Technical Recruitment Consultants

Envisage Recruitment Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking two Technical Recruitment Consultants to drive growth in the defence and aerospace sectors. The role focuses on business development and technical recruitment, with opportunities for career progression and uncapped earnings.

Benefits

Uncapped earnings

Career progression

Growth opportunity

Autonomy & support

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, ideally within engineering or defence/aerospace.
• Proven business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new clients in defence and aerospace sectors.
• Source and place engineering professionals into roles.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Negotiation

Technical Aptitude

Job description

Due to continued expansion, Envisage Recruit is seeking two Technical Recruitment Consultants to specialise in the defence and aerospace sectors. This is a key hire to drive growth in these high-demand markets, focusing on new business development and technical recruitment across engineering disciplines.

You will be responsible for:

1. Business Development: Proactively identifying, engaging, and securing new clients within defence and aerospace, including engineering firms, OEMs, and specialist contractors.
2. Candidate Recruitment: Sourcing and placing high-calibre engineering professionals (mechanical, systems, avionics, electrical, etc.) into permanent and contract roles.
3. Market Expertise: Developing a deep understanding of the sector’s talent landscape, hiring trends, and key players.
4. Relationship Management: Building long-term partnerships with clients and candidates to ensure repeat business.

What We’re Looking For

1. Experience in recruitment, ideally within engineering, technical, or defence/aerospace markets (sector-specific experience is advantageous but not essential).
2. Proven business development skills – ability to generate new client opportunities through research, networking, and outreach.
3. Strong technical aptitude – comfortable engaging with engineering professionals and understanding role requirements.
4. Commercial mindset – driven by targets, growth, and delivering exceptional service.
5. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Why Join Us?

1. Growth opportunity – Be part of our strategic expansion into defence & aerospace.
2. Autonomy & support – Ownership of your market with the backing of an established brand.
3. Uncapped earnings – Competitive base salary with industry-leading commission.
4. Career progression – Clear pathway for high performers to advance into leadership roles.

We are looking for consultants who can:

1. Build a sustainable client portfolio within 6-12 months.
2. Deliver consistent billings with a focus on quality placements.
3. Contribute to the long-term growth of our defence & aerospace division.

Advertised by

Ian Tompsett

Head of Envisage Recruitment

With 17 years+ experience in engineering, renewables and technical sectors, Ian is a recruitment leader focused on growing Envisage Recruitment in our core markets while strategically expanding into new sectors delivering complete talent solutions that go far beyond traditional recruitment.

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