Insight Recruitment
Associate Recruitment Consultant

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Associate Recruitment Consultant Manchester | Data Centres - UK & European Market | Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission
Team Overview Our Mission Critical division supports some of the most important infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe.
We operate at the centre of the construction and engineering ecosystem, partnering with contractors, consultancies, and developers delivering large-scale, high-value projects across critical infrastructure. With a strong presence across major European locations and long-standing sector relationships, we are trusted to connect specialist talent with the teams delivering the infrastructure powering digital and industrial growth.
Our approach is relationship-led and built on deep market understanding, giving candidates and clients a highly specialist, insight-driven recruitment experience.
The Opportunity This is a chance to start your recruitment career in one of the most in-demand and consistently growing infrastructure sectors in the world.
You’ll focus on engaging specialist construction and engineering professionals across Data Centre projects, learning how to build relationships in niche markets and support high-value infrastructure programmes with critical talent needs.
This is a role built on communication, curiosity, and the ability to develop deep market expertise.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Why this role stands out Future-proof market: Mission Critical construction is accelerating across Europe, driven by cloud growth, AI, and advanced manufacturing Real investment in technology: access to advanced sourcing tools, AI-enabled recruitment platforms, and best-in-class systems Face-to-face exposure: regular client meetings and UK & European travel opportunities Strong earning potential: high-value projects and uncapped commission High-performing team: learn directly from experienced recruiters with deep sector expertise Meaningful impact: support the infrastructure powering the digital and industrial world
In this role, you will: Map and research high-quality talent across UK & European Mission Critical sectors, focusing on specialist skill sets and key talent locations Identify and engage passive and active candidates Build long-term relationships with specialist construction and engineering professionals Screen and qualify candidates through structured conversations Manage interview processes and candidate experience through to offer stage Support live vacancies and project-driven hiring needs Continuously develop your understanding of the Mission Critical market, project cycles, and specialist skill sets


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What’s in it for you Competitive salary Industry-leading, uncapped commission scheme Structured training and ongoing development £1,000 annual personal development fund Annual luxury incentive trips Modern Ancoats office (barista coffee, beer fridge, access to local discounts. socials & events) Private healthcare Clear progression from Consultant through to Director
What we’re looking for Competitive, driven, and commercially minded Confident communicator who enjoys speaking with people Resilient and motivated by targets and results Energetic, proactive, and eager to learn Big goals — personally and professionally Transferable sales experience or degree (preferred, not essential)
If you’re looking to build a career in a high-growth sector with strong earning potential and clear progression, this is an opportunity to join a team with an established market presence and real momentum.
How to Apply Take the first step toward an exciting and impactful career. Apply directly through this ad or send your CV to r.garvey@insight-rec.com.
Insight Recruitment is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse talents and perspectives are valued. We embrace equal opportunities, regardless of background, believing that diversity drives innovation and success.
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