Recruitment Associate / Senior Associate
Infrastructure & Energy Investment
London | Hybrid
£35,000–£45,000 base salary
Commission up to 40% + discretionary annual bonus


This is an opportunity for recruiters who want to work at a higher level.
Edmund & Evans are representing a specialist search firm operating across infrastructure, energy, and global investment markets. The firm works with investment funds, pension funds, banks, and developers on senior and complex mandates.
This role suits recruiters who already understand recruitment and want better clients, higher-value work, and stronger long-term earnings.

The business and the opportunityThe firm is part of an established international executive search group with over 20 years of market presence. The London team operates as a focused, specialist unit with high standards and a professional culture.
Growth is planned and controlled. The team stays small by design.
What this platform offers:
*Active searches from day one
*Roles with base salaries up to £200,000
*No business development requirement at Associate or Senior Associate level
*Retained, exclusive, and contingent mandates
*Institutional global clients
*Offices in London, New York, and two other international locations
*Real opportunities to work abroad as you progress
This is a quality-led environment. Standards are clear and non-negotiable.

The roleYou will join as an Associate or Senior Associate, depending on experience.
Your focus will be on delivering high-value mandates alongside senior consultants.
You will:
*Run recruitment processes from start to finish
*Engage senior candidates across infrastructure, energy, and investment markets
*Manage detailed and often complex interview processes
*Maintain a professional candidate and client experience
*Build real market knowledge and advisory capability
For those who want it, there is a clear route into client ownership, origination, and leadership as the business grows.

Progression and earnings*Associate base salary from £35,000
*Senior Associate base salary from £45,000
*VP level from £65,000–£70,000
*Commission up to 40%
*Discretionary annual top-up bonus
Recent performance shows the potential. A Senior Associate earned over £100,000 total within their first year in the business.

Who this is forThis is not a graduate role.
This role suits recruiters who:
*Have at least six months of agency recruitment experience
*Can run full recruitment processes
*Want exposure to senior clients and higher-value mandates
*Prefer quality work over high-volume delivery
*Are commercially aware and detail-focused
*Are serious about long-term progression
Degree education is preferred. Professionalism and credibility are essential.

Final noteThis is a serious platform for recruiters who want to move into more credible markets, work on mandates up to £200,000, and build a long-term career with international exposure.
Edmund & Evans are acting as a selective partner on this hire and will only engage candidates aligned with the level and direction of the business.
If you would like to explore whether this is the right next step, get in touch.