Principal Recruitment Consultant

Job Description

Principal Recruitment Consultant – High-Performance Engineering

Location : Hybrid / Farnborough

Sector : High-Performance Engineering

XQ Technical is hiring a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead and grow our high-performance engineering division. This is a senior-level 360 role focused on placing technical talent into some of the UK’s most exciting engineering environments — from Formula One and electric vehicle R&D, to aerospace systems and defence innovation.

You’ll be responsible for new business development, strategic account management, and full-cycle recruitment delivery, operating with autonomy in a high-value, high-impact market.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business in advanced engineering and high-performance sectors
• Build and manage client partnerships with top-tier firms and SMEs
• Recruit for roles across design, R&D, manufacturing, and engineering leadership
• Act as a market expert — advising on salary benchmarks, market trends, and talent strategy
• Own your desk, consistently hitting / exceeding billing targets
• Optional) Mentor junior consultants or lead a specialist vertical

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