Rullion
Principal Recruitment Consultant

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Principal Recruitment Consultant - Nuclear New Build
Reporting To:
Practice Manager
Permanent Role
Salary
- Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Remote Working
(with travel required as and when)
About Rullion
Rullion is a long-established recruitment and workforce solutions provider, supporting some of the UK's most critical industries. Our Nuclear team is a market leader, partnering with major operators, Tier 1 contractors, consultancies and supply chain organisations across the nuclear sector.
As the UK enters a significant period of investment in nuclear energy, including major programmes such as Hinkley Point C (HPC), Sizewell C (SZC) and future new build developments, we are looking for an experienced Principal Consultant to join our expanding Nuclear Practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a specialist Nuclear New Build desk, working with leading organisations responsible for delivering some of the UK's largest and most strategically important infrastructure projects.
The Role
As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, winning new business opportunities and delivering high-quality workforce solutions across the Nuclear New Build market.
You will become a trusted partner to clients and candidates alike, leveraging your market knowledge, industry network and commercial expertise to support hiring activity across major projects and the wider nuclear supply chain.
This role would suit an ambitious and commercially driven recruitment professional who already understands the Nuclear New Build landscape and wants to play a key role in supporting one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Growth & Client Development
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients operating across the Nuclear New Build market.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
- Conduct client meetings, site visits and business development activities to strengthen market presence.
- Build trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and recruitment solutions that deliver value to clients.
- Develop strategic account plans to maximise growth opportunities.
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Recruitment Delivery
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification through to offer management and post-placement support.
- Source, attract and engage high-quality candidates through a variety of channels.
- Conduct detailed candidate interviews and assessments.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines aligned to current and future Nuclear New Build demand.
- Deliver a consistently high standard of service to both clients and candidates.
- Ensure all recruitment activity complies with company, client and legislative requirements.
Sector Knowledge & Market Engagement
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the UK Nuclear New Build market.
- Understand key projects, contractors, consultancies and supply chain organisations operating within the sector.
- Monitor market trends, skills shortages and competitor activity.
- Represent Rullion at networking events, industry forums and client functions.
- Promote Rullion's brand and market-leading Nuclear capability.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Proven success within agency recruitment, MSP, RPO, account management or business development.
- Strong understanding of the UK Nuclear New Build market, including major projects such as Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC).
- Knowledge of the wider nuclear supply chain, including engineering consultancies, EPC organisations, construction contractors and project delivery partners.
- Demonstrable experience developing client relationships and generating new business opportunities.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A results-driven mindset with a track record of achieving commercial targets.
Desirable
- Existing network of contacts within the nuclear, engineering, energy or infrastructure sectors.
- Experience recruiting across engineering, construction, project controls, commissioning, commercial or professional services disciplines.
- Understanding of workforce solutions, MSP and RPO environments.
- Knowledge of major infrastructure project recruitment.


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What Success Looks Like
- Deliver agreed NFI and revenue targets.
- Grow and develop strategic client accounts.
- Secure new client relationships and business opportunities.
- Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Develop a recognised presence within the Nuclear New Build market.
- Build strong candidate networks and talent pipelines.
- Achieve compliance and operational standards.
- Demonstrate Rullion's values and leadership behaviours in everything you do.
Why Join Rullion?
- Opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Nuclear recruitment teams.
- Focus on some of the country's most significant energy and infrastructure projects.
- Access established client relationships across the Nuclear New Build supply chain.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Competitive salary and uncapped bonus potential.
- Collaborative, supportive and high-performing team environment.
- Opportunity to influence and contribute to the continued growth of Rullion's Nuclear Practice.
If you're an experienced recruiter with a strong understanding of the Nuclear New Build market and are looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the workforce delivering the UK's future energy infrastructure.
Company Information
This is a Permanent vacancy and is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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