At a Glance
- Tasks: Build a market-leading Energy recruitment business and deliver senior-level recruitment solutions.
- Company: Join NES Fircroft, a leader in Energy recruitment across Europe.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape your own market.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for networking and industry engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the Energy sector while developing strategic client relationships.
- Qualifications: 12 months of recruitment experience in Energy or related sectors required.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Principal / Managing Consultant – Europe Energy Permanent Recruitment Eager to build a market-leading Energy recruitment business across Europe.
Whether you want to inherit a warm desk with established clients or create your own vertical from the ground up, this is an exceptional opportunity to join NES Fircroft as a Principal Consultant or Managing Consultant within our European Energy Permanent Recruitment division.
Role Focus This role focuses on delivering senior-level permanent recruitment solutions across the Energy sector throughout Europe.
We seek experienced recruiters with a STEM-related background in Energy, Infrastructure, Engineering, IT/Technology, Renewables, Power, Utilities, Manufacturing, or Industrial sectors.
Responsibilities Develop strategic client relationships and build long-term partnerships with Energy organisations across Europe.
Manage permanent recruitment assignments, delivering high-quality permanent and executive-level solutions.
Lead retained search projects from market mapping to offer negotiation and placement.
Grow existing business via account development, cross-selling, and market penetration.
Build new markets by developing client relationships and creating opportunities within identified Energy and Infrastructure markets.
Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and talent pool intelligence.
Engage candidates and build strong networks of technical and leadership talent across Europe and global Energy markets.
Drive business development through targeted strategies, networking, referrals, and industry engagement.
Negotiate fees, retained agreements, business terms, and recruitment contracts while maintaining profitability.
Represent NES Fircroft at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings across Europe.
Qualifications Minimum 12 months of retained search experience.
Proven track record within permanent recruitment, executive search, or specialist professional staffing.
Experience recruiting within Energy, Infrastructure, Engineering, IT/Technology, Manufacturing, Power, Utilities, Renewables, Industrial, Construction, or related technical sectors.
Successful business development experience securing new clients and generating revenue growth.
Strong relationship building, influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Commercial awareness and understanding of retained recruitment models, fee negotiations, pricing strategies, and profitability management.
Knowledge of European Energy markets and technical recruitment landscapes is highly advantageous.
Consultative approach to advising clients on talent acquisition and workforce planning.
Results-driven mindset, track record of exceeding recruitment, revenue, and business development targets.
Entrepreneurial spirit, ambitious, self-motivated, resilient, and eager to grow a specialist market.
Ideal Sector Backgrounds Energy Renewables Power
Hiring: Principal / Managing Consultant - Europe Energy Permanent Recruitment employer: NES Group Ltd
At NES Group Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Aberdeen. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages leadership development. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and provides unique advantages such as competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.
