Team Lead - Engineering Recruitment

I'm currently retained on a unique leadership opportunity with an established global recruitment business looking to launch and scale their US Permanent Engineering division focused on the Life Sciences sector. This is not a replacement hire. This is not inheriting a struggling desk. This is a genuine opportunity to build, own and lead a new revenue stream within one of the fastest-growing markets globally. Why This Opportunity? The US Life Sciences market is experiencing unprecedented growth. Driven by major onshoring initiatives, pharmaceutical manufacturers are investing billions into new facilities, production sites and engineering infrastructure across the country. The result? A huge demand for engineering talent across manufacturing, production, automation, validation and capital projects. My client already has: Active MSAs with major pharmaceutical organisations Strong contract and delivery teams Proven infrastructure and support functions A highly reputable brand within STEM markets What they don't have is someone leading Engineering Perm in the US. That's where you come in. The Role You'll be responsible for building and scaling the US Engineering Perm function, leveraging existing client relationships whilst developing your own market presence. Key Responsibilities Building a high-performing Engineering Perm desk Developing and growing strategic client relationships Driving new business activity across the US market Leveraging existing global accounts and agreements Partnering closely with internal contract teams Creating a long-term growth strategy for the division Hiring and leading a team as the function scales What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with ambitious recruiters who have: A strong 360 recruitment background Experience within Engineering recruitment A proven track record of business development Experience building or scaling a desk, market or team A desire to move into a genuine leadership role Sector Experience Life Sciences Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Energy Oil & Gas Typically, this role will suit someone with around 3-5 years' recruitment experience , although we're open to considering exceptional individuals outside of that range. The Market Focus areas include: Manufacturing Engineering Production Engineering Capital Projects Facility Build & Expansion Automation Engineering Process Engineering Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Validation & Qualification The Commercial Opportunity This is a high-value market with: Typical fees ranging from $40,000 - $80,000 Average placement fees of approximately $56,000 Significant scope for multiple six-figure billing years Top performers within the wider business are billing $900,000+ annually . Growth Trajectory Year 1: Build the desk and establish market presence Year 2: Begin hiring and scaling the team Year 3+: Lead a significant Engineering division across the US Long-term potential to build a team of 10-12+ consultants. Why This Role Stands Out True greenfield opportunity Massive market demand and long-term stability Existing client relationships and infrastructure Strong internal support and collaboration Clear pathway into leadership Backed by an established, high-performing business Opportunity to own and shape a major strategic revenue stream If you're an Engineering recruiter looking for the chance to build something meaningful, create your own market and significantly accelerate your career, I'd be happy to share more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr FIFTEEN WEST