Principal Recruitment Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cardiff is seeking Principal Recruitment Consultants for their construction and engineering sectors. This role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and the chance to be part of a founding team in a growing business with strong backing. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in recruitment, a proactive mindset, and a desire to grow into leadership roles.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Flexible working options

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in 360° permanent recruitment within construction/engineering.
• Strong track record of billing and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a warm desk with existing client relationships.
• Place high-value permanent roles in construction and engineering.

Skills

Relationship Management

Proactive Mindset

Education

1–3 years’ experience in 360° permanent recruitment

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI-powered sourcing tools

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Principal Recruitment Consultant, cardiff

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Client:

Permanent People Rec2Rec

Location:

cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal 360 Recruitment Consultants – Construction/Engineering x 2

Location: Cardiff

Join a well-funded and forward-thinking start-up led by a highly experienced recruitment leader. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a founding team in Cardiff, with a warm desk and immediate access to major clients in the construction and engineering sectors.

The Role

As a Senior 360 Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Manage and grow a warm desk with existing client relationships
• Place high-value permanent roles (salaries £70k +) in the construction and engineering space
• Contribute to the development of recruitment processes and best practices
• Work with a collaborative, performance-driven team in a start-up environment with big growth plans

About You

We are looking for ambitious, humble recruiters who can hit the ground running.

You will have:

• 1–3 years’ experience in 360° permanent recruitment within construction / engineering
• A strong track record of billing and relationship management
• A collaborative approach with a proactive mindset
• A desire to grow into leadership as the business scales

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
• Uncapped commission structure with accelerated earnings

(realistic £5.5K+ monthly commission based on two placements)

• Cutting-edge tech stack, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Apple Mac, and AI-powered sourcing tools
• Flexible working options and reduced hours incentives tied to performance
• Clear, structured progression path with milestone-based promotions up to Director level!
• Supportive, experienced and forward thinking leader.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business with strong backing and a clear vision.