Recruitment Consultant

Search Consultancy LTD; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARCH Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a driven 360 Recruitment Consultant to hunt, win, and deliver contract talent for major Transmission & Distribution substations across the UK. This office-based Liverpool City Centre role offers a clear path from consultant to leadership, with an established client base and an industry-leading commission scheme.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to placement, focusing on high-value contracts and premium rates.

Qualifications

• Proven sales ability in a target-driven role.
• Resilience and a hungry, relentless attitude.
• Excellent communication and commercial awareness.
• Strong organisational and admin skills.
• IT proficiency and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desire to learn and become a sector expert.

Responsibilities

• Source & Sell: proactively headhunt high-calibre contract candidates (Engineers, Project Managers, Commissioning Specialists, etc.) within the substation sector.
• Business Development: grow your own desk by identifying and winning new business opportunities.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: manage sourcing, interviewing, negotiation, placement, and account management.
• Drive Margin: place niche, high-value contractors in a candidate-short market with premium rates.
• Be a Key Player: contribute to the growth and reputation of SEARCH's market-leading T&D team.

Skills

Sales

Resilience

Communication

Commercial awareness

Organisation

IT proficiency

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - Transmission & Distribution Energy (Substations)

Specialism: Pre-Construction, Construction & Commissioning of UK Substations

Location: Liverpool City Centre (Office Based, Full-Time)

The Opportunity

SEARCH is a leading name in technical recruitment, and we are dominating the high-growth Transmission & Distribution energy space. With over £35bn of investment flooding into UK energy infrastructure over the next five years, our specialist division is at the heart of one of the UK's most fast-paced and lucrative markets.

We have the established client base, the market reputation, and the expert team. Now, we need a driven 360 Recruitment Consultant to hunt, win, and deliver contract talent for major substation projects across the UK.

This is a pure sales role with full accountability for both business development and delivery. You will be supported by, and collaborate with, a team of 10 high-billing, established consultants who are experts in their fields.

Your Role

As a 360 Consultant, you will:

• Source & Sell: Proactively headhunt high-calibre contract candidates (Engineers, Project Managers, Commissioning Specialists, etc.) within the substation sector.
• Business Development: Use our existing client base as a launch pad to grow your own desk, identifying and winning new business opportunities.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire process from candidate sourcing and interviewing to negotiation, placement, and account management.
• Drive Margin: Focus on placing niche, high-value contractors in a candidate-short market where your expertise commands premium rates.
• Be a Key Player: Contribute to the growth and reputation of our market-leading T&D team.

What You MUST Have

• Proven sales ability and a background in a target-driven sales or recruitment role.
• Exceptional resilience and a relentless, hungry attitude.
• High confidence and superb communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent organisational and admin skills - you own your process.
• IT proficiency and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A genuine desire to learn, self-develop, and become a sector expert.

What We Expect

• Accountability: You own your desk and your results.
• Drive: An unwavering ambition to build and bill.
• Relentlessness: A commitment to doing what it takes to achieve and exceed targets.

What SEARCH Offers

• Excellent Basic Salary + Industry-Leading Commission Scheme (Realistic OTE £80K+).
• Clear Career Progression: Advance via billing (Senior/Principal Consultant) or move into team leadership/management.
• Comprehensive Training: Ongoing sector and recruitment training.
• High-Performance Culture: Monthly incentives, quarterly "High Flyers" rewards, and unforgettable annual High Flyers trips abroad.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside seasoned specialists in a collaborative, ambitious team.

If you're a sales professional with grit, confidence, and the drive to earn significant rewards in a booming sector, we want to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.