it was the first time in the inspector’s career that there was nothing to correct.

• We’re NEN 4400-1 certified as an official Dutch entity and hold the VCU-VIL certification, meaning we can source and place temporary workers in-country compliantly.
• Our registration has Knowledge Migrant Status (IND), which enables us to contract highly skilled expatriates to the Netherlands, where the local talent pool cannot meet the hiring demand.
• We have an SNA-Keurmerk certification, which is registered with the Stichting Normering Arbeid, evidencing our credentials as a skilled recruitment agency.
• Our operations are GDPR and AVG-compliant to protect the privacy of our networks.

When engaging NES Fircroft to support your hiring needs, you can rest assured you’re accessing a recruitment partner with true local connections, an international reach, and the expertise of a truly global company.

NES Fircroft is a recognised sponsor with the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), enabling us to support companies hiring highly skilled international professionals.

Highly Skilled Migrant Visa

We assist with Knowledge Migrant visa applications for highly skilled professionals relocating to the Netherlands.

30% Tax Ruling Support

Our teams also support applications for the 30% ruling, which reduces tax pressure for international professionals relocating to the Netherlands.

Visa Application Process

Our mobility specialists manage the entire process including documentation preparation, application filing and coordination with immigration authorities.

We currently support 75+ contractors across engineering projects in the Netherlands.

Our contractor support teams manage all mobilisation logistics to ensure professionals arrive on-site fully prepared.

Services include:

• Visa and work permit coordination 
• Travel and relocation arrangements 
• Accommodation assistance 
• Medical and personal insurance 
• Local payroll management

Working through NES Fircroft gives professionals access to some of the most exciting engineering projects in the Netherlands.

With more than 50 years of global recruitment experience, we support careers across industries including:

• Power
• Energy
• Chemicals
• Life Sciences
• Technology
• Industrial Manufacturing

Whether you are an electrical engineer, process engineer, project manager or life sciences specialist, our teams connect professionals with opportunities where they can make a meaningful impact.

Check out our latest Netherlands-based job opportunities below, or read more about our experience in the region.