Mining · Metals · Hydrocarbons

People who move mountains.

Enable Group is an industry-specific, global talent acquisition partner. We identify, attract, onboard and retain the key personnel behind greenfield and brownfield projects — from first exploration to full production.

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Who we are

Subject-matter experts first. Recruiters second.

The Enable Group is an industry-specific, global talent acquisition organisation that supports key partners across the mining and metals sector.

With over 100 years of subject-matter expertise retained within the business, we are experts at identifying, attracting, onboarding and retaining key personnel for greenfield and brownfield projects — and at supporting growth across corporate offices and existing facilities.

Our consultants bring the industry knowledge. Our candidates bring a background in mining or metal production. That common thread runs through every mandate we take on, whatever the position, location or volume.

0Years of collective
industry experience
0Clients supported
around the globe
0Mid-to-senior management
roles closed last year
01 — THE SHIFT

Demand is rising

The growing demand for minerals and metals is changing the supply chain and the location of global production.

02 — THE MIGRATION

Production is moving

Innovation, climate change, discovery, energy costs and trade are moving production from traditional hot spots like Australia to new locations across the planet.

03 — THE GAP

Skills are scarce

That migration creates shortages across technically competent positions, and a need for skills analysis and talent planning within indigenous workforces.

Industry sectors

Three sectors. One standard of expertise.

We advise on organisation structures and the talent landscape, and where new roles are being created, we help define and calibrate them around your key business drivers.

Open cut · Underground
Enable Mining

Life-of-mine talent, delivered fast.

Enable Mining has a successful track record of sourcing exceptional operational and project-critical candidates, and delivering them to our mining clients quickly. We specialise in “life of mine” development projects across open cut and underground environments, for both operations and projects.

Exploration & scopingPrefeasibilityFeasibilityFEEDConstructionFull production
Global networkThe right candidates for global operations at every step of the mining lifecycle.
Greenfield & brownfieldSpecialists for diverse conditions and project types.
Aluminium · Steel · Gold
Enable Metals

Metals are evolving. So is the talent.

Stronger, lighter compounds are changing the way we live, travel, and store and distribute energy. As production spreads globally, demand rises for professionals who add long-term value. For the past decade, Enable Metals has been at the forefront of talent acquisition for aluminium, steel and gold production — including some of the largest greenfield metal facilities of the 21st century.

Refining & concentrationUpstream processing expertise.
Smelters & millsPotlines, casthouses and mill teams.
Rolling & foilingDownstream finishing operations.
Extrusion & cablingFabrication and product lines.
Crude · LNG · CSG
Enable Hydrocarbons

Tapping the talent reserves.

Our experienced consultants know how to tap the talent reserves within this competitive market. Our networks stretch globally across every function — from reservoir and drilling engineers and geoscientists to the leaders who run them.

UpstreamReservoir, drilling, geoscience, facilities engineering and portfolio management across crude, LNG and CSG.
DownstreamIdentifying, enticing and securing the best candidates in refining, marketing and supply chain.
Asset managementTeams for offshore facilities, pipelines and plant.
LeadershipDrilling managers and group engineering managers.
Every stage of the mining lifecycle

From first drill hole to full production.

Choose a stage to see the kind of project-critical people we deliver at that point in a mine's life.

Our services

A world-class service, whatever the position, location or volume.

From executive search for C-suite and board members to volume projects for mine nationalisation.

Best fit

Engaged Search

Our most cost-effective and reliable package. Secured by a small financial commitment that demonstrates the need to hire — and practised by our founding partners for over a decade.

  • Shortlist within a set timeframe
  • Dedicated, exclusive recruitment team
  • Extended free replacement period
  • Money-back guarantee
Best fit

Exclusive Contingent

Designed for new clients who want to try our services, or larger clients bound to standard terms. Exclusively registered roles get the same commitment as an engaged search.

  • Fees on successful start only
  • Same level of commitment
  • Adjusted pricing & replacement terms
Best fit

Project Recruitment & Nationalisation

Tailor-made packages with dedicated teams for large-scale projects — whether that's 50 technicians for an aluminium smelter in the UAE or 30 nationalised positions at a gold mine in Mauritania.

  • Custom delivery model & fee structure
  • Volume hiring at pace
  • Legacy hires over many years
Best fit

Contractors, Visa & Payroll

Temporary and interim professionals, sourced and payrolled on your behalf — one source of deferred payment, without the need for intricate tax knowledge in remote locations.

  • Interim & temporary specialists
  • Payroll management
  • Visa solutions across many countries
Not sure which model fits?

Find your engagement model

Answer three quick questions and we'll highlight the service that suits your hire.

Pick your answers to see a recommendation.
Our values

A values-driven business.

Our values and professional conduct are highly regarded, and we work to demonstrate them every day.

Customer Service

We listen to our customers so we can understand their needs and deliver to their expectations.

Achievement

We are committed to delivering successful results through hard work and high performance.

Professional Ethics

We believe in being fair, honest and, at all times, confidential.

Teamwork

We support each other to maximise effectiveness and build long-term partnerships.

Our mission

To offer the most reliable talent acquisition solutions to clients and candidates in mining and metals.

  1. The most professional and ethical representation of your company in the marketplace.
  2. Outstanding service to your company and potential candidates.
  3. Innovative solutions to sourcing potential candidates.
  4. Partnering with you to fully understand the business and build lasting relationships.
  5. Leading-edge professional services and creative, successful solutions.
  6. Quality processes designed for long-term business partnerships.

Confidentiality & privacy is our cornerstone.

We give clients and candidates an absolute assurance that critical, sensitive information stays protected. Original résumés and our post-interview written reports go directly to your key nominated person, and we always request permission before releasing any personal information — in line with privacy legislation and statutory requirements.

Opportunities

Current opportunities.

We only advertise roles our clients have specifically asked us to — so many opportunities are never posted. Register with us to hear about them first.

Don't see your next move? Register your profile and our consultants will be in touch when the right mandate comes in.

Get in touch

Let's build your team.

Tell us about the hire, or the career move. You'll hear back from a consultant by email and phone, followed by a time and cost estimate and an in-person meeting.

Sharjah, UAE

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Al Messaned, Al Bataeh (Al Mtsannid Suburb)
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

tobias@enable-recruitment.com 800 SHAMS (74267) +971 800 74267  from outside the UAE

United Kingdom

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Scott De Brusaux

scott@enable-recruitment.com +44 777 148 0624
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