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Senior Consultant – Engineering
Leeds
£60,000 + Uncapped Commission
Hybrid - 1 day in the office per week after initial onboarding.
A specialist recruitment consultancy, backed by strong financial and technological investment and part of a business with global reach, is building out its engineering practice from the ground up. The division will grow to span Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, HVAC, Turbomachinery, Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, Marine and Defence.
This is an opportunity for an experienced recruiter to take ownership of that build which includes shaping the desk, the network and the direction of the practice, with the backing of an ambitious and well-resourced business behind them. You can be from any engineering recruitment background and can launch the division within any subsector.
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The company
A specialist recruitment consultancy with global reach.
Ambitious, with strong financial and technological backing.
Building out a dedicated engineering practice from the ground up.
The role
- 360 recruitment within a specialist engineering perms niche.
- Building a national or international network.
- Scope to build long-term, partnership-led relationships with employers and candidates in your sector.
- Room to diversify your niche and grow your desk on your own terms.
Who this would suit
- Proven billing experience in engineering or a closely related technical recruitment sector.
- A consultative, relationship-first approach rather than a purely transactional one.
- Commercially driven, resilient, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
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What's on offer
- Up to £60,000 basic salary, plus uncapped commission.
- Autonomy to build out a division with unlimited scope.
- Ongoing training and development.
- A genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Clear scope for career progression as your desk grows.
Recruitment industry experience is essential for this role.
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