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Principal Consultant – Energy, Infrastructure & Digital Infrastructure (NYC) Location: New York City (4 days in office / 1 WFH day) Compensation: Base $70-$90k + strong commission Division: US Permanent Recruitment - Energy, Infrastructure, Finance & Digital Infrastructure About My Client My client is a global recruitment business specialising in energy, natural resources, infrastructure, digital infrastructure and financial services. Since 2010 they have become a major player in the global energy transition, supporting projects from financing and development to engineering, construction and long‑term operations. With multiple offices across the US, UK, Europe and APAC, they are growing rapidly in the American market — and are now expanding their New York team with experienced, commercially driven Principal 360 Recruiters. The Opportunity This is a high‑impact role for recruiters who want to build, own and scale a desk in one of the highest‑growth markets in the US. You will focus on one of the following verticals: Energy & Infrastructure Finance (PE, IB, Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Legal) Digital Infrastructure (data centres, mechanical engineering, development, commercial roles) Energy / Infrastructure technical & commercial markets You’ll be expected to originate business, drive BD activity, run full 360 processes, and become a subject‑matter expert in your chosen niche. My client has warm job flow and existing accounts, but they are looking specifically for proactive BD‑led Principals who thrive in job‑short markets and know how to win. Key Responsibilities Full 360 recruitment: BD, client acquisition, search, delivery, offer management Build and own a niche vertical within Energy, Infrastructure or Digital Infrastructure Drive consistent BD activity: meetings, pitches, mapping, relationship‑building Win retainers and multi‑hire mandates Collaborate with a high‑performing US Perm team Meet and exceed revenue targets (aiming for $400K+ within 12–18 months) Progress quickly into team leadership if desired Who They’re Looking For You will be a strong fit if you have: 2–5+ years of 360 recruitment experience , ideally in A proven track record of client origination and BD success Experience in job‑short or competitive markets (Finance, Engineering, Tech, Energy, Pharma, Digital Infra, Professional Services etc.) Strong commercial instincts, resilience and the ability to create job flow from scratch Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills Ambition to build a desk, grow revenue and progress quickly Sector experience is flexible — what matters is commercial drive and BD capability . What’s On Offer Base salary: Up to ~$90K for exceptional candidates Commission: 25%+ of quarterly billings Warm markets with proven demand — e.g., digital infrastructure already billing $300K in 6 months Clear growth path into Senior Principal or Team Lead 4 days in the office , 1 WFH day of your choice Friday finish at 3pm Flexibility for parents / family commitments Why This Role Stands Out Join at a moment of rapid US expansion , with significant headcount growth planned Build a desk in a future‑forward market (renewables, energy finance, digital infra) High autonomy + high reward Genuine progression into leadership Transparent commission structure with real earning potential Work alongside high performers who value activity, ambition and result Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AT Talent - Rec2Rec by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Recruiter" roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr AT Talent - Rec2Rec