Contract Consultant - Engineering Sector

ZipRecruiter; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment company in Crawley seeks a Senior Contract Recruiter focused on the engineering sector. The role offers a competitive basic salary up to £45,000, with a realistic OTE exceeding £100,000. Seeking a confident recruiter familiar with the UK or US markets who can take initiative in growing a contractor book. Apply to join a culture that values autonomy and results.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Company culture valuing autonomy

Strong leadership support

Industry-leading tech stack

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in contract recruitment (engineering/technical markets).
• UK or US market knowledge.
• A confident 360 operator with a history of building and maintaining a contractor book.
• Commercial awareness and drive to grow something for the long-term.
• Someone looking to make an impact, not just maintain the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of building a contractor book within the engineering sector.
• Manage and support a substantial recruitment portfolio for long-term growth.

Skills

Contract recruitment

Engineering/technical markets

Building contractor book

Commercial awareness

Confidence in recruitment

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

SourceBreaker

Dripify

Job description

Job DescriptionSenior Contract Recruiter – EngineeringLocation: Crawley / HybridSalary: Up to £45,000 basic (potentially more DOE) + £100k+ realistic OTEMarket: UK and/or US Engineering Contracts

A well-established, growth-focused recruitment business in Crawley is looking for an experienced Contracts Consultant to take ownership of building a contractor book within the engineering sector. Whether your experience lies in the UK or US market (or both), the business is open-minded — what matters most is that you’re a proven biller with the ambition to grow something substantial.

What’s on offer:

• Basic salary up to £45,000 (potential for more depending on experience — let's talk)
• Realistic OTE of £100k+
• Hybrid working options
• A company culture that values autonomy, drive, and results
• Strong leadership and full backing to build and shape your desk
• Industry-leading tech stack: Dripify, SourceBreaker, LinkedIn Recruiter — all the tools you'd expect to make your life easier
• A supportive and ambitious team that knows how to grow and win

And crucially: If you’re currently managing a contractor book and would need to walk away from it to make a move, guarantees are absolutely on the table for the right person. The business is prepared to support a smooth and confident transition.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in contract recruitment (engineering/technical markets)
• UK or US market knowledge
• A confident 360 operator with a history of building and maintaining a contractor book
• Commercial awareness and drive to grow something for the long-term
• Someone looking to make an impact, not just maintain the status quo

If you're ready for a fresh challenge, in a business that understands what recruiters need to succeed — from tools and support to flexibility and leadership — then this could be your next step. Apply in confidence to find out more.
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