Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant - Transmission & Distribution Energy (Substations)

Sector: Energy - Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
Specialism: Pre-Construction, Construction & Commissioning of UK Substations
Location: Liverpool City Centre (Office Based, Full-Time)
Earnings: OTE 60,000+ (Uncapped Commission)

The Opportunity:
SEARCH is a leading name in technical recruitment, and we are dominating the high-growth Transmission & Distribution energy space. With over 35bn of investment flooding into UK energy infrastructure over the next five years, our specialist division is at the heart of one of the UK's most fast-paced and lucrative markets.

We have the established client base, the market reputation, and the expert team. Now, we need a driven 360 Recruitment Consultant to hunt, win, and deliver contract talent for major substation projects across the UK.

This is a pure sales role with full accountability for both business development and delivery. You will be supported by, and collaborate with, a team of 10 high-billing, established consultants who are experts in their fields.

Your Role:
As a 360 Consultant, you will:

Source & Sell: Proactively headhunt high-calibre contract candidates (Engineers, Project Managers, Commissioning Specialists, etc.) within the substation sector.
Business Development: Use our existing client base as a launch pad to grow your own desk, identifying and winning new business opportunities.
Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire process from candidate sourcing and interviewing to negotiation, placement, and account management.
Drive Margin: Focus on placing niche, high-value contractors in a candidate-short market where your expertise commands premium rates.
Be a Key Player: Contribute to the growth and reputation of our market-leading T&D team.

What You MUST Have:

Proven sales ability and a background in a target-driven sales or recruitment role.
Exceptional resilience and a relentless, hungry attitude.
High confidence and superb communication skills.
Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
Excellent organisational and admin skills - you own your process.
IT proficiency and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
A full UK driving licence.
A genuine desire to learn, self-develop, and become a sector expert.

What We Expect:

Accountability: You own your desk and your results.
Drive: An unwavering ambition to build and bill.
Relentlessness: A commitment to doing what it takes to achieve and exceed targets.

What SEARCH Offers:

Excellent Basic Salary + Industry-Leading Commission Scheme (Realistic OTE 80K+).
Clear Career Progression: Advance via billing (Senior/Principal Consultant) or move into team leadership/management.
Comprehensive Training: Ongoing sector and recruitment training.
High-Performance Culture: Monthly incentives, quarterly "High Flyers" rewards, and unforgettable annual High Flyers trips abroad.
Supportive Environment: Work alongside seasoned specialists in a collaborative, ambitious team.

Ready to Power Your Career?
If you're a sales professional with grit, confidence, and the drive to earn significant rewards in a booming sector, we want to hear from you.

Apply now!

SEARCH - Connecting Talent with Energy Infrastructure.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.