TYG
Principal Recruitment Consultant
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TYG is expanding!
We’re hiring a Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our London team.
We’re a market-leading recruitment company in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction space, partnering with clients across the USA. After a strong 2025, we’re growing again – currently 24 people in London, with plans to reach 40 over the next three years. This is a high-impact hire and a chance to be part of the core group shaping what TYG becomes next.
What makes us different
- True autonomy to run and scale your desk in your own style
- The opportunity to build out new verticals or deepen existing ones within AEC
- A genuine voice in company strategy, team growth, and how we scale
- Entry into our principal group with clear priority for future leadership roles
- High-earning commission structure (US market = bigger fees)
- Direct access to the directors and meaningful influence on company direction
- A supportive, high-performance culture that values long-term success over quick wins
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What you’ll get
- Competitive principal-level base salary + uncapped commission
- Early finish Fridays + hybrid working
- Full back-office and operational support
- Management training and leadership development
- Regular socials, incentives & yearly trip abroad
- WeWork Devonshire Square office (free coffee, free beer, regular events)
The role
- Own and grow a high-performing desk within the AEC market
- Develop long-term strategic client partnerships
- Lead complex senior-level searches
- Contribute to business planning, market positioning, and process improvement
- Support and develop junior consultants where desired
- Help shape the next generation of TYG consultants
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We’re looking for
- Significant experience as a recruiter within the AEC space (or a closely related vertical)
- A strong track record of billing and client development
- Someone who enjoys building, not just billing
- Commercial, self-directed, and comfortable with full ownership
- A natural mentor who leads by example
- Ambition to step into formal leadership as the business scales
If you’re a Principal-level recruiter looking for real autonomy, strategic influence, and a clear path into leadership within a growing, supportive business, we’d love the opportunity to speak with you.
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