Consultant – Engineering

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Training and Support

Regional and Global Connectivity

Specialist Market Exposure

Job summary

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD is seeking a Recruitment Consultant in Singapore to build client partnerships and manage end-to-end recruitment within the Engineering & Manufacturing practice. You will develop technical market expertise and advance your career with structured training and a global network.

Join a team that collaborates across locations to deliver tailored recruitment solutions, sourcing candidates and coordinating the full lifecycle from briefings to placement, while

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in recruitment, engineering, manufacturing, technical sales, business development or account management.
• Ability to develop specialist market knowledge in Engineering & Manufacturing.
• Ability to understand technical job requirements and communicate with hiring managers and candidates.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify business opportunities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a consultative approach.
• Excellent research, organisational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Initiative, persistence and adaptability to changing client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with clients, understanding their businesses, operations and hiring needs.
• Identify new business opportunities via market research, client outreach and networking.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from client briefings to placement follow-up.
• Build candidate networks through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define required technical skills and qualifications.
• Assess candidates against job requirements and achievements.
• Advise on talent availability, remuneration and recruitment processes.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees within guidelines.
• Develop understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering disciplines to aid recruitment advice.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure data privacy.

Skills

Recruitment

Engineering

Manufacturing

Technical sales

Business development

Account management

Client engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Research

Organisational skills

Independence

Persistence

Service quality

Relationship building

Job description

Job Summary / Introduction

Build client partnerships and manage end-to-end recruitment within the Engineering & Manufacturing practice.

Develop your technical market expertise and grow your career with Michael Page, supported by structured training, clear progression and a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore’s Engineering & Manufacturing practice, partnering with organisations to recruit technical professionals across engineering, production, maintenance, quality and operational excellence. You will develop client relationships, connect professionals with career opportunities and deliver tailored recruitment solutions. We welcome relevant experience in recruitment, engineering, manufacturing or technical sales.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognised leader in professional recruitment, with a presence in over 30 countries and a reputation built on excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regional hub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office offers the opportunity to join a team of exceptional talent, partnering with some of the world’s leading organisations across a broad range of sectors. With access to a strong client network, cutting-edge tools, and the freedom to build your own strategy, Michael Page provides the platform for ambitious individuals to grow and succeed.

Role Description

As a Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page, you will:

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their businesses, technical operations and hiring needs.

• Identify new business opportunities through market research, client outreach, referrals and professional networking.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and placement follow-up.

• Build candidate networks across engineering, production, maintenance, quality and operational excellence through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.

• Work with hiring managers to understand the technical skills, industry experience and relevant qualifications required for each assignment.

• Assess candidates against job-related requirements, considering their technical knowledge, practical experience and relevant achievements.

• Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, hiring requirements and recruitment processes.

• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees and service terms within company guidelines.

• Develop your understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering disciplines, industry developments and emerging technologies to support informed recruitment advice.

• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.

• Uphold fair recruitment practices, confidentiality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in recruitment, engineering, manufacturing, technical sales, business development or account management, with skills transferable to client engagement and recruitment delivery.

• An interest in Engineering & Manufacturing and a willingness to develop specialist market knowledge. Experience recruiting for or working within technical functions would be an advantage.

• The ability to understand technical job requirements and communicate effectively with hiring managers and candidates.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify business opportunities, engage prospective clients and develop existing accounts.

• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.

• Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.

• Initiative, persistence and the ability to respond constructively to changing client requirements and recruitment challenges.

• A commitment to service quality, fair hiring and building trusted, long-term professional relationships.

• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer

• Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your specialist expertise and progress into broader or leadership roles.

• Training and Support: Access to recruitment, commercial and professional development programmes, alongside guidance from experienced colleagues.

• Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to collaborate across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.

• Specialist Market Exposure: Opportunities to work with organisations across industries, building your understanding of their engineering capabilities, manufacturing operations and technical talent needs.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Michael Page is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applicants on their skills, experience and ability to fulfil the role.

If you require adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can discuss your needs.

Contact : Junie Lim (Lic No: R1770586/ EA no:18S9099)

Phone number : [phone]

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