Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant – Technical

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant – Technical

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
GTS Group Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Develop client relationships and manage the full recruitment lifecycle in technical engineering.
  • Company: Join a growing recruitment business with ambitious growth plans.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, and clear progression pathways.
  • Other info: Modern office in Milton Keynes with ongoing training and leadership support.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: Proven recruitment experience in technical or engineering sectors.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.

Location: Milton Keynes (Office-Based)

Salary: Competitive DOE + Uncapped Commission + Leadership Opportunities

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

Are you an ambitious Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant looking for the next step in your career? We're seeking an experienced recruiter to join our growing technical engineering division, specialising in sectors such as Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Rail, Infrastructure, Transportation, and the Built Environment. This is an opportunity to join a business with significant growth plans, established client relationships, and genuine opportunities to progress into leadership and management.

The Opportunity

This is a full 360 recruitment role where you'll be responsible for developing client relationships, winning new business, and delivering exceptional recruitment solutions across permanent and contract markets. Working with mid-to-senior level engineering professionals, you'll manage the entire recruitment lifecycle while building your own specialist market and personal brand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and managing relationships with engineering consultancies, contractors, and infrastructure organisations.
  • Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
  • Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy qualification through to placement.
  • Recruiting mid-to-senior level engineering professionals across specialist technical markets.
  • Building and maintaining a strong network of candidates and clients.
  • Negotiating fees, terms, and commercial agreements.
  • Managing multiple assignments and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

About You

We're interested in speaking with recruiters who have:

  • Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Senior Consultant, or Principal Consultant.
  • A track record of billing success within technical, engineering, construction, rail, infrastructure, or similar professional markets.
  • Strong business development and client management skills.
  • Experience recruiting for professional, technical, or senior-level positions.
  • A consultative and relationship-driven approach.
  • High levels of motivation, professionalism, and commercial awareness.
  • The ambition to progress into leadership or build a specialist desk.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive basic salary depending on experience.
  • Uncapped commission with no threshold.
  • Clear progression pathway to Team Leader, Manager, or Director level.
  • Established client base and live vacancies.
  • Ongoing training, development, and leadership support.
  • Collaborative and ambitious working environment.
  • Modern Milton Keynes office.
  • The opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a successful recruitment business.

If you're looking for a platform where your experience will be valued, your earning potential is uncapped, and your career progression is genuinely supported, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant – Technical employer: GTS Group Ltd

Join a dynamic and ambitious team in Milton Keynes, where your expertise as a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant will be truly valued. With a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and clear pathways for leadership progression, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that prioritises professional growth and development. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to make a significant impact in the technical engineering recruitment sector while enjoying the benefits of a modern office and established client relationships.

GTS Group Ltd

Contact Details:

GTS Group Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant – Technical

Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Full Recruitment Lifecycle Management
Technical Recruitment
Negotiation Skills
Network Building
Consultative Approach