Engineering Recruitment Consultant

Pertemps; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Plymouth is seeking an Engineering Recruitment Consultant to manage a dual-desk of permanent and contract roles. The position involves building relationships with engineering clients, nurturing existing accounts, and delivering tailored solutions. Ideal candidates should have proven recruitment experience, particularly in engineering, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary with commission, hybrid working flexibility, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with high-earning commission

Hybrid flexibility

Access to a company share scheme

Team incentives and social events

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience, ideally in engineering.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambitious, driven, and ready to grow a high-performing desk.
• Comfortable working across multiple regions (Southwest & South Wales).

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy dual-desk covering permanent and contract engineering roles.
• Build long-term relationships with engineering clients and technical talent.
• Develop new business opportunities while nurturing existing accounts.
• Deliver tailored recruitment solutions to clients.

Skills

Proven recruitment experience

Excellent communication

Relationship-building skills

Ambitious and driven

Knowledge of Plymouth or Cardiff engineering market

Job description

We're Hiring: Engineering Recruitment Consultant

Based in Plymouth | Full-time
Recruiting top Engineering talent across Plymouth & Cardiff

Are you an experienced recruiter or engineering professional looking to specialise in the thriving world of Engineering Recruitment?

Join our ambitious and growing team in Plymouth, where you'll take the lead on sourcing and placing high-quality engineering professionals across both the Southwest and South Wales – including key markets in Plymouth and Cardiff.

About the Role
As an Engineering Recruitment Consultant, you'll:

• Manage a busy dual-desk covering permanent and contract engineering roles
• Build long-term relationships with engineering clients and technical talent across:
  • Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
  • Civils & Infrastructure
  • Manufacturing & Production
  • Design & Project Engineering
  • Marine, Defence & Energy
• Develop new business opportunities while nurturing existing accounts
• Deliver tailored, expert recruitment solutions to clients ranging from SMEs to major engineering consultancies and contractors

What We're Looking For

• Proven recruitment experience (engineering knowledge ideal)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ambitious, driven, and ready to grow a high-performing desk
• Comfortable working across multiple regions (Southwest & South Wales)
• Knowledge of the Plymouth or Cardiff engineering market is an advantage

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary (DOE) + high-earning commission structure
• Freedom and autonomy to run and grow your desk your way
• Beautiful Plymouth-based office with hybrid flexibility
• Access to a company share scheme after qualifying period
• Team incentives, social events & a genuinely supportive environment
• Clear and achievable progression pathway

Ready to build your career in engineering recruitment?

Apply today or contact Jo for a confidential chat.