Recruitment Consultant – Energy & Engineering
$90k–$110k base + uncapped 30% commission
New York, NY | Hybrid (3+ days in Midtown office)
If you’re craving more control, more earnings, and more meaningful relationships in your recruitment career, this is the role you’ve been waiting for. Join a fast-growing, high-performing team specializing in energy, automation, and smart building tech. Backed by a global brand but operating with startup agility, this firm offers autonomy, tight-knit support, and a launchpad for serious career progression—all from a buzzing Midtown NYC hub.
The Recruitment Consultant – Energy & Engineering will own and grow a vertical within energy engineering, automation, or smart building tech, building deep client relationships and high-fee placements in an underserved market.
Role Highlights
– Run a full 360 desk in one of three proven, low-competition markets
– Place high-value candidates in energy, HVAC controls, or SaaS within the built environment
– Average fees between $30K–$60K in relationship-led search, not high-volume placement
– Leverage an established database, brand, and peer network while building your niche
– Collaborate in a tight NYC team, with hands-on support from a still-billing leader
You Will Need
– A proven track record in 360 recruitment, ideally with project-based or technical sectors
– Confidence building BD from scratch, spotting gaps, and spec’ing candidates
– A strong relationship-first mindset and understanding of candidate-short markets
– NYC residency or ability to work onsite 3+ days/week
– Bonus if you’ve worked in energy, architecture, engineering, or construction sectors
Why You’ll Love It
– Uncapped 30% commission, starting at $10K/month billing
– Billing potential of $500K–$1M in year one
– Clear promotion path to billing leadership, then vertical/regional ownership
– High-impact markets with little competition and strong client demand
– Boutique NYC team with UK HQ travel, socials, and smart office culture
– Hybrid model with real autonomy and zero micromanagement
– Hands-on manager who actively bills in the space
– Infrastructure and brand of a global firm, energy of a startup
– Inclusive, no-ego culture that values depth over buzzwords
Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We strive to create and maintain a workplace where everyone can use their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.
Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
