Spencer Ogden Graduate Programs

As global recruitment experts in energy and infrastructure, we're building an industry that impacts millions. We provide leading recruitment services to our clients and candidates that they won’t find elsewhere.

With technology at the heart of the process, from financing to operational execution, we  break new ground at every stage of the project life cycle.

It’s our mission to create a dynamic and sustainable legacy in the ever-changing landscapes we cover. Our industry leading services are delivered in a flexible, autonomous way, with offices in the UK, Europe, Asia Pac, Australia and the US.

In short, we’ve put our experience and forward thinking where the action is.

Your Career with Us

Spencer Ogden offers unparalleled progression opportunities. Here at Spencer Ogden, our senior management actively encourage talented staff to seek out promotion. From the beginning, you will understand how you can progress within our business and all of our available opportunities. Everyone is provided with a transparent career framework and associated development plan that clearly outlines what you need to do in order to achieve your next promotion and pay rise and where you can increase your responsibilities. Spencer Ogden offers a world-class learning and development program that supports the advancement and growth of employees by aligning our training programs at each level of employment. The visible framework has allowed staff at all levels to eventually lead their own departments, teams, and functions in many of our offices worldwide.

Your Learning and Development with Us

Learning and development is at the heart of everything that we do at Spencer Ogden. To help your potential, we have a team of experienced inhouse trainers to support your journey and growth with us. This team has a combination of 50 years’ industry experience and are regionally based to provide the local support you need. Our world-class training programs consist of a blend of development initiatives, including our global e-learning platform, the Pod, modulated classroom training, mentor support, skills assessments and dedicated coaching from the L&D team.

Life at SO is more than recruitment

Our vibrant culture is a crucial aspect to our success and while we do work hard, we also know how to have fun along the way. Our ability to be truly international by offering our clients and candidates a global service is crucial to our business. We believe that providing our staff with an inspiring and invigorating environment supports the work they provide.

It is this innovative culture and way of thinking that has got this company where it is today. To find out what it’s like to work at Spencer Ogden, search the #LifeatSO and check us out on social media.

Mariah Hifzulrehman

Graduate Recruiter

Recruitment Consultant 
London
11 months’ experience 2 placements with 2 new clients

“My time at Spencer Ogden has been extremely positive, and this is mostly down to the people. I have a very supportive team and great co-workers who have helped me through at every point. Everyone works extremely well together, and there is always someone you can turn to for help, guidance or a morale boost. Although I have been at Spencer Ogden for just under a year, it is clear that I have great opportunity here to advance my career and exceed my financial goals. I am excited for what the future will bring for me at Spencer Ogden.”

Daniela Gancear

Experienced Recruiter

Principal Consultant Singapore
Promoted to principal consultant in less than 2 years at SO Qualified for the 2020 Capetown Incentive APAC Top Contract Biller for 2019

“Personally, I had a bit of a slow start as it took me 10-months to do my first 360 recruitment deal, but I knew that it was important to not give up. I set clear goals, created a plan and put in a lot of hard work to achieve my goals. I was not afraid to ask questions, as I had no previous sales experience or never worked in recruitment, it was important for me to ask questions to get the support I needed to be able to do my job. I approached my fellow colleagues asking them how them for advice when I had problems to solve and what their approach to being successful was.”

Richmond Mui

Director

Associate Director Hong Kong
Qualified for 2017, 2018, 2019 incentive trips Awarded 2018 Hong Kong top biller, 2019 APAC Top Biller and 2019 APAC Leader of the Year Set up the Hong Kong Built Environment team

“I was trained by Spencer Ogden Graduate Academy in 2014. Within 6 years of time, SO offers me great opportunities in setting up a new desk, building a new team, managing new consultants and now overseeing the recruitment business in Hong Kong. SO also provides world-class training to us which enhance our recruitment, interpersonal and leadership skills. SO Training is definitely one of our secret weapons which differentiate us from our competitors. If you are a graduate looking to join the recruitment industry, please don’t miss this opportunity! JOIN US!”

Tom Reid

APAC Regional Director and Board Director

Progressed from London graduate to APAC Director within seven years
Highest billing year as a consultant £1.25million

“I joined SO because I wanted the chance of building a career. So far I’m progressing as I hoped, having already achieved two promotions to date. As a Manager at SO, I am required to lead by example, manage budgets, actively assist in the achievement of team targets, whilst identifying opportunities that can further develop our junior members of staff. It’s also a fulfilling experience when I can help bring on new business for my team and SO."

At Spencer Ogden as well as celebrating our successes, we understand the importance of giving back to the community. At Spencer Ogden, you’re given a real chance to make a positive impact on people’s lives through charity. We hold a number of key events where everyone is given the opportunity to get involved, including fun runs, bake sales and dress up days. Spencer Ogden also offers a volunteer work scheme where you are entitled to take four days paid volunteering with a charity of your choice. This is in addition to your contracted holiday allowance. It is this innovative culture and way of thinking that has got this company where it is today. To find out what it’s like to work at Spencer Ogden, search the #LifeatSO and check us out on social media.

SO X COOL EARTH

At Spencer Ogden we recognise that it is up to each one of us to restore our earth, not just because we care but because it’s the environment in which we all live and have a responsibility for. In 2021, as we refocus our efforts on how we as a business do our part to provide a sustainable future. That’s why we are working in partnership with Cool Earth, a charity that works alongside rainforest communities to halt deforestation and its impact on climate change. 

With People being the first of our core values, we have therefore pledged that for every PACE recognition you give recognising a fellow employee, we will donate £3 to Cool Earth.   

SO X SEVEN CLEAN SEAS

‘A kilo of ocean plastic removed for every placement we make’. 

Seven Clean Seas is an organization that build and develop ocean clean-up teams, they started in 2018 and now organise regular global beach clean-ups and hold talks to fellow ocean lovers all over the world. They are also currently piloting pioneering ocean and river cleaning.    

Spencer Ogden CEO, Bradley Lewington

“As part of our commitment to a sustainable future, this year we have rolled out a number of global and local initiatives which focus on protecting and restoring our natural environment. Seven Clean Seas is a fantastic charity we have worked with before on their ‘beach cleans’ from our Singapore office. 

So, together with continuing the local volunteering programmes and fundraising initiatives, I’m pleased to announce an ongoing partnership that ties each placement we make as a business to the fight against the problem of plastic in our Oceans.”

Why Work for Us?

Spencer Ogden have been setting the PACE since 2010, our core values: People, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence have guided us to becoming the high performing business we are. The rapid growth we have seen is a result of us being a people-orientated business. We have created an environment and company where the development of our people and their wellbeing is at the forefront of our goals. Life at SO is more than just recruitment, we have created a culture that is a crucial aspect to our business.

At Spencer Ogden, you can feel reassured that our dynamic and award-winning training programs will help you grow and achieve success at each step of your career. From entry level through to directorship, every employee at Spencer Ogden is given the support and freedom to thrive.

Why Spencer Ogden APAC?

Spencer Ogden is an award-winning specialist global energy and infrastructure recruitment company. Delivering within oil and gas, power and utilities, built environment and renewable energy sectors, we operate at all stages of the project life cycle, from financial inception to operational execution and design. With 13 offices globally across EMEA, Americas and APAC, we’re at the heart of industry growth, keeping pace with changing technologies and building strong, long-lasting relationships along the way.