Solutions tailored to the exact needs of each situation

Brunel is a people business which specialises in connecting projects and organisations with highly skilled workers through a flexible suite of recruitment and managed workforce solutions. We take great pride in our ability to supply dynamic people solutions which deliver qualified professionals capable of getting the job done, while honouring the values of our clients and the communities they support.

 

Brunel excels at understanding and delivering the technical, specialised and critical skills required for local or multi-jurisdictional projects to achieve and exceed their targets.

Outstanding support every step of the way

At Brunel, we believe nurturing meaningful long-term client and candidate partnerships is fundamental to achieving success. We are not a transactional, generalist recruitment agency. Rather, we invest in developing an in-depth understanding of the needs of both the people and organisations we service, so that together we might realise our collective potential.

 

Whether you need to appoint a handful of key personnel, are seeking an entire workforce or engage us on a delivered outcome basis, Brunel will take the time to understand your business, who you are and how you operate so that we can act, not simply as a service provider, but as an effective strategic partner.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Port Moresby (PNG). Our local teams have placed tens of thousands of workers throughout Australia over the past two decades and combine their local knowledge and experience with the strength, systems and reach of Brunel’s international network, to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

When you engage Brunel, you benefit not only from the support of our local Australian, New Zealand and Papua New Guinean teams, but also from the strength, reach and continuous improvement of an international network which spans over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

 

Brunel’s worldwide reach and strength means that we are always prepared for whatever our clients may need. Whether you require a single role, an entire workforce or an innovative way to outsource a critical business function, Brunel is capable and ready to deliver the people, skills and outcomes your business needs.

 

 

 

Our global network has local power

Brunel's core values

Brunel core values are at the centre of everything we do for our clients, colleagues and ourselves.

Brunel culture value passion for people

Passion for people

The sum total of the people who have led and developed this company and all the individuals who currently live out this culture. We protect our future by sharing our thoughts, ideas and methods, promoting an attitude of understanding between cultures and individuals.

 

Brunel culture value integrity

Integrity

Delivering a high standard of service and taking care of the people around us is of the utmost importance. An atmosphere of trust and personal responsibility guides us in everything we do, always within the framework of full global compliance.

 

Results-driven

It takes results-driven actions and the will to succeed to find the straightest path to your goal. We consciously seek out people who consistently strive for excellence and exude an enthusiastic personal energy. When we find them, we challenge and nurture them.

 

Brunel culture value entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Whatever we do, we uphold a standard of quality that meets the exacting demands of our clients. Only then do we deliver results matching our personal and entrepreneurial goals, united by passion, drive, and a shared commitment to exceed expectations.

 

Our people, our culture

We embrace a culture of humanocracy. Our people are empowered to take initiative, share ideas and collaborate beyond traditional hierarchies - giving everyone an opportunity to contribute and grow. This approach ensures our teams are agile, accountable and driven to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and candidates.

 

 

Our core values underpin everything we do at Brunel.

Locally, we have implemented our own humanocracy charter that further develops on our passion for people - creating an organisation that is amazing as its people.

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Brunel

Brunel is committed to creating a workplace that allow our people to feel they can be their true authentic selves. We take a global and regional approach to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, following four pillars which form our DIB framework - and have an established set of global targets which are reviewed annually to ensure we achieve our goals.

 

 

Our pillars of diversity

Leading an inclusive culture

Leaders shape culture through their decisions, behaviours and priorities - and when they actively champion inclusion, it signals to employees that every voice is valued and respected. At Brunel, we are committed to building a diverse leadership team that brings varied perspectives to the table, strengthens decision-making and drives innovation.

Education

Brunel is committed to continually strengthening our diversity and inclusion capabilities, ensuring our people have the knowledge and tools to embed inclusive behaviours in everything they do. Through education and internal initiatives, we strive to create a workplace environment that everyone feels they belong.

Recruiting, developing and retaining talent

Diversity and inclusion are not just part of Brunel - they are essential to who we are. Our commitment begins at the very start of the hiring process, where we actively seek diverse representation among new hires. We also prioritise building internal leadership pipelines, supporting career development and ensuring pay equity to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Community

At Brunel, our specialists, employees and clients are part of one community – one that promotes an inclusive culture that fosters engagement, supports growth and celebrates shared success. Guided by our regional DIB Councils, we lead initiatives that educate and empower our people, reinforcing the importance of understanding, inclusion and belonging.

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50 years of strong values and partnerships

In 1975, our company founder Jan Brand made his technical expertise available on a project basis for the first time. His goal was to enable more flexibility and drive technological progress. To this day, this intention remains the foundation of our diverse and sustainable activities.

 

Over the last 50 years, we have built a truly sustainable and durable business model: connecting specialists to exciting career opportunities, supporting the development of these careers and offering fair and equal employment.

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A brief history of Brunel

Jan Brand Founder Brunel Multec recruitment agency engineer

 

1975 

Early days

Operating as Multec, Jan Brand made his first temporary engineering placement, marking Brunel’s journey. The first office opened in Delft, linking academic roots with a leading European engineering hub.

Multec Brunel recruitment magazine branding

 

1978

Rapid growth

As businesses embraced flexibility and graduates sought project experience, engineering placements accelerated, driving rapid expansion and Multec offices opening across Dutch cities with technical universities.

Brunel recruitment listed in Amsterdam Stock Exchange AMS: BRNL

 

1987

First foreign office

Brunel entered a new growth phase by opening its first international office in Antwerp, maintaining agile sales teams while adapting specialist placements to local markets.

Isambard Brunel Kingdom technical recruitment specialist

 

1989

A single corporate name: Brunel

By 1989, the business expanded beyond engineering, adopting the Brunel name - inspired by Isambard Kingdom Brunel - to reflect a broader vision, bold thinking and ambition to challenge convention.

 

 

 

 

Brunel Energy established supporting oil gas projects

 

1995

Brunel Energy

To meet oil and gas demand, Brunel launched Brunel Energy, growing rapidly through international acquisitions and a global talent network to supply leading energy companies with highly skilled technical professionals.

Brunel recruitment listed in Amsterdam Stock Exchange AMS: BRNL

 

1997

First Amsterdam Stock Exchange quotation

Brunel was first listed on the stock exchange, boosting its international profile and supporting growth. The company is now listed on Euronext Prime and Amsterdam Small Cap Index (AscX).

Jan Arie van Barneveld Brunel CEO recruitment agency

 

2000

Restructuring

Brunel’s rapid growth, combined with the onset of an economic downturn, prompted a reassessment of its organisational and leadership model. On 29 September, Jan Arie van Barneveld was appointed CEO, ushering Brunel into a new phase of development.

Brunel Amsterdam recruitment head office

 

2010

The new Amsterdam corporate office

By 2010, Brunel operated across 32 countries with strong financial performance, launching Brunel Global Professionals, relocating headquarters, and reaffirming future-focused ambitions under founder leadership.

 

 

 

 

Jilko Andringa Brunel CEO recruitment

 

2018

Jilko Andringa appointed CEO

In late 2017, Jilko Andringa was appointed CEO of Brunel, officially succeeding Jan Arie van Barneveld on 1 March 2018, after a planned leadership transition following years of steady growth.

Taylor Hopkinson powered by Brunel logo recruitment agency

 

2021

Brunel x Taylor Hopkinson

In late 2021, Brunel partnered with Taylor Hopkinson, combining global reach and renewable energy expertise to set new standards across the renewables project lifecycle.

Advance Careers powered by Brunel acquired in 2024 Melbourne energy transition recruitment Australia

 

2024

Brunel x Advance Careers

Joining Brunel in early 2024, Advance Careers brought a decade of ESG expertise, strengthening organisations’ ability to deliver solutions at global scale.

Peter de Laat CEO at Brunel

 

2024

Peter de Laat appointed CEO

In August 2024, Brunel appointed Peter de Laat as CEO. Former CFO and Deloitte auditor, he brings deep institutional knowledge and leadership experience across the business.

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Querida Swinnerton,

Director ANZ

My team and I pride ourselves on our professional integrity, commitment to achieving results, genuine passion for the people we work with and an entrepreneurial spirit which challenges us to continually question assumptions, innovate our methods and surpass existing standards.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Brunel acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people of the many traditional lands and language groups of Australia. We acknowledge the wisdom of Elders both past and present, and pay respect to the communities of today. We recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters and community.