Principal Consultant Team Lead – Engineering (Contractors Recruitment)
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Division: Engineering & Infrastructure
Reports To: Business Manager

Position Purpose:

The Principal Consultant - Team Lead will manage the Utilities and Infrastructure desk, specializing in contractor recruitment. The role is focused on delivering high-quality contracting solutions to clients across the utilities and infrastructure sectors, including civil, electrical, and energy projects. This position is key to driving the growth of Brunel’s contractor recruitment services and ensuring the successful deployment of contract talent to meet client demands.

About Brunel International:

Brunel International is a leading global workforce solutions provider, dedicated to empowering specialists in various industries. Our mission is to continuously strive to create an environment that supports the well-being, health, and safety of our internal and external specialists. We are committed to upholding this mission by fostering a culture of excellence and safety across our organization and within our client partnerships.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Business Development:
   • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the utilities and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on contractor recruitment.
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients, particularly those with large-scale civil and infrastructure projects.
   • Provide market insights to clients, identifying opportunities for contractor placements and offering tailored recruitment solutions.
2. Contractor Recruitment:
   • Manage the end-to-end contractor recruitment process, including job briefings, candidate sourcing, onboarding, and contractor care.
   • Source, screen, and interview contractors, ensuring compliance with client requirements, safety standards, and legislative requirements.
   • Maintain a ready pipeline of contract talent to meet the quick turnaround needs of clients within the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
3. Client Relationship Management:
   • Serve as the key contact for client recruitment needs, delivering contractor solutions and maintaining ongoing relationships.
   • Ensure high service levels and contractor compliance, addressing any issues promptly and maintaining a professional working relationship with both clients and contractors.
   • Regularly review client needs and contractor performance to ensure alignment with project demands.
4. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Work closely with internal teams, including contract management and administration, to ensure contractor agreements, onboarding, and compliance processes are completed efficiently.
   • Collaborate with the business development team to identify market trends and align recruitment activities with client projects and demands.
5. Market and Industry Knowledge:
   • Stay informed about developments in the utilities and infrastructure sectors, particularly major projects and investment trends that drive contractor demand.
   • Provide market intelligence to clients, ensuring they remain updated on labor market conditions, rates, and contractor availability.
6. Reporting and Compliance:
   • Maintain accurate records of client and contractor activities within the organization’s recruitment systems, ensuring all information is up-to-date and compliant with regulatory requirements.
   • Produce regular reports on contractor placements, desk performance, and forecasts, keeping the Business Manager informed of progress and targets.

Key Competencies:

1. Business Development: Strong ability to identify and secure contractor recruitment opportunities, particularly in the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
2. Client Focus: Proven capacity to manage client relationships, ensuring high standards of service delivery, contractor performance, and client satisfaction.
3. Result-oriented: Self-driven and goal-oriented, with a track record of achieving targets and deadlines in a recruitment environment.
4. Contractor Management: Ability to manage multiple contractor placements and ensure compliance with safety, legislative, and client-specific requirements.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.
6. Organisation: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment processes and meet the fast-paced demands of contractor recruitment.
7. Collaboration: Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of contractor solutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of recruitment experience, preferably within the utilities, infrastructure, or engineering sectors, with a focus on contractor placements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business and manage relationships within the contracting recruitment space.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of contractor recruitment, including compliance, onboarding, and contractor care.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and legislative requirements for contractors within the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
• Experience using recruitment CRM systems for managing contractor records and placement documentation.

Work Conditions:

• Standard office hours with occasional travel for client site visits and contractor care as required.
• Hybrid work with remote work on Fridays.
• Flexible working arrangements are available to promote work-life balance and job satisfaction.
• Salary: 100,000 – 140,000 base plus superannuation (11%) and commissions.