Recruitment Consultant

Job Title<br>Graduate Recruitment Consultant / Trainee Recruitment Consultant<br>Location<br>Newcastle (Office-Based Monday–Thursday, WFH Friday)<br>Samuel Knight Energy & Infrastructure is one of the leading recruitment businesses supporting major construction and energy projects across the United States. From utility-scale solar and battery storage to hyperscale data centers, we partner with some of the most influential companies building the infrastructure that powers the modern world.<br>We are hiring ambitious graduates and professionals looking to break into recruitment and build a high-earning career.<br>This is not a standard graduate role. It’s a performance-driven environment where your results directly determine your earnings and progression.<br>Why Join Samuel Knight?<br>If you want a career where you can significantly out-earn your peer group in the North East, this is it.<br>Clear progression into senior and leadership roles<br>Work on the US market – higher fees, bigger deals, faster growth<br>Structured training programme – we teach you the “how”<br>You won’t be left to figure it out alone. We’ll give you the tools, training, and frameworks — but the output is down to you.<br>The Role<br>As a Recruitment Consultant, you will:<br>Identify and engage top talent across energy & infrastructure markets<br>Build relationships with candidates making major career decisions<br>Partner with businesses hiring for critical, high-impact roles<br>Manage the full recruitment process from outreach to offer<br>Develop commercial awareness and understand client hiring needs<br>Working Pattern<br>Monday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm (office-based)<br>Friday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm (work from home)<br>This aligns with the US market we operate in — and is a key part of why our consultants earn more.<br>What We’re Looking For<br>We don’t expect recruitment experience — we hire for mindset and capability.<br>Strong communicators who can build trust quickly<br>Commercially aware and motivated by financial success<br>Confident, articulate, and able to hold professional conversations<br>Structured thinkers who can follow and improve systems<br>Resilient and comfortable working towards targets<br>Driven individuals who want to accelerate their earnings and career<br>We can teach you the process, the conversations, and the market. What you bring is the ambition, discipline, and appetite to succeed.<br>The Opportunity<br>This is a chance to build a career where your income reflects your performance — not your tenure.<br>If you’re looking for a role with genuine upside, a clear pathway to high earnings, and exposure to major international projects, this is it.<br>Apply now or get in touch to learn more.<br>#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 25000 - 35000 per year

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