via reed · 19 June 2026 ·8 days ago

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

Reed
Southend-On-Sea Full-time GBP 36,000 – 36,000
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Salary: Up to £36,000 (dependent on experience) + uncapped bonus potential
Location: 3rd Floor, Tyler's House, Tylers Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2BB
Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle essential
Hybrid Working: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home (after induction)

Are you an experienced recruiter looking to move into a specialist, future-focused market?

Reed Southend is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding engineering division. As part of a newly invested Engineering division, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a warm desk, shape your own market, and build a career in one of Reed’s key strategic growth areas.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Client Development: Build strong partnerships with clients through proactive outbound business development and providing tailored permanent recruitment solutions.

  • Talent Attraction: Source and engage high-quality candidates for permanent placements. This includes writing compelling job adverts, proactive headhunting, networking, and leveraging social media to maintain a robust candidate pool.

  • Desk Growth: Expand your portfolio by winning new clients, ensuring a steady flow of permanent placements and maximising revenue opportunities.

What’s in it for you:
  • Uncapped Bonus Scheme: Earn on both personal billings and team success.

  • Clear Career Path: Progress every six months with structured salary increases.

  • Leadership Development: Pathways to management training.

  • Industry-Leading Tools: Tap into the UK’s largest candidate database and AI sourcing technology.

  • Enhanced Benefits: Sabbaticals every 5 years, extra paid leave after 10 years, and annual luxury holiday draws.

  • Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that values diversity, fairness, and collaboration.

Who Should Apply?
  • Experienced engineering recruiters seeking their next challenge.

  • Or experienced recruiters looking to specialise

  • You will also need to be a confident, organised individual who thrives on the phone and enjoys building relationships.

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