Why choose MRL Consulting Group?

The culture behind our recruiting excellence

About us

Discover what's behind our Recruiting Excellence

MRL Consulting Group has been placing exceptional talent into market-leading technology businesses since 1997. Along the way, we’ve built some truly world-class relationships with clients and candidates alike to ensure that, whether you’re hiring or aspiring, your future is in safe hands.

With offices across Europe, we’re able to provide a truly global service that’s designed to fit around your specific needs and exceed your expectations, including everything from market mapping to process auditing, interview preparation to aftercare - whatever it takes to provide the recruiting excellence to support your hiring or career journey.

Company Timeline

1997

Microscape is founded

Incorporated as Microscape Recruitment Ltd on 21st April 1997, MRL is founded in Brighton, United Kingdom.

2001

The Dotcom Bubble

Until 2001, Microscape had primarily focused on the semiconductor industry. The Dotcom bubble recession led us to diversify into the finance and risk industry, launching MRL Financial in 2004.

2006

Sophia Antipolis

In 2006, MRL opened our office in Sophia Antipolis, France to support Southern-Europe.

2007

Company rebrand

In 2007, Microscape Recruitment Ltd rebranded to MRL Consulting, setting the foundations for how we're recognised today. The tagline 'recruiting excellence' was coined, and has stayed with us ever since.

2008

Dresden Office

In 2008 we opened an office in Dresden to support the DACH region.

2008

MRL Group expands

Following the Lehman Brothers financial crash of 08', MRL Consulting expanded further to mitigate the impact that the crash had on the financial sector. MRL Group was born, and sub-brands for each of the key industries were formed.

2018

Company rebrand

In 2018, MRL rebranded to the company you see today. A modern take on a brand with so much history and heritage.

2019

4-day week

In 2019, after a 6-month trial, MRL launched the 4-day week for every single member of staff across all 3 offices. 

2022

25th Anniversary

On April 21st, 2022, MRL celebrated their 25th anniversary; a quarter of a century of recruiting excellence

2022

US Entity

Following the success of our expansion into the US market, MRL formed a US entity in Delaware.

27
Years of recruiting excellence
7500+
Candidates placed
130
Long-term business partnerships
48
Countries

Our Markets

Recruiting excellence across these specialist industries

Automotive & Transportation

Capital Equipment

Lighting & Optics

Wireless Communications

Semiconductors & Components

Life Sciences

Data Centers

Finance & Strategy

Software & Infrastructure

Recruiting Excellence

The benefits of working with us

Exceptional People

Our extensive knowledge and global networks mean our consultants can reliably provide you with an unparalleled advantage in finding truly exceptional people, whether they are actively seeking a new role or not, and candidates with the best opportunities the market has to offer.

Industry Expertise

Having been at the heart of tech recruitment across EMEA, APAC and the USA since 1997, we have an enviable knowledge of our niche sectors. Our consultative approach also ensures the benefit of our insight is delivered to you, whatever your needs. In short, it’s the expertise we provide you can trust. 

A Personalised Service

Recruitment is multifaceted. Many aspects have to be considered to achieve the desired result. To address this, we make sure that our service is always tailored according to exactly what our clients and candidates need, and that we excel at providing a prompt and precise hiring service.

Dedicated to Excellence

Striving to excel in everything we do has been the key to our success and helped us develop long-standing relationships with clients and candidates alike. To achieve the highest levels of delivery, we recognise the need to take responsibility for the entire hiring process and proactively seek to exceed expectations from day one. 

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