Principle Recruiter

Principal Recruiter / Team Leader - Engineering (USA)

Location: London, Victoria Embankment

Company: X4 Group – Specialist STEM Recruitment

X4 Group is a premier STEM recruitment business with its headquarters in central London. We are currently seeking a Principal Recruiter with significant engineering recruitment experience to join our USA engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a leadership role within a high-growth, market-leading division.

As the energy sector continues to expand, we need an experienced recruiter who is ready to take ownership of key client relationships and drive new business in a highly competitive market. If you’re a top performer with a strong billing history and the ambition to lead and shape a growing team, we want to hear from you.

This role is ideal for a Principal Recruiter looking for the next step in their career. You will be integral to our ambitious growth strategy, with the opportunity to step into a leadership position and have a direct impact on the direction and success of our team.

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive base salary and an industry-leading commission structure
• Onboarding earnings guarantee and incentive structure to ensure a smooth transition
• Mentorship from the company's founders and collaboration with top industry billers
• Opportunity to work internationally or support new office openings (Berlin, New York, Denver)
• Leadership opportunities to grow and manage profit centres
• Full support from dedicated compliance, finance, L&D, and marketing teams
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technologies and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter Pro, Sourcewhale, ZoomInfo, Lusha, Sourcebreaker, Salesforce CRM, automated commissions, leaderboards)
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Strategic support from the client account growth team
• High-spec office environment, including a rooftop bar, in-house café with healthy meals, secure bike storage, lockers, and showers
• Private healthcare, free bar/fruit, regular social events, and monthly achiever activities
• Comprehensive benefits package: life assurance, gym membership, pension scheme, cycle-to-work program, and mental health support via Lifeworks
• Generous leave package: 10 days sickness allowance, wellness day, birthday off, and 25 days holiday (rising to 30) per year
• Company-sponsored socials, sports clubs, and fitness activities, including weekly football in Vauxhall Power League

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Principal Recruiter who brings:

• Extensive experience in engineering recruitment, with a proven track record in both client development and business growth
• Ability to lead from the front, managing and nurturing high-performing teams while also driving personal billings
• Expertise in managing multiple systems and CRMs with a structured approach to client and candidate management
• Advanced LinkedIn skills, with the ability to enhance your personal brand and outreach efforts
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build long-term, trusted relationships with clients and candidates alike
• Strong business acumen and the drive to generate new revenue streams in a highly competitive market
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to mentor and inspire your team while contributing to the overall success of the business
• Ambitious, goal-driven, and ready to take on a leadership role with the potential to shape the future of the division

If you’re ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and lead a high-growth team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.