Take control of:
- Resource planning
- Talent management
- Resource scheduling
- Cost rate optimisation
- Capacity forecasting
Transform how you deploy engineering talent with intelligent project staffing
Engineering firms face unique resourcing challenges: complex project requirements, specialised skillsets, tight deadlines, and the constant pressure to deliver technical excellence while maintaining profitability. That's where Retain makes the difference.
One platform, all your engineering resource management challenges solved
Transform resource planning, talent management and scheduling by leveraging intuitive UX, automation, intelligent workflows and predictive MI.
Match expertise to technical challenges
Modern engineering projects demand more than just checking who is available.
You need to match the right expertise to each technical challenge, balance workloads across disciplines, and ensure project teams have complementary skills that drive innovation. Retain gives engineering firms complete visibility into their technical capabilities, enabling smarter resource decisions that improve project outcomes and team performance.
DELIVER TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
Match engineers to projects based on verified technical skills, relevant experience, and proven expertise. Our skills taxonomy understands engineering specialisms, from structural analysis to embedded systems, ensuring your most complex projects get the right talent from day one.
OPTIMISE UTILISATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES
See real-time utilisation across all engineering disciplines. Identify when your power systems team is overloaded while your mechanical engineers have capacity. Balance workloads intelligently to maximise billable hours while preventing burnout.
BUILD HIGH-PERFORMING ENGINEERING TEAMS
Create project teams that work brilliantly together. Combine technical expertise with complementary working styles and communication preferences. Strong team dynamics lead to better collaboration, faster problem-solving, and superior project delivery.
FORECAST CAPABILITY NEEDS WITH PRECISION
Anticipate skills gaps before they impact delivery. When your pipeline shows upcoming IoT projects but your embedded software capacity is fully booked, you'll know exactly when to hire or upskill existing talent.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Give your engineers clear visibility into skill development opportunities. Match junior engineers with senior mentors on relevant projects. Track how experience builds across different project types and technologies.
ELIMINATE PROJECT STAFFING BOTTLENECKS
Stop scrambling to find the right people for urgent projects. Advanced search capabilities help you quickly identify engineers with specific certifications, software expertise, or industry experience, even if they sit in different departments.