Principal Recruitment Consultant

Ganymede Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Derby is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to enhance their Civils, Infrastructure, Water, and Transportation sectors. The ideal candidate will manage their own desk, engaging in business development, client management, and recruitment processes. This role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and a supportive work environment designed for professional growth. If you're an experienced recruiter looking for autonomy and resources to succeed, this may be the right opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£5,000 car allowance

Uncapped commission

Agile working

Long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong track record as a 360 recruiter.
• Experience in Civils, Infrastructure, Water, or Transportation sectors.
• Ability to communicate confidently and build trust quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and manage client relationships.
• Source and place candidates effectively.
• Manage full recruitment cycle from start to finish.

Skills

360 recruitment experience

Business development

Relationship management

Client management

Civils, Infrastructure, Water, Transportation knowledge

Job description

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Civils, Infrastructure, Water & Transportation

Location: Derby

Package: £30,000 - £35,000 basic (DOE) + £5,000 car allowance + uncapped commission | Agile working

Take your recruitment career to the next level

You've built a reputation for delivering results and forming long‑lasting relationships. Now you're ready for a role that offers ownership, market growth and the backing of a team that understands experienced recruiters.

At Ganymede, we’re hiring a Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our Derby team. Our core sectors – Civils, Infrastructure, Water, and Transportation – are well established, consistently in demand and full of opportunity for someone who knows how to develop and grow a strong market.

What’s in it for you

• Up to £35,000 basic salary (DOE) + £5,000 car allowance
• Uncapped commission – reward your performance from day one
• Agile working to balance focus and flexibility
• Full 360 ownership of your desk with resourcing and marketing support
• Structured backing from experienced leaders who understand the sector
• Long‑term development opportunities within a high‑performing team

The Role

You’ll run your own desk, shaping and growing your market in a way that plays to your strengths. Responsibilities include:

• Business development and client management across established markets
• Sourcing, engaging and placing candidates
• Managing the full recruitment cycle from start to finish
• Building sustainable, long‑term relationships with clients and candidates

You’ll have access to recruitment technology, resourcing support and marketing tools to make your work more efficient, allowing you to focus on results and relationships.

About You

You’ll be a strong fit if you:

• Are an experienced 360 recruiter with a proven track record
• Have experience in Civils, Infrastructure, Water, Transportation or a related technical market
• Take a commercial, relationship‑first approach to business development
• Want autonomy to run your desk while having support when needed
• Communicate confidently and build trust quickly

Why Ganymede?

We’re part of RTC Group PLC, combining stability with the focus and agility of a specialist recruitment business.

You’ll be led by people who have progressed through Ganymede themselves, including a Divisional Manager who started as a Trainee in 2014 and a Director with over twenty‑years’ experience. They understand the realities of recruitment and create an environment built on trust, autonomy and support.

Our consultants stay because they’re backed properly, given the tools to succeed and trusted to run their desks in ways that suit their strengths.

Next Steps

If you’re an experienced recruiter looking for more ownership, clear support and a business that invests in your success, we’d love to have an honest conversation about whether Ganymede could be the right next step for you.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.