Progressive

Progressive is an engineering-focused recruitment company and part of SThree, a global STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) workforce consultancy celebrating its 40th anniversary. With expertise specialising in energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors, the company helps businesses build expert teams and delivers project solutions.

The company has been connecting organisations with exceptional engineering professionals since 1990 and operates through 33 offices globally. In 2025, Progressive placed 12,042 experts into their ideal roles and served 6,000 clients, reflecting the scale of their operations across multiple geographies. They provide permanent recruitment, contract recruitment, project services, and global employment solutions tailored to engineering sector needs.

Their specialisations span construction (permanent and contract roles on and off-site), manufacturing (supporting adaptation to technological change and automation), and energy sectors (supporting oil, gas, renewables, and nuclear businesses). Progressive positions itself not just as a recruitment agency but as a partner helping organisations outpace tomorrow by securing highly skilled technical professionals who meet their evolving needs.