Remote Senior Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Uncapped commission

Recruitment tech tools

Professional growth

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Recruitment Consultant focused on engineering recruitment. You will source and place top engineering talent across mechanical, civil, electrical, and software disciplines, delivering end-to-end solutions remotely.

Operate with autonomy, leveraging digital tools and networks to identify niche engineers, conduct virtual interviews, and manage the full lifecycle from candidate sourcing to offer delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in recruitment consultancy with a focus on engineering.
• Proven success sourcing and placing candidates in specialized engineering fields.
• Strong understanding of various engineering disciplines, software, and industry standards.
• Exceptional remote communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools, ATS, and online recruitment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions for engineering roles globally, operating remotely.
• Utilize online search strategies, professional networks, and databases to identify niche engineering talent.
• Conduct virtual interviews and assessments to evaluate skills and fit.
• Build and maintain relationships with engineering firms and manufacturing clients via virtual channels.
• Negotiate offers and manage the entire placement process remotely.
• Stay current with engineering industry trends, technological advancements, and talent market dynamics.

Skills

Remote communication

Client management

Sourcing

Interviewing

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Online recruitment platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Remote Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead their Engineering recruitment efforts. Operating entirely remotely, this role is responsible for sourcing and placing top-tier engineering talent across various disciplines, including mechanical, civil, electrical, and software engineering. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build robust virtual client relationships, and leverage digital tools to identify and attract specialized engineers. This position offers significant autonomy and flexibility for a recruitment professional who thrives in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions for engineering roles on a global scale, operating remotely.
• Utilize advanced online search strategies, professional networks, and databases to identify niche engineering talent.
• Conduct virtual interviews and assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and suitability for client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with engineering firms and manufacturing clients through virtual communication channels.
• Negotiate complex offer packages and manage the entire placement process remotely.
• Stay current with engineering industry trends, technological advancements, and talent market dynamics.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, with a dedicated focus on engineering recruitment.
• Proven success in sourcing and placing candidates in specialized engineering fields.
• Strong understanding of various engineering disciplines, software, and industry standards.
• Exceptional remote communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and online recruitment platforms.
• Self-disciplined, highly organized, and adept at managing workload independently in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a highly attractive, uncapped commission structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement, allowing for work from anywhere.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and market intelligence tools.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization within the engineering recruitment sector.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment focused on achieving excellence.