Senior Recruitment Consultant

SUMMARY:
Top performing Senior Engineering Recruitment Consultant needed with the prospect of shares/equity in the business

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a well-established recruitment and HR consultancy with a 30-year track record of excellence. They are seeking to appoint a Senior Recruitment Consultant to help grow their permanent recruitment division, focusing on the engineering, technical, and related sectors.

This is a hands-on role for a commercially driven professional with a proven track record in business development, candidate and client engagement, and recruitment delivery. You will play a key role in driving growth, streamlining operational processes, and shaping a high-performing team. The position offers excellent career growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification (preferred).
• 7–10 years’ experience in a results-driven external recruitment environment, including 3–5 years in the engineering, technical, or related sectors.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to manage full recruitment lifecycles and pipelines.
• Leadership experience with a focus on performance and results.

Attributes

· Expertise in advanced search and business development techniques.

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

· Analytical and data-driven approach to tracking performance metrics.

· Strong organisational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities.

· Collaborative and inspirational leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Leverage the existing client base for cross-selling opportunities.
• Identify and secure new clients, with a focus on permanent placements in engineering and technical sectors.

Recruitment Delivery & Pipeline Management

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from client briefing and spec qualification to placement and onboarding.
• Maintain a diversified pipeline of qualified job specifications.

Culture Building & Mentorship

• Contribute to a high-performance, client-centric culture.
• Promote resilience, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.

Strategic Contribution

• Collaborate with leadership to refine and implement strategy.
• Identify future growth opportunities, including potential expansion into new professional sectors.