Job Description Permanent Lead Engineering Recruitment Consultant – Electrical or Software Engineering Reading Town Centre | Full-Time, Office-Based | £35,000 - £50,000 Uncapped Commission (up to 20%) Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Are you an experienced 360 recruiter ready to take the lead and build something of your own? This is a rare opportunity to spearhead the permanent recruitment division within a well-established, niche technical recruitment business. With a thriving contracts offering already in place, we’re now looking for a motivated and commercially minded individual to lead and grow the permanent engineering desk, specialising in Electrical or Software Engineering. You’ll be joining a company with a strong reputation in the engineering sector, excellent market relationships, and a genuine appetite to invest in the right person to build a high-performing perm function. The Role Take full ownership of the permanent recruitment desk in Electrical or Software Engineering. Work closely with the leadership team to develop and execute a growth strategy for perm hires. Leverage existing client relationships and build new ones within the engineering space. Run a full 360 recruitment process – from business development to candidate delivery. Identify and build out niche verticals with the potential to scale. Act as the go-to person for all things permanent recruitment in your specialism. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a 360 recruiter within engineering or technical recruitment. Deep knowledge of either the Electrical or Software Engineering market. Confidence to work autonomously and take a lead role in building a perm offering. Commercially driven, target-focused, and passionate about delivering quality service. Ambition to build and lead a team as the function grows. What’s On Offer £35,000 - £40,000 base salary (depending on experience). Industry-leading commission structure – up to 20% on billings. Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values autonomy and entrepreneurial thinking. Modern, centrally located office in the heart of Reading. Opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of the permanent division.