Senior Recruitment Consultant

Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant – Engineering Sector Location: Swinton – Manchester Salary: £30000 to £40000 + Commission + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: We are a leading recruitment agency with a strong footprint in the engineering sector. We partner with top-tier clients across [e.g., manufacturing, mechanical, and electrical engineering] to source the best talent for contract and permanent positions. With a track record of success and growth, we’re expanding our team and looking for a passionate, driven Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our engineering division. Role Summary: As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes within the engineering vertical. You will take ownership of client accounts, grow your desk, and lead by example—delivering high-quality candidates while developing strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a 360-degree recruitment process from client acquisition to placement and post-placement follow-up. * Develop and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing clients in the engineering sector. * Source, screen, and interview engineering professionals for roles ranging from junior to senior/executive level. * Use a variety of sourcing tools and techniques including job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and networking. * Create job adverts, conduct candidate marketing, and proactively identify recruitment opportunities. * Negotiate terms of business and manage the full sales cycle with clients. * Keep up-to-date with industry trends and market changes within the engineering field. * Mentor junior consultants (if applicable) and contribute to a collaborative team environment. * Meet and exceed personal and team KPIs, billing targets, and activity goals. Requirements: Essential: * Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within the engineering sector. * Strong business development skills and a successful track record of building a client base. * In-depth understanding of the engineering market and relevant job roles (mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.). * Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. * Proactive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented. * Familiarity with recruitment tools (ATS, CRM systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards). Desirable: * Experience in managing or mentoring junior recruiters. * Existing client portfolio within engineering. * Background or qualification in engineering or technical disciplines. What We Offer: * Competitive base salary + uncapped commission scheme. * Onsite Gym, Canteen, Free Parking * Clear career progression path to Principal or Management roles. * Regular training and development programs. * Incentives, bonuses, and team outings