Recruitment Consultant (360°) – Utilities, Infrastructure, Rail & Telecoms

Location: Preston (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) Salary: Up to £45,000 basic (dependent on experience and billing history) Commission: Up to 40% Benefits: Free parking, award-winning in-house training academy (Centre of Excellence)

About Us

We are a well-established recruitment agency based in Preston, specialising in the Utilities and Infrastructure, Highways and Civil Engineering, Rail, and Telecoms sectors. We work UK-wide with major clients across gas, water and electrical utilities, national rail partners, leading telecommunications businesses, and civil engineering firms — and we sit on all the major Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) in our markets.

Our reputation is built on genuine sector expertise and long-term client relationships, backed by an award-winning training programme that supports consultants at every stage of their career.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced 360° recruitment consultant to join our growing team, focusing on delivery-side recruitment across:

• Utilities & Infrastructure – gas, water and electrical
• Highways & Civil Engineering – professional engineers and skilled operatives
• Rail – partnering with rail organisations throughout the UK
• Telecoms – major UK telecommunications businesses

You'll primarily recruit for delivery roles such as Engineers, Site Managers, and Project Managers, working both permanent and/or contract desks depending on client need.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with key existing clients, acting as a trusted partner across their recruitment needs
• Win new business and develop new client accounts across the utilities, infrastructure, rail, and telecoms sectors
• Source, screen, and manage candidates through a variety of methods including job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, networking and headhunting
• Manage the full 360° recruitment process from business development through to offer and placement
• Work closely with clients on PSL frameworks and tender/contract requirements
• Build a strong, credible network of candidates and clients within your specialist sectors
• Consistently meet and exceed billing and KPI targets

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a 360° recruitment consultant with a track record of billing
• Experience winning new clients as well as managing existing accounts
• Confident, resilient, and target-driven, with strong business development skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience recruiting in Utilities, Infrastructure, Rail, Civil Engineering, Telecoms or a related technical/engineering sector is desirable — however, we welcome applications from experienced 360° recruiters from other sectors, as full sector-specific training will be provided
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

What's On Offer

• Basic salary up to £45,000, depending on experience and previous billing performance
• Commission scheme paying up to 40%
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week in our Preston office
• Access to our award-winning Centre of Excellence for ongoing training and professional development
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work with major national clients across some of the UK's most in-demand infrastructure sectors

If you're an ambitious, experienced recruitment consultant looking to join a well-established agency with genuine market presence, strong client relationships, and a clear path for career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

 

How to Apply

If you are ready for the next stage of your recruitment career, contact Barrie Dewhirst in the strictest confidence on 07487 508210 or email [email protected]

Equal Opportunities Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Confidential applications are welcome. All enquiries treated in strict confidence.