Our Story

More than recruitment.

AlphaCon Solutions was founded in 2012 by Andrew Williams and Evelyn Watt with a simple but powerful idea: that great recruitment is about people, not process. That finding the right person for the right role — one who thrives — is worth so much more than just filling a vacancy.

Over more than a decade we've built deep networks across New Zealand's engineering, technical and professional sectors. We've placed hundreds of candidates, partnered with hundreds of companies, and built a reputation for doing things the right way.

Today, AlphaCon Solutions brings together two complementary services — specialist recruitment and professional skills assessment — giving both employers and candidates a complete advantage in a competitive market.

AlphaCon Office

What Drives Us

Our values

People first

Every decision we make starts with the people involved — candidates and clients alike. We take the time to understand what really matters.

Honest advice

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Honest market insights and straightforward advice, always.

Long-term thinking

We're not interested in quick wins. We build lasting relationships — the kind where candidates come back years later, and clients call us first.

The Team

The people behind AlphaCon

A small, dedicated team with deep expertise and genuine care for every placement we make.

Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams

Director & Principal Consultant

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Andrew Williams is the Founder, Director and Principal Consultant of AlphaCon Solutions, with over 24 years' experience specialising in engineering and technical recruitment across New Zealand and internationally.

He is also the owner of Alpha Consulting Ltd, which he has led for over 14 years, and is now focused on building smarter, tech-enabled solutions to assess and connect engineering talent.

Evelyn Watt

Evelyn Watt

Director of Operations

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Evelyn is an experienced recruitment professional with over a decade of expertise in the technical and built environment sectors. Now serving as Director of Operations, she brings a strong focus on process excellence, systems, and delivery, ensuring high standards across all aspects of the business.

With a background spanning executive support, stakeholder management, and specialist recruitment, Evelyn is known for building efficient, scalable operations and fostering strong relationships that support both clients and candidates.

Skyla

Skyla

Head of Security & Barketing Manager

Director of Unscheduled Excitement · Chief Chaos Officer · Senior Energy Distribution Specialist

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🐾 Don't let the wagging tail fool you — this is one of the most important members of the team.

Her responsibilities include conducting thorough perimeter checks (especially where snacks may be present), delivering high-impact welcomes to all visitors, maintaining team morale through spontaneous bursts of energy, and overseeing the fair and equitable distribution of attention.

Known for her dynamic work style and unpredictable scheduling, she thrives in high-energy environments and takes a proactive approach to… everything.

Warning: May initiate meetings without notice.
Strengths: Enthusiasm, loyalty, speed.
Weaknesses: None identified (self-reported).

Meet the Wider Team

Recruitment Partners

Experienced engineering recruitment specialists proud to be part of the AlphaCon Solutions network in New Zealand.

Stephanie Toft

Stephanie Toft

Senior Recruitment Partner

Specialist — Engineering

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Stephanie is an engineering recruitment specialist with a strong focus on land development, water, and environmental engineering across New Zealand. She works with civil designers, earthworks and infrastructure specialists, environmental engineers and scientists, and the full range of water engineering disciplines — from 3-Waters and stormwater through to hydrology, hydrogeology, and water treatment.

Adaptable by nature, Stephanie works across the broader engineering sector where needed, bringing the same depth of understanding and commitment to every placement. Whether you're a consultancy looking for a senior engineer or a candidate exploring your next move, Stephanie takes the time to understand what matters most.

🌐 NPA Partner — Infinity Staff Global

Simeon St. John Murphy

Simeon St. John Murphy

Consultant – Partner Network (Prism Consultancy Solutions, Australia)

Specialist — Engineering

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Simeon is an engineering recruitment specialist with a strong focus on structural, architectural, and transport infrastructure across New Zealand. He works with structural and facade engineers, architects, bridge engineers, roading designers, and civil and transport specialists — connecting the right people with the right opportunities at every level.

Adaptable across the broader engineering sector where needed, Simeon brings a thorough understanding of what clients are looking for and what drives engineers to make their next move. Whether you're building a high-performance structural team or looking for your next challenge in transport infrastructure, Simeon delivers results.

🌐 NPA Partner — Prism Consultancy Solutions

Vimal Mohan

Vimal Mohan

Consultant – Partner Network (Prism Consultancy Solutions, Australia)

Specialist — Engineering

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Vimal specialises in geotechnical and surveying recruitment across New Zealand, placing geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, land surveyors, and licensed cadastral surveyors with leading consultancies and contractors. He also works across project management and transport planning, connecting transport planners and modellers with organisations where they can make an impact.

A generalist at heart, Vimal brings genuine technical understanding to every search, ensuring the right fit for both client and candidate across the full spectrum of engineering disciplines.

🌐 NPA Partner — Prism Consultancy Solutions

Behind the Scenes

Assessment & Testing

The people keeping our systems and assessment platform running at their best.

Sharon Watt

Sharon Watt

Assessment & Testing Co-ordinator

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Sharon works behind the scenes to keep the AlphaCon Solutions assessment and testing platform running at its best. With a strong technical background spanning IT database design and development, coding, system implementation and maintenance, and server infrastructure, Sharon ensures our systems are reliable, optimised, and always performing.

She brings hands-on experience in user support and training, making her the go-to person for keeping everything running smoothly under the hood. Candidates and clients can trust that the technology powering their assessment experience is in capable hands.

Contact Sharon

sharon@alphaconsulting.co.nz

AlphaCon Solutions

Why choose us

A different kind of recruiter.

Most recruitment firms chase volume. We chase quality. We'd rather make ten perfect placements than a hundred mediocre ones.

Our consultants specialise in their sectors — which means they understand the work, the culture, and the kind of person who will genuinely thrive.

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Global Reach

Part of the NPA Worldwide network

As members of NPA Worldwide — one of the world's largest recruitment networks — we have access to global talent and international opportunities for our candidates and clients.

NPA Worldwide

Let's work together.

Whether you're growing your team or your career — we'd love to have a conversation.