Contract Staffing Services
Fixed-term engineers, technicians, trades and specialists for projects and contracts across the UAE and GCC.
Project & Fixed-Term Hiring
Staff Matched to the Length of Your Contract
When a project has a start and an end date, contract staffing lets your workforce follow the same timeline.
Project-based businesses — contractors, MEP firms, oil and gas service companies and facilities management providers — often need skilled people for the duration of a contract rather than indefinitely. Contract staffing gives you access to experienced engineers, technicians and trades on fixed-term arrangements aligned with your project schedule.
We scope each position against the project requirement, source candidates from the UAE and our Kenya network, verify experience and certifications, and support mobilisation. Contract staffing is part of our wider Contract & Interim Staffing service.
Who This Is For
Employers We Support With Contract Staffing
Main contractors
MEP contractors
Oil & gas service companies
Energy & utilities projects
FM contract holders
Engineering consultancies
Shutdown & maintenance teams
How It Works
Our Contract Staffing Process
01
Scope the Requirement
We confirm roles, headcount, skill level, salary range, location and required start date with your team.
02
Source & Screen
We search our UAE and Kenya candidate networks and screen for skills, experience and documentation.
03
Shortlist & Select
You receive a shortlist of screened candidates and interview the people you want to hire.
04
Mobilise & Onboard
We coordinate offers, documentation, visa steps and travel so selected candidates arrive ready to start.
Roles & Coverage
Contract Roles We Recruit
Specialist pages for roles commonly hired on contract.
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Tell Us About Your Contract Staffing Requirement
Share the roles, number of personnel, work location and preferred start date. Our team will review your requirement and come back to you with the right delivery route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Contract Staffing
What is contract staffing?
Contract staffing places skilled people on fixed-term arrangements linked to a project or contract period.
Which roles are typically hired on contract?
Project, planning, QA/QC and commissioning engineers, plus trades such as welders, fitters, scaffolders and HVAC technicians.
Can you support project mobilisation?
Yes. Under Full Recruitment we coordinate documentation, visa steps and travel for selected candidates.
How is the service priced?
Direct Recruitment is charged as a one-time placement fee. Full Recruitment is priced as mobilisation costs plus three months’ advance and a 10% fee. We confirm the details for your requirement before work starts.
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Tell us the roles, numbers, location and timeline — we will shape the right delivery route.