Recruitment Consultant – Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Southampton, SO32
£25,000 – £30,000/annum + uncapped commission
Realistic On Target Earnings (OTE) for your first year £40,000 – £60,000/annum
We’re Highfield, a global recruitment agency specialising in critical infrastructure; our sectors are Water, Nuclear, Highways, and Data Centres.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and a role with uncapped earning potential, this role might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
We’re growing our team and are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join us in a supportive environment where hard work and results are recognised.
What you’ll be doing:
- Taking ownership of a warm desk within one of our four critical infrastructure sectors, building on existing client relationships while developing new ones
- Managing the full 360 recruitment process – from business development and job qualification to offer management and placement
- Partnering with decision-makers to deliver consultative solutions, not just fill jobs
- Expanding your personal brand and client portfolio, becoming the go-to recruiter in your niche
- Driving performance against clear targets and earning uncapped commission on every successful placement
Apply if you are:
- An ambitious recruitment consultant who’s ready to take on more ownership and a recession-proof market
- Competitive, confident, and motivated by performance, growth, and high earnings
- Skilled at building relationships and influencing people at all levels
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and wants to push for the next step — Senior, Principal, or beyond
- A full UK driving licence holder
What you’ll get:
- Realistic On Target Earnings (OTE) £40,000–£60,000 in Year One
- Uncapped commission on every placement you make – no limit to what you can earn
- Clear career progression – promotions based on performance, not time served
- Early Friday finishes, regular socials, and team incentives
- Monthly wellbeing allowance
- Supportive, high-performing team culture where you’ll genuinely enjoy coming to work
- Travel opportunities to meet clients and candidates face-to-face
If you’re ready to step up, take on more responsibility, and fast-track your progression in a high-performing team — this is where you’ll do it.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today or contact Elle Jones for a chat about this recruitment role.
elle.jones@highfieldps.co.uk