At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic business development and consultative recruitment in M&E surveying.
- Company: Employee-owned firm with a focus on collaboration and growth.
- Benefits: Uncapped commission, tax-free bonuses, free parking, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Opportunity to build and mentor your own team in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape your career while making a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in technical recruitment with a strong business development track record.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Principal Consultant – M&E Surveying Recruitment | Leeds | Employee Owned
Package:
- Uncapped commission
- EOT - Employee Owned Trust - Tax free bonus at the end of the year
- Free Parking on site
- Strong annual leave with the chance to buy more
The Role
This is a hybrid of strategic business development and consultative recruitment. You'll own the M&E Surveying desk, working directly with the Managing Director and with real scope to build a team around you if that's the direction you want to go. You’ll be targeting facility managers, heads of department and senior operational leaders across construction and housing, and managing a focused portfolio of strategic key accounts alongside self-generated new business.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Building and converting a self-generated new business pipeline across M&E surveying, construction and housing
- Managing a focused portfolio of strategic key accounts (fewer than 10), driving depth of relationship and share-of-wallet
- Running consultative discovery conversations that translate client pain points into tailored recruitment solutions
- Nurturing a strong supply-side network of engineers, chartered surveyors and technical professionals
What My Client Is Looking For
- 5+ years in technical recruitment, ideally across construction, housing, engineering or surveying
- Proven business development track record — self-generated prospecting, cold outreach, and closing deals within 1–3 month sales cycles
- Direct experience recruiting within M&E, structural or surveying disciplines (or a technical sales background in construction)
- Consultative selling skills — someone who leads with questions, not pitches, and is comfortable in commercial conversations at senior level
- A background as a practitioner or technical salesperson in construction or engineering
- Experience placing into tier-1 contractors, housebuilders or major FM firms
- Experience mentoring junior consultants, or genuine ambition to grow a team
Principal Consultant employer: Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment
As an employee-owned company based in Leeds, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that empowers our team members to thrive. With uncapped commission, a tax-free bonus through our Employee Owned Trust, and strong annual leave benefits, we offer a rewarding environment for Principal Consultants looking to make a meaningful impact in M&E surveying recruitment. Our commitment to professional growth and the opportunity to build your own team makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking a fulfilling career in a dynamic industry.
Contact Details:
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment Recruitment Team
