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 £80,000+ (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