Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - Engineering Leeds To £60,000  uncapped commission Hybrid working How much further could you take your billings if you were free to build your own specialist practice, in a sector you actually chose? This is an opportunity for an ambitious, experienced recruiter to join a thriving multi-sector consultancy that specialises in permanent recruitment. You'll own the full 360 cycle, from graduate through to director-level appointments, within a specialist Engineering discipline of your choosing, whether that's Aerospace & Defence, Data & Automation, Automotive, Software & Systems Engineering, or Renewable Energy and Cleantech.

The desk
• Full 360 recruitment across engineering and project delivery roles.
• Freedom to build long-term relationships with employers and candidates across your chosen specialist sector.
• Sourcing and headhunting talent at every level, from graduate through to director.
• Scope to set up and grow a profitable, niche practice within your chosen engineering discipline.
• Positioning yourself as a trusted advisor, offering market insight and benchmarking to your network. Who this suits
• Proven experience in specialist technical or engineering recruitment.
• Commercially driven, resilient, and confident communicating at all levels.
• A genuine interest in the engineering sectors you'll cover.
• Someone who thrives in a consultative, relationship-led environment. What you get
• Basic salary to £60,000, plus uncapped commission.
• Clear, defined career progression.
• Hybrid working and sector events.
• Ongoing training and access to cutting-edge recruitment tools. Confidentiality All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.