Meet The Team

Get to Know the Experts Behind Smart Search

At Smart Search, our success is driven by our dedicated and experienced team. Each member brings a unique set of skills and expertise to the table, ensuring we provide top-notch service to both job seekers and employers. Get to know the professionals who are committed to helping you achieve your career and recruitment goals.

Bradley Dalton 

Managing Director 

With over a decade of experience in recruitment, I have honed my skills across various sectors, including Power, Water, Environmental and Defence. My career has seen me work with SMEs and Blue-Chip organisations across the UK, delivering top talent and securing successful outcomes for both candidates and clients.

I’ve had the privilege of working internally with Rolls-Royce Defence, as well as in the agency space, where I’ve specialised in the Technical Engineering markets. My approach is centred around building long-lasting relationships, ensuring that all parties benefit from our collaboration.

Now, as the driving force behind Smart Search Technical, my mission is to establish the company as the go-to recruitment partner for engineering businesses.

Outside of work, you’ll often find me enjoying a cold pint of San Miguel, supporting Newcastle from my base in Portsmouth, playing in local dart tournaments or playing my favourite sport which is Golf, all be it at times…

Oliver Cole

Principal Consultant

With over a decade of experience in recruitment, Oliver Cole brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to our team. Having worked across multiple technical engineering sectors, Oliver possesses deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of identifying top talent in highly specialised fields.

As a seasoned manager, Oliver has trained and mentored numerous staff members, helping them develop their skills and achieve their professional goals. His commitment to fostering growth and nurturing talent has made him a key figure in shaping the success of those around him.

Outside of recruitment, Oliver enjoys spending quality time with his family and their two beloved French Bulldogs. A film enthusiast and a devoted Pompey fan, he balances his professional life with his passions, always bringing the same level of dedication and enthusiasm to everything he does.