About this role

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.

Recruitment Consultant

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