Ethan Randall

Founder @ XTERNA Consulting

About

XTERNA Consulting focuses on market intelligence and hiring execution for the built environment. Our work sits within a narrow group of technical consulting disciplines including structural engineering, building enclosure consulting, façade engineering, forensic engineering, data centres, and commissioning. Rather than approaching the market as a traditional recruiter, I spend most of my time close to the professional community within these sectors. That proximity provides a clear view of how firms are building teams, where pressure points are forming, and how the hiring market is shifting. That insight is used in two ways. First, to give firms a clearer view of their position within the market, including benchmarking, hiring activity, and compensation movement. Second, to support hiring execution when firms need to bring the right people into their teams. Areas I work across • Structural engineering • Building enclosure consulting • Façade engineering and restoration • Data centre engineering and consulting • Commissioning and building performance • Forensic engineering and diagnostics • Architecture and multidisciplinary consulting I work primarily with consulting firms, engineering practices, and specialist technical teams operating across the United States. Phone: +1 646-688-3383 Email: Ethan@xternaconsulting.com

Country

City

United Kingdom

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Building Envelope, Business Consulting, Competitive Intelligence, Market Intelligence, Executive Search, Strategic Hiring, Consulting, Sourcing, Business Development, Resourcing Strategies, Communication, Marketing

Experience

Founder

XTERNA Consulting

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

United States / United Kingdom

I work with consulting companies responsible for the performance, longevity, and integrity of buildings, with a focus on building enclosure consulting, façade engineering, structural engineering, forensic consulting, data centres, and commissioning. My role sits between the talent market and leadership teams. Through ongoing engagement across these sectors, I maintain a current view of how the market is moving, often before those shifts become visible internally. That insight helps firms make earlier decisions around hiring, team structure, and future capacity. Decisions that affect delivery, utilisation, and the ability to take on work without placing pressure on existing teams. XTERNA works with a small number of specialist consulting firms and operates as an extension of the business, providing visibility into hiring movement, compensation positioning, and how peer firms are building their teams. When required, we also support the execution of those hiring decisions.

Head of US Sector | Recruitment Consultant

A1 Personnel

2024 - 2025-3 · 1 yr

New York City Metropolitan Area

Founded and led the U.S. recruitment market for A1 Personnel, specializing in the diagnostics, repair and rehabilitation of existing buildings. Pioneered a niche focus on building envelope consulting, structural engineering, and architecture - covering restoration, forensics, and building diagnostics across top consulting firms on the East Coast. Established a strong network and delivered high-impact talent solutions.