Recruitment Consultant - #2181785

Recruitment Consultant – Oil & Gas & Energy Transition (Europe)

Manchester, United Kingdom

Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

At NES Fircroft, we're more than a recruitment business. We are a global specialist connecting world-class technical talent with the organisations driving the future of energy. As investment continues across traditional Oil & Gas markets alongside emerging Energy Transition technologies, demand for skilled engineering and technical professionals remains stronger than ever. This is an exciting opportunity to build your recruitment career within a high-performing team, supporting some of the world's most innovative energy projects while developing your own specialist market across Europe.

What You'll Be Doing

• Specialist Market Development: Build and grow your recruitment desk within the Oil & Gas and Energy Transition sectors across Europe, developing expertise in a dynamic and evolving market.
• Technical Talent Delivery: Identify, engage and place highly skilled engineering and technical professionals across contract and permanent recruitment assignments.
• Advanced Talent Attraction: Utilise sourcing techniques including Boolean searching, talent mapping, headhunting and market intelligence to engage specialist candidates.
• Candidate Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering and technical professionals, building high-quality talent pipelines for current and future opportunities.
• Client Partnership Development: Support the growth of existing client relationships while identifying and developing new business opportunities through a consultative approach.
• Consultative Recruitment: Understand client project requirements, technical demands and business objectives to deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Vacancy & Pipeline Management: Manage multiple live vacancies, candidate processes and client requirements within a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, project activity and hiring demand, sharing insights that support business growth and recruitment success.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the wider NES Fircroft business to support client delivery and maximise recruitment opportunities.

Why NES Fircroft

• Established Global Brand: Join one of the world's leading engineering and technical recruitment businesses with a strong presence across the energy sector.
• Career Development: Benefit from structured career progression, ongoing training, mentoring and transparent promotion opportunities.
• Specialist Market Exposure: Recruit across major Oil & Gas and Energy Transition projects throughout Europe and beyond.
• Collaborative Culture: Work within a supportive, team-oriented environment that celebrates success and encourages professional growth.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements alongside a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with international teams, clients and candidates across multiple regions and markets.
• Performance Rewards: Competitive basic salary and an uncapped commission structure designed to reward achievement.
• Global Incentives: Access international incentive trips, awards and recognition events in destinations including Lisbon, Dubai, Houston and New York.
• Long-Term Investment: Join a business committed to innovation, specialist market development and sustainable growth.

What We're Looking For

• Recruitment Experience: Previous experience in contract or permanent recruitment, ideally within technical, engineering, infrastructure, energy or related sectors.
• Industry Interest: An interest in Oil & Gas, Energy Transition, Renewables, Engineering, Construction, Power or other technical markets.
• Business Development Skills: Confidence in developing new client relationships while growing and managing existing accounts.
• Sourcing Expertise: Demonstrated ability to identify and engage specialist talent through proactive search and networking methodologies.
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of client requirements and the ability to deliver recruitment solutions that add tangible value.
• Relationship Building: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.
• Organisation & Resilience: Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Ambition & Drive: Motivated to develop as a specialist recruiter within a global recruitment business.

Who Are We?

NES Fircroft is a global leader in engineering and technical recruitment, supporting some of the world's most innovative organisations across Energy, Infrastructure, Life Sciences and Technology. With decades of industry expertise and a presence across key international markets, we connect exceptional talent with critical projects that shape the future. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, we remain committed to delivering specialist recruitment solutions that help our clients and candidates succeed.

Accessibility & Inclusion

At NES Fircroft, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and are dedicated to providing a positive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates.

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