Recruitment Consultant – M&E

GEDON™ | Commercial & Executive Search for the Built Environment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission structure

Training and mentoring

Excellent transport links

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is looking for a Recruitment Consultant to focus on the mechanical and electrical recruitment market in Belfast. This role offers a competitive base salary along with an uncapped commission structure. The ideal candidate should have experience in recruitment or a background in mechanical or electrical engineering. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as a proactive approach to business development. This opportunity comes with training and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a recruitment or sales-driven environment — M&E recruitment experience is a strong advantage.
• Alternatively, a background in mechanical or electrical engineering with an interest in recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust quickly.
• Self-motivated and target-driven with a proactive approach to business development.
• A genuine interest in the construction and engineering sector.
• Based in or willing to commute to Belfast city centre.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and manage candidates across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Build and develop relationships with clients including contractors and consultancies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial brief through to placement and aftercare.
• Develop a strong understanding of the M&E market including key projects, trends, and talent pools.
• Proactively generate new business through client engagement and referrals.
• Maintain accurate records across the CRM and provide regular updates on pipeline activity.
• Represent GEDON professionally in the market.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Communication skills

Education

Experience in recruitment or sales-driven environment

Background in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

GEDON is a specialist recruitment agency operating at the intersection of engineering, construction, and the built environment.

Based in Belfast city centre, GEDON operates with a premium, candidate-first ethos that sets it apart in a competitive market. The business is built on deep industry knowledge, long-standing client relationships, and a genuine commitment to matching the right people with the right opportunities — creating lasting value for both candidates and clients alike.

This is a business at an exciting stage of growth, expanding its reach across the Irish market and building out a team of specialist consultants. For the right individual, this presents a genuine opportunity to join at a pivotal moment and play a significant role in shaping the direction of the business as it scales.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

You will be joining a small but ambitious team in a modern city centre office, working within a collaborative and high-energy environment where performance is recognised and rewarded. The culture is professional but supportive — this is a place where consultants are given the tools, training, and autonomy to build their desk and develop their career.

The focus of this role is the mechanical and electrical recruitment market, working with Irish and European contractors and consultancies who are delivering a broad range of construction and engineering projects. You will develop specialist knowledge of the M&E sector and build a network of both candidates and clients across this space.

Whether you come from a recruitment background and want to specialise in a technically rich sector, or you have hands‑on engineering experience and want to translate your industry knowledge into a commercial career, this is a role that rewards curiosity, drive, and the ability to build strong professional relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source, screen, and manage candidates across mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Build and develop relationships with clients including contractors and consultancies across Ireland
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial brief through to placement and aftercare
• Develop a strong understanding of the M&E market including key projects, trends, and talent pools
• Proactively generate new business through client engagement, referrals, and market mapping
• Maintain accurate records across the CRM and provide regular updates on pipeline activity
• Represent GEDON professionally in the market and contribute to the agency's reputation for quality

WHAT YOU NEED

• Experience in a recruitment or sales-driven environment — M&E recruitment experience is a strong advantage
• Alternatively, a background in mechanical or electrical engineering (via qualifications or hands‑on experience) with an interest in moving into recruitment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust quickly
• Self-motivated and target-driven with a proactive approach to business development
• A genuine interest in the construction and engineering sector
• Based in or willing to commute to Belfast city centre

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

This role offers a competitive base salary alongside an uncapped commission structure that directly rewards performance. You will be joining a business that invests in its people, with training and mentoring provided to support your development as a consultant. The city centre location comes with excellent transport links and easy access to Belfast's amenities. There is a clear path for progression within the business as GEDON continues to grow, making this an excellent long-term opportunity for the right person.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit an updated CV via the Apply Now button, or contact Mick Donaghy directly on email [e-mail] or 0452 549 639 for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.