AQRA+
When the search cannot be left to chance
AQRA+ is our retained search offering: an executive search-level model brought to the US engineering & infrastructure market, at every level where the outcome matters.
A retained engagement changes the relationship. We work exclusively on your role from day one; it's always the priority, never one of many. A milestone-payment structure aligns our incentives with your outcome, and the exclusive mandate keeps our full resource committed to your search throughout.
Who AQRA+ is for
Executive search has always applied this rigor to the C-suite. AQRA+ brings the same standard across engineering & infrastructure, from senior leadership (CEOs, Presidents, COOs, MDs, VPs of Engineering, Regional and Technical Directors) to Practice Leaders, Group Leaders, and Principal Engineers whose absence would materially affect delivery.
It's also built for roles where talent is scarce: niche disciplines like transmission and distribution, water/wastewater, or structural and geotechnical engineering, and searches where contingent agencies or direct advertising have already come up short.
What's included
A dedicated consultant and researcher assigned exclusively to your role
Full market mapping: active candidates, passive professionals, and those invisible to the open market
Direct outreach to engineers who wouldn't respond to a job posting
Weekly written progress reports
Compensation benchmarking against current market data
Typically 3-5 rigorously assessed candidates at shortlist stage
Interview scheduling, candidate management, and offer facilitation through to start date
The AQRA+ difference
Traditional retained search often means a large upfront fee with little accountability in between. AQRA+ is built around genuine milestones: you see evidence of work at each stage before the next payment is due. No surprises, no fees paid without results to show for them.
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What our clients say
“I recently had the pleasure of working with AQRA to fill a critically important strategic role within our company. From the outset, AQRA quickly grasped our needs and expectations. AQRA developed a thoughtful, well-structured plan, walked me through it clearly, and then executed it with absolute precision.
Thanks to their dedication and skill, AQRA was able to recruit not just a candidate who met the job requirements, but one who exceeded them - truly head and shoulders above what I could have imagined. We are fortunate to have a partner of AQRA's caliber.”
Senior Vice President
BETA Group, Inc.
“We had an excellent experience working with AQRA. From the start, they took the time to really understand who we are as a firm: our culture, our expectations, and what success in the role would truly look like. It was clear they weren't just trying to fill a position; they were focused on finding the right candidate.
This was a challenging search that took several months, and throughout the entire process AQRA remained fully engaged and committed. They consistently provided thoughtful updates, kept us informed on progress, and adjusted their approach as needed without ever losing momentum.
Beyond their professionalism, AQRA was simply great to work with: personable, responsive, and easy to collaborate with. We always felt like we had a true partner in the process, not just a recruiter.
Thanks to their persistence and dedication, we ultimately found a strong fit for our team. We would absolutely work with AQRA again and highly recommend them to others looking for a recruiter who is both effective and genuinely invested in their clients.”
Director of Operations
Civiltech Engineering, Inc.