At Riverstate, we combine deep technical expertise with genuine personal commitment. We identify exactly the skilled professionals and leaders engineering and construction companies need to succeed today and in the future. With strong industry insight, we create tailored solutions that build sustainable teams and support long-term business success.
“What do you do when you take over a company and realize that qualified staff are urgently needed? Naturally, you start searching immediately.”
– Marco Angeli
When Marco Angeli joined ep-cm, the former parent company of Riverstate, in 2013, the company was facing severe staff shortages and intense pressure. Instead of waiting, he took action, learned recruiting from the ground up, and laid the foundation for a new, more personal recruiting approach — one that continues to shape our work today.
“Recruiting often has a reputation for being cold and distant. We focus on building trust and openness throughout the entire process”.
– Michael Hütsch
By 2018, Riverstate was more than just growing – it was evolving. With Michael Hütsch and Christian Kaya joining the leadership team, a human-first strategy took shape. We visited clients on-site, asked smarter questions, and built close partnerships. The goal was clear: recruitment that truly fits.
“With each new city, we brought our values with us-quality, purpose, and genuine connection.”
– Christian Kaya
With the opening of our Berlin office, Riverstate expanded its footprint while staying true to its values. Every new city, every new client is another chance to bring purpose, clarity, and excellence to the recruiting process.
Why should personalized outreach videos and direct contact only be reserved for searches for top-tier positions?” .
– Michael Hütsch
Riverstate entered the digital age with the launch of social media recruiting and EU recruiting. Offices opened in new regions, teams diversified, and new methods were tested. One thing remained constant: the drive to find the right people, faster and smarter.
“Success in recruiting means finding the right people who choose our clients, stay, and create satisfaction for both sides.”
– Marco Angeli
Twelve years later, we’re proud to be the partner of choice for SMEs in engineering and construction. Our mission has never changed—helping companies find people who sign, stay, and succeed. Because in the end, recruitment is about people, not positions.
We make premium recruiting in engineering and construction accessible to all — not just large corporations or top-level positions. Using cutting-edge methods like direct outreach, personalized video contact, and intensive on-site immersion with companies and roles, we deliver top-tier recruiting quality to SMEs and everyday positions alike.
Our commitment is to stay at the forefront of technology — often one step ahead — ensuring every vacancy is filled with precision, speed, and genuine empathy, driving sustainable success.
At Riverstate, we combine innovation with authentic closeness to enable uncompromising growth.
Our mission at Riverstate is to empower companies in engineering and construction with tailored recruiting solutions—fast, personal, and efficient.
We combine cutting-edge executive search methods with a human-centered approach that goes far beyond traditional job postings. Every search is customized, whether for top-level positions or everyday roles, for large corporations or SMEs.
With deep industry knowledge and innovative technology, we create connections that fit long-term and deliver real value. This is how we turn recruiting into a genuine competitive advantage for our clients.
