Senior Recruitment Consultant - Perm Nuclear Energy
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Shape the Future: Our First Recruitment Consultant for the Nuclear Permanent Desk
As a Recruitment Consultant focussing on the Permanent Nuclear markets, you will develop the technical expertise and market awareness to identify, open, and develop new market opportunities in an inclusive and supportive environment.
We are looking for a driven and competitive person to join our diverse and successful Energy team for our first hire into a Nuclear Permanent desk. This is an exciting time to join this team!
With two opportunities in this team, you will be focused on either a Design desk recruiting for mechanical, electrical and project engineers. Or for Project Controls where you will typically recruit planners, estimators and commercial positions,
You will grow, what we refer to as “your desk” - your desk in recruitment is a hub of activity, where you'll spend your days connecting with candidates, coordinating interviews, canvassing clients and working closely with hiring managers to successfully fill open vacancy. Sales activities and building relationships will be an integral part of your role.
What’s in it for you?
- A high-growth, well-invested market – We’re expanding rapidly, including the addition of a dedicated BDM, in response to strong industry-wide investment and demand. It’s a fast-paced, opportunity-rich environment.
- Be the first hire in an exciting team growth plan – A unique opportunity to join at the ground level as we scale, with clear investment in building out a larger, high-performing team.
- Join a team with deep Energy sector expertise – Work alongside experienced specialists with extensive knowledge across the energy landscape.
We are looking for individuals with:
- Ideally, candidates with nuclear experience to meet the specialized demands of the sector.
- Engineering backgrounds with transferable skills—experience in aerospace or defence is particularly relevant due to similar technical requirements and the importance of security clearance.
What we offer:
- A warm, welcoming team with a positive and inclusive culture.
- Support and mentoring from experienced professionals.
- Flexible working options to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Incentives including all-inclusive team holidays, regular socials, and more.
- Free on-site parking and a competitive benefits package
Who are we?
For over 35 years, Gattaca has been helping clients across the world grow by solving their biggest talent challenges. Every day we aim to deliver a service that is so trusted that our clients, candidates, colleagues, and suppliers recommend us without hesitation. It's our vision to become the STEM talent partner of choice, and we need you to help us get there. At Gattaca, our values are the backbone of everything we do: Trust, Professionalism, Ambition, and FUN. This, paired with the tools and industry leading training we can provide, will help to elevate your career.
Ready to launch your career in nuclear recruitment? Apply now!
“Quick feedback, great communicators, and they represent the business very well”- Dan (Recruitment Consultant)
Recruitment Process
Gattaca is dedicated to helping our people to realise their full potential. We understand the value a diverse workforce brings to every workplace and in everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to consider a career with Gattaca, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you, tell us.
Our recruitment process will include a combination of telephone, video and face to face interviews for you to showcase your talents and potential.
We offer reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of our applicants, such as providing interview questions in advance, offering written formats, changing interview times, structure, or settings, and arranging office visits before the interview. This list is not exhaustive, and we are open to considering any additional adjustments to support our candidates.
ID:341278
- Department
- Energy
- Role
- Power & Nuclear
- Locations
- Whiteley, Fareham (HQ)
- Yearly salary
- £30,000 - £35,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- ID Number
- 341278

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