At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the permanent recruitment desk in Electrical or Software Engineering and drive growth.
- Company: Established technical recruitment business with a strong reputation in engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, supportive environment, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team in a modern office located in Reading.
- Why this job: Make a real impact and shape the future of the permanent recruitment division.
- Qualifications: Proven 360 recruitment experience in engineering and knowledge of Electrical or Software sectors.
Permanent Lead Engineering Recruitment Consultant – Electrical or Software Engineering
📍 Reading Town Centre | 💼 Full-Time, Office-Based | 💰 £35,000 - £50,000 + Uncapped Commission (up to 20%)
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Are you an experienced 360 recruiter ready to take the lead and build something of your own? This is a rare opportunity to spearhead the permanent recruitment division within a well-established, niche technical recruitment business. With a thriving contracts offering already in place, we’re now looking for a motivated and commercially minded individual to lead and grow the permanent engineering desk, specialising in Electrical or Software Engineering. You’ll be joining a company with a strong reputation in the engineering sector, excellent market relationships, and a genuine appetite to invest in the right person to build a high-performing perm function.
The Role
- Take full ownership of the permanent recruitment desk in Electrical or Software Engineering.
- Work closely with the leadership team to develop and execute a growth strategy for perm hires.
- Leverage existing client relationships and build new ones within the engineering space.
- Run a full 360 recruitment process – from business development to candidate delivery.
- Identify and build out niche verticals with the potential to scale.
- Act as the go-to person for all things permanent recruitment in your specialism.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a 360 recruiter within engineering or technical recruitment.
- Deep knowledge of either the Electrical or Software Engineering market.
- Confidence to work autonomously and take a lead role in building a perm offering.
- Commercially driven, target-focused, and passionate about delivering quality service.
- Ambition to build and lead a team as the function grows.
What’s On Offer
- £35,000 - £40,000 base salary (depending on experience).
- Industry-leading commission structure – up to 20% on billings.
- Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values autonomy and entrepreneurial thinking.
- Modern, centrally located office in the heart of Reading.
- Opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of the permanent division.
Permanent Lead Engineering Recruiter employer: Equilibrium-Rec
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing recruitment business in London, where your leadership will directly influence the future of technology recruitment. With a strong focus on employee development, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, alongside competitive compensation and uncapped commission opportunities. This role not only offers a chance to lead a high-performing team but also provides long-term career progression within a company committed to investing in its people.
