Recruitment Consultant
- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- £25,000–35,000 / year
- Posted
- 4 Nov 2026
Verified open 5 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page
About the role
Recruitment Consultant - Transmission & Distribution Energy (Substations)Sector: Energy - Transmission & Distribution (T&D)Specialism: Pre-Construction, Construction & Commissioning of UK SubstationsLocation: 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.
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