Meet the Senior Team: Port Solent Sales Team at Advance TRS
4th June 2025
At Advance TRS, we are proud to have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who specialize in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for both clients and candidates in the rail, engineering, and infrastructure sectors. Our Port Solent senior team brings expertise across multiple industries, ensuring that we connect the best talent with leading organizations.
Let’s introduce you to the senior members of our Port Solent Sales Team who help drive our success and deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes for our clients.

Sean Brown
Principal Consultant
Specialisms: Infrastructure | Civil & Structural Design
LinkedIn: Sean Brown
Sean is a seasoned recruitment professional specializing in the Civil & Structural design market. With extensive experience in connecting top talent with leading companies, Sean has built a reputation as a trusted consultant. His expertise spans a wide range of roles, from Structural Engineers to Geotechnical Engineers, offering tailored recruitment solutions for both permanent and contract placements. With a client base ranging from large international corporations to prestigious SMEs, Sean consistently delivers high-level services with a strong focus on client needs.

Alex Shaw
Lead Principal Consultant
Specialisms: Water | Environment | Infrastructure
LinkedIn: Alex Shaw
With 13 years of experience, Alex is a specialist in the UK Water and Flood Risk sectors. As a CertRP qualified Recruitment Consultant and a member of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (MIRP), Alex has been instrumental in helping professionals advance their careers across various disciplines, including Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Modelling, and Flood Risk Management. His expertise in sourcing candidates for key UK Water industry projects, including AMP7 frameworks, has earned him industry-wide recognition.

Jake Jessey
Associate
Specialisms: Energy & Renewables
LinkedIn: Jake Jessey
Jake leads our Energy & Renewables Division with over 27 years of experience in the T&D, marine, energy, engineering, and built environment sectors. As a Fellow of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (FIRP), Jake’s deep understanding of the industry’s specifications and roles, combined with his extensive network, has made him a trusted partner for organizations seeking top-tier talent in energy and renewables. His expertise spans power transmission & distribution, offshore/onshore wind, wave and tidal generation, and subsea cables.

Daryll Gibson
Principal Consultant
Specialisms: MEP Building Services
LinkedIn: Darryll Gibson
With over 12 years of recruitment experience, Daryll is an expert in the MEP Building Services sector. He specializes in sourcing top-tier professionals for roles including electrical engineers, HVAC design engineers, and sustainability engineers. His proactive approach to recruitment and deep industry knowledge have made him a trusted partner for clients in the built environment sector.
Why Choose Advance TRS?
Our senior team at Port Solent is dedicated to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions for the rail, engineering, and infrastructure sectors. With decades of combined experience, we provide tailored, efficient recruitment services that match clients with top-tier talent. Whether you’re looking for your next career opportunity or seeking to hire highly skilled professionals for your projects, our team is here to help.