Engineering Recruitment Specialist: Nuclear & Defence

The People Pod; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + top-tier com

30 days entitlement

Birthday off

Car allowance

Mobile phone

Modern Bolton office

Team socials

Job summary

The People Pod is expanding its Engineering recruitment practice from Bolton, offering an opportunity to own and grow a niche market in Nuclear, Defence and Energy Transition. You’ll recruit across engineering disciplines, work with ambitious clients across the UK and Europe, and build a strong candidate network from day one.

You’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, develop client relationships, win new business, and progress your career with fast-track opportunities within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant / Senior Consultant.
• Experience recruiting within Engineering, Nuclear, Defence, Energy or similar technical markets.
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing client relationships.
• Experience building and maintaining a strong candidate network.
• Ability to understand technical disciplines and engage credibly with engineering professionals.
• Confident when engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Resilience, energy and drive to succeed.
• Belief that quality relationships matter more than volume.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your market and the full recruitment lifecycle, from developing client relationships to identifying and placing exceptional engineering talent.
• Build and grow your own client portfolio across Engineering and the wider Energy, Nuclear and Defence sectors.
• Win new business through targeted business development, networking, market mapping and proactive outreach.
• Build a high-calibre technical candidate network through headhunting, referrals and strategic market engagement.
• Manage the full recruitment process, from initial conversation through to offer and placement.
• Develop relationships with senior engineering, project and hiring stakeholders.
• Become a trusted recruitment partner, providing market intelligence, talent insights and advice.
• Develop an understanding of the technical disciplines, projects and skills driving your market.
• Build your personal brand and profile within the Engineering sector through LinkedIn, content, networking and industry engagement.
• Work collaboratively with the wider People Pod team to share market intelligence, opportunities and ideas.

Skills

360 Recruitment

Engineering recruitment

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Candidate networking

Client relationship management

Resilience & drive

Job description

The People Pod is expanding its Engineering recruitment practice from Bolton, offering an opportunity to own and grow a niche market in Nuclear, Defence and Energy Transition. You’ll recruit across engineering disciplines, work with ambitious clients across the UK and Europe, and build a strong candidate network from day one.

You’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, develop client relationships, win new business, and progress your career with fast-track opportunities within a collaborative,