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Principal Recruitment Consultant – High-Performance Engineering
Location: Hybrid / Farnborough
Sector: High-Performance Engineering
XQ Technical is hiring a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead and grow our high-performance engineering division. This is a senior-level 360 role focused on placing technical talent into some of the UK’s most exciting engineering environments — from Formula One and electric vehicle R&D, to aerospace systems and defence innovation.
You’ll be responsible for new business development, strategic account management, and full-cycle recruitment delivery, operating with autonomy in a high-value, high-impact market.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive new business in advanced engineering and high-performance sectors
* Build and manage client partnerships with top-tier firms and SMEs
* Recruit for roles across design, R&D, manufacturing, and engineering leadership
* Act as a market expert — advising on salary benchmarks, market trends, and talent strategy
* Own your desk, consistently hitting/exceeding billing targets
* (Optional) Mentor junior consultants or lead a specialist vertical
What We’re Looking For
* 5+ years of 360 recruitment experience (engineering, STEM, or technical sectors ideal)
* Strong commercial drive and new business ability
* High attention to detail and consultative approach
* Able to work autonomously and manage a full desk
Work with Clients Who Build the Future
From motorsport innovation to aerospace systems and next-gen EV tech, this is your chance to work at the intersection of engineering and innovation — in a market that rewards quality recruitment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development
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