Senior Recruitment Consultant

Spencer Ogden; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & short-term disability

Up to 25 days PTO

Birthday off

Office closure between Christmas & New Year

Clear progression structure into senior roles

Incentives and team events

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is looking for an Experienced Recruitment Consultant in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will manage the full recruitment lifecycle within the energy and infrastructure sectors, partnering with major clients. They should have at least 1 year of recruitment experience and strong skills in relationship building and candidate management. The role offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commission, a 401(k) with company match, and excellent growth opportunities in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recruitment experience, ideally in technical markets.
• Experience within contract recruitment is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and headhunt engineering professionals for contract opportunities.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from qualification to placement.
• Build and maintain strong contractor and candidate networks.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Strong delivery and candidate management

Relationship building

Organization skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Job description

Experienced Recruitment Consultant – Energy & Infrastructure Delivery

Interviewing Immediately

Join one of the fastest-growing offices within Spencer Ogden, located in the heart of Houston’s vibrant Heights area.

Houston is the energy capital of the world, and Spencer Ogden sits at the center of the markets driving the future of energy, infrastructure, power generation, and sustainability.

Our Houston team partners with major clients across the industry, supporting critical infrastructure projects through contract recruitment solutions across North America.

This is an opportunity to join a high‑performing team where delivery is highly valued, relationships matter, and strong recruiters can build long‑term success in a booming market.

We are looking for recruiters with a minimum of 1 year of recruitment experience in technical markets (energy experience preferred) who thrive in a fast‑paced delivery environment and enjoy building strong candidate relationships within technical markets.

In this role, you will:

• Work on live contract vacancies with established energy clients
• Build deep networks across engineering and infrastructure markets
• Become a specialist within Energy & Infrastructure recruitment
• Manage contractor relationships across major projects
• Operate within a collaborative environment alongside experienced business developers and leadership
• Support large‑scale projects shaping the future of energy and infrastructure

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Candidate Management & Delivery

• Source and headhunt engineering professionals for contract opportunities across Energy & Infrastructure
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from qualification through to placement
• Build and maintain strong contractor and candidate networks
• Coordinate interviews, onboarding, compliance, and offer management
• Deliver high‑quality recruitment support across multiple active projects
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure fast, efficient delivery for clients

Client & Account Support

• Partner closely with account managers and senior consultants on active client accounts
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and project stakeholders
• Provide market insight and candidate intelligence to clients
• Support account growth through strong delivery performance and relationship management
• Help maintain long‑term contractor relationships and ongoing project support

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 1 year of recruitment experience (ideally more)
• Strong delivery and candidate management experience
• Experience recruiting within a fast‑paced agency environment
• Ability to build relationships with both candidates and clients
• Strong organisation, urgency, and communication skills
• Resilient mindset with a team‑oriented approach
• Motivation to grow within a high‑performance environment

Experience within contract recruitment is highly advantageous but not essential.

• Build a specialist network within a booming industry
• Develop long‑term contractor relationships across major projects
• Become a trusted delivery specialist within Energy & Infrastructure
• Progress into senior consultant and leadership opportunities
• Achieve strong earning potential through uncapped commission
• Top performers significantly exceed OTE

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance & short‑term disability
• Up to 25 days PTO
• Birthday off
• Office closure between Christmas & New Year
• Clear progression structure into senior and leadership roles
• Incentives, team events & high‑performer rewards
• A high‑performance culture with strong mentorship and support