Senior Recruitment Consultant – EU TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification)

Senior Recruitment Consultant – EU TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification)

Location: Blackfriars, London, EC4Y 0DS

The Opportunity

X4 Group is a specialist recruitment business founded in 2008, with over 150 employees across our offices in London, New York and Devon. We partner with some of the world's most innovative organisations across Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences and Finance, helping businesses secure exceptional talent in highly specialised markets.

As part of our continued growth, we're looking for an experienced recruiter to join our Engineering division, specialising in the European Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) market.

We're particularly interested in recruiters with experience in the TIC sector. However, we'd also love to hear from high-performing consultants from Engineering, White Collar Construction, Technical or other specialist recruitment markets who are looking to build a long-term career within one of Europe's fastest-growing industries.

The Role

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you'll be responsible for building and growing your own specialist market across the European TIC sector.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from business development through to placement and account management.
• Building long-term partnerships with Testing, Inspection & Certification businesses across Europe.
• Sourcing and engaging high-quality technical and commercial professionals through LinkedIn, networking, referrals and headhunting.
• Developing new client relationships while expanding existing accounts.
• Managing interview processes, offer negotiations and successful candidate onboarding.
• Becoming a recognised market expert by providing clients with valuable insight including salary benchmarking, competitor mapping, talent intelligence and hiring trends.
• Representing X4 as a trusted recruitment partner within your specialist market.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for ambitious recruiters who enjoy building relationships, winning business and developing specialist market knowledge.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within the European TIC recruitment market.

OR

• A proven track record recruiting within Engineering/White Collar Construction or another specialist recruitment sector.
• Experience managing the full 360 recruitment process.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.
• A consultative approach with excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• The drive to build a successful desk and maximise your earning potential.
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a high-performing team.

Why Join X4?

At X4, we invest heavily in our people and provide a platform where ambitious recruiters can genuinely accelerate their careers.

You'll benefit from:

• Uncapped commission with market-leading earning potential.
• Clear and transparent career progression from day one.
• Individual coaching and mentorship from experienced recruitment leaders.
• The opportunity to specialise within the growing European TIC market.
• Access to leading recruitment technology and market intelligence tools.
• A collaborative, ambitious and supportive culture where success is recognised and rewarded.
• Opportunities to work alongside some of the highest-performing consultants across the business.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary + Uncapped commission.
• Company pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Learning & Development programmes.
• Industry conferences and networking opportunities.
• 2x Luxury Incentive trips and regular team socials.
• Monthly Lunch Clubs
• Hybrid Working
• Modern offices in Blackfriars, London.

If you're an experienced recruiter looking to specialise within the European TIC market—or you're already an established TIC recruiter looking for a platform with genuine earning potential and career progression—we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV and let's discuss how you could build your career with X4 Group.