Situation
Two different companies — one small enterprise of around 20 people and the other a medium-sized firm — faced the same challenge: They needed skilled Electrical Design Engineers to alleviate some of the workload pressure. Two challenges they both faced were:
- The high cost meant local hires were not turning profits for the companies.
- They were struggling to source suitable talent locally as the UK market for this skill is highly competitive, and candidates are scarce.
- They sought an alternative solution through Eden Brown to secure high-quality candidates without impacting project delivery budget and timelines.
Solution
The companies engaged Eden Brown to source candidates from South Africa. Eden Brown identified, vetted, and placed two highly qualified Electrical Design Engineers. The SA candidates came at significantly lower costs, including all the administrative overhead of offshoring. Eden Brown also managed the legal setup, employment, and hardware requirements, ensuring the companies could onboard the talent quickly and efficiently.
Outcome
- Two skilled Electrical Design Engineers successfully placed with the clients
- Access to scarce talent in a competitive market
- Significant cost savings compared to hiring in the UK
- Eden Brown’s fully managed solution allowed the companies to focus on project delivery while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency