Recruitment Consultant

Company: Recruiter USA and UK - Remote and Onsite

We are working with a specialist recruitment and build-with talent partner for companies operating across AI, power, utilities, energy, and mission-critical infrastructure. We recruit and embed high-caliber operators and specialists into technical and commercial roles, supporting the planning, engineering, and execution of complex infrastructure programs. We operate as an extension of our clients’ teams, delivering talent where speed, precision, and execution matter most.

Role overview
We are hiring a Recruiter to join our growing team. The Recruiter will source, engage, and place technical and commercial talent into roles across power & energy systems, data & digital infrastructure, and advanced technology & applied engineering. This person will work closely with senior consultants and clients to deliver high-quality candidates quickly, while maintaining an exceptional candidate and client experience.

Key responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment: develop role briefs, source candidates, screen, interview, and manage offers and onboarding.

• Technical hiring focus: recruit for engineering, operations, and specialist technical roles across generation, transmission, distribution, storage, data-centre infrastructure, and applied engineering disciplines.

• Stakeholder management: build strong relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to understand hiring needs and priorities.

• Sourcing & outreach: design targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, networking, talent mapping, and referral channels.

• Candidate assessment: evaluate technical competency, cultural fit, and career motivations; facilitate technical interviews with clients.

• Pipeline management: maintain organized candidate pipelines and talent pools for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.

• Offer and negotiation support: manage offer processes, negotiate terms, and ensure smooth acceptance and onboarding.

• Employer branding & market intelligence: represent Futura and our clients professionally; provide timely market insights, salary benchmarks, and hiring trends.

• Compliance & data: ensure candidate records and recruitment processes comply with internal policies and relevant regulations.

Experience & skills

• Proven recruiting experience (agency or staffing), ideally with exposure to technical or infrastructure hiring.

• Strong ability to screen and assess engineering and technical talent, or demonstrable aptitude to learn technical role requirements quickly.

• Excellent stakeholder and candidate communication skills; professional email and phone etiquette.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools.

• Strong organisation and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.

• Commercial awareness and experience meeting placement or KPI targets.

• Resilience, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.

Desirable

• Experience recruiting within power & energy systems, data centers/compute infrastructure, or advanced engineering fields.

• Existing technical network in utilities, energy, data-center, or applied engineering sectors.

• Familiarity with technical job families: protection & control, systems engineering, site operations, power electronics, thermal & mechanical engineering, automation, and cloud/compute infrastructure roles.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with specialist clients at the intersection of energy, AI, and mission-critical infrastructure.

• Hands-on role with clear impact: you will contribute to building critical infrastructure teams and support complex programs.

• Collaborative, high-performance team environment and clear career progression.

• Competitive salary with performance incentives and professional development support.

How to apply Please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your recruitment experience, sector exposure, and why you’re interested in joining Futura. Successful candidates will be contacted for a conversation and an introductory assignment relevant to the role.

Power and Energy Systems
We support utilities, developers, and operators across the power value chain: generation, transmission, distribution, storage, and grid modernization. Our emphasis is on environments where system protection, reliability, and integration of renewable and conventional assets are decisive.

AI, Data & Digital Infrastructure
We work across the data-center and compute ecosystem, supporting development, expansion, and operations. The focus is on settings where compute intensity, power availability, cooling, and physical infrastructure must operate as a single coordinated system.

Advanced Technology & Applied Engineering
We support companies developing and deploying advanced technologies including automation, electrification, robotics, materials, and emerging energy systems. The common thread is applied engineering at scale: moving technology from design to manufacturable, operable reality.

Email communication
You will be expected to maintain professional, timely email communication with candidates and clients. Drafting clear role summaries, candidate feedback, interview coordination messages, and offer communications will be a core part of the role. Attention to tone, accuracy, and responsiveness is essential to uphold Futura’s market reputation.