Principal Recruitment Consultants

Ganymede Solutions Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Uncapped commission

Agile working

Desk ownership & marketing support

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our Derby team and own a desk in Civils, Infrastructure, Water and Transportation markets.

You’ll run your own desk, shape and grow your market, and manage the full recruitment cycle with support from marketing and leadership. You’ll benefit from agile working, uncapped commission, and a clear path for long-term development within RTC Group PLC.

Qualifications

• Experienced 360 recruiter with a proven track record.
• Experience in Civils, Infrastructure, Water, or Transportation markets.
• Commercial, relationship-first approach to business development.
• Autonomy to run your desk with strong support when needed.
• Confident communication and trust-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

360 recruiter

Business development

Client management

Relationship building

Job description

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Civils, Infrastructure, Water & Transportation
Location: Derby

Package: Up £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, with administration 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’ve 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