Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

Tribal Digital - Data Driven Digital Recruitment

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

High-demand engineering markets with strong earning potential

Ongoing training and development

Hybrid working with a central London base

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Engineering Recruiter for a mid-senior level role in London. This position involves managing recruitment across various engineering disciplines while building strong relationships with clients and candidates. Candidates should have experience in technical recruitment and strong communication skills. The role offers autonomy, hybrid working, and ongoing training to scale the recruitment desk effectively.

Qualifications

Experience in engineering, technical, or industrial recruitment.
Understanding of core engineering roles and hiring processes.
Confident communicator able to build trust with technical stakeholders.
Highly organised, proactive and commercially minded.
Ability to grow and manage your own market niche.
Motivated by delivering quality, not just volume.
Curious about new technologies and the future of engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment across key engineering disciplines.
Work directly with engineering managers and project leads.
Build a strong talent network across permanent and contract markets.
Take ownership of your desk — developing relationships & winning new business.
Write clear, compelling job ads and technical outreach messages.
Stay close to industry trends across manufacturing, energy & infrastructure.
Deliver a consultative approach to both clients and candidates.

Skills

Experience in engineering recruitment

Understanding of core engineering roles

Confident communication with stakeholders

Highly organized and proactive

Motivated by delivering quality

Quality-focused recruitment

Curiosity about technology trends

Job description

Tribal Digital - Data Driven Digital Recruitment provided pay range

This range is provided by Tribal Digital - Data Driven Digital Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

🏢 Hybrid: 3 days in Central London / 2 WFH

👷 Clients: Manufacturing, Engineering Consultancies, Renewables, Energy, Infrastructure, Automation, Robotics, Industrial Tech

The engineering sector is evolving fast — from renewable energy to advanced manufacturing — and we’re looking for an Engineering Recruiter who wants to grow a high-impact desk within this thriving industry. You’ll partner with organisations that are building everything from sustainable infrastructure to cutting‑edge mechanical systems.

If you enjoy working closely with clients, thrive in technical markets and love turning complex briefs into great hires, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

🔹 Manage recruitment across key engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Design, Automation)
🔹 Work directly with engineering managers, project leads & technical directors
🔹 Build a strong talent network across permanent and/or contract markets
🔹 Take ownership of your desk — developing relationships & winning new business
🔹 Write clear, compelling job ads and technical outreach messages
🔹 Stay close to industry trends across manufacturing, energy & infrastructure
🔹 Deliver a consultative approach to both clients and candidates

What We’re Looking For