Senior Or Principal Recruitment Consultant

NES Group Ltd; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant to manage recruitment in the renewables sector. This role involves full-cycle recruitment, relationship management, and business development with international clients. Ideal candidates have prior recruitment experience, especially in technical sectors and are self-starters with great communication skills. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Lunchtime fitness sessions

Global travel opportunities

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience as a recruitment consultant, ideally in technical or engineering sectors.
• Ability to work independently while managing a workload.
• Comfortable working across European markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for technical talent in renewables.
• Use innovative sourcing strategies to expand the candidate network.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and clients.

Skills

Strong Communicator

Self-Starter

Team Player

Contract Recruitment Experience

International Know-How

Renewables Insight

Job description

Overview

Ready to take your recruitment career to the next level? If you're a natural relationship-builder with a proactive mindset and a passion for making a real impact, this could be your next big move. NES Fircroft is looking for a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our fast-growing Renewables Contract Division. This is a high-ownership role where you'll manage your desk end-to-end, working with some of the most influential names in the clean energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment - Source, engage, and place top technical talent in contract roles across the renewables space
• Creative Sourcing - Use innovative tools and strategies to expand your candidate network
• Candidate Relationship Management - Build trust and long-term connections with professionals in your market
• Contractor Oversight - Ensure smooth onboarding, performance tracking, and client satisfaction
• Compliance & Quality - Maintain high standards and ensure full legal and client policy compliance
• Business Development - Identify new opportunities through networking, referrals, and lead generation
• Process Management - Keep your desk organised with efficient job posting and pipeline tracking

Why NES Fircroft?

• Autonomy & Ownership - Run your desk your way, with full support from a collaborative team
• Global Reach - Work with international clients and colleagues across multiple markets
• Flexible Working - Enjoy hybrid options, flexible hours, and wellness perks like lunchtime fitness sessions
• Exciting Travel - Attend global events in cities like Lisbon, Houston, Dubai, and New York
• Career Progression - Clear development pathways, mentorship, and personalised growth plans
• Rewarding Package - Competitive base salary plus a high-earning bonus structure

What We're Looking For

• Strong Communicator - Confident, articulate, and great at building rapport
• Self-Starter - Organised and driven, with the ability to manage your own workload
• Team Player - Collaborative and positive, contributing to a high-performing culture
• Contract Recruitment Experience - Ideally within technical or engineering sectors
• International Know-How - Comfortable working across European markets
• Renewables Insight - Experience in offshore wind or clean energy recruitment is a big plus

NES Fircroft isn't just a recruitment agency—we're a global leader in engineering talent solutions, helping power the transition to a more sustainable future.

Let's build something great together