As the economy continues to evolve, many engineering professionals are finding that the traditional 9-to-5 job no longer aligns with their career goals or lifestyle needs. With the growing increase in the demand for skilled contractors, becoming an independent contractor can shape up to be a rewarding career opportunity. Working as a contractor provides an opportunity to pursue challenging and rewarding projects on a flexible schedule, while maintaining control over your professional development and income.
Why work as a Contractor?
Financially Rewarding
Many people choose to be contractors for the premium rates companies are willing to pay. On average, Contractors earn €10,000 more than they would in a permanent position. Due to their specialist skill set and temporary nature of the work, Contractors can justify charging a premium rate. This, coupled with the tax reliefs afforded to Contractors set up as a limited company, provides further increase in your take home pay
Improved Work- Life balance
Contracting allows for increased flexibility and improved work-life balance. Regular contracting allows for freedom take extended time off between contracts, meaning you aren’t tied into a finite number of annual leave days experienced in permanent roles. Working as a contractor and essentially being your own boss means you are in control of your work schedule.
High Demand for Contractors
The demand for contractors in the Engineering industries has increased in recent years. With increasing talent shortages, more and more companies are calling out for experienced contractors to come in and deliver multiple projects for them.
Gain Experience & Develop Knowledge Quickly
Working as a contractor allows exposure to multiple projects and allows you gain industry experience quickly and expand your knowledge. Moving between projects and working with different project teams allows you to develop and up skill both soft and technical skills. Working on high profile projects allows you to establish yourself in the industry, network with key decision makers and develop relationships with potential future employers
How we Help
At Sonas Technical, we are talent solutions provider to industry leading organisations in the Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. Since established, our team of expert Talent Partners have developed deep rooted relationships with our clients and have up-to-date insights into their hiring needs.
With our deep sectorial knowledge and insights into our client’s hiring needs, we successfully match contractors with exciting opportunities in the industries we serve. We advocate on behalf of our contractors, provide advice throughout the whole hiring process and help facilitate negotiations with the client.
For new Contractors, we also offer advice on getting set up, as well as putting you in touch with a specialist contractor accounting firm, who help with taxation, invoicing, bookkeeping and administration.
Our Contractor Specialists
Cian ConryLife Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing | Business Manager Cian is a Carlow man – and proud! He graduated with a BCL from UCD in 2013 and has worked in the Manufacturing industry for over 6 years. He has a keen interest in GAA and football, with Manchester United currently causing him unnecessary stress.
“I transitioned into recruitment as I am passionate about building lasting relationships and providing great service to both companies and individuals. This role allows me to place people into their dream roles and that is extremely rewarding.”
Roles Cian Recruits for
-Senior Management
-Cost & Project Controls
-Design Engineers
-Project Engineers
-Quality Managers
Cian’s Reviews
“I dealt with Cian, he was nothing but helpful stayed in touch, any issues he helped me sort them out, he is an absolute gent, couldn’t recommend enough.”
-Adam
“Cian Conry from Sonas Technical helped me getting a job. They are professional and facilitated the hiring process from start to finish. Highly recommended!”
-Matthieu
Cian ConryLife Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing | Business Manager Mark RigneyLife Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing | Talent Partner Mark is a huge sports fan whether it be GAA, soccer or F1 and is currently playing football with his local club Rhode. It’s safe to say Mark is a sports nut, if he’s not playing it you’ll find him chilling in front of the TV watching it!
“Recruitment has given me the opportunity to make a positive impact of people’s careers and businesses, which is extremely rewarding and enjoyable work”
Roles Mark Recruits for
-Automation Engineering
-Mechanical & Process Engineering
-Civil, Structural & Architectural
-Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation
-Project Directors
-Cost & Project Controls
Mark’s Reviews
“Mark Rigney worked with me throughout the interviewing/hiring process. He was always professional, punctual, considerate of my time, and gave great advice/insight, which was crucial since I was new to working in Ireland (moved from the US 6 months prior). He communicated very well throughout the entire process by always asking if I needed anything and how I felt before and after critical steps. In my situation, he had a good relationship with the company I was hired by, so the process was smooth, quick, and comfortable with little to no ambiguity.”
-Zakk
“Mark Rigney was a great help in my job search. He was incredibly helpful and secured me an interview with a company within a matter of days. He was approachable throughout the entire interview process, and once I got a job offer he stayed in touch to ensure I was prepared for my first day. I would highly recommend his services.”
-Joseph
“Mark Rigney was very helpful in getting me a new role. Came to me with 4 or 5 very good positions and wasn’t too pushy in trying to make me move. Got me a new role with a higher salary than I had originally asked for.”
-Eoin
“Great job! Mark gave me full support from first chat, throughout interviews, until I started my new job. Very professional.”
-Marco
Mark RigneyLife Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing | Talent Partner 
