Fast Track to Directorship
Engineering /Technical Sector
Recruitment Consultant → Senior Recruitment Consultant → Recruitment Manager → Director
A great recruitment opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join a specialist engineering recruitment business with a structured pathway to becoming a Recruitment Manager and ultimately Director. This role is ideal for a commercially minded Recruitment Consultant seeking long-term career progression into a Recruitment Manager position within a high-growth environment.
This is suitable for an aspiring Recruitment Manager with a clear focus on leadership development, team building, and achieving Director-level progression. Experienced in operating as a Recruitment Consultant in fast-paced, sales-focused environments, with the capability to transition into a Recruitment Manager role.
Responsibilities
* Operate as a full 360 Recruitment Consultant, managing the complete recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to candidate placement
* Drive business development activities to secure new engineering clients and expand existing accounts, demonstrating readiness for a Recruitment Manager role
* Source, screen, and place high-calibre engineering professionals across civil, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors as a specialist Recruitment Consultant ( sector background desitavle though not essential)
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and candidates, supporting future progression into a Recruitment Manager position
* Develop niche market expertise within engineering disciplines, enhancing performance as a Recruitment Consultant and future Recruitment Manager
* Support and mentor junior team members as the team grows lead by example , demonstrating leadership qualities aligned with a Recruitment Manager
* Contribute to team growth and strategic objectives, preparing for transition from Recruitment Consultant to Recruitment Manager
Experience
* A genuine grounded, and relationship-focused individual someone who values trust and long-term partnerships rather than being overly aggressive or purely sales-driven
* Proven account management and excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
* Leadership potential with a clear ambition to progress into a Recruitment Manager position
* ideally some understanding of engineering and technical recruitment markets as a specialist Recruitment Consultant
Career Progression
Structured progression pathway designed to support advancement from Recruitment Consultant to Recruitment Manager and ultimately Director:
Recruitment Consultant → Senior Recruitment Consultant → Recruitment Manager → Director
This pathway ensures every Recruitment Consultant has the opportunity to develop into a Recruitment Manager, build and lead a team, and take ownership of a dedicated business unit.
Additional Information
* Competitive base salary with uncapped commission (£40k-£50k)
* Clear and transparent progression into a Recruitment Manager role
* Comprehensive training programme covering recruitment processes and engineering markets
* Ongoing mentorship from senior leadership and experienced Recruitment Manager professionals
* High-performance, entrepreneurial culture designed to support each Recruitment Consultant in achieving Recruitment Manager and Director-level success
* Equity and shares are given in addition to your personal team and yearly commissions and bonus
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year