Dedicated recruitment business aligned to engineering and technology
Honesty, integrity, and knowledge are the values and foundation stones on which Marcus Webb Associates has been built. Find out more about Marcus Webb.
Our Values
Honesty, integrity, and knowledge are the values and foundation stones on which Marcus Webb Associates has been built. In addition, mutually transparent communications, timely feedback and good humour are great components of successful, positive and productive relationships. Hence when you work with us this is what you’ll get! We ask the same of the people we work with whether they be job seekers or companies looking to recruit or engage with us.
Marcus O’Donnell
Director
Marcus founded the company in December 2015 but has been a successful and enthusiastic technology recruiter since 1998. Originally an Engineering Graduate most people will hear him comment that “he was always better at talking about engineering rather than doing it!”
Hence a career in engineering recruitment seemed particularly well suited.
During his career Marcus has worked across a variety of different sectors and markets. He has built and lead teams, nurtured and developed successful partnerships with small start-ups to large international businesses and has demonstrated continually that persistence pays when it comes to tough recruitment challenges.
Although he has tackled most types of skills and job types within engineering and technology he is particularly passionate about software and electronics, systems engineering, mechanical design and analysis, complex mathematical modelling, simulation and control related projects. The trickier the better!
Running a small business doesn’t always leave as much spare time as it could. However, Marcus still finds some time to play rugby, go to the gym, attend live music concerts, watch films and of course enjoy wonderful time with his family. He also currently serves as an Army Reserve officer.
Honesty, integrity, and knowledge are the values and foundation stones on which Marcus Webb Associates has been built. These are values that Marcus has always treasured and aren’t only for the workplace.
Katherine Smallwood
Principal Consultant
Katherine was the 2nd member of Marcus Webb and joined the business in June 2017. Katherine began her career in engineering recruitment in February 2007 and has worked across many industry sectors from off-highway & agricultural machinery to defence, photonics, automotive, consumer goods, marine, robotics and automated equipment.
Katherine is passionate about working with talented individuals from engineer to senior management and can really understand your motivations and aspirations to match that with those of her clients.
She is incredibly driven and honest and is not afraid to push the boundaries of both client and candidate to create successful partnerships that may not always seem obvious to others.
When she is not busy recruiting Katherine loves working out in the gym, Zumba, Asian cooking or relaxing with her rather large & fluffy cats!
If you are looking to work in partnership with a consultant that is more concerned with understanding your needs and motivations rather than making a quick sell; who works with your best interests at heart and will provide an honest appraisal of your expectations then Katherine is your girl!
Typical Job Functions
With a proven global reach, we proactively source talent across a wide range of disciplines, engaging both active and passive candidates. We excel in identifying senior and specialist candidates.
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Software & Control Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering
Functional Safety / Reliability Engineering
Senior Management & Director appointments
Project & Programme Management
Sales & Business Development
Operations and Functional Management
Manufacturing Systems and Production Engineering
Procurement & Supply chain
Other capabilities
Beyond our core contingency recruitment services (Permanent & Contract) we also have a range of additional capabilities including:
Don’t just take our word for it
He perfectly balances being professional and friendly
Marcus is the best recruiter I have dealt with so far. He perfectly balances being professional and friendly. Personally, this is important because recruitment process becomes discomforting at some stages and you need the recruiter to make you comfortable. Marcus was excellent through the whole process. He was accurate and efficient in communication. Provided good tips for interviews and settlement in the UK. Most importantly, he negotiated fairly in my opinion. I will highly recommend him to anyone with recruitment needs. Good luck Marcus!
Don’t just take our word for it
I highly recommend Katherine Smallwood
I highly recommend Katherine Smallwood for her industry expertise, genuine care, and exceptional responsiveness. From our very first conversation, she listened attentively, offered candid feedback, and anticipated challenges before they arose. I’m deeply grateful for her unwavering support and the personal touch she brought to every interaction. Thank you, Katherine, for your invaluable guidance and for giving me a fresh perspective on HR.