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Principal / Managing Consultant – Europe Energy Permanent Recruitment
NES Internal —Manchester
- Business development
- Recruiting
- Contracts
Associate Director/Principal Consultant - Defense Asset Management - AMCL
AMCL —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Team management
- Travel
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Senior / Principal Sustainability Consultant – BREEAM Assessor
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Business development
- Team management
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Principal Consultant - Consents Management
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Master's degree
- Business development
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Principal IoT Consultant | IoT Solutions
Teltonika —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Principal Consultant (Commerce & Digital)
VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions —Manchester
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
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Principal Recruitment Consultant - Education
Operam Education Group —Brighouse
- £28,500 - £37,000 a year
- Temporary
- Sales
- Business development
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
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Principal Consultant (Land Quality)
Sweco UK —Manchester
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
4d
Principal Process Safety Consultant
SLR Consulting —Manchester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Business development
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Principal Consultant - Business Case & Project Finance
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Analysis skills
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Principal Consultant (Land Quality)
Sweco —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Principal Consultant in Product Lifecycle Management - Aerospace & Defence
PA Consulting —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Senior Consultant (Commerce) FTC
VML —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
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7d
Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant
Pell Frischmann —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Team management
Consultant / Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant - Programme Commercial Advisory
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Communication skills
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CDE Lead / Principal Consultant - Real Estate - UK Wide
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Management
- No experience needed
- Presentation skills
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Principal Nuclear Waste Consultant
AECOM —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector)
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Analysis skills
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Associate Consultant
Andersen James —Manchester
- £25,000 - £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
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1h
Principal Consultant / Associate Director - Smart Buildings (Building Intelligence) - London / Birmingham / Manchester / Leeds / Bristol
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Business development
- No degree
- Travel
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Principal / Managing Consultant – Europe Energy Permanent Recruitment

NES Internal -
Manchester

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Job details

Permanent

Qualifications

Recruitment experience
Pricing strategies
Customer relationship building
Sales contract negotiation
Client engagement
Stakeholder liaison
Competitive analysis
Talent acquisition
Client relationship development
Cross-selling
Business development
Market research
Partnership building
Recruiting
Contracts
Candidate sourcing
Networking
Job offer negotiation
Leadership

Full job description

Posted: 21/07/2026

Competitive Salary
Manchester, United Kingdom
Permanent

Principal / Managing Consultant – Europe Energy Permanent Recruitment
Eager to build a market-leading Energy recruitment business across Europe? Whether you want to inherit a warm desk with established clients or create your own vertical from the ground up, this is an exceptional opportunity to join NES Fircroft as a Principal Consultant or Managing Consultant within our European Energy Permanent Recruitment division.
This role is focused on delivering senior-level permanent recruitment solutions across the Energy sector throughout Europe. Were particularly interested in experienced recruiters with a STEM-related background including Energy, Infrastructure, Engineering, IT/Technology, Renewables, Power, Utilities, Manufacturing, or Industrial sectors. Candidates must have experience working within a retained search model, with a proven ability to secure and deliver retained assignments.

What Youll Be Doing

Developing Strategic Client Relationships: Build and maintain long-term partnerships with Energy organisations across Europe, engaging directly with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
Managing Permanent Recruitment Assignments: Deliver high-quality permanent and executive-level recruitment solutions across Energy, Renewables, Power, Utilities, Infrastructure, Engineering, and Technology sectors.
Executing Retained Search Projects: Lead retained recruitment processes from market mapping and talent identification through to offer negotiation and successful placement.
Growing Existing Business: Expand established client relationships through account development, cross-selling opportunities, and increased market penetration.
Building New Markets: Develop new client relationships and create business opportunities within identified Energy and Infrastructure markets across Europe.
Market Mapping & Intelligence: Conduct detailed market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities, talent pools, and hiring trends.
Candidate Engagement: Build strong networks of highly skilled technical and leadership talent across Europe and global Energy markets.
Business Development Excellence: Generate new opportunities through targeted business development strategies, networking, referrals, and industry engagement.
Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate fees, retained agreements, terms of business, and recruitment contracts while maintaining strong profitability.
Brand Representation: Represent NES Fircroft at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings across Europe.

Why NES Fircroft

Warm Desk or Build Your Own Market: Opportunity to inherit established client relationships or develop your own specialist vertical within the Energy sector.
Retained Search Environment: Work on high-value retained assignments with some of the worlds leading Energy, Infrastructure, and Technology organisations.
Global Brand & Reach: Leverage NES Fircrofts international network, established reputation, and extensive client portfolio.
Market-Leading Commission Structure: Highly competitive salary with uncapped earning potential that rewards success.
Entrepreneurial Freedom: Operate with autonomy while benefiting from the support and resources of a global organisation.
International Exposure: Work with clients and candidates across multiple European markets and international regions.
Structured Career Development: Clear progression opportunities into leadership, management, and executive-level roles.
Industry-Leading Training: Access to ongoing recruitment, sales, leadership, and market-specialist development programmes.
Recognition & Incentives: Global incentive trips, awards programmes, and performance recognition initiatives.
Collaborative Culture: Join a high-performing team that values support, knowledge-sharing, and long-term success.

What Were Looking For

Retained Search Experience: Minimum 12 months experience successfully delivering retained recruitment assignments.
Recruitment Expertise: Proven track record within permanent recruitment, executive search, or specialist professional staffing.
STEM Market Background: Experience recruiting within Energy, Infrastructure, Engineering, IT/Technology, Manufacturing, Power, Utilities, Renewables, Industrial, Construction, or related technical sectors.
Business Development Capability: Demonstrated success securing new clients and generating sustainable revenue growth.
Relationship Builder: Ability to establish credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels, from hiring managers through to C-suite executives.
Commercial Awareness: Strong understanding of retained recruitment models, fee negotiations, pricing strategies, and profitability management.
Market Knowledge: Understanding of European Energy markets and technical recruitment landscapes would be highly advantageous.
Consultative Approach: Ability to advise clients strategically on talent acquisition, workforce planning, and market trends.
Results-Driven Mindset: Track record of achieving and exceeding recruitment, revenue, and business development targets.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ambitious, self-motivated, resilient, and excited by the opportunity to grow a specialist market.

Ideal Sector Backgrounds
Were particularly interested in recruiters with experience within:

Energy
Renewables
Power & Utilities
Infrastructure
Engineering
IT & Technology
Industrial Automation
Manufacturing
Construction
Data Centres
Transportation

Please note: Life Sciences recruitment backgrounds are not the primary focus for this opportunity.

About NES Fircroft
NES Fircroft is a global workforce solutions business delivering specialist recruitment and staffing services across Energy, Power, Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Chemicals, and Technology sectors. With over 50 years of industry expertise and a truly global office network, we connect exceptional talent with market-leading organisations around the world.
Our culture combines entrepreneurial spirit, collaboration, innovation, and high performance, creating an environment where ambitious recruitment professionals can thrive and accelerate their careers.

NES Fircroft – Powering People. Delivering Projects.
https://www.youtube.com/@NESFircroft

Jamie Harris Talent Acquisition Manager - UK and Europe

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